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14 hours ago
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Boy Mom Ellie Kemper Reveals Why She's Ignoring All the Experts While Doing This With Her 2 Sons
Ellie Kemper is telling it like it is once again. This time, she gave super-rare details about being a boy mom in an interview with Parents. Not only that, but she talked about how she isn't paying attention to the parenting experts when it comes to planning summer with her growing sons. 'I'm looking forward to having not as much structure,' she said. 'I know that all the parenting experts tell me that structure is key, and I agree with that to a point.' More from SheKnows Halle Berry & Her Rarely-Seen Son Maceo Are Bouncing for Joy in an Enchanting Summertime Video She added, 'But I think it's also nice to let some of the structure slide during the summer, which is sort of natural.' However, this may not be what she sticks to halfway through summer! In the same interview, The Office alum talked about how her and her husband's parenting style is ever-evolving, saying, 'While my husband and I have rules and boundaries and structure in place, I've learned that I need to ease up on certain things. So, it's kind of something that I'm constantly refining.' Back in 2012, Kemper and comedy writer Michael Koman got engaged, and married that same year. They have two sons, James, born in Aug 2016, and Matthew, born in Sept 2019. In a recent chat with Kemper during Kohl's Evening with Ellie! dinner, she talked about her motherly habits. 'It is very important to stay grounded,' she said. 'I would say one habit that I really lean into is leaning on my mom friends. I think that it takes a village to get this done. It's nice to know that you're not alone, that you have a family, a team, there with you.'Best of SheKnows 15 Celebrity Parents Whose Kids Went to Ivy League Schools Tween & Teen Slang 2025: A Definitive Guide to 'What the Hellyante' Your Kid Is Saying Right Now Celebrity Parents Who Are So Proud of Their LGBTQ Kids
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5 days ago
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Summer Unlocked With Ellie Kemper
From planning packed itineraries to scheduling perfect camp days, making summer memories is not a job for the faint of heart. (Just ask cover star and mom of two Ellie Kemper.) Still, creating great summer experiences for our families is always worth it. And while costs can add up quickly, with the right plan, they don't have to be expensive or stressful to manage. Here, we're sharing all of the tips and tricks, from building the case for a slow summer to Ellie's very-funny family travel hack and how to plan summer camp abroad for less than the cost of attending one at whether you're traveling or filling up the blow-up pool in the backyard, we're here to give you the intel you need to make wonderful (and affordable) memories this summer.— Parents Editors Read the original article on Parents
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5 days ago
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Ellie Kemper Knows It's Just a Phase
Fact checked by Sarah Scott Actress Ellie Kemper is embracing the growing trend of multigenerational travel. This summer, she and her husband, comedian and television writer Michael Koman, are taking their two sons, James, 8, and Matthew, 5, on a trip to the East Coast with members of their extended family. The Office alum calls this the ultimate summer family vacation. 'I say this for selfish reasons,' says Kemper. 'A, there are plenty of people to watch the children, so I can take a nap. And B, the kids have other kids to play with, and that's the best because then they just play. And again, I can take a nap. At first, I thought, 'Oh, that's so much stress.' It's actually less stressful to have more people.' The reality is, a stress-free vacation is any parent's dream. There's a nagging overwhelm that often comes with navigating those months when kids are out of school. One survey from Harmon Research found 68% of working parents are overwhelmed once school is out, particularly because of the need to manage their child's activities, while making sure they are engaged and safe. Meanwhile, a Talker Research survey of 2,000 parents with kids, ages 5 to 12, found 64% of them are most stressed about how to keep their kids entertained during vacation. Kemper's key to getting through summer guilt-free is by keeping her expectations low. 'Summertime is a new experience every year because, obviously, my kids are getting a year older every summer,' she says. 'I try not to set my sights too high. I'm just like, 'Let's keep it manageable.'' That means sending her boys to summer day camps, which they are all for. 'Sometimes they try a camp where they don't know anyone, and they're surprisingly at home, which makes me happy,' says the Bridesmaids star. 'I don't know if I could do that as an adult, so I envy that they're able to adapt so easily.' It also means ditching the strict routines that tend to take over during the school year. 