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Elle
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Elle
Elizabeth Banks Didn‘t Think She'd Marry Max Handelman When She Met Him at 18
Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Actress and producer Elizabeth Banks has been with her husband Max Handelman for over 30 years, and her career in Hollywood would look totally different without him. They've each brought their unique skills and perspectives to not only marriage but a business partnership that has created some of the silver screen's greatest hits in the last decade. And they love talking about it. Here's everything to know about Max Handelman and his relationship with Banks, as well as all their projects together. Handelman and Banks have been living parallel lives since college, so a lot of the producer's history has been influenced by his wife. Handelman grew up in Portland, Oregon, where he graduated from Catlin Gabel High School. In 1991, Handelman headed to the University of Pennsylvania, where he studied communications, per a 2020 interview with Portland Monthly. They met and immediately connected. Following graduation, Banks moved to New York to pursue acting, and he went right along with her, where he first began a career as an investment banker. When they headed to the West Coast, Handelman continued his education at the Anderson School of Management at the University of California, where he received his MBA. The man has a lot of talents, and began a new venture as a sportswriter. He co-wrote a book published in 2006 called Why Fantasy Football Matters: (And Our Lives Do Not). In 2002, Banks told Porter that she 'dragged him' into filmmaking, forming their production company, Brownstone Productions. 'He worked an 80-hour week; I was traveling all the time in a career that requires me to film on location for up to six months of the year,' Banks said. 'Forming the company really was about trying to combine our professional and personal goals.' It made sense for them to work together instead of apart. Banks told The Hollywood Reporter in June 2019, 'When we were looking at how to make a life together, I felt like he was a real bloodhound for material and had a really good eye for things.' And the experience of writing his book is in part what led to the wildly successful Pitch Perfect films. In 2015, Banks told NPR in an interview that Handelman's book agent sent him and Banks a proposal for a book about a cappella groups by Mickey Rapkin, which the first film was eventually based on. She explained, 'When we first read the book proposal, we thought, 'Wow, this is a really fun group of oddballs who like to make music with their mouths. This could be a fun idea.'' Aside from Pitch Perfect and Pitch Perfect 2, Handelman has produced Surrogates, The Most Hated Woman in America, Shrill, 2019's Charlie's Angels, Cocaine Bear, and Bottoms. In 2016, Banks told Vanity Fair, 'We have always made decisions that kept us together as a couple. We like working together. We're good at working together.' That same year, she told the Producers Guild of America, 'We're pretty yin and yang,' describing Handelman as 'very diplomatic and business-minded and calm' and herself as 'fiery' and 'emotional.' Banks said that they met on her first day of college during a 2012 Conan interview. 'He was wearing a vest with no shirt,' she quipped. 'To show off his sexy physique back in the day. He looked exactly like Jason Priestly from 90210, c'mon.' Banks continued, 'I dated the same guy all throughout high school, and I basically—and he knows this so, this is no surprise to him—cheated on him with my now-husband.' Their first date was at a jazz club, which Banks described as 'the greatest date' of her life. In a 2022, episode of the Call Her Daddy podcast, Banks went into more detail about meeting Handelman at a frat party. 'The main thing I remember is that he was not that interested in me. He would say otherwise, but he was pursuing me a little bit. I was pursuing him for sure, and he was also pursuing this really cute girl named Kate,' Banks revealed. She says she tried to give Handelman her phone number, but he told her he didn't have a phone, which was actually true. But she replied, ''If you don't want my number, dude, you can just say so. Don't pretend you have, like, no ability to ever figure out how to call me. There are phones in this world. You can find a phone if you care.' They stayed together through college and married about a decade later. Banks told Allure in 2015 that she didn't start out a relationship with Handelman with that intention, it's just how it worked out. 'I didn't meet my husband and think, 'I've met the man I'm going to marry,'' Banks explained. 'I was like, He's cute. I'll fuck him, because I'm 18 and in college.' She added, 'Really, what happened was I've never met anyone that I liked more. In the early years, did I have crushes or little interests here and there? I know my husband did, and so did I, but we stayed together. We still to this day take the long view.' Their wedding was on July 5, 2003, and held at the Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills, InStyle reported. The couple welcomed their son Felix via surrogate in 2011 and then their second child, Magnus Mitchell, in 2012, also via surrogate. On Call Her Daddy, Banks discussed her fertility struggles and how she talks about surrogacy with her sons. 'I've never been pregnant, and when I was young, I thought it was because I was really good at taking the pill, which I definitely was. But I have no idea. There's a small percentage of women who basically have unexplained infertility, and that is me, I'm in that category,' Banks said. 'I had always had plenty of eggs; I never had trouble making embryos; they did not implant. For whatever reason, my uterus is hostile, I don't know what's going on, but they just will not stay in there. So I had a broken belly, is what I told my kids, mommy had a broken belly.' She described the process of mourning her fertility and feeling responsible, even though she knew objectively it was not anything wrong she was doing. Banks also said that, at the time, surrogacy was a much more unusual choice, and she wasn't certain it was the right one. 'I had a great friend who was like, 'At the end of the day, there's gonna be a baby and you're gonna be a parent and nobody's gonna care how it happened,'' Banks shared. 'The other great advice I got was like, 'Is your goal to be pregnant or to be a mom?' And I was like, 'Oh, shit. It's just to be a mom. Right. I don't need to be pregnant, fuck, I just want the baby.' So it was like what's the best way to get to the baby? What are you doing? Who cares about the pregnancy? Get the baby.'
