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Every ‘Severance’ Season 2 Detail Including a Brand-New Trailer, the Official Premiere Date and More

If you’ve seen the entirety of Severance season one like me, then you understand why fans want answers to their burning questions in Severance season two. For instance, what’s next for Helly (Britt Lower)? Why is Harmony (Patricia Arquette) so obsessed with the severance technology? What happened after Mark (Adam Scott) dropped that bombshell? And what in the world is up with those baby goats??

While I can’t answer any of these questions just yet, I’m happy to confirm that Apple TV+ has green-lit the psychological horror series for a second season. Matt Cherniss, the head of programming for Apple TV+, said in a statement back in April 2022, “We’re excited to go deeper into this wholly unique world and unpack more layers of Lumon in season two.” Consider me psyched.

Earlier this year, Apple TV+ released a cryptic teaser image on their official X (formerly known as Twitter) page, which led to a surprising Severance season two update from director Ben Stiller himself. And most recently, Carole Deelay, who is a costume designer on the show, shared some exciting info about the filming schedule for season two on her private Instagram page (more on that later).

And now, after waiting for what seems like forever, Apple TV+ has released a brand-new teaser trailer for season two—and it’s already giving me chills. So, when is the release date? Who is in the season two cast? What is the plot? And are there any theories or spoilers worth noting? Keep scrolling for the new trailer, plus all the details on Severance season two.

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1. What Is Severance About?

Let me explain: The Emmy-winning series revolves around a team of employees at Lumon Industries, who have all agreed to undergo a surgical “severance” procedure that involves separating their work lives from their personal lives. One of the employees, Mark Scout (Adam Scott), begins to suspect that there’s more to this work/life setup than meets the eye. And when he starts to dig a bit deeper, he comes to realize that he’s involved in a huge conspiracy.

2. How Did Severance Season One End?

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In the finale, “The We We Are,” die-hard fans (like myself) will remember that Mark, Helly and Irving (John Turturro) successfully break their “Innies” (aka the work-life version of themselves) out of Lumon Industries, and finally enter the outside world. As a result, the trio encounters shocking revelations about their “Outies.” Mark discovers that (spoiler alert!) his “dead” wife is actually still alive. Irving learns that his Outie is investigating the company, and Helly learns that she’s the daughter of Lumon’s CEO. (Talk about a surprising twist.)

In his December 2022 interview with Gold Derby, show creator Dan Erickson said, “There is an expanding world that I think is teased, and in a way is owed, by the way that we ended season one. We did suddenly get some glimpses of Helly’s life on the outside. What is Dylan’s life on the outside? What is Irving’s life on the outside? They have stuff going on that we haven’t seen, that we haven’t explored yet. And of course, inside the company, there’s plenty of stuff that we haven’t seen yet. It’s expanding on both sides. That’s both the fun and the challenge.”

Scott also teased what’s to come in the new season. “It’s really fun, and I can’t wait for everyone to see it, so I don’t have to, like, continue keeping secrets, which is a total bummer,” he told Deadline. “But yeah, there’s so much crazy stuff that happens, I just can’t wait for everyone to see it.”

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3. What Has Apple TV+ Shared About Severance Season Two?

Through an official press release in April 2022, Apple TV+ confirmed that fans will get to enjoy another season of the bizarre workplace thriller. Director and executive producer Ben Stiller said, “It’s really exciting to see the response from people who are loving the show—and the level of fan engagement. It has been a long road bringing Severance to television. I first read Dan’s pilot over five years ago. It has always been a multi-season story, and I’m really happy we get to continue it.”

Matt Cherniss, who’s the head of programming for Apple TV+, also said, “Severance has imagined an existence that’s equal parts riveting and enthralling as viewers around the globe can’t get enough of these rich characters. We’re excited to go deeper into this wholly unique world and unpack more layers of Lumon in season two.”