'I'm looking forward to having not as much structure,' the St. Louis native says. 'I know that all the parenting experts will tell me that structure is key, and I agree with that to a point. But I think it's also nice to let some of the structure slide during the summer, which is sort of natural.' It comes down to understanding her family's comfort level. That's why another rising family trend—the road trip—won't be on this summer's itinerary. 'Unfortunately, we are not a road trip family,' she says. 'My kids spent the first years of their life in New York City, and I swear that made them unable to handle car rides because they were on the subway or walking, so they don't do so well in the car.' In 2024, the family moved to the opposite coast and is living in Southern California due to Koman's work. Kemper, who starred in Netflix's Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt for four seasons from 2015 to 2019, has been busy at work herself. She started podcasting in 2023. 'Who isn't?' jokes Kemper, who hosts the Born to Love podcast with her good friend Scott Eckert. It features some famous guests, including her former co-star Jenna Fischer who plays Pam Beesly on The Office. 'It's a joyful podcast,' Kemper explains. 'We have guests on to talk about something that they love, and the premise is simple, so I really enjoy doing that.' You may have also caught her on TV starring as the 'Kohl's Mom' in Kohl's latest marketing campaign. She plays a lovable mom with a big, humorous personality. It's not so far off from who she is in real life. 'I am a mom, like a Kohl's mom, and I love a good deal,' she says of why the partnership was a no-brainer for her. 'I feel like it's a great space to shop for families. And I always feel better when I go there.' (Her shopping list includes a Summer Fridays lip balm, faux flowers from Sonoma, and, of course, whatever she might need for her husband and kids.) But Kemper, the author of My Squirrel Days, says navigating her work schedule during summertime can sometimes be challenging. While the Emmy-nominated star has flexibility at this point in her career—something she acknowledges is a huge blessing—things aren't always set in stone. 'In our industry, a lot of jobs may come at the last minute, or schedules have to shift based on any number of factors,' she says. 'I personally try to keep the summer a little bit free for me just because the kids don't have school, and so it's sort of nice not to have that priority. But I think it's always something that you're—sorry to use this word—juggling.' Kemper doesn't pretend to have it all figured out. In fact, she doesn't even define her parenting style. 'It's constantly evolving,' she shares. 'And by that I mean that, while my husband and I have rules and boundaries and structure in place, I've learned that I need to ease up on certain things. So, it's kind of something that I'm constantly refining.' Easing up can be necessary when you have two elementary-school-age boys with tons of energy. 'This is a blessing and a curse,' says Kemper. 'I don't have daughters, so I don't know if that's different from daughters.' It helps to lean on what she calls the best parenting advice she's ever received (it was from a magazine, if you're wondering). 'Mostly everything is a phase,' she says. 'When my kids were like 2 years old, I thought, 'Oh, they're having tantrums; this is gonna be the rest of my life.' No, everything is a phase, and it will pass. I think that's very helpful to keep in mind.' On particularly tough days, she also turns to her own mom for parenting wisdom. 'I hope I'm not bragging about myself, but she raised four great children," she says, referencing her sister and two brothers. 'I would, of course, want to learn from her. She's a very good mom.' The actress even takes some notes from her character Kimmy Schmidt, a woman who reclaims her life in New York City after being rescued from a doomsday cult. 'I was always envious of her ability to endure,' says Kemper. 'And so I would say, in terms of parenting, just knowing that you gotta outlast the tantrum, you gotta outlast whatever undesirable behavior is going on, and just keep moving forward.' It's these qualities that make Kemper believe Kimmy would be a better parent than Erin Hannon, her character on The Office. 'She knows hardship, and I feel like she has the mindset of an athlete, and so she would be able to keep plugging along,' she explains. The good humor of her characters can be an asset in parenting, and–perhaps unsurprisingly–Kemper and her husband lean into that. 'When we are in the trenches and things feel very hard, it's so nice to be able to turn to him and make a joke,' she says. And their kids are following in their funny parents' footsteps. 'The greatest joy I get is that I have two really funny boys, and they make me laugh a lot, and they have endless energy,' says Kemper. 'I want to borrow some." Read the original article on Parents
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11-05-2025
