If you’re not feeling the love this February, don’t worry, you’re in good company! Lots of relationships don’t stand the test of time, for celebs just like the rest of us.

Here are some relationships that ran their course in the last year.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck

Perhaps the most overhyped reboot relationship in all of celebrity history, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck resurrecting “Bennifer” from the 2000s did not fare any better the second time around. Getting back together in 2021, the couple were quickly engaged (for a second time) and married a year later in Las Vegas.

Their entire relationship seemed to play out in the media. It went so far to include a full-length film written and directed by Jennifer, and starring the couple in a convoluted love story plot. Sadly, starring in a movie was not enough to save the relationship, which was strained by the constant media exposure, which Jennifer enjoyed and Ben detested.

Their real estate ventures were as crazy as their love life, including buying and selling several homes over the course of their relationship. At one point, they bought this property in Los Angeles, but never moved in. Instead they bought a mansion for nearly $70 million, which has not sold in nearly nine months on the market.

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Jennifer Lopez & Ben Affleck's House (False report)

Channing Tatum and Zoë Kravitz

Zoë Kravitz is Hollywood royalty from both her mom and dad, and Channing Tatum has a decades-long career in film. They met on a film set (where Zoë  was the writer, director, producer, and main character!), as you do in LA, and started dating later that year.

In spite of dating for three years, and being engaged for one year, the couple split up suddenly in October. Fortunately, the breakup has been amicable, and they seem better apart than together. The private couple never bought a house together, but kept their own homes.

Channing bought this very rustic cabin in the Brentwood area of Los Angeles, after his marriage to Jenna Dewan ended in 2019. The 3,300 square foot cabin set him back $5.6 million, and is incredibly light and airy. The outdoors don’t skimp either, with a pool, spa, walking nature paths, and sports court.

As far as we know, he’s still living here, now that he’s single once again.

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Channing Tatum's House (#3)

Cardi B and Offset

Cardi B started her career in a very rough environment, and has worked her way up to being one of the most important and influential women in the music industry. Her estranged husband, Offset, got his start by dancing in a Whitney Houston music video, and the two met at a music event. They quickly got married, but their relationship has been anything but stable.

The two bought a house in the elite Buckhead area of Atlanta, Georgia, in 2019. The house set them back about $6 million, and for that price tag, they got a massive 22,000 square feet full of luxury upgrades, vaulted 30′ ceilings, massive wine cellar, and more bathrooms than you can count!

Their relationship was pretty volatile, with them breaking up a few times. But this time, it seems permanent. Cardi B may put the house on the market, if Offset doesn’t keep it in the divorce settlement, because she’s spending most of her time in New York, where she’s from and where she’s working on her career.

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Cardi B & Offset's House

Kristin Cavallari and Mark Estes

Kristin Cavallari has been in the Hollywood business for decades, but it’s not where she lives these days. Since breaking up with former NFL star Jay Cutler, she and her kids have lived in Franklin, a suburb of Nashville, Tennessee. Early in 2024, she started dating TikTok star Mark Estes, more than a decade her junior.

Sadly, the fun relationship quickly burned out, and the two split by the late summer. And at the same time, Kristin decided she was done with her $10 million mansion, and put it on the market. The estate, with a massive main house and a “cottage” of over 3,000 square feet, has a pool, chicken coop, high-end greenhouse, and amazing landscaping.

Unfortunately, the house may be a harder breakup to handle, as she’s lowered the price twice and it’s still been on the market for more than six months.

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Kristin Cavallari's House

Leah Remini and Angelo Pagán

After 21 years of marriage, Leah Remini and Angelo Pagán announced they were going their separate ways in summer 2024, and unlike many breakups in Hollywood, the two quickly and peacefully settled their affairs and moved on. Because they were so amicable in their split, it’s not clear how their more than $25 million in assets, including this gorgeous LA home that sold right before they announced their split.

Back in 2022, right after her daughter left for college, Leah put the 10,000 square foot home on the market, but it took until summer 2024 to sell. And even though she had to cut the price a few times, she still made a tidy profit, selling the home for $9.3 million, when she bought it in 2003 for just under $4 million.

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Leah Remini's House

So don’t get down and out over being alone this Valentine’s Day. And this way, you can treat yourself to a delicious dinner for one, get the kind of chocolates you actually like, and Netflix whatever you want, no compromises! It sounds pretty good!

