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Kim Cattrall Puts Sarah Jessica Parker on Blast, Reigniting Bad Blood Rumors

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If you had any lingering doubts that there was bad blood between the former co-stars of Sex and the City, Kim Cattrall is here to lay them to rest. According to E! News, the star who once embodied Samantha Jones made it very clear in a new interview that she isn't happy with how things have played out — and she specifically calls out Sarah Jessica Parker as part of the problem.

Just last week, fans of the franchise had their hearts shattered into a million pieces (I should know; I'm still picking mine up) when Parker told Extra of a third film, "It's over... we're not doing it."

More: Sarah Jessica Parker Just Confirmed Sex and the City 3 Isn't Happening

Without giving an actual reason for the decision, Parker elaborated, "I'm disappointed. We had this beautiful, funny, heartbreaking, joyful, very relatable script and story. It's not just disappointing that we don't get to tell the story and have that experience, but more so for the audience that has been so vocal in wanting another movie."

When reports began to pop up claiming that Cattrall's salary demands were to blame, Cattrall quickly took to Twitter to shoot down the allegations, saying, "Woke 2 a @MailOnline [poop emoji] storm! The only 'DEMAND' I ever made was that I didn't want to do a 3rd film... & that was back in 2016."

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Kim Cattrall 1

Per E!, she further explained her side of the story during an interview for Piers Morgan's ITV show, Life Stories.

"And now, now at this very moment, it's quite extraordinary to get any kind of negative press about something that I've been saying for almost a year of 'no' that I'm demanding or a diva. And this is really where I take to task the people from Sex and the City and specifically Sarah Jessica Parker in that I think she could have been nicer," Cattrall said.

She then underscored her point, revealing perhaps those rumors of bad blood over the years really were true. "I really think she could have been nicer," she told Morgan of her co-star. "I don't know what her issue is, I never have."

More: Sarah Jessica Parker Just Put Those Kim Cattrall Feud Rumors to Bed

Cattrall did point out that there was "genuine affection and there has been over the years." But she also implied that she hadn't spoken up in the past for fear of ruining fans' ideal of SATC, saying, "it does stand for empowerment and it does stand for women sticking up for each other, but not always."

And just in case there was any piece of your SATC-loving heart still left intact, Cattrall added, "The common ground that we had was the series and the series is over."

BRB. Just drowning my sorrows sobbing into a pint of Halo Top.

Now that our visions of the SATC ladies as lifelong friends cavorting around NYC streets together are obliterated, let's move onto happier news — Cattrall does want SATC 3 to happen. She just doesn't want to be in it.

After calling her choice not to do the film "an empowered decision in my life to end one chapter and start another," Cattrall went on to clarify that she has no problem with her character being recast.

"I want them to make the movie, if that's what they want to do. It's a great part. I played it past the finish line and then some and I loved it and another actress should play it," she suggested to Morgan. "Or bring in another character. It can be another character. This is what I really believe that this franchise needs... another point of view, and this could be it."

More: Kim Cattrall's 17 Most Memorable SATC Looks

So, once again we ask, why isn't this movie happening?

Samantha Jones was an independent, extremely successful woman. Perhaps she decided to take her business international? Or, hey, perhaps she and the sexy architect she met in SATC 2 — Rikard Spirt, or as Samantha called him, "Lawrence of My Labia" — really connected and she's off traveling the world with him.

There are plenty of ways to roll with this, right? Although it's unfortunate Cattrall felt the need to call out her former co-star, kudos to her for supporting SATC 3 moving forward.


John Stamos Ran Into Ashton Kutcher at the Grocery Store, Because Hollywood

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Since Hollywood is a place where magical things happen, John Stamos and Ashton Kutcher accidentally ended up on the same pasta aisle at the same time with the pic to prove it. Forget Disney World — that grocery store sounds like the happiest place on Earth.

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The moment of grocery aisle kismet occurred on Sunday, when the actors just so happened to be shopping for the same core component of a meal: carbs. Or to be more specific, pasta. "You never know who you'll run into at the grocery store when grabbing ingredients to make a gourmet meal for your gal @aplusk #whipped," Stamos captioned a photo he posted of the pair on Instagram.

And let it be said, boxed pasta has never looked so good.

Ashton Kutcher & John Stamos

Ashton Kutcher & John Stamos

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The photographic proof of this chance encounter may never have occurred had it not been for the fact Stamos and Kutcher aren't exactly strangers. Stamos appeared alongside Kutcher on his very first episode of Two and a Half Men in 2011.

Of course, the Fuller House star was making a lighthearted joke about his purchase being gourmet... unless you consider organic, gluten-free white cheddar mac and cheese gourmet (*raises hand*). Kutcher's pasta purchase of lasagna certainly had the gourmet edge over Stamos' pick.

More: This Picture of Lea Michele & John Stamos Kissing Could Be Our Undoing

Still, who's going to turn down a plate of pasta from either of these guys? Not us, and not just because carbs are life either.

Understanding the Lumps & Bumps in Your Breasts

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We’ve all been there. You're going about your daily routine when suddenly you roll over, run your fingers through your hair and just happen to feel… something. Something that has recently taken up residence on a part of your body that hadn’t been there a day ago. It's especially distressing when those lumps and bumps show up in or on your breasts — many people's first thought is "cancer."

Your first instinct is to pick up your phone and start Googling, which will inevitability lead you to believe that you are knocking on death’s door.

