brightside--2020-10-10--“I Miss the Things That’ll Never Be.” How Keanu Reeves Survived Losing His Baby and His Girlfriend W

“I Miss the Things That’ll Never Be.” How Keanu Reeves Survived Losing His Baby and His Girlfriend Within 2 Years

Life wasn ’ t easy for Keanu Reeves .
One of the earliest blows he experienced was the passing of his close friend River Phoenix in 1993 .
Back then , he could only hope it would be the most tragic event of that decade .
Little did Keanu know , he would be knocked down even harder .
But on his example , Reeves is able to show everyone that no matter how dark life gets , it ’ s always worth pushing forward .
We at Bright Side are looking back at an event that shaped this wonderful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the man we know and love today .
That one time Keanu Reeves almost settled down .
Back in 1995 , when Reeves was just 31 years old , he was at the peak of his career and making the most of it .
He was enjoying being single , but did express that “ when [ I do ] settle down , [ I hope ] to start a family.
” That desire came over Keanu especially hard 3 years later when he met Jennifer Syme , who he at the time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life.
” They were deeply in love and were preparing to become parents after Syme got pregnant one year into their relationship .
Unfortunately , life had other plans .
Jennifer gave birth on December 24 , 1999 to a girl she and Keanu planned on naming Ava Archer .
Sadly , the baby was stillborn .
Syme fell into postpartum depression , while the actor had his career to take his mind off things .
But as the saying goes , misery loves company .
Just 2 years after losing the baby @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crash .
From that point on , life has never been the same for Reeves .
Keanu , who ’ s usually quite private about his personal life , reflected on losing Jennifer and Ava in a 2006 interview .
He said : “ When the people you love are gone , you ’ re alone .
I miss being a part of their lives and them being part of mine .
I wonder what the present would be like if they were here — what we might have done together .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ never be.
” Luckily , Reeves didn ’ t allow grief to break him , but rather he learned from it : “ Much of my appreciation of life has come through loss .
Life is precious .
It ’ s worthwhile.
” In the 2000s , Keanu ’ s life entered its dark ages .
Healing took a long time .
No one else seemed to interest Keanu romantically , as his personal life came to a halt .
And yet , he hadn ’ t lost faith .
In that same @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ I ’ m trying not to be alone so much .
And , man , it ’ s a struggle .
I want to get married .
I want to have kids .
That ’ s at the top of the mountain .
I ’ ve got to climb the mountain first .
I ’ ll do it .
Just give me some time.
” During that time , a popular meme of sad Keanu Reeves eating alone on a bench started a Cheer Up Keanu Day on June 15 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ people were mostly doing it out of affection for their favorite celebrity .
In addition , a Time journalist proclaimed Keanu to be “ the ultimate introvert.
” But after the rain there ’ s always a rainbow .
The woman that brought Reeves back into the light .
In 2009 , Keanu met Alexandra Grant at a social event .
The 2 clearly kept in touch as they collaborated on the actor ’ s books in 2011 and then again in 2016 .
Their relationship was never advertised and was presented as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , in 2019 , Keanu and Alexandra displayed their romantic connection in public .
Reeves went through hell and back , but came out a better and stronger man on the other side .
We ’ re beyond happy that he finally found his person and was able to fall in love again .
Do you like Keanu and Alexandra as a couple ?

Life wasn’t easy for Keanu Reeves. One of the earliest blows he experienced was the passing of his close friend River Phoenix in 1993. Back then, he could only hope it would be the most tragic event of that decade. Little did Keanu know, he would be knocked down even harder. But on his example, Reeves is able to show everyone that no matter how dark life gets, it’s always worth pushing forward.
We at Bright Side are looking back at an event that shaped this wonderful actor’s life and made him the man we know and love today.
That one time Keanu Reeves almost settled down.
Back in 1995, when Reeves was just 31 years old, he was at the peak of his career and making the most of it. He was enjoying being single, but did express that “when [I do] settle down, [I hope] to start a family.” That desire came over Keanu especially hard 3 years later when he met Jennifer Syme, who he at the time thought was “the love of his life.” They were deeply in love and were preparing to become parents after Syme got pregnant one year into their relationship. Unfortunately, life had other plans.
The tragic events that reshaped Keanu’s entire life
Jennifer gave birth on December 24, 1999 to a girl she and Keanu planned on naming Ava Archer. Sadly, the baby was stillborn. Syme fell into postpartum depression, while the actor had his career to take his mind off things. But as the saying goes, misery loves company. Just 2 years after losing the baby, Jennifer got into a fatal car crash. From that point on, life has never been the same for Reeves.
Keanu, who’s usually quite private about his personal life, reflected on losing Jennifer and Ava in a 2006 interview. He said: “When the people you love are gone, you’re alone. I miss being a part of their lives and them being part of mine. I wonder what the present would be like if they were here — what we might have done together. I miss all the great things that will never be.” Luckily, Reeves didn’t allow grief to break him, but rather he learned from it: “Much of my appreciation of life has come through loss. Life is precious. It’s worthwhile.”
In the 2000s, Keanu’s life entered its dark ages.
Healing took a long time. No one else seemed to interest Keanu romantically, as his personal life came to a halt. And yet, he hadn’t lost faith. In that same honest 2006 interview, the actor admitted: “I’m trying not to be alone so much. And, man, it’s a struggle. I want to get married. I want to have kids. That’s at the top of the mountain. I’ve got to climb the mountain first. I’ll do it. Just give me some time.”
During that time, a popular meme of sad Keanu Reeves eating alone on a bench started a Cheer Up Keanu Day on June 15. No one was laughing at him, people were mostly doing it out of affection for their favorite celebrity. In addition, a Time journalist proclaimed Keanu to be “the ultimate introvert.” But after the rain there’s always a rainbow.
The woman that brought Reeves back into the light.
In 2009, Keanu met Alexandra Grant at a social event. The 2 clearly kept in touch as they collaborated on the actor’s books in 2011 and then again in 2016. Their relationship was never advertised and was presented as a friendship throughout the decade. Finally, in 2019, Keanu and Alexandra displayed their romantic connection in public.