Valentine’s Day is a time to cherish your partner, reflect on the amazing experiences you’ve had together, and dream about your shared future.

While it seems that most celebrity relationships don’t last much longer than the movies they star in, there are some happy couples that have really stood the test of time.

Let’s take a look at some of these relationships, and see if we can learn any of their secrets to happiness.

Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick

Kevin and Kyra have been together since the 1980s, literally another century! They have been through it all–red hot fame, raising two amazing kids, and even having a massive amount of money stolen (estimated around $30 million) in a Ponzi scheme.

In fact, it was losing that money that has brought them some of their greatest happiness in recent years. After the financial hit, the couple moved to their farm in Sharon, Connecticut. They have owned the 40-acre farm where they spend most of their time for decades, but made the move permanent around 2010. They love to make Instagram videos of them singing to their animals, especially their goats!

The happy couple have recovered from their financial loss, with a current net worth of more than $45 million. But it’s not the money that brings them happiness; as Kyra once said, Kevin has a sense of humor, which is vital to their continued happiness.

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Kevin Bacon & Kyra Sedgwick's House

Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick

If there ever were an iconic celeb couple, it would be Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick. Together since the early 1990s, the couple is full of celebrity, class, and New York lifestyle.

Most famous for her role as NYC “It Girl” Carrie Bradshaw, Sarah Jessica Parker has been a recognizable face out and about in the Big Apple for more than 20 years. Matthew Broderick is equally well-known, especially in theater circles. The couple clearly love living in New York City.

In 2016, the couple bought not one but two townhouses in the West Village, for about $35 million. They then got to work renovating the combined space of nearly 14,000 square feet to their exact specifications. After $50 million in renovations, they had a massive mansion complete with a 2,000 square foot private garden in the middle of the city.

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Sarah Jessica Parker & Matthew Broderick's Townhouses

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds have this insane ability to both look like a million bucks (more like a combined $450 million), and still feel like a totally relatable happy couple with kids. Both Blake and Ryan have had recent successful films, which has put them in the spotlight, where they love to tease and flirt with each other.

The happy family of six spends a lot of their time in their Pound Ridge, New York estate, which the couple bought fairly quickly after dating back in 2012, for about $5.7 million. They tied the knot the same year, and have since had four adorable kids. The 8,000 square foot house is perfect for a family of six. Set on 11 acres, it has orchards, ponds, guest residence, and gorgeous 19th century farm house decor and detailing.

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Ryan Reynolds & Blake Lively's House

David and Victoria Beckham

David and Victoria Beckham are living a smashing real-life love story you think can only take place in movies. David was a working class soccer player whose talent was discovered in his early teens, and quickly became one of the most impressive players in the world.

Victoria grew up wealthy, and decided early on she wanted to be famous. She worked hard at acting and singing and was cast as “Posh Spice” in the most successful girl group of all time, the Spice Girls.

The two met in 1997 and were married in a massive ceremony, complete with matching gold thrones! Their luxurious life has continued apace, including owning homes around the world, including one estate nicknamed “Beckingham Palace” by fans.

The couple, now worth more than half a billion dollars, have turned a large former barn into a massive and bespoke property, where they now reside. The house and two acres of land set them back $10 million, and renovations another $4 million. Nowaways, it’s a perfect home base for their growing kids, and a respite when the busy power couple need a break.

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David and Victoria Beckham's House

While we can’t all be millionaires with perfect homes and movie star spouses, it’s fun to read about the love stories of some of our favorite actors and celebs, and see how love can be like a fine wine-it gets better with time. Here’s to a Happy Valentine’s Day, and many more to come!

As we close the books on 2024, it’s important to reflect on those things, and people, we lost recently. Let’s take a moment and remember some of the most important and influential people who passed away this year.

Jimmy Carter

Born in 1924, Jimmy Carter lived to be 100 years old before passing away on December 29, 2024. Carter served as the 39th president of the US during a turbulent time in global affairs, including the Iran hostage crisis, a domestic oil shortage, escalation in the Cold War, and the successful Camp David Accords, which ushered in an era of peace between Israel and Egypt.