Remember when I said Apple TV+ posted a cryptic image about the show on social media? Well, the photo just so happened to feature Adam Scott’s Severance character, Mark Scout, on the streaming service’s official X (formerly known as Twitter) page. In the image, Scout wears a blank expression on his face as he stands in front of a white, solid background.

Of course, this led fans (including myself) to ask for a status update on Severance season two. One fan reposted the tweet on their page and wrote in the caption, “Give us a sign @BenStiller.” Luckily, the Severance director saw the message and commented, “We are working on it,” along with a salute emoji. However, the 58-year-old actor didn’t reveal any more info, as far as a possible release date or casting deets. But still, it’s something.

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4. Is There Any Footage of Severance Season Two?

A few months back, Apple TV+ released a “Coming to Apple TV+” teaser video on their official Instagram page, which featured never-before-seen footage from Severance season two. And now, the streaming platform has gifted Severance fans (like myself) with a bonus teaser video, which not only includes more sneak peek clips from the upcoming installment but the official release date.

The 40-second video starts with Mark, Helly, Dylan and Irving returning to Lumon Industries. As they step onto an elevator one by one, Mark and Helly’s voices can be heard saying in unison, “I give consent for the Lumon Corporation to sever my memories between my work life and my personal life.”

Then the camera cuts to Helly, who proceeds to wrap a blue lanyard around her neck. “I am aware that this alteration is comprehensive and irreversible,” she says as she makes a stoic expression and looks into the camera.

Before the teaser ends, the official release date flashes across the screen: Streaming on January 17, 2025.

Let the waiting game begin…

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5. Is There a Severance Season Two Trailer?

On October 23, 2024, AppleTV+ released a brand-new teaser trailer for season two—and it’s a doozy.

The streaming service captioned the new video, “Things look a little different around Lumon.” That’s an understatement to say the least.

In the trailer, Mark is rushing through the halls of Lumon before walking in on his team…and, well, I’ll let you watch for the twist.

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6. What Is the Plot for Season Two?

At the 2022 Comic-Con panel, Erickson revealed that the new season will be all about “building out the world a little bit more, and with this tweak to reality, what the ramifications would be.” And later that year, he told Entertainment Weekly, “In season two, we’re going to be showing all of these people on the outside. Similar to Mark, they each had their own reason for getting this procedure, and they’re all at some stage of a healing process for one thing or another… Being able to take what Adam did in the first season—with the differentiation between his Innie and Outie, and how they feel like the same person but with this vastly different lived experience—seeing the other three characters’ version of that dichotomy is, I think, the most exciting part.”

In April 2022, Stiller also told Variety that Mark will deal with new complications in his love life. He said, “There is this growing connection between Mark and Helly happening during the season, and then on the outside, Mark is trying to get over his wife’s death—and then we’re going to find out that his wife is still alive. To put him in this position where the Innie Mark, we’re starting to root for him and Helly, but now we also want to root for Outie Mark to find his wife. That’s an interesting juxtaposition and conflict we’ll explore in the second season.”

As for Dylan (Zach Cherry), Stiller confirmed with Deadline that season two will explore his backstory a bit more—especially when it comes to his Innie’s discovery of having a child. Stiller said, “Obviously, that’s a huge question and something that really is important to be dealt with because their whole perception of the world has been altered by having this glimpse. That’s going to be a lot of what the second season has to deal with—a big part of the engine of the second season’s beginning.”

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7. Are There First-Look Images from Severance Season 2?

Yes, there are. On June 5, Apple TV+ released a first-look photo from Severance season two on the streamer’s official Instagram page. The image shows Scout walking the halls of Lumen Industries while holding an array of blue balloons in his hand. The caption read, “Your innie has already seen this image. A first look at Severance Season 2.”

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8. Who Is in the Cast of Severance Season Two?

