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Friends fans have been left doubting themselves after learning Jennifer Grey, who played “Baby” in Dirty Dancing, appeared in its first series as Rachel Green’s best friend Mindy

People have been left gobsmacked after realising “Baby” from Dirty Dancing guest starred in a Friends episode. Jennifer Grey, 65, became a household name thanks to her role in Dirty Dancing acting alongside Patrick Swayze, but many Grey fans had no idea she guest starred as Mindy, Rachel Green’s best friend, on Friends, appearing in episode 20 of the first season.

On Reddit, one shocked fan said: “How did I only just today realise that Mindy’s actress is Jennifer Grey? Baby from Dirty Dancing? My mind is blown! OMG.”

Commenting on the post, one user said: “Oh my god – I’m embarrassed to say I lit just learnt this now.”

Another user added: “Another fact in case anyone doesn’t know – Jennifer Grey of course played Ferris Bueller’s sister Jeannie in the film with Matthew Broderick. But they made a Ferris Bueller TV series spin off and Jennifer Aniston played Jeannie!”

A third user said: “I never knew this, and I’m 43, and watched both Dirty Dancing and Friends in real time.”

One more user added: “To be fair, there were two different actors playing Mindy. The Mindy that actually marries Barry is played by Jana Marie Hupp.”

Another user said: “My god. I’m old enough to remember watching Friends when it first aired, so I’ve been a fan for years. Clearly not a good one though because I never knew this! My mind is blown.”

A final user said: “Oh wow I never noticed this before either, thanks for pointing it out!”

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In the show, Grey’s character, Mindy, ends up marrying Barry, who was Rachel’s ex fiancé who left her jilted at the alter.

However, she only played the role once before being recast with Jana Marie Hupp due to her “bad anxiety”.

Speaking to MediaVillage, she said: “When I did it, I had such bad anxiety because they kept changing the script. It’s very hard to be a guest star, because you’re not a part of it, and you’re really trying to figure it all out.

“They were trying to figure out what the character was, what the scene was, and it was changing, and changing, and changing. It all made me so anxious that I could barely do it.”

She admitted it wasn’t until after she took the role that she realised she “needed help in the anxiety department”, meaning she opted to turn down a return to the role.

Not only this, but she also said she was “sad” at being unable to host Saturday Night Live at the time for the same reason.

John Legend describes the ‘sad’ moment he saw a difference in Kanye West’s mental health which was after the tragic death of his mother Donda West who died in 2007

Kanye West’s controversial behaviour on social media and his public support of Donald Trump has recently become synonymous with his musical ability. But according to his ex-friend John Legend, 46, the musician had been spiralling out of control for years and it made him “sad” to witness the “devolution” of his former mentor.

And this, he believes, is down to Kanye struggling to deal with the loss of his mother, Donda, in 2007. John Legend, best known for him chart-topping song All Of Me, fell out with Kanye back in 2022 and the pair have not reconciled since.

In his interview with The Times, John claims that the artist, who now goes by the name Ye, is not the same person he knew 20 years ago.

Speaking about the man he knew when he signed him to his record label back in 2004, John told the publication: “Back then, Kanye was very passionate, very gifted, and he had big dreams not only for himself but also for all the people around him.”

He added: “He had so much optimism, so much creativity. It does feel sad, sometimes shocking, to see where he is now.”

Kanye has been globally criticised for his use of anti-black language and publicly making antisemitic comments.

John, who is married to former model and TV presenter Chrissy Teigan, claimed he did not see an ounce of antisemitism or racism against black people when he was friends with the star.

In fact, he described it as “sad to see his devolution.” John continued: “I don’t think we’re qualified to psychoanalyze him, but after his mother passed in 2007 there was definitely a difference. His descent started then and seems to have accelerated recently.”

According to the singer, the pair parted ways due to their differences in politics, namely Kanye’s support of republican and now president, Donald Trump. John claimed their political differences “became too much for us to sustain.”

The singer and father of three became a major talking point among social media users when a video re-emerged of him accusing the president of being a “white supremacist.”

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Friends actress Jennifer Aniston is said to be considering selling her LA home due to now feeling unsafe after the police shared where she lived in a crime report

Jennifer Aniston is “furious” with the police for sharing her LA home address as her front gate was rammed by her alleged stalker, reports claim. The Friends star is reportedly considering moving from the $21 million property now, as she feels unsafe after her alleged stalker tried to drive through her gate.

Jimmy Carwyle, who is from Mississippi, allegedly smashed his car through gate before being held at gunpoint by a security guard until Los Angeles police arrived. However, the police then identified the block of her Bel Air home in its crime report which has meant that fans have been showing up trying to meet the star.

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The MailOnline reported that a source said: “Jen is furious with the LAPD for releasing where she lives. They gave her exact block address. Since the incident she has had fans coming to her gate, hoping to get a glimpse of her.