However, his legacy will not reflect his time as president nearly as much as his remarkable life after leaving office. He and his beloved wife Rosalynn set an example of service, dedicating much of their time to Habitat for Humanity projects, teaching in their local Sunday school, and drawing attention to important international human rights causes.

The couple owned and lived in one home for most of their married life, expect when in the military or away for public service. Rosalynn is buried under a special tree on the Plains, Georgia property. After Carter’s state funeral is concluded, he will rest alongside his beloved wife. Carter’s legacy of service will certainly continue to benefit people around the globe.

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Jimmy Carter's House (Deceased)

Dame Maggie Smith

Margaret “Maggie” Smith was 89 years old when she passed away in September. Known to most these days as Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter series or as the grumpy granny Violet Crawley in Downton Abbey, Maggie Smith was a leading actress for more than 70 years! She started her career in the theater, starring in Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, while at college. She had her first national film award nomination in 1959 at the age of 25.

Maggie lived in a 15th century home in the south of England, which she bought with her husband in 1981. The small estate has a main house, several barns, a stable, orchard, and room for animals. The village has about 5,000 residents, and provided a perfect retreat from the public eye as she grew more and more famous.

In her illustrious career, she was nominated for an Oscar eight times, and won one time for Best Actress, given the title “dame” by Queen Elizabeth in 1990, and awarded numerous other salutations for her acting, which has blessed countless individuals across the globe. Her onscreen magic will remain with us for years to come.

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Maggie Smith's House (Deceased)

Donald Sutherland

Donald Sutherland is another classic actor who appeared in films for more than 50 years, nearly up until his passing on June 20, at the age of 88. The Canadian-born actor started his career in England, before getting roles in the US . It took a few years, but by the 1980s, he found his stride. He starred in several classic films such as Animal House, JFK, and Without Limits. 

He was even able to work with his son, Kiefer Sutherland, in a few films. In more recent years, his work as President Snow in the Hunger Games series introduced him to a new generation of viewers.

In spite of many great roles in dozens of films, Sutherland never received an Oscar nomination; so in 1997 he received an honorary award by the Academy, for his body of work.

Sutherland and his wife lived in Florida in the last years of his life, but before his move in 2006, he lived for 30 years in this beachfront Santa Monica condo, which he helped design. Recently, it was available for rent for $12,000/month.

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Donald Sutherland's House (Deceased)

Richard Simmons

Fitness icon Richard Simmons changed countless lives by encouraging them to reach a healthy weight through activity and healthy living. His cardio exercise videos, like the Sweatin’ to the Oldies series, were hits for decades, and his outlandish, positive, and unpredictable on-air personality made him a great television guest.

After failing health limited his ability to be active in public, Simmons mostly withdrew from public life in 2014, but maintained an online and social media presence until the end. He passed away on July 13, the day after his 76th birthday. He passed away at his home, and after a short investigation, it was clear it was from complications related to a fall on his birthday.

Simmons had lived in the Los Angeles mansion for decades. He bought the 4,000 square foot house in 1989, and lived there ever since. Unfortunately for the man who made so many happy, his $20 million estate quickly got mired in interpersonal drama, and has yet to be resolved.

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Richard Simmons' House (Deceased)

James Earl Jones

More than just the amazing voice behind Mufasa, Darth Vader, and CNN, James Earl Jones was a Hollywood legend who passed away at 93 on September 9. He earned so many awards over his career that he actually has an EGOT, having won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony.

He started out life in Mississippi, and at one point planned to become a doctor before making his acting debut in 1957. He remained in the public eye for more than 70 years, starring in Othello, King Lear, the Star Wars series (vocal) Driving Miss Daisy, The Lion King, and so many more.

He lived in Dutchess County, New York, for decades. Over time, he acquired around a dozen properties in the neighborhood of his original home. If you have $40 million, you can do whatever you want with your money!

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James Earl Jones' House (Deceased)

These are just a few of the many revered, renowned, and remarkable public individuals who passed away in 2024. This end-of-year review gives us the chance to reflect on the gifts they shared with the public, and remember the feelings their onscreen characters evoked in all of us.

James Earl Carter, Jr. turns 100 today. The former president has a legacy that will live another 100 years or more.

He served as governor of Georgia, and as  the 36th president of the United States. He only served one term, and had a reputation as overseeing a country in “malaise” from inflation and international crises. However, he did oversee several important international accomplishments, including the Camp David Accords and an arms reduction treaty with the Soviet Union.