The main cast is set to make a comeback in the next season, including:

  • Adam Scott as Mark
  • Britt Lower as Helly
  • John Turturro as Irving
  • Patricia Arquette as Harmony
  • Christopher Walken as Burt
  • Tramell Tillman as Milchick
  • Zach Cherry as Dylan
  • Dichen Lachman as Ms. Casey
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9. Are Any New Cast Members Joining Severance Season Two?

I’m glad you asked. Per Deadline, Game of Thrones’s Gwendoline Christie and Godless star Merritt Wever are joining the team, along with Bob Balaban, Alia Shawkat, Robby Benson, Stefano Carannante, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson and John Noble.

Back in August 2022, Severance executive producers Ben Stiller and Dan Erickson sat down with The Hollywood Reporter and shared a few choices for their dream guest stars. 

“For me there are a lot, people like Christopher Guest I kind of imagine ‘Wow that would be amazing if someday he might be a part of the show,’” Stiller said. “It’s fun when you have a show like this where it allows for people to maybe come in for an episode or two but also fit into the world of Severance.” 

But, for Erickson, he would love to have former president Barack Obama make a brief cameo in the series and hoped he could try to convince him at the 2022 Emmys. “If he is [there] I’m going to see if he wants a role on this show,” he said. “I think he’d be really good, he’d bring some gravitas.”

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10. Has Filming for Severance Season Two Already Begun?

In October 2022, Apple TV+ announced that production on season two was officially underway. On Instagram, the streaming service wrote, “Every time you find yourself here, it’s because you chose to come back. #Severance Season 2 filming has started.”

Additionally, on her IG Story, Lower shared a rare behind-the-scenes photo while on the set for the second season. She simply wrote, “We begin again.”

Stiller also confirmed that Severance season two had started filming. The director shared a BTS photo of Scott and wrote, “Back to work.”

11. Has Filming Wrapped for Severance Season 2?

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In April 2024, per ScreenRant, ​​Carol Deelay (aka the show’s costume designer) posted a photo of a clapboard that read “Severance Season 2” on her Instagram Story. Meanwhile, she captioned the photo, “It’s a wrap on season 2,” along with a party emoji. 

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12. Why Is Severance Season Two Delayed?

Well, for one, there’s the lengthy filming process. The first season took nearly nine months to complete, according to star Adam Scott. However, due to the WGA and actors’ strikes, production was delayed even further.

In May 2023, Deadline reported that filming officially came to a halt, but now that the strikes are over, things are back on track.

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13. What Is the Release Date for Severance Season Two?

Be sure to mark your calendars: Severance season two premieres on Apple TV+ on January 17, 2025. Before the streaming service released a second teaser (which included the official release date) a few outlets had initially speculated that it would drop sometime in 2024, since season one took nine months to film and production was shut down during the writers’ and actors’ strikes.

14. Are There Any Severance Season Two Theories?

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The most popular theory is that the MDR team will be punished, especially now that the Lumon execs know about their attempted revolt. Perhaps they’ll be sent to the mysterious break room. If they keep their jobs, maybe Milchick will wipe their memories completely. Either way, retaliation is expected—and I’m so ready to see what happens next. 

Another question mark is Harmony and why she’s so obsessed with the severance technology. Perhaps Lumon’s larger purpose is tied to Harmony’s personal one: finding out if a totally dead or nearly dead person (perhaps her mother, Charlotte?) can be “reintegrated” and brought to life again.

There’s a good chance that Mark will further explore what happened to Casey. He will return to Lumon knowing that Ms. Casey is actually Gemma. Although she retired and ventured down the elevator of doom to who knows what, Petey’s map hints that there’s a wing of the building where “some people may live.”

This would also support another theory, which suggests Lumon is cloning dead or nearly dead people, then implanting the clones with the same chips used for severed employees. It would also explain why there’s a plethora of baby goats, which are good for cloning (and really cute). Although I don’t have spoilers yet, the new season should give us answers about what Lumon really does.

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15. Has Severance Won Any Awards?

The show was nominated for three 2023 Golden Globe Awards, including Best Television Series (Drama), Best Performance by an Actor in a Drama Television Series (Adam Scott) and Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical-Comedy or Drama Television Series (John Turturro).