brightside--2020-10-11--18 Pictures That Prove Nature Always Finds a Way to Claim Back What’s Hers

You can find vestiges of houses , planes , boats , and facilities all over the world .
They were once used and probably extremely important , but either something new was invented or they were simply abandoned , leaving nature to find a chance to claim back what was rightfully hers .
In a Reddit thread , users shared pictures of times when they stumbled upon some of these modern ruins to see how nature turned them into just another part of the landscape .
Bright Side browsed through the thread and selected some of the most impressive pictures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you ’ ll be just as impressed as we were by the power of nature !
1 .
“ An abandoned roller coaster being taken over by nature ” 4 .
“ Took a hike to the ghost trains out in the Maine woods.
” 6 .
“ An abandoned reservoir hidden in the woods built during WWII as a part of a larger temporary military complex ” 7 .
“ Visited this 50-year-old desert ghost town outside Dubai this week .
Pretty rad development , and lots of buildings to explore .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We did it in a Ford Explorer .
Pretty fun.
” 10 .
“ I found an abandoned forest on an abandoned roof in an abandoned villa in Italy.
” 11 .
“ Rosie ’ s Diner , home of many Brawny Paper Towel commercials and featured on Diners , Drive-Ins and Dives ” 12 .
“ Anyone up for some mini-golf ?
This is an abandoned course behind Rosie ’ s Diner in Michigan.
” 13 .
“ ’ Don ’ t play with me , ’ a.k.a .
an abandoned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Uzupis in Vilnius.
” 16 .
“ An abandoned mobile station over a cemetery with medkits and electrical engineering stuff ”

You can find vestiges of houses, planes, boats, and facilities all over the world. They were once used and probably extremely important, but either something new was invented or they were simply abandoned, leaving nature to find a chance to claim back what was rightfully hers. In a Reddit thread, users shared pictures of times when they stumbled upon some of these modern ruins to see how nature turned them into just another part of the landscape.
Bright Side browsed through the thread and selected some of the most impressive pictures to make this compilation. We hope you’ll be just as impressed as we were by the power of nature!
1. “An abandoned roller coaster being taken over by nature”
2. “The Roosevelt Gold Mine in Ohio City, Colorado, abandoned in 1919”
3. “An abandoned hard hat reclaimed by goose barnacles”
4. “Took a hike to the ghost trains out in the Maine woods.”
5. “An abandoned cottage in England”
6. “An abandoned reservoir hidden in the woods built during WWII as a part of a larger temporary military complex”
7. “Visited this 50-year-old desert ghost town outside Dubai this week. Pretty rad development, and lots of buildings to explore. Only accessible through off-roading over sand dunes. We did it in a Ford Explorer. Pretty fun.”
8. “An abandoned church in rural Virginia — happy Sunday, y’all!”
9. “An old bunker in Norway”
10. “I found an abandoned forest on an abandoned roof in an abandoned villa in Italy.”
11. “Rosie’s Diner, home of many Brawny Paper Towel commercials and featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives”
12. “Anyone up for some mini-golf? This is an abandoned course behind Rosie’s Diner in Michigan.”
13. “’Don’t play with me,’ a.k.a. an abandoned piano becomes a part of the scenery in Uzupis in Vilnius.”
14. “An abandoned iron forge in Kentucky”
15. “An abandoned ship in Belgium”
16. “An abandoned mobile station over a cemetery with medkits and electrical engineering stuff”
17. “An abandoned hydroelectric plant in Waga River, Japan”
18. “Found the sheriff’s house.”


brightside--2020-10-11--19 Celebrities Whose Kindness Is Enough for All of Hollywood