Put. The. Phone. Down.

The lumps and bumps found in your breasts over time can be many different things. It’s not always necessarily a tumor leading you down a path of worry. Before you fly into a panic, read what dermatologists and OB-GYNs had to say about those lumps and bumps.

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Some lumps and bumps found on your body — not necessarily just on your breast — could be the result of genetics, says Dr. Samantha Toerge, a dermatologist. At her Bethesda, Maryland, practice, she often sees families that all develop seborrheic keratoses (warty growths that sit on top of the skin), lipomas (collections of fat tissue) and cysts (balloonlike structures under the surface of the skin). These are all benign growths that typically appear on your back and scalp and do not necessarily need to be examined immediately.

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Understanding breast lumps
Image: Getty/Design: Ashley Britton/SheKnows

A melanoma, when it is caught early, is usually a flat, dark lesion. Thicker, more aggressive melanomas can present as lumps and the earlier they are caught, the better. Basal cell carcinomas usually present as non-healing erosions on sun-exposed skin. Squamous cell carcinomas usually are red, scaly painful bumps — not all skin cancers present as lumps. More rarely, Toerge sees internal cancers metastasize to the skin or deeper more rare primary tumors.

The rules of thumb for lumps found on your breast are a little different. Dr. Raquel Dardik, clinical associate professor in the department of obstetrics and gynecology at NYU Langone Health suggests that if a lump is found on your breast and it has not gone away within a week or two, it needs to be evaluated by a health care professional. Lumps found on the breast aren’t necessarily always a tumor; hormone fluctuations can cause the development of a breast cyst.

Dr. Sherry Ross, an OB-GYN at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, California, explains that fibrocystic or dense cystic breasts are classically lumpy, round or oval and tender, occurring in one or both breasts. This common benign disease of the breast affects 60 percent of women and is caused by normal breast cysts.

The most common benign breast cyst is a fibroadenoma. This solid breast cyst occurs in younger women between 15 and 35. Most fibroadenomas can be followed yearly without any surgical intervention. Other benign breast cysts are filled with cystic fluid that can change during your menstrual period, getting larger before your period and going away when it’s over.

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While benign breast cysts are not hereditary, dense breasts make women more prone to cystic breasts. Ross explains that because caffeine and nicotine are known contributors, limiting the stimulants you ingest daily can affect the size and tenderness of benign breast cysts. Another culprit could be your birth control. If you’re finding that you are developing breast cysts, you might want to talk to your physician about changing up your birth control.

The bottom line: We are lumpy, bumpy people, and that’s OK — as long as you remain vigilant about checking your body and not waiting to visit your physician if you have a persisting lump that is changing size, shape, color or just simply isn’t going away. Always better to err on the side of caution, even if it means an afternoon in the waiting room.

Actual Pumpkin Is Responsible for Catherine Zeta-Jones' Flawless Skin

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As if pumpkin spice lattes and pumpkin-scented candles weren’t enough, Catherine Zeta-Jones is giving us another reason to obsess over the seasonal squash this fall — and maybe year-round. In an interview with W magazine, Zeta-Jones revealed that her secret to flawless, glowing skin isn’t a beauty product gifted from the gods, but a serum made primarily of pumpkin.

Speaking to W, Zeta-Jones called Rhonda Allison’s Pumpkin E Serum one of her “makeup miracles.” She also has the facts to back it up. The fall favorite boasts several health benefits, including powerful superfoods, antioxidants and enzymes that increase cell turnover and enhance the skin’s texture and appearance.

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Along with moisturizing with pumpkin, Zeta-Jones also follows an alcohol-free diet to keep her skin clean and taut. “Water, maintaining my PH balance, no alcohol and through diet keeping my body free of any inflammation inside and out," she said.

And though she’s big on beauty (her favorite products include MAC’s Spice lip liner, Marc Jacobs’s Slow Burn lipstick, and Clé de Peau Intensive Eye Contour Cream), she admits that “nothing can be done properly in five minutes,” which is probably why she likes to keep her skin extra healthy.

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And though it doesn’t look like we’re giving up pumpkin spice lattes anytime soon, the best thing about Zeta-Jones’s pumpkin serum is that you can whip it out year-round without fear of looking #basic. Check out more pumpkin-based beauty products in this slideshow.

Originally posted on StyleCaster.

Oprah Winfrey's Words Can Help Us Heal From What Happened in Las Vegas

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I find that whenever I'm in doubt or steeped in worry, it's best to turn to the dependable folks who know exactly what to say when the going gets unbearably tough. One of those people is Oprah Winfrey, whose recent comments about the Las Vegas shooting are the gentle balm we may all need during what's proven to be an incredibly heartbreaking week. In a series of tweets and during her appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show earlier this week, Winfrey made it clear that her heart is with those who are hurting, and if anything, she wants to provide some comfort to those who need it most.

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I'd argue that you don't have to identify as a Christian or even be religiously inclined to find Winfrey's recent Twitter message of hope a comforting one. In the first of two tweets, she wrote, "Went to bed #prayingforlasvegas , my heart overwhelmed. Woke up reminded of this Bible verse. Psalms 61:2." Winfrey was, of course, referencing a Bible verse meant to provide comfort during this time; she then tweeted that verse out right after the first tweet.