In 2022, Severance won two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Main Title Design and Outstanding Music Composition for a Series (Original Dramatic Score). It was nominated in 12 other categories, including Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series (Adam Scott), Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (Patricia Arquette), Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (John Turturro and Christopher Walken), Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series, Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series, Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music, Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series, Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Drama Series, Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Drama Series and Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Contemporary Program (One Hour or More).

16. Are There Any Spoilers for Severance Season Two?

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So far, the Severance cast and crew have been pretty tight-lipped about the plot of season two. But if I do stumble upon a spoiler while browsing the interwebs, I’ll report back with what I find.

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17. Are There Any BTS Severance Season 2 Photos?

Scott posted two BTS photos from the set of Severance season two. In the first, a camera is seen filming the star as his character sprints down the hall, presumably at Lumon. In the second image of the slideshow, fans get a glimpse of Scott’s personal chair on set. The star captioned the post, “Lovely being back at the office.”

Clearly fans of the show were happy to have any sort of update, as Scott’s post received over 110,000 likes (including likes from fellow AppleTV+ names Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston).

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18. Wait, Isn’t There a Film Called Severance?

There is, but it’s entirely unrelated to the Apple TV+ show. The comedy-horror film premiered in 2006, and it starred British actor Danny Dyer. The story follows the employees of a company who embark on a team-building retreat at a lodge. Chaos ensues when the attendees begin dying one by one.

Collider describes the U.K. movie as a cross between The Office and Friday the 13th, so proceed at your own risk. The Severance film is available to stream on Prime Video. (Trust me, it’s worth the watch.)

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19. Has Severance Been Renewed for Season Three?

Apple TV+ has not renewed Severance for a third season yet, but I have a feeling that it’s on the horizon.

For context, the show was renewed for season two in April 2022, right as the first season was coming to a close. So, I (and the rest of the Severance fanbase) likely won’t get a season three renewal until the final episodes of season two air, sometime in 2025.

But don’t lose hope. There appear to be big plans for the Apple TV+ drama. As creator Erickson told Esquire: “There’s an overall plan for the show. I have an end point in mind, and I intentionally didn’t plan it season by season, because I wanted it to be flexible enough that we could get there in two seasons or six seasons. I want to allow us to be surprised by where the show goes. There’s a sense of what Lumon is trying to do and the role that our main characters are going to play in that, and where it all will culminate. It’s really exciting to think about taking the next step on that trip.”

January 17 can’t come fast enough.

Related: Here Are All My Helly From “Severance” Theories (Ranging from Quite Plausible to Thoroughly Insane)

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Lea Michele Dishes on Baby Number Two, Mom Emergencies and Her Latest Kohl’s Campaign

A lot has changed for actress and singer Lea Michele since she was named the 2012 Candie’s Girl for Kohl’s Spring 2012 multi-media marketing campaign. Sure, at the time, she starred in one of Ryan Murphy’s most popular shows: Glee, which is obviously still talked about to this day. That same year, Michele won a People’s Choice Award for Favorite TV Comedy Actress and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actress in a Series, Comedy or Musical for her role as Rachel Berry. Her portrayal of the New Directions member also earned the breakout star nominations for a Golden Globe, Emmy and Teen Choice Award. (NBD.)

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Fast forward to 2024, and the Scream Queen alum’s life has evolved quite a bit. After starring in the hit Broadway show Funny Girl, Michele is now a wife and mother of two. Shortly after tying the knot with her husband, Zandy Reich, in 2019, the couple welcomed their now 4-year-old son—Ever Leo Reich—in August 2020.

Back in March of this year, the Broadway star announced that she and her husband were expecting a baby girl. “Mommy, Daddy and Ever are overjoyed,” she wrote in the Instagram caption, along with a carousel of photos of herself showing off her baby bump. And then, on August 25, Michele announced via Instagram that she had given birth to baby number two.