There is a heart-touching story that happened in Canada .
One girl ’ s teddy bear was stolen during her move to a new home in Vancouver .
It was a present from her late mother .
It has a voice gadget sewn inside with her mom ’ s last words recorded on it .
The girl wrote about the loss on Twitter and suddenly Ryan Reynolds joined in the search .
We at Bright Side are once again surprised by this actor ’ s openness and kindness and are ready to tell you which celebrities are not hiding their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first , let ’ s look at how the story with the teddy bear ended .
Thanks to Ryan Reynolds , the news about the loss got spread all around the internet and the toy was found several days after .
2 unknown people brought the long-awaited teddy bear right to Mara ’ s doorstep .
They said they has taken it from the thief .
The bear was lacking glasses , but the main thing , the recording of her mother ’ s voice , was there , safe and sound .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Chelsea fire station in London .
“ She just turned up at the station and knocked on the window and said she had some cakes for us .
So we opened the door to her and then she took her sunglasses off and said : ’ Hi , I ’ m Adele.
’ She just wanted to have some tea , give them hugs , and thank all the firefighters for their courage during the catastrophe at Grenfell Tower .
It was so nice.
” The day after the fire , Adele @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a vigil , where they offered their support to the victims .
The fire took the lives of 72 people and many others got injured .
Apart from having pledged to repay some of her Twitter followers ’ student loans in 2017 , Nicki Minaj has also been secretly donating money to villages in India through her pastor Lydia Sloley .
“ This is the kind of thing that makes me feel the most proud , ” she wrote on her Instagram .
Her efforts helped to create 2 computer centers , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and other infrastructure for different villages in India .
The famous country singer once rescued 4 people who got stuck in a mudslide .
2 friends were trapped , and the other 2 went down the road to get help when they saw Blake , who was out with his dog .
Shelton gave the 2 a lift in his truck back to the river , where he tried to free the trapped people .
Eventually , everyone was freed and even got a chance to take a photo with the celebrity .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis .
The Make-A-Wish Foundation let him join The Kyle and Jackie O Show to get a chance to talk about his favorite actor — Hugh Jackman .
However , there was a big surprise waiting for the boy — Hugh himself came to the show .
He pretended as if he was talking to Domenic by phone and then suddenly showed up in the studio without stopping the conversation .
The actress decided to seek justice in a controversial lawsuit in order to save a death row inmate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Susan and told her that the man was innocent and that he needed one more chance for a fair trial .
Currently , the actress is soliciting for his freedom and a retrial .
The actor and animal- rights activist sent an open letter about animal rights to Costco CEO Craig Jelinek , urging him to change the way the food industry treats animals .
Ryan drew the CEO ’ s attention to how Costco collects eggs .
The actor wrote , “ I am writing today about the recent undercover investigation conducted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the United States at a Costco egg supplier .
Video footage revealed abhorrent cruelty.
” The ex- “ Real Madrid ” and the England national team player bought hot drinks for a paramedic and her patient while they were waiting for an ambulance .
The London cycle response paramedic , Catherine Maynard , was helping an elderly man who had had a pretty bad fall on the street .
Beckham passed by and greeted them first , and then came back with tea and coffee .
It was cold outside and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The London Ambulance Service thanked the soccer player , saying that , “ even a gesture as small as buying a cup of coffee makes our crews feel appreciated.
” These celebrities often carry special cards with the addresses and info about the charity organizations they support .
When they notice they are being photographed by paparazzi , they lift the cards in front of their faces .
That ’ s how they advertise , ask for funds , and motivate people to make donations .
Once , 20-year-old Sarah George suddenly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ high mountain in Wyoming .
Her friends sent an alert signal and soon a helicopter arrived to help them .
It was Harrison Ford who was piloting it .
Turns out that Ford , who owns a house in this district , often offers his flying skills and helicopter for rescue missions .
Once a car broke down and burst into flames right in front of Foxx ’ s house .
The driver was lucky because the actor noticed the accident and rushed to help .
He got the man out of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ place .
“ I ’ m not a hero , but had to do something , ” Foxx said later in the news .