Oprah Winfrey Las Vegas Tweet Pt 1

Oprah Winfrey Las Vegas Tweet Pt 1

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Oprah Winfrey Las Vegas Tweet Pt. 2

"Psalms 61:2... when my heart is overwhelmed, lead me to the rock that is higher than I. #prayingforlasvegas," she concluded.

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Winfrey's been quite vocal about one of the deadliest mass shootings in modern American history, telling Entertainment Tonight in the immediate aftermath of the events in Las Vegas, "I have to tell you I feel the same way the whole country feels. I feel like my soul is aching for the country."

Then, while speaking with Ellen DeGeneres on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Winfrey expounded, "I feel the soul of the nation. I feel the ache that we all feel." She continued, "As the names are coming out and you get to see who they are by name, I speak their names out loud in thoughtful prayer. And I think this is a time for all of us to first of all appreciate the ordinary." In saying this, she made it clear that she wants to send positivity back into a world that is truly in need of it.

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Once again, Winfrey has been a role model to us all for how to handle and respond these difficult moments. Hopefully, her words achieve their purpose and do give those of us who need it some comfort.

What to Do When Your Child Is ‘Dumped’ by a Friend

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The end of a friendship is often painful no matter your age. And when it happens to kids, it can be even more complicated. Sure, sometimes kids slowly grow apart and the breakup is unsurprising (but still sad). Other times, friendships end abruptly and result in one child feeling confused, angry and "dumped."

Watching your child get hurt or excluded by a friend can be tough for parents who feel helpless and unsure whether to intervene. Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore, child psychologist and co-author of the recently released Growing Friendships: A Kids’ Guide to Making and Keeping Friends, says, “Our role as parents is mostly to provide opportunities and to coach our own kids on being kind friends. When a friendship ends, our role turns to providing empathy to our children and helping them to develop coping skills.”  

So what can you do to help a child keep friendships alive — but still cope when one of them just has to end?

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Teach your child to be a good friend

Kennedy-Moore explains that we can help our kids take stock of their relationships by simply thinking and talking about them. Ask your kid, "How do you feel when you’re with this friend?" After all, friendships should be beneficial to both parties; in general, a friend should make you feel good about yourself, and you should make your friend feel good. Kennedy-Moore explains, “Children’s growing ability to imagine someone else’s perspective is what fuels the development from the 'convenience friendships' of preschool toward the real intimacy of mature friendship.” 

Don’t worry about whether a kid has many friends

Parents may worry if their child has only one or two close friends. Will this make them more vulnerable if the friendship goes awry? But there's no point trying to amp up your kids' friend numbers. Some kids are more comfortable with a best friend or a small close-knit circle, while others enjoy socializing in bigger groups. Kennedy-Moore suggests that rather than pushing for sheer quantity of friends, parents can encourage kids to cultivate different types of friendships in different parts of their lives (i.e., school friends, sports friends, neighborhood friends).

Help your child understand that sometimes, friendships end

As sad as it is, friendships — of all ages — do end for many reasons. Kids may find they have less in common with old friends as they mature. Or they may be simply assigned to different classes or sports teams than their friends, so they have less interaction with them, so the friendship fades. It isn’t always someone’s fault. It can just happen. And parents need to help children understand that.

Avoid getting overly involved

Resist the urge to micromanage your child’s friendships. Kennedy-Moore cautions that "children can be very mean to each other sometimes because they experiment with social power and their empathy isn’t fully developed.” Although it is natural to feel angry if your child has been hurt, it is generally not a good idea to contact the parents of the other child involved. “There are always two sides to an argument," Kennedy-Moore adds, "and parents tend to be defensive about their own kids.” In general, it’s better to help children learn to handle conflicts on their own — unless you are concerned about a bullying situation or something else that truly requires parental interference.

The end of a friendship may not be forever

Just because friends have an argument or don’t seem to be spending much time together does not necessarily mean the friendship is over, period. Kennedy-Moore says, "Children’s feelings can change quickly. If the relationship was generally good before, it may be worth waiting a bit (maybe a day or a week) and then having your child just act friendly toward the former friend.” 

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If your child has been "dumped" by a friend...

Acknowledge your child’s hurt or angry feelings. Be comforting and supportive of your child. Give the child some time to heal before focusing on problem-solving. “Discourage your child from trying to 'get even' with the friend," Kennedy-Moore urges. "That will just escalate the fight. Instead, suggest other options, such as respectfully speaking up, spending some time with other friends, forgiving the friend or just trying again tomorrow.” 

If your child is the "dumper"...

Again, friendships can change over time. If your child no longer wants to be friends with someone, try to find out why. There may be something going on that you are unaware of. Of course, children should never feel pressured to stay friends with someone they don’t want to be friends with, but they should also never be cruel to another child. “Help your child imagine the other child’s feelings," Kennedy-Moore advises. "Ask your child, ‘What is the kind thing to do?’ Maybe they can politely ask the former friend to stop an annoying behavior, include the former friend in big group activities or allow the friendship to gently fade without a hurtful announcement.” 

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The end of a friendship is something that most if not all children (and adults) will have to face at some point in their lives. While this breakup can be upsetting, in time children will move on and hopefully learn from the experience. The most parents can do is keep the lines of communication open — and let children know that we are always in their corner.

Gabrielle Union Opens Up About Having Almost 10 Miscarriages & Many Rounds of IVF

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In her new book, Gabrielle Union is speaking out about her struggles with infertility and eight or nine miscarriages, People reports. In her upcoming memoir, We’re Going to Need More Wine, Union details her attempts to get pregnant with NBA husband Dwyane Wade.