And yet, there is one thing that hasn’t changed: Michele’s relationship with Kohl’s. This time around, Kohl’s is bringing back the former Candie’s Girl for their brand-new family-focused platform, “Where Families Come First,” to highlight authentic family moments.

Just before Michele welcomed her new daughter, Emery Sol Reich, I had the pleasure of sitting down with her to discuss her latest collaboration with Kohl’s in addition to her second pregnancy, mom emergencies, her Candie’s Girl days and more. 

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During our chat, Michele revealed how “excited” she was to partner with Kohl’s once again on their recent campaign. “I’m so honored and grateful to be a part of the Kohl’s family and to have these two moments of time in my life, sort of like, frozen in time for me. I did my first campaign in 2012—and it was for Candie’s. Now, here I am years later. I’m a wife and a mother now. [So], to have this really special moment of my life encapsulated is really exciting for me.” 

The Glee alum went on to share how much her life has changed since her initial Candie’s Girl days. She told PureWow, “Back then, I was living in California and working on television. Now here I am, eleven or so years later. I’ve lived back in New York City with my husband and our soon-to-be 4-year-old. And I had the honor of working back on Broadway last year, which is where I first started out in my career. And now, we’re preparing for this new baby. So, my life has really changed a lot. But, I truly could not be more grateful for being where I am and at this stage of my life. Being back at home in NYC, I feel so, so happy and grateful.”

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When I asked her how it feels to be adding a new child to her family, the Funny Girl star smiled and said, “It’s definitely something that we’ve wanted for a really long time. When I was pregnant with my son back in 2020, we were in California and it was during the pandemic. So, we were really isolated from everyone. So, to be able to have this second pregnancy experience and to be able to do it at home, surrounded by everyone who loves us has been different.”

As a proud parent, Michele has experienced the joys of motherhood and its…messy moments. At one point during the interview, she recounted the time her son, Ever Leo, had a diaper emergency when he was a toddler. “During the pandemic, my husband and I moved in with my parents for a little while. And we were there with the baby. I had put him in a crib with no clothes for just, like a second, and I turned around and there was poop everywhere.” 

At that moment, Michele could only think of one person to call: her mom. “I just remember calling my mom and being like, ‘You have to come over right now and you have to help me,’” she added. “It’s another reason why I am so grateful that my parents and I are so close. It’s incredible being a parent. It’s challenging. It’s messy, it’s rewarding. It’s all of these things at once—and can’t wait to see what this next baby will be like.” (Okay, note to self: Always have my mom on speed dial in case of all baby emergencies.)

And when it comes time for her to buy everything on her newborn baby checklist, Michele is happy to have Kohl’s right by her side. “I am so grateful for Kohl’s having everything that I need for this stage of my life and I can get everything that I need in one place,” she explained. “So, I’m trying to embrace this moment and enjoy as much time as I can with my son before life changes and we go from a family of three to a family of four.”

Keep scrolling to see some of Lea’s favorites from Kohl’s (for mother and baby).

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Jenna Ortega Once Auditioned for a Major Film Role That Went to Zendaya

Several years back, it seems Jenna Ortega and Zendaya were up for the same movie role—but in the end, the part ultimately went to the Euphoria star

While promoting her new film Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Ortega appeared on Buzzfeed’s Puppy Interview series and revealed that she once read for a part that was seemingly for 2021’s Dune. “I think I auditioned for Dune when I was about 15,” she said while holding a puppy in her arms.

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At the time, Ortega didn’t know what role or movie she was auditioning for—a common practice in the entertainment biz. However, the You actress believes she and Zendaya were up for the role of Chani, a Fremen warrior in the Dune universe. 

“I think it was Chani. I think it was Zendaya’s—but they weren’t saying that. Everything was very secret,” Ortega explained. As we all know, the role ultimately went to the Challengers star and she went on to star alongside Timothée Chalamet in Dune: Part One and Dune: Part Two, which debuted in theaters back in March. 