Chicago Tribune
5 hours ago
- Health
- Chicago Tribune
In backdrop of shuttered MetroSouth hospital in Blue Island, south suburban officials warn Medicaid cuts could undermine health care
Blue Island's former MetroSouth hospital served as a warning Friday of what could happen if President Donald Trump's big bill aimed at slashing federal spending and extending tax cuts becomes law, elected officials and health care workers said Friday. 'We went through a hospital closure right down the street, and we know what that did to this community, but not just this community, the South Side of Chicago and the south suburbs,' state Rep. Bob Rita said at a news conference on the impact of Medicaid cuts. 'What these proposed cuts will do will just be devastating, not only for the communities I represent, but the entire state of Illinois,' he said. Rita and other local officials, including U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, visited the Blue Island Health Center Friday to highlight how Medicaid cuts put not only uninsured people, but entire communities and hospital systems at risk. MetroSouth Medical Center was Blue Island's largest employer until it closed in 2019, with owner Quorum Health citing multimillion dollar losses. Plans are underway to convert the former hospital into a senior living facility. Dr. Kiran Joshi, practicing family medicine physician and chief operating officer of Cook County Health, said without Medicaid reimbursement, hospitals and clinics could be forced to cut services or close their doors completely. 'And don't forget that the costs to care for uninsured patients don't just go away,' Joshi said. 'They will increase everyone's health care costs, and that impacts access to care for everyone.' Jacquelyn Banks, a mental health clinician at the health center, said 60% of patients served by such community health centers are covered by Medicaid. Banks said she has already seen an uptick in symptoms in patients concerned about how potential Medicaid cuts would affect them as well as a decrease in medication compliance. 'They're afraid,' Banks said. 'They're hoarding medications should they need them in the future. They don't know what the future looks like, so they're willing to risk their stability at this time.' Trump and Republican lawmakers' One Big Beautiful Bill Act was written to find $880 billion in cuts from programs under the purview of the Energy and Commerce Committee, which includes jurisdiction over Medicaid. If the bill passed in its current form, an estimated 10.9 million people could lose access to health coverage, officials said. Supporters of the bill have said that rather than cut programs, they aim to remove people who are taking advantage of the system and protect it for those who need it most. But health care providers like Banks believe the result could bring widespread illness, higher insurance premiums and longer wait times for care. 'We as medical professionals know the risk. We know the science behind this,' Banks said. 'The very factor causing folks to improve their health should not be what causes them to become more ill.'
Black America Web
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Desi Banks To Star In Sitcom At BET Studios Based On His Life & Comedy
Source: Stephen J. Cohen / Getty Comedian and viral content creator Desi Banks is making the leap from social media and the stage to your TV screen. The Atlanta-born comic is developing a half-hour sitcom with BET Studios, loosely based on his real-life experiences and comedy routines. Read more inside. Variety reports the untitled multi-camera comedy will follow a 'lovable yet stubborn comedian on the rise as he attempts to balance fatherhood, relationships, and the pursuit of his ever-present dream.' The premise mirrors Banks' own life journey. From creating viral sketches online to performing on national tours alongside comedy giants like Mike Epps, Martin Lawrence, and Kountry Wayne, the show is set to be as entertaining as his stage act. Banks is co-writing the project with fellow Atlanta native Malcolm 'Champ' Heaggans. Both will also serve as executive producers on the series. The show's creative team is full of ATL synergy, with backing from Quality Films and 3 Arts Entertainment's new Atlanta-based office, run by Jermaine Johnson. This sitcom marks a major milestone for Banks, who built his brand from the ground up. As CEO of Desi Banks Productions, he's created over 3,500 original videos, starring in skits with big names like Kevin Hart, 21 Savage, and Ludacris. He's also partnered with major companies like Red Bull, Meta, DraftKings, and DoorDash, becoming one of the most bankable names in digital comedy. While he's best known for his sketch characters and hilarious takes on Southern life, Banks has also proven he's got onscreen presence, with roles in films like Little , Haunted Trail , and One of Them Days . His new sitcom gives him the opportunity to blend his comedic voice with scripted storytelling on a mainstream platform—something many fans have long anticipated. Currently on the road with his Elevation Tour —the follow-up to his successful Purpose Chaser Tour —Banks continues to build momentum in the comedy world. His BET sitcom could be the next big chapter in a career that's already reshaped the blueprint for how comedians can break through in the digital age. With Atlanta as both the backdrop and creative hub for the new series, and Banks' real-life experiences as inspiration, this sitcom has all the makings of a show that's both authentic and hilarious. Keep your eyes on BET—Desi Banks is coming to prime time. Congrats! SEE ALSO Desi Banks To Star In Sitcom At BET Studios Based On His Life & Comedy was originally published on Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE
Time of India
7 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Fino Payments Bank fined by RBI for breaking rules
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday announced that it has imposed a fine of Rs 29.6 lakh on Fino Payments Bank Limited. The penalty is for not following certain rules related to the Licensing of Payments Banks The RBI carried out a regular check (called the Statutory Inspection for Supervisory Evaluation or ISE 2024) of the bank's operations as of March 31, 2024. During this inspection, the central bank found that the bank had not followed all its this, the RBI sent a notice to Fino Payments Bank, asking them to explain why a penalty should not be charged for these lapses. The bank gave a written reply and also made a statement in person. However, after reviewing everything, the RBI decided that the bank had indeed broken the to the RBI, the bank allowed the end-of-day balance in some customer accounts to go beyond the limit set for payments banks. And this happened several times."The bank breached the regulatory ceiling of end of the day balance, as applicable for a payments bank, in certain accounts on several occasions," the apex bank said in a RBI clarified that the fine was only for regulatory shortcomings. It does not question the legality of any deal or agreement the bank had with its from PTI
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Packers' $77 Million Free Agent Predicted To Be A Bust
Packers' $77 Million Free Agent Predicted To Be A Bust originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Green Bay Packers General Manager Brian Gutekunst was busy this offseason adding talent to the roster. He signed cornerback Nate Hobbs in free agency and bolstered the defense through the draft with Barryn Sorrell, Collin Oliver, Warren Brinson, and Micah Robinson. On offense, Gutekunst signed guard Aaron Banks and receiver Mecole Hardman. Moreover, he drafted wideouts Matthew Golden and Savion Williams, along with offensive linemen Anthony Belton and John Williams. Advertisement Gutekunst said a lot about how he views Green Bay's roster without saying a word. The Packers ranked 27th in pass rush win rate last season and were already thin at cornerback depth with Jaire Alexander on the roster. Now, with Alexander gone, the secondary is even more depleted. Still, Green Bay made no significant defensive additions—an implicit sign of trust in Jeff Hafley to get the most out of the unit. Meanwhile, the focus on offense was clear: surround Jordan Love with more protection and playmakers to accelerate his development. Green Bay's costliest investments this offseason were guard Aaron Banks (four years, $77 million) and cornerback Nate Hobbs (four years, $48 million). Both should have every opportunity to prove they are worth the commitment. However, Dairyland Express' Chris Schad believes Banks will not live up to his contract. Former San Francisco 49ers guard Aaron Banks (65) blocks New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams© Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images "Aaron Banks was signed to help solidify an offensive line that ranked sixth in PFF's final 2024 rankings," Schad wrote. "With Josh Myers gone and Elgton Jenkins moving to center, the Packers committed to Banks with a four-year, $77 million deal." Advertisement 'Banks's contract makes it seem like the Packers are getting a stud in the trenches, but his performance with the 49ers falls short… At age 28, he likely has achieved his final form as an average to above-average guard.' Schad also pointed out that the move could have ripple effects on the offensive line, especially with Elgton Jenkins using his position switch as leverage for a new deal. "The price of free agents has increased as the NFL has dumped more money into its infrastructure. But Banks's contract is more alarming when you consider the residual effect it's had on the offensive line," he wrote. "Jenkins is currently using his position switch as a bargaining chip for a new contract and if Banks doesn't hold up his end of the bargain, it could have a high-priced hole in the offensive line." Banks has 43 career starts, including the San Francisco 49ers' 25-22 Super Bowl loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. He has over 2,960 snaps played at left guard and should be Green Bay's Week 1 starter at that position. While he has been an average blocker so far, the Packers have a strong track record of developing offensive linemen. If any team can turn Banks into a Pro Bowl-caliber guard, it is Green Bay. Related: Packers Second-Round Pick Called Underrated Sleeper To Watch In 2025 This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 17, 2025, where it first appeared.