There is a heart-touching story that happened in Canada. One girl’s teddy bear was stolen during her move to a new home in Vancouver. It was a present from her late mother. It has a voice gadget sewn inside with her mom’s last words recorded on it. The girl wrote about the loss on Twitter and suddenly Ryan Reynolds joined in the search.
We at Bright Side are once again surprised by this actor’s openness and kindness and are ready to tell you which celebrities are not hiding their hearts behind a steel fence. But first, let’s look at how the story with the teddy bear ended.
Gordon Ramsay
Gordon Ramsay may not be the big bad wolf he likes to pretend he is. The TV chef showed his very kind side by offering a chef he had never met a job after finding out he got fired. Aaron Merry reached out to Gordon via Twitter after he lost his job, which he claimed was because he had suffered 3 epileptic fits at work. Amazingly Gordon was quick to reply saying: “That’s ridiculous DM me, I’ll offer you a job.”
Ryan Reynolds
Thanks to Ryan Reynolds, the news about the loss got spread all around the internet and the toy was found several days after. 2 unknown people brought the long-awaited teddy bear right to Mara’s doorstep. They said they has taken it from the thief. The bear was lacking glasses, but the main thing, the recording of her mother’s voice, was there, safe and sound.
Dwayne Johnson
My cousin took his son to a WWE event for his birthday and then fishing the next day along the river. While they were fishing, “The Rock” appeared out of nowhere, ready to go fishing with his cousin. The 4 of them spent the entire day together, and “The Rock” bought them lunch and hung out. It was an epic experience especially for my cousin’s son who’d just turned 12. © Earlmo / Reddit
Kim Kardashian
Despite being pregnant, Kim Kardashian once spent the whole day in a hospital visiting a patient there. She made the girl’s wish that she had made to the charity fund come true.
Also, Kim couldn’t stand aside when a natural disaster happened and she and her family donated a lot of money to those who suffered from it.
Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga did the same thing. As it turns out, she is a simple and kind person. I worked room service and the bar at a hotel she was staying at. She ordered room service and I brought it up. She was in casual clothes and was extremely nice and courteous, and she tipped well. It seemed like no more than 30 minutes later she was at the bar all Gaga’d out, talking with some of the regulars. Not a spectacular story, but it caught me by surprise. When I heard she was staying, I expected her to be a super diva-like some of the other ones we’ve had stay. © caboose88 / Reddit
Chris Pratt
My girlfriend met Chris Pratt on a red-eye flight from LAX to Orlando. He waited around and took selfies with everyone waiting for their bags, while he waited for his. She tried to take the fastest picture ever because she was too embarrassed to bother him and he made sure the picture was good before she left. © Iucusvonlucus / Reddit
While shooting Jurassic Park, the actor visited a kids’ hospital in Baton Rouge. The hospital placed these photos on its Facebook page where Pratt was playing with kids, signing posters, and posing. “Our patients were all smiles and we are so thankful to Chris for lifting their spirits by visiting and handing out Jurassic World goodies,” says the message.
Adele
Adele once brought cakes to firefighters at a Chelsea fire station in London. “She just turned up at the station and knocked on the window and said she had some cakes for us. So we opened the door to her and then she took her sunglasses off and said: ’Hi, I’m Adele.’ She just wanted to have some tea, give them hugs, and thank all the firefighters for their courage during the catastrophe at Grenfell Tower. It was so nice.” The day after the fire, Adele and her husband visited the site during a vigil, where they offered their support to the victims. The fire took the lives of 72 people and many others got injured.
Kristen Bell
Everyone who lacks kindness in life should watch this video where Kristen Bell leaves voice messages as Anna for 6-year-old Avery Huffman, who was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor.
Nicki Minaj
Apart from having pledged to repay some of her Twitter followers’ student loans in 2017, Nicki Minaj has also been secretly donating money to villages in India through her pastor Lydia Sloley. “This is the kind of thing that makes me feel the most proud,” she wrote on her Instagram. Her efforts helped to create 2 computer centers, a reading program, 2 water wells, and other infrastructure for different villages in India.
Blake Shelton
The famous country singer once rescued 4 people who got stuck in a mudslide. 2 friends were trapped, and the other 2 went down the road to get help when they saw Blake, who was out with his dog. Shelton gave the 2 a lift in his truck back to the river, where he tried to free the trapped people. Eventually, everyone was freed and even got a chance to take a photo with the celebrity.
Hugh Jackman
Domenic is a 9-year-old Australian boy who was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. The Make-A-Wish Foundation let him join The Kyle and Jackie O Show to get a chance to talk about his favorite actor — Hugh Jackman. However, there was a big surprise waiting for the boy — Hugh himself came to the show. He pretended as if he was talking to Domenic by phone and then suddenly showed up in the studio without stopping the conversation.
Ed Sheeran
The British singer said that he wrote his hit Thinking Out Loud with his childhood friend Amy Wadge, to provide her with financial help. The girl came to him when he was about to finish working on the album, and asked for help. She wasn’t able to pay her mortgage payments. Ed wrote the song together with her right away and because of this kind gesture, she doesn’t have to worry about money.
While touring in Canada, Ed Sheeran dropped by a mall and heard a young girl performing his song on stage. That’s when he stood next to her and started to sing too. “I was like, should I stop? I didn’t want to stop, but I wanted to talk to him,” the young singer, named Sydney Bourbeau, confessed. “This is, like, the best thing that’s ever happened to me.”
Susan Sarandon
The actress decided to seek justice in a controversial lawsuit in order to save a death row inmate’s life. Public figures contacted Susan and told her that the man was innocent and that he needed one more chance for a fair trial. Currently, the actress is soliciting for his freedom and a retrial.
Ryan Gosling
The actor and animal- rights activist sent an open letter about animal rights to Costco CEO Craig Jelinek, urging him to change the way the food industry treats animals. Ryan drew the CEO’s attention to how Costco collects eggs. The actor wrote, “I am writing today about the recent undercover investigation conducted by my friends at The Humane Society of the United States at a Costco egg supplier. Video footage revealed abhorrent cruelty.”
David Beckham
The ex- “Real Madrid” and the England national team player bought hot drinks for a paramedic and her patient while they were waiting for an ambulance. The London cycle response paramedic, Catherine Maynard, was helping an elderly man who had had a pretty bad fall on the street. Beckham passed by and greeted them first, and then came back with tea and coffee. It was cold outside and the paramedic and patient were obviously feeling cold. The London Ambulance Service thanked the soccer player, saying that, “even a gesture as small as buying a cup of coffee makes our crews feel appreciated.”
Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield
These celebrities often carry special cards with the addresses and info about the charity organizations they support. When they notice they are being photographed by paparazzi, they lift the cards in front of their faces. That’s how they advertise, ask for funds, and motivate people to make donations.
Harrison Ford
Once, 20-year-old Sarah George suddenly felt bad when she was climbing a high mountain in Wyoming. Her friends sent an alert signal and soon a helicopter arrived to help them. It was Harrison Ford who was piloting it. Turns out that Ford, who owns a house in this district, often offers his flying skills and helicopter for rescue missions.
Jake Gyllenhaal
The actor likes to help people avoid fines for parking. He has been seen many times topping up other people’s parking meters in Beverly Hills to help the drivers avoid a fine.
Jamie Foxx
Once a car broke down and burst into flames right in front of Foxx’s house. The driver was lucky because the actor noticed the accident and rushed to help. He got the man out of the car and pulled him to a safe place. “I’m not a hero, but had to do something,” Foxx said later in the news.
Taylor Swift
It seems like no one likes to do good things as much as Taylor Swift. Here is a shortlist of her bright charity deeds (in reality, this list is much much longer). She surprised Cyrus Porter, a 96-year-old Second World War veteran who calls himself her oldest fan, by visiting him.
She donated $100,000 to Dolly Parton’s fund “Smokey Mountain Rise: a Benefit for the My People Fund” to help those who were affected by wildfires. She has also donated $1 million to help those who suffered from massive flooding in Louisiana.
She donated $50,000 to the Seattle Symphony, having said that John Luther Adams’ award-winning play called Become Ocean, inspired her. The money was earmarked for 2 Seattle Symphony programs: a music-education program for elementary school students and for its musicians’ pension fund.
After a man posted on Facebook about his daughter Meghan’s dying wish to talk to the singer, Taylor called the 18-year-old girl right away and talked to her for a long time. Though the details of that conversation were kept secret, Meghan said that “the words ’Thank you’ will never be enough to say to Taylor Swift.”
She has also made another terminally ill fan’s wishes come true. Swift made a special visit to a 13-year-old who had been fighting a rare type of cancer since the age of 7.