“She has hired extra private security but she is considering moving because she no longer feels safe. She expected more discretion from the police. This was her dream home but now everyone knows where she lives.”

Another source said: “Jen is extremely shaken up. She was home when this happened and she believes the police may have exposed her to further risk.” Carwyle has since been charged with felony stalking, vandalism and threatening bodily harm and will face up to three years in jail.

He appeared in court last week in LA where he was wrapped in a blanket. He will stay in custody while he undergoes psychiatric tests. It has been reported that after the crash, the alleged stalker said he was suffering from back pain before then being taken to hospital for appropriate treatment.

His wife Julia said she was “shocked” by how he looked as she said: “It doesn’t even look like him. He’s not there. He believes he is Jesus Christ and she was supposed to be his queen. Mental illness is real.”

Julia has claimed that her husband is struggling but maintains he is a “great guy”. She explained he has tried to meet Jennifer three times after becoming infatuated with the star.

Julie said she last saw her husband in September, which was the day he drove to California where he hoped he would meet Jennifer. Social media posts have emerged since the incident but have not been confirmed to have come from Jimmy.

These included posts where it was claimed Jennifer was his “bride” and another which was posted in October alleged that he referred to her as “Jennifer Aniston Carwyle”.

Nautical fashion is trending, and we’ve rounded up the very best coastal style buys on the high street from the likes of Next, Mango and White Stuff

Pinterest Predicts 2025 labelled the ‘fisherman aesthetic’ as one of the biggest spring/summer trends, and they weren’t wrong. Everything from nautical stripes to fisherman sandals, rope accessories and sailor styles have been taking over the high street.

We’ve seen the rise of shell and fish motifs over the past few summers, and now the coastal trend has officially taken over in every aspect.

So to give you some inspiration if you’re not quite sure how to style this trend, we’ve rounded up the very best nautical fashion buys from brands inlcuding Next, Mango and White Stuff. Think stripes on stripes, navy blue, boat motifs and even more stripes.

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MANGO

Stripes are a core aspect of the nautical trend, and this flared midi from Mango is ideal for the warmer months. Chic, airy and flattering, you’ll be living in this stylish number when the temperature (finally!) heats up.

SHOP THE LOOK: Striped flared dress, £79.99 here

NEXT

If you’re not a fan of more feminine skirts and dresses, a tailored shorts set is the perfect alternative. These Bermuda shorts are long enough to wear to the office or more formal occasions, and the matching striped blazer really tops of the whole nautical vibe of the look.

SHOP THE LOOK: Striped blazer, £57 here, and matching shorts, £29 here

SISTER JANE

Breezy dresses are a summer essential and this cute mini from Sister Jane perfectly plays into the nautical, sailor aesthetic with it satin blue neck tie.

SHOP THE LOOK: Ruffle mini dress, £85 here

WHITE STUFF

Matching sets are a great easy way to look put together without the look requiring too much thought on your part. And we love that this striped set is a little different from the plain denim co-ords we often see.

SHOP THE LOOK: Eden denim jacket, £70 here, and wide leg crop jeans, £59 here

JOULES

Joules always nail it when it comes to knitwear from Princess Diana-inspired sheep jumpers to Wimbledon-ready sweaters. And the brand’s nautical-themed sailing jumper is no exception. Take with you on holidays or boat trips to slip on when the weather drops in the evening.

This Morning star and best-selling author, Michelle Elman, opened up about her friendships in her new book, Bad Friend: Why Friendship Breakups Hurt and How to Heal

This Morning star and life coach Michelle Elman formed an immediate rapport with her fans in the first few pages of her newest book as she shared details of the painful friendship breakups she experienced throughout her life. One painful moment saw a long-term friend cut ties with her a day after she publicly announced the end of her engagement.

In early 2024, the best-selling author revealed to her loyal Instagram fans that she got engaged to her partner, whose identity she never revealed, after dating for three years. Her happiness was short-lived when she learned he was cheating on her. She discovered the heart wrenching news from the woman he cheated on her with as the person was actually already following her on social media.

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Michelle said at the time: “She’s a lovely woman, and she didn’t know, and you’ve got to love his taste in women. You’ve got to laugh. We’re laughing and crying a lot over here.”

The woman showed proof of the infidelity, with receipts and emails, and her relationship quickly crumbled before her eyes as she suddenly found herself navigating life as a single woman who was dealing with the aftermath of an unforgivable betrayal.

However, the demise of her engagement wasn’t the only blow to her life at the time as a pal soon popped up to end their friendship despite Michelle already suffering through a turbulent time.

In an exclusive interview with Mirror Online, Michelle opened up about the shock text she received in what she called ‘cruel timing’ from her former friend.

The painful friendship breakup is of the many things Michelle divulged in her new book, Bad Friend: Why Friendship Breakups Hurt and How to Heal, and in her conversation with us she went into further detail on the ‘weird timing’ of her ex friend’s text.