And yet, the work he performed after his presidency is what makes him so admirable, respectable, and unique among political leaders around the world. After serving as president, he became heavily involved in working towards bringing peace to the world, both through diplomatic efforts and through community volunteer work.

On this centennial, let’s look at some of the places that molded him into one of the most influential individuals of the 20th century.

Boyhood Home, Plains, GA

Born in rural Georgia on October 1, 1924, Jimmy was the oldest of four kids, and would later be confirmed as the first US president born in a hospital. His parents, like most white people of the time, supported segregation, but their family home was in a predominately African American area, which influenced Carter’s outlook and support for integration.

Carter started farming an acre of land in his teens, selling peanuts and developing a reputation as a hardworking kid.

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Jimmy Carter's Boyhood Home

US Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD

After attending Georgia Tech and graduating from the US Naval Academy, Carter married his hometown love, Rosalynn Smith. Carter was commissioned in the Navy as an ensign, and the couple began their life together with constant deployments and moving the family around the US. Carter served on nuclear submarines, which would have been a tight fit for the nearly 6′ sailor.

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US Naval Academy

Governor’s Mansion, Atlanta, GA

After suddenly resigning from the Navy for family matters, the family moved back to tiny Plains, Georgia. What seemed like a major setback turned into the key to launch him onto the world stage. Carter became a state senator, and then was elected governor of Georgia in 1970. In his inaugural speech, he said “The time of racial discrimination is over,” indicating his commitment to human rights, which he would prioritize for the rest of his life.

The Governor’s mansion is a three-story mansion set on 18 acres of land in the upscale Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta. This is where Carter and his family lived during his one term as governor.

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Georgia Governor's Mansion

White House, Washington, DC

Towards the end of his first term, Carter announced his intention to run for president of the United States. His genuine approach won over voters, and he won first the Democratic nomination, and then the election in November 1976.

Carter was inaugurated as the 39th president of the United States on January 20, 1977. He and Rosalynn moved to the White House, the official residence of American presidents since John Adams. Each president added their own features, and Carter was no different. He added solar panels (which were later removed) and was the first president to incorporate computers and printers into office functions.

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The White House

Current Home, Plains, GA

After losing his reelection campaign to Ronald Reagan, Carter moved back to Plains, Georgia. The modest home was built by the Carters in 1961, and they have lived there ever since. Even into their 80s, Jimmy and Rosalynn did their own renovations and maintenance.

From here, Carter continues to speak out on domestic and international issues. He and Rosalynn dedicated their lives to service, from international human rights causes, to volunteering with Habitat for Humanity projects in their own region. This personal commitment to doing more than talking has given Carter a post-presidential legacy far more meaningful than any other leader.

Rosalynn passed away in 2023, and was buried on the property, a testament to the value she and her family place on the area where they grew up, raised their family, and started their political journey. Someday, Jimmy will be buried by her side.

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Jimmy Carter's House (Deceased)

Presidential Library and Museum, Atlanta, GA

Like all presidents, Carter has a formal library full of his presidential papers, documents, important memorabilia, and other materials from his time in office, and his life.

Located in downtown Atlanta, the museum has exhibits featuring the Nobel Peace Prize he was awarded in 2002, other international recognition of his human rights work, as well as a life-size replica of the Oval Office.

The library houses more than 25 million pages of documents, half a million photos, and countless objects that commemorate his time in the public sphere.

The library can be visited for research purposes, and the museum is open to tours. The Carters guaranteed that all students 16 and under can attend for free, and the library funds transportation for students coming on class trips.

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Jimmy Carter Presidential Library

National Historic Park, Plains, GA

Carter’s boyhood house and land have been turned into a national historical park, and are an excellent resource for anyone wanting to learn more about this amazing man. The park also includes his old high school and other landmarks that were important to the development of the simple peanut farmer who rose to serve as leader of the free world.

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Jimmy Carter National Historical Park

In the decades since he left office, Carter (and his wife Rosalynn) developed a persona separate from and greater than a leader of one political party. They became symbols of human rights, equality under the law, the respect for the individual, and for putting your efforts behind your words. Their collective legacy will last because they found ways to change the world, by changing themselves and the places around them.