“For three years, my body has been a prisoner of trying to get pregnant — I’ve either been about to go into an IVF cycle, in the middle of an IVF cycle, or coming out of an IVF cycle,” Union wrote in the book.

She said that she initially did not think she wanted to be a mother, but after spending time with her stepchildren, decided that she wanted to try to start a family with Wade.

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But Union is not ready to give up. Even after three years of hormone treatments and failed IVF cycles, she wrote that she and her husband “remain bursting with love and ready to do anything to meet the child we’ve both dreamed of.”

In addition to shining a light on miscarriage, Union is also speaking out about what the fertility treatments are doing to her body.

“Once a month I look like I’m in my second trimester because I’m bloated,” she told People. “It leads to the questions and it leads to the rumors and anytime I go into a doctor’s office I feel like I’m a member of SEAL Team Six undercover because I don’t want people to speculate.”

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Though very common, miscarriage remains stigmatized and not something people openly discuss, so Union’s coming forward and revealing that she has had eight or nine is a service to those who have also experienced the process.

The Mayo Clinic estimates that between 10 and 20 percent of known pregnancies end in miscarriage, but the actual number is likely much higher, given that so many miscarriages occur before people know they’re pregnant.

Union’s book — which she told People she hopes will change the way people approach her about these personal health topics — is out Oct. 17.

NCIS Veteran Actor Pauley Perrette Announces She's Leaving the Show

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NCIS, one of the longest-running shows on CBS, is about to look a little different. Pauley Perrette, one of only three remaining original cast members on the show, just announced her plans to leave. She's played forensic specialist Abby Sciuto on the show for more than a decade.

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In a tweet, Perrette confirmed rumors that were already flying about her departure. She denied, however, rumors that she's leaving the show because she's starting a skin care line that will create conflicts with her acting schedule.

"So it is true that I am leaving NCIS," she wrote on Twitter. "There have been all kinds of false rumors as to why (NO I DON'T HAVE A SKIN CARE LINE AND NO MY NETWORK AND SHOW ARE NOT MAD AT ME!)"

Pauley Perrette announces in a tweet she's leaving NCIS

Pauley Perrette announces in a tweet she's leaving NCIS

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She continued, "It was a decision made last year. I hope everyone will love and enjoy EVERYTHING ABBY not only for the rest of this season but for everything she has given all of us for 16 years. All the love, all the laughter, all the inspiration... I love her as much as you do." It should be noted that since NCIS began in 2003, Perrette may have misstated in her official departure note just how long she has been on the show.

NCIS just began its 15th season, the first in a two-season renewal. It's been a successful franchise for CBS, inspiring spinoffs NCIS: Los Angeles and NCIS: New Orleans. NCIS itself is a spinoff of JAG, another successful show for the network.

Now, the only original cast members still around after 15 seasons are David McCallum and star and exec producer Mark Harmon. Technically, Sean Murray has been around since Season 1, but he was only a recurring character and not a regular cast member when the show began.

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There are no details yet about whether Perrette will be replaced with a new character, but we do know we'll miss her.


Ryan Gosling's Daughter's First NYC Trip Was Not What They Expected

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Hey, girl. Perennial woke heartthrob and La La Land star Ryan Gosling recently enjoyed a family trip to New York City where he was a guest on Jimmy Kimmel and also squeezed in a little hosting gig on Saturday Night Live.

Gosling made the trip to the Big Apple with partner Eva Mendes and their daughters — Esmeralda, 3, and Amada, 1. This was Amada's first time in New York, and Gosling had hoped to create a picture-perfect memory for her. But NYC, in true NYC style, was not in the mood to cooperate.

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Ryan Gosling

Gosling told Kimmel, "I brought her to the window in the morning and I said, ‘Sweetheart, welcome to New York.' And two cars went smash, and smoke started pouring out of the cars, and these two guys got out and I won’t repeat the hand gestures for you, but I just quickly covered her eyes and ran away from the window."

Kimmel joked, "She learned to give the finger in New York. Wow. That’s a very New York experience. That’s about as good as it gets.”

Otherwise, the trip was a big success. Gosling hosted the 43rd season premiere of SNL like a champ — occasionally busting into laughter mid-skit. “I have this weird disorder where when I find something funny, I laugh,” Gosling quipped to Kimmel. “I’m working on it.”

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But our favorite moment of the SNL premiere happened at the very end as the credits rolled. With the cast laughing and milling around behind him, Gosling — wearing a T-shirt emblazoned with a pic of his dog, George — gave a sweet shoutout to Mendes and his girls. Ryan, how are we ever going to get over The Notebook when you keep doing this stuff?

Post-premiere, the usually private Gosling and Mendes were holding hands and heading to a club for a posh SNL after-party attended by Beyoncé and Jay-Z, Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz and even (supposedly) Scarlett Johansson. You know, just your basic parents out on an NYC date night. Whatever.

Not Enough Experience for the Job You Want? Here's How to Get Around It

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By Alex Wilson

If you’re a college student or recent grad, you no doubt met someone who, during your undergrad experience, tried to impress the importance of an internship upon you. Once you completed it, it felt important. You now had actual “real-world experience,” more so than a lot of your peers, and you felt ahead of the pack.