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When it comes to auditioning for a major movie franchise and not getting the part, Zendaya can relate. Cornelia Frame, a former Vice President of Casting and Talent Relations at Disney, revealed that Zendaya auditioned multiple times for the Descendants franchise—but it didn’t go her way. 

“Zendaya did audition many times for Descendants, and that was a big deal. It was a really big deal that she auditioned over and over,” Frame shared on the Magical Rewind podcast. “She really wanted it and it just ended up not going her way.”

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You know what they say: “Everything happens for a reason.”

Related: Jenna Ortega Channels Fan-Favorite ‘Beetlejuice’ Character for Sequel Press Tour (and Totally Nails the Look)

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Buckingham Palace Just Shared a Rare Personal Statement from King Charles’s Brother

As a longtime royal admirer, I’ve become accustomed to members of the British royal family addressing their fans (as well as the general public) by posting a personal statement on social media. King Charles, 75, has done it countless times. Even Prince William, 42, has posted his fair share of personal messages along with his initial and a handful of joint statements with his wife, Kate Middleton, 42. 

Most recently, a royal fam member took to X (formerly Twitter) to wish Team Great Britain the best of luck in the 2024 Summer Paralympic Games. And I was quite surprised by who wrote it: King Charles’s brother, Prince Edward. On the royal family’s official X account, the Duke of Edinburgh, who also happens to be the patron of the British Paralympic Association, took a moment to show his support for the Team GB athletes competing in this year’s Games. 

The message read, “To all members of the @ParalympicsGB team heading for Paris, whether athletes, officials or staff, I want to wish you the very best of luck at the Paralympic Games.” And the duke, 60, signed the note with his royal title.

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Prince Edwards is not the first royal to send an encouraging message to Team GB ahead of the Paralympic Games. Earlier this week, Prince William and Princess Catherine broke their summer holiday silence to release a joint statement on social media, reading, ​​“Looking forward to another few weeks of incredible sport! Wishing the very best luck to our @paralympicsgb_official athletes and all those competing at #Paris2024.” And the royal couple signed the note with their initials: “W & C.”

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I’ll be cheering you on from across the pond, Team GB!

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Meghan Markle Shares the Moment She Realized Her Life ‘Changed’ After Engagement to Prince Harry

Before Meghan Markle became a royal duchess, there is no denying that the Suits alum already had an admirable sense of style. Aside from red carpet appearances, the former actress always gave us unlimited fashion inspo with her lifestyle blog The Tig. Since joining the royal family, Markle’s life has changed in a way she never would have imagined, including how she approaches fashion. In a new interview with The New York Times, the 43-year-old royal shared the moment she knew her life changed after her engagement to her now-husband, Prince Harry

While chatting with The New York Times, Markle recounted the time she wore a bag from the Scottish brand Strathberry while out and about with her then-fiancé back in 2017. According to the founder of Strathberry, they said that the bag had sold out online in 11 minutes after the duchess was spotted with it. And that was the moment when Markle knew that her life “changed” with regard to “how I then looked at putting an outfit together,” she told the outlet.

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“Times where I know there is a global spotlight, and attention will be given to each detail of what I may or may not be wearing, then I support designers that I have really great friendships with, and smaller, up-and-coming brands that haven’t gotten the attention that they should be getting,” Markle revealed. “That’s one of the most powerful things that I’m able to do, and that’s simply wearing, like, an earring.”

And Markle couldn’t be more right. Whenever the Duchess of Sussex steps out for an event, all eyes are on what she’s wearing. Take Markle and Prince Harry’s four-day Colombia trip for example. We’ve reported on countless outfits and accessories worn by the royal mom of two, including her chic sleeveless looks, stylish midi skirts and a gorgeous mauve-pink dress designed by Johanna Ortiz. And who can forget those butterfly earrings? FYI, the dazzling accessory was previously worn by her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana. 