In the second page of her new book, which was five years in the making, Michelle wrote: “I have always said that a friendship breakup can be as painful as a romantic one but I finally have the proof.

“The day after I publicly announced the ending of my engagement online, one of my friends that I have known since we were eleven ended our friendship, and it hurt more than what I was going through romantically.”

When asked to expand on what happened between her and the friend, Michelle told us the mystery person “hadn’t replied to her in six weeks” before she was faced with the unanticipated end to their relationship.

She revealed: “I publicly announced my engagement. I then publicly announced the breakup three weeks later. Even though it happened the day after, I announced it three weeks later, and she sent me a text the next day. It was very weird timing. Very cruel timing.

“It was a very public breakup, and there’s no way she wouldn’t have known about it. I have a private [Instagram] account. Oh, I used to before but the breakup kind of deleted that account. I had a private account and I had a public account. There’s no way she wouldn’t have seen it.

“But choosing this timing, especially when you waited six weeks, is something I can’t understand.” Thankfully, she regained her faith in humanity when former friends reached out to her to check if she was doing okay.

She added:” No matter how things ended, even if, and with some of the friends, it was really bad fights, no matter what hurtful thing had been said, like the love and care you have for a person was still there. Some of these people I’ve not spoken to in five years, and just sent me a text, and they were was like,” hey, just want to check on you. I hope you’re okay”.”

In her new book, Bad Friends, Michelle explores female friendships as she helps readers understand the ups and downs of platonic relationships and how to handle things when it goes wrong.

The author is known for her being a direct person, which is seen in her book, but her honesty didn’t come without hurtful comments from others. She said: “You get penalised for being a direct person, I’m a very direct woman, because I believe that’s the way you should be, and it’s taken many years to be that way.

“But as a result, the names I get called are direct, rude, harsh, aggressive. I’ve even had abusive thrown at me, and I’m not abusive in any means, but I’m also not a person who you can walk all over.”

Michelle first got the idea for Bad Friend in 2019 after struggling through a friendship break up. Throughout the course of working on the book, she saw three friendship end – one of which occurred this year.

“I literally was like, ‘Again?!'” she laughed before explaining how she added a disclaimer in the introduction of her book, telling readers in the very first sentence: “I am not sure I am healed enough to write this book. And yet I am writing it anyway because it needs to be said: friend- ship breakups suck.”

Bad Friend: Why Friendship Breakups Hurt and How to Heal by Michelle Elman is published in hardback at £20 by Renegade Books on 8 May 2025*

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Big Brother star Imogen Thomas has opened up about the heartbreaking impact of her mum’s Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis — and in an exclusive interview, admits she’s now “dreading” their upcoming holiday to Italy as her condition worsens.

Big Brother star Imogen Thomas has shared the heartbreaking reality of her mum’s ongoing battle with motor neurone disease, admitting during an exclusive chat with OK! that sadly, she’s “dreading” an upcoming holiday as her mother’s condition continues to worsen.

The Welsh model, 42, revealed in an exclusive chat with us, that her mum Janette was diagnosed with the progressive neurological disease in 2023, and although she’s “OK right now,” the impact on her daily life has been devastating.

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“Her right side has gone now, so it’s dead,” Imogen shared, speaking candidly about how the illness is affecting her family right now. “I go home a lot, now. I’m home once a month to Wales, for four days at a time.”

In an emotional moment, the former Miss Wales revealed she’d booked a trip to Italy for herself and her mum after bidding on it at a motor neurone disease charity event – but now the excitement has been replaced by worry.

“We’re going on holiday soon. I bid for a holiday at a MND charity event, so she and I could go to Italy in June, but now I’m dreading it because the circumstances and how she feels have changed,” she admitted. “But we are trying to stay positive.”

The mum-of-two, who shares daughters Ariana, 12, and Siera, 10, with ex-partner Adam Horsley, might be known for her glam appearance and social media presence – but says dealing with her mum’s health has shifted her priorities and grounded her.

Despite everything going on behind the scenes, Imogen’s life hasn’t slowed down. She recently returned from a family holiday to Turkey, continues to build her property portfolio, and is in a steady relationship with her banker boyfriend of two years. But she admitted the emotional toll of her mum’s illness looms large.

Imogen is still as outspoken and candid as ever, opening up about motherhood, cosmetic surgery, and her future plans – including a possible third boob job, this time a reduction, due to back pain and discomfort. But when it comes to her girls, she’s adamant she’d discourage them from following in her footsteps with surgery. “I’d do everything to avoid it, because I know they would regret it,” she said, adding, “I really don’t want them to.”

The reality star and Miss Wales 2003, who rose to fame on Big Brother in 2006, says she has no regrets about her time on the show and would even go back, telling us: “I loved it, and if they asked me to go on it now, I would.” But for now, her focus is firmly on her family – and being there for her mum, one day at a time.