brightside--2020-10-11--20+ Pics That Prove a Hairdo Can Transform Any Person Completely

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest We all regularly see our reflection in the mirror , but we probably never think about changing something about ourselves .
Or we might have some ideas but lack the courage to make them come true .
The characters of our article are not scared of change and prove that a properly chosen haircut can change a person beyond recognition , totally for the better .
1 .
“ I love it !
But my girlfriend isn ’ t a fan because she loved the curls on the side of my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ used to it.
” 3 .
Before and after 4 .
“ Shaved my head .
Does it suit me ?
” 5 .
“ I can ’ t stop touching my hair , the hairdresser said I should keep it short ( er ) forever.
” 7 .
“ I got nearly 12 inches of hair cut off today , and I ’ m so happy to see my curls coming back !
!
” 8 .
“ Got the cut .
I was very impressed.
” 9 .
“ Cut the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ m happy with the results and just wanted to share !
” 10 .
“ Chopped my lob into a super short pixie and immediately became 1000 % cooler .
Thanks everyone who encouraged me to take the plunge !
” 11 .
“ I simply showed my stylist a couple of photos with similar hairdos that I liked.
” 12 .
“ Now I can see what it means to feel like myself .
This is such a big & good change for me.
” 13 .
“ Tried cutting my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to do , but I am happy with it !
” 14 .
“ I ended up going with a pixie , and I ’ m so glad I did !
” 15 .
“ Before and after , including the pic I showed the barber .
Really happy with it.
” 16 .
“ Asked advice yesterday , followed said advice , and am loving the result !
” 17 .
“ Before and after .
Took the plunge , is it worth it or not ?
What do you think ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the first pic.
” 18 .
“ Pro tip : If you ’ re scared to take the quarantine buzz cut plunge , photoshop it first.
” 20 .
“ I ’ m very happy .
Thanks for the suggestions guys , I appreciate it !
”

We all regularly see our reflection in the mirror, but we probably never think about changing something about ourselves. Or we might have some ideas but lack the courage to make them come true. The characters of our article are not scared of change and prove that a properly chosen haircut can change a person beyond recognition, totally for the better.
We at Bright Side find their examples bright and brave.
1. “I love it! But my girlfriend isn’t a fan because she loved the curls on the side of my head, but she’ll get used to it.”
2. “Chopped off 15 inches to donate.”
3. Before and after
4. “Shaved my head. Does it suit me?”
5. “I can’t stop touching my hair, the hairdresser said I should keep it short(er) forever.”
6. “It’ll be back in a month.”
7. “I got nearly 12 inches of hair cut off today, and I’m so happy to see my curls coming back!!”
8. “Got the cut. I was very impressed.”
“I hope your barber/stylist was well compensated, they did a great job.” © astronomy8thlight / Reddit
9. “Cut the sides and back as suggested. I’m happy with the results and just wanted to share!”
10. “Chopped my lob into a super short pixie and immediately became 1000% cooler. Thanks everyone who encouraged me to take the plunge!”
11. “I simply showed my stylist a couple of photos with similar hairdos that I liked.”
12. “Now I can see what it means to feel like myself. This is such a big & good change for me.”
13. “Tried cutting my own hair. It was pretty nerve-wracking to do, but I am happy with it!”
14. “I ended up going with a pixie, and I’m so glad I did!”
15. “Before and after, including the pic I showed the barber. Really happy with it.”
16. “Asked advice yesterday, followed said advice, and am loving the result!”
17. “Before and after. Took the plunge, is it worth it or not? What do you think? No, I’m not naked in the first pic.”
18. “Pro tip: If you’re scared to take the quarantine buzz cut plunge, photoshop it first.”
The haircut in the second photo was Photoshopped.
19. “Decided to go bald!”
“Your eyebrows are so on point! They frame your face perfectly.” © rita-the-wanderer / Reddit
20. “I’m very happy. Thanks for the suggestions guys, I appreciate it!”
21. “I did it!”
“Wow! You look good, but more importantly, you look so happy! I can tell how much you love it from the pics and it just makes you glow!” © EmotionalFix / Reddit