President Carter is a remarkable man, and a wonderful example that we can learn from. On this important birthday, let’s wish him a happy birthday, and honor his legacy by doing a kind deed to someone we see today.

It’s the middle of summer, and  this year, there are several sequels to highly successful franchises coming to theaters.  Blockbusters are the perfect cure to a hot or boring afternoon, so let’s take a look at some of the really cool movies we can see this summer.

Deadpool and Wolverine comes out this July, and it will be a guaranteed success, merging two hit franchises known for their powerhouse main stars and action-packed plot lines.

Hugh Jackman, NYC Apartment

Bringing the Wolverine to the movie, few people in Hollywood have made being a superhero more successful than Hugh Jackman. The character was his breakout role way back, and has helped him develop a net worth of more than $150 million.

However, a year after separating from his wife of 27 years, Hugh Jackman’s private life has been a little up in the air. Way back in 2008, the couple bought this amazing West Village property for $21 million. It is situated across three floors, and has more than 11,000 square feet.

Just a few months before they filed for divorce, the couple bought a new penthouse in Chelsea, and put this triplex apartment on the market. It hasn’t sold in over a year, so maybe Hugh is using the place while he figures out where he’s going to live going forward.

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Hugh Jackman's Apartment

Ryan Reynolds, Pound Ridge Estate

Ryan Reynolds has a smile that can take your breath away, but when you learn he’s parlayed his acting career into a net worth exceeding $350 million, you’ll really be speechless. And much of that financial success comes from the Deadpool franchise. Each of the previous films have broken all the records, and brought in nearly a billion dollars each!

When not portraying a sarcastic and feisty antihero on screen, Ryan likes to spend time with his wife Blake Lively and their four girls. They love to be away from Hollywood, and enjoy their Pound Ridge, New York home.

They paid $5.7 million for this property more than a decade ago. With nearly 9,000 square feet, the six of them can really stretch out; and if that’s not enough, they can really get comfortable running around the 11.5 acres the house is set on.

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Ryan Reynolds & Blake Lively's House

Bad Boys: Ride or Die has been out a few weeks and already netted about $150 million! The fourth installment in the 20-year franchise proves why people love Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, and can’t get enough when the two work together.

Will Smith’s Pad in Calabasas

The Fresh Prince has reigned over Hollywood for decades, outlasting all sorts of challenges and scandals, even those that were self-inflicted. He and his longtime wife Jada Pinkett Smith own an estate in Calabasas that’s so big, words like huge and enormous don’t do it justice.

The 150-acre compound in the highly sought-after area of Calabasas has a 25,000 square foot main house, and several other houses and structures on the property. It has an 11,000 square foot gym, and even an artificial lake!

Will’s net worth is pushing half a billion dollars, and this summer hit will bring him even closer, with rumors that he earned $25 million to reprise his Miami detective role.

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Will Smith's House

Despicable Me 4 comes out the day before the Fourth of July, and it’s sure to be a hit. The previous three films each made more than $3 billion dollars! Seeing evil Gru and the mischievous minions is practically a summer tradition at this point, so seeing the next movie is a must!

Steve Carell’s Mansion in Toluca Lake

Steve is known for being a hapless if not lovable character, even as an evil animated villain. But in real life, he’s a laid-back family man. This home in Toluca Lake was bought in 2010, only to be torn down and have a totally new mansion built in its place. The custom design has more than 7,000 square feet on the first floor alone, and rooms designed for his two kids, showing he’s a big softie at heart.

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Steve Carell's House

Pharrell Williams’ Florida Pad

Pharrell brought the original Despicable Me to life with his rendition of Happy and he’s back at it again for the newest film. Since the last film, he’s packed up from his estate in California and relocated to a 17,000 square foot estate in Coral Gables, Florida.

The stylish home was designed by a renowned architect, and has a sleek, minimalist design that helps it feel like part of the landscape, rather than apart from it. Inside, the home is very modern, and includes a massive video wall in the main bedroom!

The $30 million property also has a guest house with movie theater, infinity pool, an outdoor movie area, and a skate park!

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Pharrell Williams' House

This summer, it’s obvious these celebs will be staying cool in their massive, gorgeous estates. But you can beat the heat too, just by going to the movies and enjoying an afternoon or evening of fun and entertainment. Don’t forget the popcorn!