Until you graduated from college and found yourself in the job market. Not only are you competing with other recent grads for your dream job, but you’re in applicant pools with individuals who have one, five, nine or more years of experience under their belts. Suddenly, that three-month internship from junior year seems miniscule in comparison.

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When you have less than two or three years of work experience under your belt, how do you make yourself seem like a strong candidate? Even entry-level positions designed for college graduates require previous job experience nowadays, which we know doesn’t make any sense.

Still, you’re more than just your years of experience; it’s how you’ve learned from your experiences that matters most. Here’s what you should do (and how you should portray yourself) so you aren’t held back by pesky outdated requirements.

1. Use all of your experience

Once you’re out of college for a year, you should stop listing most collegiate activities on your résumé. I say “most” because many experiences, like winning a college baking competition, are no longer relevant — but jobs and other activities relevant to your current career path are. Did you design logos for friends in college and are you now an aspiring graphic designer? Did you run your sorority’s Twitter account and are you now looking to go into social media marketing? Think back through all of your experiences and take note of the ones that are necessary.

Just because you weren’t paid to do something doesn’t mean it can’t go on your résumé. Relevant experience is relevant experience. Just don’t go too far back into your past (aka absolutely no high school events) to keep your work timeline tight.

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2. Branch out at work

An easy way to get more experience? Add to your job description. It means you’ll be increasing your workload without getting additional pay, but at this point in your career, it’s more important to add to your skill set. That’s not to say you shouldn’t want a raise, but you need to be smart in planning how to get one. Ensuring that you have a valuable skill set gives you leverage in a negotiation; you’ll eventually be able to bring those skills (and proof of their effectiveness) to your employer with your asks.

If your employer says no, make sure you get feedback. You can incorporate that feedback into your next ask — and your next job application.

3. Network

It’s a common piece of advice, but it really, really works. You’re more than your résumé, and the easiest way to show people that is to get to know them on a more personal level. Ask people you respect and want to learn from for their time, and use that time to ask questions about what you can do to get ahead. If it comes up naturally in conversation, you can mention projects you’re currently working on and skills you’re developing. Making sure that other people know what you’re working on and what you’re interested in is important; they will keep you in mind as new opportunities come up and potentially guide you to new opportunities.

4. Dress for the job you want

You know that saying, “Dress for the job you want, not the job you have”? That definitely applies here. Matching the style of people who have your dream job is an easy and subtle way you can put yourself in that category. You should still aim to dress meticulously (no hoodie and jeans for you, Zuckerberg fans!) to make sure that you are taken seriously by your co-workers.

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5. Apply for the jobs you want, regardless of how much experience they ask for

If you find a job you love, apply for it. You might not have three years of administrative experience, but if you were an administrative assistant for one year and have volunteered running the front desk at a local animal shelter, that gives you a unique skill set you can bring to employers. It’s all about how you present yourself.

Practice talking about your experiences in relation to each point of the job description. Your relevant experience doesn’t need to come from the same one or two jobs. Take the best from all of your work history and use that to sell yourself.

The number of years you’ve been in the workforce doesn’t define you. You define you, so take advantage of that and use it to get to where you want to be.

Originally published on Fairygodboss.

Doritos Has a New Spicy Flavor That We’re Not Really Sure About

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Spicy chips are among our favorite snack foods, but sometimes those flavor combos can be a real head-scratcher.

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wasabi doritos

Most of us love a touch of wasabi with our sushi. Perhaps we’re even breaking out wasabi mayo to pair with our seared tuna. But would we want to try wasabi on our chips?

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Doritos is betting on it with their new limited-edition flavor — our favorite bit of hot sushi accompaniment. Instagram user CandyHunting came across wasabi-flavored Doritos at Walmart, but it’s also been spotted on Amazon and at Sam’s Club.

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Anyone who has tried it knows wasabi is intense. It's not generally a flavor we’d imagine for our chips and dips — but maybe it does have a place. Perhaps with poke? Or even crumbled in a seaweed salad? We’re reserving judgment until we give it a proper taste, of course.

American Idol Officially Started Filming & Ryan Seacrest Documented Its First Day

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Ready or not, American Idol is back. The first day of auditions for the rebooted singing competition already happened, and for those who can't wait to get a glimpse of what the new Idol will look like, bless Ryan Seacrest, because he was on social media from behind the scenes all day.

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In one video, he stood outside the audition room with a stack of "golden tickets" — what singers get if they make it to the Hollywood rounds — and helped build some hype for the new season.

"Everyone is so excited to be back for American Idol with Lionel, Katy and Luke Bryan having a good time," he said in a video posted to his Instagram. "A few nerves outside the room, a few nervous parents outside the room, crew members because everyone wants this: the golden ticket."

Ryan Seacrest behind the scene of new American Idol 2

Ryan Seacrest behind the scene of new American Idol 2

"Isn't that right?" he added to cheers from those waiting outside the audition room. "This is American Idol."

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Boy, if hearing that line doesn't bring back memories, we're not sure what will. Seacrest has slipped effortlessly back into the hosting persona he rocked on the show for over a decade on Fox. Even thought it's hardly been a year since American Idol was canceled, Seacrest has clearly missed it. He captioned the video, "Feels good to be home."

Throughout the day, Seacrest also shared photos from behind the scenes of the first round of auditions for the reboot, including posing with new judge Lionel Richie, who was clearly just trying to enjoy his dinner, but took a break to shoot the snap with Seacrest. Clearly he's going to be the nice judge.