brightside--2020-10-11--A Step by Step Guide to a Flawless Facial Care Routine

Korean cosmetics have become a leading force in facial care trends in the West .
Its success is due to the fact that the far Eastern culture gives preference to healthy , moisturized , and radiant skin over the use of makeup .
If you think there are way too many steps then you can omit some .
The secret lies in applying the products layer by layer ( starting with the lightest product and ending with the thickest one . )
Bright Side wants to share these beauty secrets with you so that you can include them in your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , realistic , and easy-to-follow habit .
Consult with a dermatologist or other health professional about any diagnosis or treatment options .
A facial cleanse is a basic and essential step in every beauty routine .
First , remove your makeup with an oil-based product that will help you remove any makeup or sunscreen residue that accumulates on your skin .
Apply a few drops of cleansing oil to dry skin with circular movements , rinse with warm water , and dry off with a clean towel .
Follow with a water-based cleanser @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or contaminating particles .
You can find it in multiple forms , such as cleansing milk , cleansing gel , or micellar water .
Apply the product to wet skin , massage in circular movements , rinse with warm water , and dry with a clean towel .
Exfoliating is a step that isn ’ t required to be done every day .
Reserve it for those days when you want to enjoy your facial routine .
It consists of removing dead skin cells and achieving a uniform texture throughout the face .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ particles to remove dead cells with the help of friction .
There are also chemical peels that are directly applied to the skin with a cotton pad that you have to wait to dry in order to continue with the next step .
Clay masks are used to clean the pores in depth .
This step is not required to be done daily , you can follow it once or twice a week .
There are several types of purifying masks from those with activated carbon to the most common ones , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ oily skin , white for dry skin , yellow for normal skin , and red for sensitive skin ) .
Applying toner is not an essential step in the beauty routine , but it will bring great benefits to your skin , especially if it ’ s done continuously .
This product not only reduces pore size , but it also moisturizes and balances the skin ’ s pH .
It should be applied both in the morning and at night with the help of a cotton pad or directly with the hands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be applied daily , they ’ re used just once or twice a week .
Relax , take your time , and return the light to your face with the type of mask you choose ( like gels , lotions , or sheet masks ) .
Remember to read the instructions and don ’ t exceed the time specified on the package .
This is one of the least known products in all of Korean cosmetics , but it has great benefits .
The essence has a concentration of active elements for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wrinkle correction or deep hydration .
If your skin needs it , the product is applied in the mornings and evenings to the whole face with the help of a cotton pad or directly with your fingertips .
A serum is a treatment for specific skin problems thanks to its high concentration of active ingredients , easy absorption , and immediate action .
When choosing your product , it ’ s important to know the skin problem you want to attack since a serum can give your skin an extra boost of hydration @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or can even work as an anti-wrinkle or anti-acne solution .
Just like the essence , if your skin needs it , this elixir can be used both in the morning and at night by applying 1 or 2 drops directly with the fingers .
The eye contour area requires special care because it ’ s where some wrinkles — the ones that reveal the passage of time — first appear .
In addition , a good eye cream blurs dark circles and decongests the bags under your eyes .
This product is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and at night , on the cheekbones and up to the arch of the eyebrows , avoiding the corners of the eyes .
The moisturizer is a basic , essential , and mandatory step in every facial care routine .
You must choose a cream that ’ s suitable for your needs and skin type .
This product should be applied daily in the morning and at night with the help of your fingertips , using small strokes for better absorption and to stimulate blood circulation .
This is another necessary step in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should be applied every day of the year , whether you ’ re headed to the beach or the city , or if it ’ s raining or sunny .
A good sunblock is ideal to prevent the appearance of spots and wrinkles on the skin .
This product is applied as a moisturizer in the morning or before leaving home .
Remember that the amount needed to completely protect your skin is 1 oz ( 30 ml ) , and don ’ t forget that it ’ s essential to reapply the @ @ @ @ @