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What can we say? Meghan has never disappointed in the fashion department.

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Royal News Roundup: Kate Middleton’s Return, Prince William’s Facial Hair and Meghan Markle’s Revealing New Interview

Here’s all the royal news you need to know for the week leading up to August 29, 2024

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  • Meghan Markle recently sat down with The New York Times and confirmed that her forthcoming lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, is set to launch later this year. She also talked about her investment in the brand Cesta Collective, how her engagement to now-husband Prince Harry “changed everything” for her and more. 
  • It has been confirmed that Prince Harry is set to return to New York City in September. The Duke of Sussex has a pretty packed schedule, where he will participate in philanthropic efforts, repping organizations like African Parks, The HALO Trust, The Diana Award and Travalyst.

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  • According to Deadline, director Emma Cooper is working with EverWonder Studio on a three-part series centered around the late Princess Diana. Titled Who Killed Diana?, the official network hasn’t been confirmed, but the series will explore new details surrounding Princess Diana’s death on August 31, 1997. 
  • A few days ago on Instagram, Princess Catherine’s younger brother, James Middleton, posted a never-before-seen video of his baby son Inigo surrounded by six dogs (and one stuffed dog) while sitting on a home porch. 
  • Speaking of royal siblings, Princess Diana’s younger brother, Charles Spencer, took to Instagram to share a throwback photo featuring himself, Princess Diana and their late mother, Frances Shand Kydd. The 9th Earl Spencer captioned the post, “57 years ago today.” 

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Queen Camilla Makes History with Brand-New Title

Major congratulations are in order because Queen Camilla has just been given a new title. 

Earlier this morning, the royal family announced that Her Majesty has become the first patron of the Rifleman’s Association. Back in 2020, the royal was appointed as the new Colonel-in-Chief of “The Rifles,” taking over the role from the late Prince Philip, who held the position since 2007. 

Along with the news, the royal family shared a candid photo of the queen, 77, conversing with members of “The Rifles.” According to the caption, the Rifleman’s Association aims to create a forum for serving and veteran Riflemen to “stay connected with the regiment” in addition to creating a safe space to provide “friendship, support and assistance” as needed. 

This is not the first honorary title the queen has received this year. Back in April, Queen Camilla—along with Kate Middleton, Prince William and the Duchess of Gloucester (who is the wife of the late Queen Elizabeth’s cousin the Duke of Gloucester)—were all given brand-new titles by King Charles

According to the official royal website, Her Majesty was given the role of Grand Master and First or Principal Dame Grand Cross of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire by her husband. 

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This year has been a big year for Queen Camilla. Not only has the royal proved that she is fully capable of taking on more responsibilities by stepping in for King Charles while he underwent treatment for an undisclosed type of cancer, but she has also been her husband’s support system throughout this difficult time. This has also been a historic year for the queen as well. Earlier this year, Her Majesty made history as the first consort to lead this year’s Royal Maundy Service, which is traditionally led by the British monarch. 

Congratulations on all your success, Queen Camila!

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‘Yellowstone’ Might Be Getting a Season 6 After All (and a Fan-Favorite Couple Could Be at the Forefront)

The Dutton family may not be ready to say goodbye just yet. 

After Paramount announced that Yellowstone would end after five seasons in May 2023, the network might have just done an about-face and is now in talks to produce a possible sixth season. Numerous outlets confirmed that the network is reportedly in negotiations to make a new season that centers around Kelly Reilly (Beth Dutton) and her boyfriend, Cole Hauser (Rip Wheeler).

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Originally, Reilly and Hauser were slated to star in Yellowstone’s new spinoff, The Madison, starring Michelle Pfeiffer. In case you didn’t know, The Madison is set to premiere after part two of Yellowstone season five debuts in November, with Kevin Costner absent from the remainder of the episodes following his exit from the series. 

“Sources stress that the deals are not done but the intention is for Yellowstone‘s story to continue past Season 5B, which is expected to bid farewell to its original lead character, Kevin Costner’s John Dutton,” Deadline reported.