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Ryan Seacrest behind the scene of new American Idol 1

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The judges panel is rounded out by Luke Bryan and Katy Perry, and Bryan seems like a sweetheart, so does that mean Perry is the new Simon Cowell? Guess we'll have to tune in to find out.

Chrissy Teigen & John Legend Gearing Up to Use Their Last Frozen Embryo

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Chrissy Teigen has been very open with the media about her struggles to conceive — and about the IVF treatments that led to her daughter Luna. Now she and her husband, singer John Legend, are on the verge of trying for Baby No. 2 — with another frozen embryo.

Teigen spoke with InStyle for the November cover story, revealing that this embryo is the last one remaining from her fertility treatments. Teigen explained that she and Legend began the IVF process with 20 viable embryos, but in the end, only three were "going to be good for [her] body."

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She added, “The first little girl didn’t work, and then the second is Luna." Luna is now 17 months old.

Teigen has been just as candid about her struggles with postpartum depression as she has about IVF. She wrote an essay for Glamour in April about her battle with the disorder — and about the help she received in the form of medication and therapy.

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Teigen fam

Teigen said in the essay that she's aware of how very lucky she is to be able to afford the help she's needed — treatment for infertility and postpartum depression alike. "Plenty of people around the world in my situation have no help, no family, no access to medical care. I can’t imagine not being able to go to the doctors that I need," she wrote. "It’s hurtful to me to know that we have a president who wants to rip health care away from women. I look around every day and I don’t know how people do it. I’ve never had more respect for mothers, especially mothers with postpartum depression."

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She continued in her piece, "I’m speaking up now because I want people to know it can happen to anybody and I don’t want people who have it to feel embarrassed or to feel alone."

We're grateful for celebs like Teigen, who never hesitates to use her voice to advocate for women's right — yep, not privilege, right — to access the health care and medical support they need. And we love her for telling us about her nighttime sandwich obsession too. Because, relatable.

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Chrissy tweet

Kate McKinnon's Best Celebrity Impersonations Ever

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Kate McKinnon has risen to Saturday Night Live celebrity status over the past couple of years thanks to her amazing, hilarious, chameleonlike impressions. From rappers to politicians and even Justin Bieber, no celebrity is safe from McKinnon's humor. And thank God for that because it is oh-so-fun to watch her shine.

Vanity Fair recently ran a cover story on McKinnon proclaiming her to be "comedy's brightest star," and it's a pretty accurate description. Girl has got it going on. Not only is she still rockin' it at SNL, she's also got a ton of movies in the works, including providing her delightful voice as Ms. Frizzle in the animated film The Magic School Bus Rides Again.

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Because it's never a bad time for a good laugh, we've rounded up McKinnon's best celebrity impressions to help get you through your day.

1. Hillary Clinton

On impersonating Clinton, McKinnon told Vanity Fair, "I love doing impressions of politicians because the task is always to imagine the private lives of these people whose job it is to project an image of staunch, unflinching leadership and grace, and that’s just not how human beings, in their heart of hearts, work. In doing that for Hillary Clinton, who I admire so much, I started to feel very close to her, just trying to imagine her inner life."

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kate mckinnon celebrity impression 1

2. Ellen DeGeneres

I love Ellen. I love McKinnon. Combining the two? Mind. Explosion. Of. Obsession.

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kate mckinnon celebrity impression 3

3. Jeff Sessions

Kate Mckinnon as Jeff Sessions
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At the start of the new presidential administration in 2017, McKinnon began appearing on SNL as Jeff Sessions. Whether she was recreating his testimony or volleying with Melissa McCarthy as Sean Spicer, her impression of the attorney general is not to be missed.

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kate mckinnon celebrity impression 2

4. Justin Bieber

In 2015, McKinnon won our hearts because 2015 was the year she become Justin Bieber in Calvin Klein. Oh how I love this sketch. I could go on about the greatness, but it's probably best if you just watch.

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kate mckinnon celebrity impression 4

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5. Kellyanne Conway

Oh, who didn't love McKinnon taking on Conway? In the midst of the political ridiculousness, McKinnon's impression was just the comedic relief we all craved and needed. Even Conway herself applauded McKinnon for her portrayal.

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kate mckinnon celebrity impression 5

6. Elizabeth Warren

Kate McKinnon won the Twitter fan award for SNL MVP after her Warren portrayal in February 2017.

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kate mckinnon celebrity impression 6

7. Jessa, aka Jemima Kirke from Girls

Who knew McKinnon could do so well as a plucky Brit? Well, we all do now thanks to her impression of Jessa from Girls. Get ready to laugh all the tears.

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kate mckinnon celebrity impression 7

8. Carol Aird, aka Cate Blanchett from Carol

In honor of the Independent Spirit Awards, McKinnon flawlessly shivered without her gloves as Cate Blanchett in her 2016 hit Carol.

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kate mckinnon celebrity impression 8

9. Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Kate McKinnon as Ruth Bader Ginsburg
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Is there any government figure McKinnon can't tackle? No. The answer is no. She proved her mastery yet again with her impression of Ruth Bader Ginsburg in 2016. In the skit, McKinnon as Ginsburg makes it clear that she won't retire under Donald Trump's presidency.

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kate mckinnon celebrity impression 10

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10. Ilsa from Casablanca

Yaaaas, queen! It didn't hurt that J.K. Simmons was there to back her up as Rick.