Korean cosmetics have become a leading force in facial care trends in the West. Its success is due to the fact that the far Eastern culture gives preference to healthy, moisturized, and radiant skin over the use of makeup. If you think there are way too many steps then you can omit some. The secret lies in applying the products layer by layer (starting with the lightest product and ending with the thickest one.)
Bright Side wants to share these beauty secrets with you so that you can include them in your facial care routine and establish a daily, realistic, and easy-to-follow habit. Consult with a dermatologist or other health professional about any diagnosis or treatment options.
1. Double cleansing
A facial cleanse is a basic and essential step in every beauty routine. First, remove your makeup with an oil-based product that will help you remove any makeup or sunscreen residue that accumulates on your skin. Apply a few drops of cleansing oil to dry skin with circular movements, rinse with warm water, and dry off with a clean towel. Follow with a water-based cleanser to remove sweat, dead skin, or contaminating particles. You can find it in multiple forms, such as cleansing milk, cleansing gel, or micellar water. Apply the product to wet skin, massage in circular movements, rinse with warm water, and dry with a clean towel.
2. An exfoliator
Exfoliating is a step that isn’t required to be done every day. Reserve it for those days when you want to enjoy your facial routine. It consists of removing dead skin cells and achieving a uniform texture throughout the face. There are mechanical exfoliants that contain small particles to remove dead cells with the help of friction. There are also chemical peels that are directly applied to the skin with a cotton pad that you have to wait to dry in order to continue with the next step.
3. Cleansing masks
Clay masks are used to clean the pores in depth. This step is not required to be done daily, you can follow it once or twice a week. There are several types of purifying masks from those with activated carbon to the most common ones, which are made of clay (green for oily skin, white for dry skin, yellow for normal skin, and red for sensitive skin).
4. Toner
Applying toner is not an essential step in the beauty routine, but it will bring great benefits to your skin, especially if it’s done continuously. This product not only reduces pore size, but it also moisturizes and balances the skin’s pH. It should be applied both in the morning and at night with the help of a cotton pad or directly with the hands.
5. Hydrating masks
Hydrating masks don’t have to be applied daily, they’re used just once or twice a week. Relax, take your time, and return the light to your face with the type of mask you choose (like gels, lotions, or sheet masks). Remember to read the instructions and don’t exceed the time specified on the package.
6. Essence
This is one of the least known products in all of Korean cosmetics, but it has great benefits. The essence has a concentration of active elements for a specific type of need such as wrinkle correction or deep hydration. If your skin needs it, the product is applied in the mornings and evenings to the whole face with the help of a cotton pad or directly with your fingertips.
7. Serum
A serum is a treatment for specific skin problems thanks to its high concentration of active ingredients, easy absorption, and immediate action. When choosing your product, it’s important to know the skin problem you want to attack since a serum can give your skin an extra boost of hydration, firmness, repair, luminosity, or can even work as an anti-wrinkle or anti-acne solution. Just like the essence, if your skin needs it, this elixir can be used both in the morning and at night by applying 1 or 2 drops directly with the fingers.
8. Eye cream
The eye contour area requires special care because it’s where some wrinkles — the ones that reveal the passage of time — first appear. In addition, a good eye cream blurs dark circles and decongests the bags under your eyes. This product is applied daily, both in the morning and at night, on the cheekbones and up to the arch of the eyebrows, avoiding the corners of the eyes.
9. Moisturizer
The moisturizer is a basic, essential, and mandatory step in every facial care routine. You must choose a cream that’s suitable for your needs and skin type. This product should be applied daily in the morning and at night with the help of your fingertips, using small strokes for better absorption and to stimulate blood circulation.
10. Sunscreen
This is another necessary step in any beauty routine. The sunscreen lotion should be applied every day of the year, whether you’re headed to the beach or the city, or if it’s raining or sunny. A good sunblock is ideal to prevent the appearance of spots and wrinkles on the skin. This product is applied as a moisturizer in the morning or before leaving home. Remember that the amount needed to completely protect your skin is 1 oz (30 ml), and don’t forget that it’s essential to reapply the sunscreen every 2 hours.


brightside--2020-10-11--15+ People Who Don’t Need a DNA Test to Prove They Share the Same Blood

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest It ’ s been said that each individual is born different but some people on the Internet have us convinced otherwise .
With daughters looking like an exact copy of their mothers and sons being unbelievably similar to their fathers , it ’ s almost as if these people were born with time-traveling abilities or some sort of magic .
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“ A friend of mine took this picture at a clinic — a rare condition that was passed from mother to daughter.
” 2 .
There ’ s a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Like grandpa , like grandson .
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“ My old man and me at the same age , 35 years apart .
This is him in 1953 and me in 1988.
” 4 .
“ I look a whole lot like my grandmother.
” 6 .
“ My father when I was born and me when my son was born — about 32 years between the pics ” 7 .
“ My husband at 18 months and our son at 15 months ” 8 .
“ Grandson and grandad , 50 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 9 .
“ My dad in 1963 and my brother over 50 years later — the genes are strong in us.
” 11 .
“ My mother and my niece , side by side ” 12 .
“ My dad holding me circa 1987 vs me holding my son in 2020 ” 13 .
“ I don ’ t think I got any genes from my dad ’ s side — my mom and me at the same age.
” 14 .
“ Noticing a few similarities between my great uncle and me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s safe to say that my father has some pretty strong genes.
” 16 .
“ 5 years on , half-face comparison of my daughter and me ”

It’s been said that each individual is born different but some people on the Internet have us convinced otherwise. With daughters looking like an exact copy of their mothers and sons being unbelievably similar to their fathers, it’s almost as if these people were born with time-traveling abilities or some sort of magic.
We at Bright Side are surprised at how powerful genes actually are and would like to share some interesting comparisons with our readers.
1. “A friend of mine took this picture at a clinic — a rare condition that was passed from mother to daughter.”
2. There’s a difference of 65 years between these photos. Like grandpa, like grandson.
3. “My old man and me at the same age, 35 years apart. This is him in 1953 and me in 1988.”
4. “I look a whole lot like my grandmother.”
5. “My baby brother and our grandfather (1948)”
6. “My father when I was born and me when my son was born — about 32 years between the pics”
7. “My husband at 18 months and our son at 15 months”
8. “Grandson and grandad, 50 years apart at the same age”
9. “My dad in 1963 and my brother over 50 years later — the genes are strong in us.”
10. “My son and his father, 40 years apart”
11. “My mother and my niece, side by side”
12. “My dad holding me circa 1987 vs me holding my son in 2020”
13. “I don’t think I got any genes from my dad’s side — my mom and me at the same age.”
14. “Noticing a few similarities between my great uncle and me...”
15. “I think it’s safe to say that my father has some pretty strong genes.”
16. “5 years on, half-face comparison of my daughter and me”


brightside--2020-10-11--Chocolate Milk Is More Effective Than Any Other Sports Drink, Study Finds

