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Ricki Lake Looks Back at Her Barrier-Breaking Talk Show — and the Story of That Iconic Oprah Photo (Exclusive)

Ricki Lake is still having big conversations with her audience, 20 years after her eponymous hit talk show's conclusion.

These days, the iconic TV personality is in the podcasting space, working with Lemonada Media on her latest, The High Life with Ricki Lake.

"We just took a look at my life from where I am in it now, and I'm definitely in a place of having cracked the code to what makes me happy and what I want in my life, in midlife," she tells PEOPLE.

The 55-year-old, a wife and mom to...
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Anna Wintour Refusing to Take Off Her Sunglasses for 'Vogue' Interview Is a Total Boss Move: Watch (Exclusive)

Anna Wintour sets the rules.

The fashion industry icon is one of several editors featured in In Vogue: The 90s, a Hulu docuseries telling the definitive story of the fashion industry throughout the decade.

In an exclusive clip shared with PEOPLE, the powerhouse editor-in-chief of the fashion magazine is asked to take off her signature sunglasses.

"No, I'm gonna wear them," she replies without a thought.

Before the moment, a few people share their reflections on how Wintour is an importan...
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Jessi Ngatikaura Shows Friends Result of Her Labiaplasty After Getting a Breast Implant Reduction at the Same Time

Warning: This post contains spoilers for Hulu's The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.

Jessi Ngatikaura is getting labiaplasty, with the love and support of her friends.

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star gathered her fellow MomTokers together for "a party in honor of something we are saying goodbye to."

Once the women all arrived, they sipped on cocktails with vagina-themed names as Jessi told them they'll be painting vaginas, drawing a rough sketch of one on a whiteboard in the front of th...
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Renesmee from Twilight Turns 18! Here's What the Actress Who Played Her Is Up to Now

Attention Twihards, there's a big milestone that's quietly arrived.

On Sept. 11, 2006, Renesmee Carlie Cullen — daughter of Bella Swan and Edward Cullen in the Twilight franchise — was born. That means as of 2024, Renesmee is now 18 years old!

The character was portrayed by actress Mackenzie Foy in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn — Part I and Part II. Since her time in the hit movies in 2011 and 2012, respectively, Foy has continued to enjoy success in acting.

Foy, a Los Angeles native, s...
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Taylor Frankie Paul Encourages Mayci Neeley to Confront Her Husband as She Reveals She's Hurt He 'Never Initiates Sex'

From the very start, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives shows that nothing is off the table.

One of the show's earliest scenes shows Mayci Neeley meeting up with Taylor Frankie Paul to discuss all things men in the aftermath of the MomTok soft-swinging scandal. As the ladies sit down, Taylor asks about Mayci and her husband Jacob Neeley.

"I feel like Jacob never initiates sex," Mayci reveals.

Surprised by the admission, Taylor asks, "Have you talked to him about it?"

"Not in depth, but I f...
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Demi Engemann Slams Zac Affleck as the 'Biggest Narcissist' After Roasting MomTokers' Marriages

Warning: This post contains spoilers for Hulu's The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.

Jennifer Affleck's husband is in hot water with her friends.

A day after Zac Affleck blew up on his wife for going to Chippendales with the rest of the cast, her friends are concerned about the couple's dynamic after Jen left the house to meet up with him.

“Last night, Jen left the house at 2:00 am,” Demi Engemann says, mimicking Jen tapping and scrolling on her phone. “This is her for two hours, just texting...
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Jennifer Affleck Says She's Leaving MomTok as Husband Zac Wants Her to Distance Herself from the Group

Warning: This post contains spoilers for Hulu's The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.

Is Jennifer Affleck's time on MomTok really through?

In the The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives finale, Jennifer calls castmate Jessi Ngatikaura to make a shocking reveal.

"Jen called me and she goes like, 'I just wanted to tell you my version of things and what's going on,'" Jessi reveals to Demi Engemann.

"Jen told me that she's leaving MomTok because of Zac," Jessi says.

"He doesn't want her associated wi...
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Demi Engemann Says Jennifer Affleck Inspired Her Spicy Nude Photos as MomTok Calls Jen a 'Porn Star for Her Husband'

Warning: This post contains spoilers for Hulu's The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.

The cast of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives has no problem keeping it spicy for their men.

The women talk candidly about sex and pleasure as Whitney Leavitt weighs the possibility of promoting a sex toy on her social media accounts.

