MICHELLE WILLIAMS & THOMAS KAIL WELCOME CHILD: Michelle Williams and Thomas Kail have welcomed their first child together. It’s Williams’ second child (she shares Matilda, 14, with the late Heath Ledger). The 39-year-old debuted her baby bump at the Golden Globes, where she won for Fosse/Verdon, which Kail directed. No other details were available regarding name or birthdate. (Us Weekly)
LEAH REMINI CELEBRATES DANNY MASTERSON ARREST: Leah Remini celebrated when she learned that criminal rape charges had been filed against Danny Masterson, a Scientologist. The prominent critic of the church wrote on social media: “Finally, victims are being heard when it comes to Scientology! Praise the lord! This is just the beginning Scientology, your days of getting away with it is coming to an end! #justice #scientologytheaftermath.” (The Blast)
KRISTEN DOUTE BREAKS SILENCE: After getting fired from Vanderpump Rules for racist behavior, Kristen Doute was quiet. But she’s back. She asked social media followers for prayers for Brittany Cartwright‘s ill mother. She wrote on Twitter: “Please, everyone, keep @BNCartwright momma @SherriCartwrig3 in your prayers, thoughts, spiritual/higher power thoughts… whatever it is you believe in. Thank you.” (Us Weekly)
KRISTEN WIIG AND AVI ROTHMAN WELCOME TWINS: Kristen Wiig welcomed twins via surrogate with her fianc Avi Rothman, according to reports. They welcomed them earlier this year, and some say she hinted at it when she hosted Saturday Night Live in May. She said: “I don’t know if I truly appreciated my mom the first 45 years of my life. But this year I’m feeling especially grateful for her advice, her love. I’m so thankful for all the things she’s taught me, like preparing me to be a mom myself.” (Page Six)
HELICOPTER CO. IN KOBE BRYANT CRASH TOUTS CANCELLATIONS: The company being investigated by the NTSB in Kobe Bryant‘s helicopter crash says it has a good track record on celeb cancellations, having pulled the plug on flights with Kylie Jenner and Kawhi Leanard, The Blast reports. In an email grabbed by the site, the director touts its record: “These weather decisions were made by Ramp Crew-members, Pilots and management and these decisions were never questioned. Management supported every one of these decisions and the company clearly lost revenue. Attached is a report of all canceled flights giving a lot of detail.” (The Blast)