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kate mckinnon celebrity impression 9

11. Iggy Azalea

Kate McKinnon isn't just a talented comedian. She's also got a great voice. But rapping? And rapping almost as well as Azalea herself? Well, color me impressed.

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kate mckinnon celebrity impression 11

Which Kate McKinnon impression was your favorite?

BIP's Carly Waddell Reveals Ultrasound Image of 'Uncooperative' Fetus

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We are not one bit surprised that Carly Waddell and Evan Bass' unborn baby is already causing trouble considering they fell in love on Bachelor in Paradise — where misbehaving is mandatory.

Waddell shared an ultrasound image on Instagram on Tuesday, joking to followers, "Our daughter is already devious and uncooperative and standing on her head doing yoga when all we want to do is take pictures of her. Seems pretty typical of a child made from @theebass and and I! Can’t wait til she greets the world!”

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Carly Waddell

Waddell also posted a pic of her wee little baby bump on Sept. 17, quipping that it was either a baby in there — or too much Chipotle.

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Carly bump

Waddell and Bass got hitched in Mexico in June (their wedding was filmed for an episode of Bachelor in Paradise, naturally). During their honeymoon, the couple was surprised to learn they had a little Bachelor/ette on the way.

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Bass told Us, “We were in Mexico and it was actually a few days after our wedding... She was late. I was like, ‘You’re really funny. Let’s go to a Mexican drugstore and get a test.’ We go into this drugstore and after she went and took the test and she comes out and was like, ‘I don’t know what that means. It’s in Spanish.’”

Bass continued, “I had to Google and I was like, ‘Oh, my God, you’re pregnant.’ We freaked out." Bass also told Us that his three sons from a former relationship are thrilled that they're getting a little sister.

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The due date for their baby girl is Feb. 16 — but we're betting money that Bachelor host Chris Harrison is going to push for a Valentine's Day induction and some cameras in the delivery room.


Steven Tyler Gives Update On His Health After Heart Attack Rumors Circulate

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After the news of Tom Petty's very sudden cardiac arrest and death on October 2, it's no wonder fans of Aerosmith lead singer Steven Tyler are a little panicked right now. The lively rocker just announced that the band is cutting its world tour short because Tyler is suffering from some health problems.

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But what exactly are those health problems? He's still not saying at this time. As far as we know, he's only denying rumors that have been going around that he suffered a heart attack and seizures.

"It breaks my heart to have left this tour early. The band has never played better. Just watch the 100,000 people at Rock in Rio," Tyler wrote in a new statement regarding the show cancellations. "I give you all an A+ for creative speculations, but I certainly did not have a heart attack or a seizure (unless Joe Perry is taking a rippin’ lead.) Sorry to have cut the tour short, but I had to have a procedure that only my doc in the states could perform."

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He added, "We’ve been to Tel Aviv, to Russia, to Rio, and all the in between. I am not in a life-threatening condition, but I need to deal with this right away, and get some rest and medical care immediately in order to sustain and maintain my future performances."

It was last week that Tyler announced he was stopping the tour early, canceling the last four planned shows. The band announced on Facebook that Tyler's doctors had told him he cannot travel or perform for the time being and that he needed "immediate medical care," but no other details were given.

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Whatever is going on, we hope Steven Tyler has a speedy recovery.

Vaginal Estrogen Not Linked to Cancer or Heart Disease

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The use of vaginally applied estrogen to ease menopause symptoms likely doesn’t increase a woman’s risk of heart disease or certain cancers, a recent study found.

Previous studies and trials have indicated that women who take oral estrogen therapy may have a higher risk of breast cancer, blood clots and strokes. Specifically, the federally funded Women’s Health Initiative released a study in 2002 that linked estrogen pills with such risks, leaving many women reluctant to use hormone-replacement therapy to treat menopause symptoms.

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The new research analyzed longer-term data from more than 45,000 women in the WHI group who didn’t use hormone-replacement therapy pills. Among postmenopausal women with an intact uterus who used vaginal estrogen, researchers found there was no significant difference in the risk of blood clots, cancer or stroke in comparison to nonusers. In fact, women who used vaginal estrogen had a 48 percent lower risk of heart disease and a 60 percent lower risk of hip fractures.

“The blood levels of estrogen that result from vaginal estrogen use are lower than those resulting from oral estrogen use, so we expected that associations with increased risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer might not be as pronounced with vaginal estrogen as those seen in studies of oral estrogen use,” said lead author Dr. Carolyn Crandall of UCLA to RealHealth. “The results are reassuring that vaginal estrogen use is not associated with increased risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease.”

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In the years leading up to menopause, the ovaries begin to curb production of estrogen and progesterone, which can cause a variety of uncomfortable symptoms — insomnia, mood swings, hot flashes, irregular periods and vaginal dryness. The North American Menopause Society, the American Society for Reproductive Medicine and the Endocrine Society have come forward and said on the North American Menopause Society’s website that the healthiest way to relieve the majority of these symptoms is through the use of hormone therapy.

Researchers hope that the findings of this study will reassure women that hormone therapy is an acceptable and safe option to treat menopausal symptoms.

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“A study like this allows women to safely use a form of estrogen that will help their (vaginal) symptoms,” said Dr. Michael Thomas of the University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center to Reuters. “They can have intercourse without pain and feel safe they are not risking their life.”