"Before you're married it's like sex is taboo but the second you get married, you're supposed to be a porn star for your husband," Layla Taylor points out.

"We know who is the...
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Mayci Neeley Breaks Down Misconceptions About 'Modern Mormons,' from MomTokers to 'Tradwives': 'You Can Do It All'

Mayci Neeley is celebrating all the different lifestyles people within the Mormon Church enjoy.

Mayci and fellow MomTok influencer Taylor Frankie Paul appeared on The View on Thursday, Sept. 12, where The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives stars clarified some of the misconceptions around their show and faith.

As Sara Haines asked about the biggest misconceptions they have heard about their church, Mayci mentioned outdated and incorrect stereotypes that Mormons are "polygamists" and "wear bonnets,...
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Jensen Arnold Is Pregnant! Influencer Expecting Baby No. 2 with Husband Topher Hill: 'Couldn't Be More Excited'

Jensen Arnold is going to be a mom of two!

The 26-year-old dancer and influencer is pregnant, expecting her second baby with husband Topher Hill. The soon-to-be mom of two shared the exciting news in an Instagram post on Thursday, Sept. 12.

"Baby Hill coming March 2025!! Brooks is going to be a big brother !!!🥹🥹🥰😭 Couldn’t be more excited and grateful🫶🏼🫶🏼."

The couple is also parents to son Brooks Joshua, 2.

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Whitney Leavitt Shocked When Taylor Frankie Paul Announces a Miscarriage After Her Bombshell Marriage News

Warning: This post contains spoilers for Hulu's The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.

Whitney Leavitt thought the news out of the MomTok meetup couldn't get any crazier than hers.

In an episode of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, the influencer gathers the ladies to share news about struggles in her marriage to Conner Leavitt. While she was expecting support from her castmates, she wasn't expecting that her big news would be upstaged.

Following Whitney's tearful confession, fellow MomToker Ta...
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The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Conner Leavitt Apologizes for Porn Addiction to Wife Whitney: 'I Had a Real Problem'

Warning: This post contains spoilers for Hulu's The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.

Whitney Leavitt wants to live honestly and has her husband Conner's support.

In an episode of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, the influencer sits down with Conner to talk about being honest with her friends about strains in their marriage.

The conversation quickly turns emotional, as Conner opens up about his struggles with porn consumption — an issue Whitney hid from her castmates as they dealt with the fa...
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Taylor Frankie Paul Says Domestic Violence Arrest Was 'Worst Night' of Her Life but a 'Blessing in Disguise'

Warning: This post contains spoilers for Hulu's The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.

Taylor Frankie Paul isn't proud of the moments that play out at the end of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives premiere.

After a drunken night and an out-of-control argument with boyfriend Dakota Mortensen leads to her arrest, Taylor has a moment of clarity about her life's direction.

Taylor was arrested after the couple's argument got so heated that neighbors could hear screaming. In body camera footage shown o...
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Whitney Leavitt Reveals She Doesn't 'Feel Safe' Around Taylor Frankie Paul After She Exposed Soft-Swinging Scandal

Warning: This post contains spoilers for Hulu's The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.

Whitney Leavitt isn't happy with how Taylor Frankie Paul's soft-swinging scandal put her and her family in the spotlight.

After months of not seeing each other, the two MomTokers sit down in the first episode of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives to air grievances.

Early in the episode, Leavitt explains the initial draw of the MomTok group and how her association with them made her look like she and husband Con...
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Jessi Ngatikaura Confronts Whitney Leavitt About MomTok Group Drama, Calls Her 'Hard to Trust'

Warning: This post contains spoilers for Hulu's The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.

Jessi Ngatikaura didn't mince words when hitting Whitney Leavitt with some tough love.

Amid Whitney's continued frustrations with the women of MomTok, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives influencer has a candid conversation with her close friend.

The two women sidebar during Layla Taylor's divorce party and Whitney explains she was hurt from being labeled a "user."

"Maybe it's not coming from a vicious place,...
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Mormon Wives' Whitney Leavitt Debates $20,000 Brand Deal — for a Sex Toy: 'Very Taboo'

Warning: This post contains spoilers for Hulu's The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.

Whitney Leavitt is trying to balance her values with her finances.

In an episode of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, the influencer is faced with a dilemma when Bellesa, a sex toy brand, offers her $20,000 to promote one of their products. The post would simply entail a photo and a caption, but Whitney still has hesitations.