However, the 69-year-old actor has expressed interest in returning for Yellowstone’s conclusion. Back in March, Puck News reported that Costner has been making it known that he wants to be included in the final part of Yellowstone season five. But the outlet reported that there are currently no discussions for Costner, who played the beloved Montana rancher, John Dutton, to return in the final episodes of the series. 

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Aside from playing a leading role in a potential Yellowstone season six, Reilly will also play a big part in an upcoming thriller series. According to Variety, the actress is going to star in a new Sky Original series titled Under Salt Marsh. Set in a fictional Welsh town, the story will revolve around Reilly’s character Jackie Ellis, who is a detective turned teacher who makes a shocking discovery one night.

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Royal Fans Are Abuzz About Kate Middleton’s Latest Outing, But Why Is No One Talking About Prince George’s Surprise Appearance?

While I’m confident that royally obsessed fans are still talking about Kate Middleton’s surprise appearance at the Balmoral estate over the weekend, I haven’t seen many people mention her son, Prince George, who recently stepped out for an unexpected outing of his own. 

In a photo shared by People, the Princess of Wales, 42, was photographed in a car on her way to church wearing a dark brown Suffolk Fedora (courtesy of Hicks & Brown) and a beige Marlborough Trench Coat from Holland Cooper. But what fans might’ve missed were the other family members sitting with her in the car. Per the outlet, the princess was accompanied by her husband, Prince William, and their 11-year-old son. 

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The last time royal fans saw Prince George was back in July when he attended the Euro 2024 finals against Spain with his dad. (FYI, the young prince is a massive soccer fan—just like his father, who also happens to be the president of the Football Association.) 

Plenty of photos taken of the father-son duo show them cheering for Team England when they scored their first (and only) point. One pic taken during the game shows Prince George looking like his dad’s mini-me as he dons an identical blue tailored suit with a striped necktie. 

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Prince George has kept a low profile after his appearance at the Euro 2024 finals. Over the past few weeks, the prince has been enjoying his summer holiday with his parents and two younger siblings, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6. 

But come next month, Prince George will be starting the new school year at Lambrook School, an independent preparatory institution in Berkshire. Since 2022, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis have been attending Lambrook. Prior to enrolling in Lambrook, George attended Willcocks Nursery and Thomas’s Battersea school.

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Simone Biles Poses with Her Medals in Mini White Dress—and the Pic Has Over 1.9M Likes

We are Simone Biles is the champion, my friends—and her latest Instagram post is proof.

On Tuesday, the star gymnast posted photoshoot pics of herself surrounded by the medals she won during the 2024 Paris Olympics and the past Games she participated in. And the post in question? It already has 1.9 million likes (and counting) with over 11.7K comments. 

The first slide shows Biles donning a white mini-dress while sitting in a room encased in white drapes and flowers. In the pic, the Olympic gold medalist is biting down on one of her medals while the remainder of her medals sit propped up on steps draped in white cloth. While tagging professional photographer Rachel Tay, Biles also wrote in the caption, “6-year-old me would be proud.” Yes, she really would be.

During this year’s Games, Biles added four more Olympic medals to her collection with her stellar performance in Paris, making history as the most decorated U.S. gymnast with 11 medals in total. 

Earlier this month, the 27-year-old athlete spoke with CNN Sports anchor Coy Wire and shared that competing in Paris “meant the world” after struggling with the “twisties” during the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics. “It was important to me because nobody forced me to be out there on that stage,” Biles said. “I solely did it for myself and I’m in a really good spot mentally and physically. So doing this for just me meant the world.”

While discussing the adversities she had to overcome, Biles added, “I dealt with them in therapy. Obviously, you always have those thoughts coming into the back of your head, but just trying to stay as positive as possible, going back to what I know, thinking about my therapy tactics—and it worked.”

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You will always be a winner in our hearts, Simone. 

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