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Donald Trump Propositioned Brooke Shields Years Ago Because ‘America Would Love It’

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We all know how much Donald Trump loves asking women out (sometimes to the point that it's led to serious accusations), and we also know how many women have turned him down. It looks like it's time to add another one to that list, as yet another famous lady has revealed she was once the object of Trump's affections.

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Brooke Shields appeared on Watch What Happens Live on Tuesday, where she revealed that Trump once tried to take her on a date. After host Andy Cohen showed a photo of Shields and Trump together, she gagged and said, "No! I can't even speak." The photo was taken at a charity event they both attended, she said.

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Brooke Shields Donald Trump WWHL

"Did he hit on you?" Cohen asked.

Shields replied, "No, but he did ask me out later."

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Apparently, this all went down soon after Trump had split from his ex-wife Marla Maples.

"I didn't go out [with him]; he called me. I was on location doing a movie, and he called me right after he had gotten a divorce," Shields explained. "He said, 'I really think we should date, because you're America's sweetheart, and I'm America's richest man, and the people would love it.'"

Swoonworthy pickup line, we know.

Shields went on to say that even though she had split from her ex-husband, Andre Agassi just before that, she was already dating writer Chris Henchy, who she would go on to marry in 2001. She told Trump, "I have a boyfriend. He's not really going to be happy about it," she explained.

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Now that Shields has told that story publicly, we'll have to see if Trump offers any commentary of his own for the record.

Maksim Chmerkovskiy & Vanessa Lachey Do Their Best to Squash Feud Rumors

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Updated, Oct. 4, 11:30 a.m. PT: Maybe they aren't feuding? Maksim Chmerkovskiy took to Twitter to explain his absence from Monday's episode of Dancing With the Stars, and his promise to be back with his partner, Vanessa Lachey, next week seems to point away from the rumors that they were having serious chemistry problems.

"As you are all aware, I had to leave the show last week to take care of some personal issues. I take full responsibility for my absence," Chmerkovskiy wrote. "And want to apologize to my partner Vanessa. We are both looking forward to dancing for our fans next week!"

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Maks and Vanessa address DWTS feud rumors 1

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Maks and Vanessa address DWTS feud rumors 2

Meanwhile, Lachey also took to social media to say she can't wait to be back to work with Chmerkovskiy.

"I can’t WAIT to get started tomorrow with @maksimc on week 4!" she wrote on Instagram. "We’re cookin' up something special for you!"

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Maks and Vanessa address DWTS feud rumors 3

So are they actually feuding? If so, they're trying really hard to keep it under wraps.

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It wouldn't be Dancing with the Stars without some drama, and it looks like we might already be getting some in Week 3. Viewers most likely noticed that Maksim Chmerkovskiy didn't dance on Monday night, and sources are saying the reason is his partner, Vanessa Lachey.

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"Maks is dealing with a personal issue so Alan [Bersten] is stepping in and dancing with Vanessa tonight," host Erin Andrews told the crowd and viewers, not offering any more details about this alleged "personal issue" that kept former Mirrorball champ Chmerkovskiy from the stage.

Luckily, a source dished all those missing details to People magazine. "There’s a big chemistry issue," the insider claimed. "They both have big personalities and that’s not always the best recipe for a good partnership."

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The source added that Lachey and Chmerkovskiy "have been fighting a lot" even though Lachey has publicly called Chmerkovskiy the "best coach." And honestly? We can see it.

It wouldn't be the first time Chmerkovskiy had a major personal issue with his dance partner. After Season 13, he told reporters of his then-partner Hope Solo, "That’s literally the only person that I could dislike from my past, present or future." Those are some pretty harsh words, so it sounds like as much as we love Chmerkovskiy, he does have a strong personality under all that charm.

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Then again, this is just a rumor, and People wasn't able to reach reps for either Chmerkovskiy or Lachey for a comment. Until this is confirmed, we're just going to continue under the assumption that we'll see these two partners back together on next week's episode.

ABC Reveals If Sandra Oh Is Returning For Grey's Anatomy's 300th Episode

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Everyone knows that, as great as Grey's Anatomy is, it will never be as great as it was when Meredith Grey and Cristina Yang were together. You know you wish you had a person like those two have in each other. Sandra Oh absolutely broke our hearts when she departed from the show, leaving poor Meredith to navigate life on her own.

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But could Oh make a return to Grey-Sloan Memorial Hospital?

The short answer is that it's kind of possible. But viewers shouldn't get their hopes up for it to happen any time soon.

In an interview with TVLine, executive producer Krista Vernoff dropped the bad news.

"I would give anything for a visit from Sandra Oh. [The 300th episode] would be a fine occasion for a visit, but it's not happening," she said. "So I don't want people imagining or hoping it will and then being disappointed."

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Still, Vernoff isn't ruling out the possibility forever, even though we do get the impression this might just be wishful thinking on her part.

"Sandra may one day come back for the end [of the series] or something, but she's not coming back this season," she explained.

Ugh. Sorry, OG Grey's fans. We all wish it could happen, but it's just not in the cards. As for other beloved characters who have made their exits over the years? Yeah, don't get your hopes up for those, either. Vernoff also confirmed we won't be seeing Sara Ramirez as Dr. Callie Torres this season, either.

"She has moved on from the show," Vernoff said. "If she would come back, I would be thrilled to have her. But she's got a very busy life in New York."

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Well, at least longtime Grey's watchers are well accustomed to bad news, right?

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