“All I have to do is hold it and take a picture, just me, and post it on Instagram....
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The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Star Mikayla Matthews Talks Comparisons to Famous Gossip Girl Star: ‘Manifesting a Meetup’ (Exclusive)

Mikayla Matthews is cool with being akin to a Queen Bee.

"I've gotten it before. So when I first started TikTok back in the beginning of 2020, I'd get it all the time. Even now when I meet people, they're like, 'Oh wow, you're Leighton [Meester],' or 'You look just like Blair,' she says, nodding to the actress' Gossip Girl character.

She's flattered by the comparison, adding, "I'm trying to manifest a meetup!"

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'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives'' 10 Biggest Bombshell Moments, from a Chippendales Visit to an Arrest

Warning: This post contains spoilers for Hulu's The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives has only just been released and already it's proving to be one of Hulu's most scandalous shows of 2024.

The show follows eight women — Jennifer Affleck, Demi Engemann, Whitney Leavitt, Mikayla Matthews, Mayci Neeley, Jessi Ngatikaura, Taylor Frankie Paul and Layla Taylor — who are living in and adjacent to the Mormon community in Utah. These aren't just regular moms — they're co...
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The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Layla Taylor Says She 'Recently' Experienced Her First Orgasm (Exclusive)

Warning: This post contains spoilers for Hulu's The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.

Layla Taylor is experiencing new things in a new chapter of her life.

Layla, 23, is one of the eight women to make up the cast of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. Speaking with PEOPLE about how the women tackle the subject of sex, Layla says she's happy to be part of a group of women "normalizing" these conversations.

"It's not something you talk about on the daily. I think it's something that should be, tho...
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Will There Be a Season 2 of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives? What the Cast Has Teased So Far

Warning: This post contains spoilers for Hulu's The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.

Fans can’t get enough of #MomTok and the drama from Hulu’s The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. 

The new reality series — which premiered Sept. 5 — follows the lives of the Mormon moms that make up the viral TikTok #MomTok group as they deal with the aftermath of the “soft swinging" sex scandal that made headlines worldwide back in 2022. 

TikTok star and #MomTok founder Taylor Frankie Paul sent shockwaves throug...
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Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Cast on Going from Stay-at-Home Moms to 'Breadwinners': 'Shook Up Some Relationships' (Exclusive)

They may be MomTokers, but they're MomTokers who make serious cash.

Speaking with PEOPLE ahead of the release of the new Hulu reality series, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, the TikTok influencers are opening up about if and how making more money than their partners impacts their relationships.

"In my situation, I came from a marriage where I was in a very financially secure situation and I didn't have to worry about it. So it was more just a creative outlet for me," Demi Engemann tells PE...
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Jennifer Affleck Worries Zac Affleck Will 'Divorce Me' After She Attends Chippendales Show

Warning: This post contains spoilers for Hulu's The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.

A girl's trip to a Chippendales show turned into a relationship-defining moment for The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Jennifer Affleck.

On a girl's trip to Las Vegas in celebration of Layla Taylor's 23rd birthday, Jessi Ngatikaura sets up a surprise outing for her fellow members of "MomTok" — the online community launched by a group of Mormon influencers in Utah and now chronicled in the new Hulu show.

Never...
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Taylor Frankie Paul Was Labeled a 'Cheater' and 'Husband Stealer' After Her Divorce, So She Exposed the MomTok Sex Scandal

Warning: This post contains spoilers for Hulu's The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.

Taylor Frankie Paul is getting real about how Reddit rumors led to the soft-swinging scandal that rocked MomTok.

Paul shocked the #MomTok community in June 2022 when she revealed that she and her husband, Tate Paul, were getting a divorce.

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives follows the aftermath of Paul's marriage ending, leading her to expose that a group of friends from MomTok were "soft-swinging" and "had an...
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Jennifer Affleck Talks 'Tricky' Financial Dynamics in Her Traditional Mormon Marriage to Zac Affleck (Exclusive)

Jennifer Affleck is getting real about having a modern Mormon marriage.

The MomToker and star of Hulu's The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives tells PEOPLE that the changing financial dynamics that have come with her success in social media and content creation have provided some challenges for her and her husband Zac Affleck.

"I definitely think it was tricky for me and my husband at first because he was the provider for the first couple of years. And it wasn't like he was just making little mone...
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