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Netflix Pulling Its Last Two Interactive Specials – ‘Black Mirror: Bandersnatch' & ‘Kimmy Schmidt'
Netflix's final two interactive specials are about to disappear from the platform. Notices have appeared on the What's on Netflix site for Black Mirror: Bandersnatch and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend, confirming both will leave the service on May 12. Their exit marks the end of the platform's era of interactive specials as it shifts its focus to mobile and cloud gaming, according to the publication. More from Deadline 'Adolescence' Writer Jack Thorne's UK Tour Of 'Let The Right One In' Play Cancelled All The Songs In Netflix's 'Forever': From Tyler The Creator To SZA 2025 Premiere Dates For New & Returning Series On Broadcast, Cable & Streaming Netflix did not respond to a request for comment. Interactive content has been slowly disappearing from the platform, since its launch with the 2017 Puss in Book. Only four interactive specials remained in late 2024, with Ranveer vs Wild with Bear Grylls and You vs. Wild removed in January of this year. Released in December 2018, Black Mirror: Bandersnatch was written by series creator Charlie Brooker and directed by David Slade. Starring Fionn Whitehead, Will Poulter and Craig Parkinson, the interactive choose-your-own-adventure tale follows young programmer Stefan (Whitehead), who is adapting a fantasy gamebook into a video game in 1984. Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy Schmidt vs. the Reverend was released several months after the comedy from Tina Fey and Robert Carlock, starring Ellie Kemper, ended its four-season run, and was largely unexpected. The special brings back the series' core cast members including Kemper, Tituss Burgess, Jane Krakowski and Carol Kane. In it, the dastardly Reverend (Jon Hamm) is hatching an evil plan — and Kimmy needs to stop him in order to get to her wedding on time. Viewers get to decide the characters' fate. Interestingly, the removal of Bandersnatch — a largely successful creative swing for Netflix at the time due to its deft form follows function modus operandi — comes shortly after the streamer's release of Black Mirror Season 7, which includes a sequel of sorts to that standalone project in 'Plaything,' seeing Poulter reprise his off-kilter, legendary game creator character. It's unclear if the platform will host the projects in the future or in other formats; considering the fact that the titles require specific hosts to engage their unique, playable features, it's fairly unlikely that there is more than one way this story will end. Best of Deadline All The Songs In Netflix's 'Forever': From Tyler The Creator To SZA 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery 2025 TV Cancellations: Photo Gallery
South China Morning Post
06-05-2025
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- South China Morning Post
The Office's richest stars in 2025, ranked: big names Steve Carell and Mindy Kaling each have a sizeable net worth, but you may be surprised by John Krasinski
On May 16, 2013, the final episode of hit show The Office aired, and the Dunder Mifflin team left our screens for good. Happily, Greg Daniels, the creator of The Office, has developed a new sit-com in a similar vein. Per NBC, the as-yet-untitled series will showcase operations from inside a 'dying historic Midwestern newspaper' with the 'publisher trying to revive it with volunteer reporters'. The US version of The Office is an enduring hit. Photo: @theoffice/Instagram Advertisement As rumours fly about whether any of the original cast members of The Office will make a return (Oscar Nunez will show up at some point, per Variety), so far only Domhnall Gleeson and Sabrina Impacciatore's names have been linked to the show as main cast members. As fans eagerly await more news on The Office 2.0, we take a look at the stars who made it big since leaving the Dunder Mifflin Paper Company. B.J. Novak, US$10 million B.J. Novak is reportedly worth US$10 million. Photo: @bjnovak/Instagram Novak got a cult following for his role as Ryan Howard, the scamster intern on the show. Not only did Novak play a big role in The Office, he also wrote and directed multiple episodes of the show. Novak has starred alongside Brad Pitt in Inglourious Basterds and was also cast in Saving Mr. Banks and The Founder. He's also behind the food festival ChainFest, a concept which sees reimagined iconic menu items from well-known chain restaurants available during a two-day event. Ellie Kemper, US$12 million Erin Hannon on the set of The Great British Bake-Off. Photo: @elliekemper/Instagram In her role as Erin Hannon in The Office, Ellie Kemper perfected the bubbly receptionist persona at the Scranton branch of Dunder Mifflin. Kemper went on to play the lead role in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, and has also had big screen roles in Bridesmaids, 21 Jump Street and most recently, Happiness for Beginners. Jenna Fischer, US$12 million