An athletic diet doesn ’ t exactly indicate something sweet and tasty .
Yet , a review of many studies convinces us otherwise .
Chocolate milk , previously scorned as a junk-food drink that leads to childhood obesity , is making a comeback with an unforeseen new reputation : the perfect beverage for sporty guys and gals after a grueling workout .
Bright Side has investigated the curious case of chocolate milk and is in a hurry to share the results with you .
After a workout , athletes can reduce muscle pain and stiffness by consuming the right amount @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ratio is 4 grams of carbs to 1 gram of protein .
And unlike sports drinks or even ordinary milk , chocolate milk hits this ratio perfectly .
• Like milk , it contains a lot of nutrients , including calcium , magnesium , vitamins A , B , D , and potassium .
While milk lacks carbs and calories , chocolate milk makes up for that with sugars and cacao .
• It ’ s also a far more nutritionally well-rounded drink than sports drinks since chocolate milk contains healthy fats and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ important time after intense workouts .
In this period , athletes need to : • Rehydrate after all that sweating Chocolate milk refuels the body ’ s losses — both in fluids and nutrients .
It provides a shorter recovery time than sports drinks and renews exhausted muscles faster , restoring them to their peak potential .
Research showed that athletes who drank chocolate milk performed much better after a break than those who drank sports drinks .
So it helps athletes boost their power and overall improve their training .
The first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is the window of opportunity for athletes when the muscles are most receptive to the protein and sugar they will use to rebuild themselves .
Chocolate milk creates an instant rise in insulin , carrying sugar into the muscle tissue .
It repairs the tissue and promotes muscle growth better than sports drinks .
Its protein also helps us to lose fat and gain more lean muscle than any other alternatives .

An athletic diet doesn’t exactly indicate something sweet and tasty. Yet, a review of many studies convinces us otherwise. Chocolate milk, previously scorned as a junk-food drink that leads to childhood obesity, is making a comeback with an unforeseen new reputation: the perfect beverage for sporty guys and gals after a grueling workout.
Bright Side has investigated the curious case of chocolate milk and is in a hurry to share the results with you.
Chocolate milk is nutritionally perfect
After a workout, athletes can reduce muscle pain and stiffness by consuming the right amount of protein and carbohydrates. The ideal ratio is 4 grams of carbs to 1 gram of protein. And unlike sports drinks or even ordinary milk, chocolate milk hits this ratio perfectly. Like milk, it contains a lot of nutrients, including calcium, magnesium, vitamins A, B, D, and potassium. While milk lacks carbs and calories, chocolate milk makes up for that with sugars and cacao.
It’s also a far more nutritionally well-rounded drink than sports drinks since chocolate milk contains healthy fats and naturally occurring minerals.
Chocolate milk is a great recovery drink
Recovery is an important time after intense workouts. In this period, athletes need to: Rehydrate after all that sweating
Replace the nutrients they’ve just spent Chocolate milk refuels the body’s losses — both in fluids and nutrients. It provides a shorter recovery time than sports drinks and renews exhausted muscles faster, restoring them to their peak potential. Research showed that athletes who drank chocolate milk performed much better after a break than those who drank sports drinks. So it helps athletes boost their power and overall improve their training.
Chocolate milk is essential for muscle repair
The first 30 to 45 minutes after the workout is the window of opportunity for athletes when the muscles are most receptive to the protein and sugar they will use to rebuild themselves. Chocolate milk creates an instant rise in insulin, carrying sugar into the muscle tissue. It repairs the tissue and promotes muscle growth better than sports drinks. Its protein also helps us to lose fat and gain more lean muscle than any other alternatives.


brightside--2020-10-11--20 Animals Who Can Be Perfect Anti-Stress Agents

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Just 10 minutes of petting can have a significant impact on you .
Research showed that it reduces the hormone that causes stress , so your mood gets better .
We enjoy interacting with animals and each time we look into their innocent eyes , our hearts melt and our days become brighter .
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“ My mom didn ’ t believe me when I tried to explain how odd our rescue is.
” 6 .
“ The horse made it very clear that he had no intentions of sharing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ love you , I just met you , but I love you !
” 9 .
He is just too adorable to not take a pic .
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“ You ’ re going to hear a little pawp.
” 13 .
“ My friend sent me this photo of him and his new friend.
” 14 .
“ My baby Henry showing off his best smile !
” 16 .
“ I hope this picture of my cat Jar Jar brightens your day.
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This cutie deserves the best treats @

Just 10 minutes of petting can have a significant impact on you. Research showed that it reduces the hormone that causes stress, so your mood gets better. We enjoy interacting with animals and each time we look into their innocent eyes, our hearts melt and our days become brighter.
We at Bright Side hope you have a good day and we prepared some photos of animals for you who can be excellent mood lifters.
1. “A story in 4 parts”
2. That’s a lot of derps.
3. The best shopping assistant
4. “Crash landing from space”
5. “My mom didn’t believe me when I tried to explain how odd our rescue is.”
6. “The horse made it very clear that he had no intentions of sharing his human.”
7. “I love you, I just met you, but I love you!”
8. “Snuggle time”
9. He is just too adorable to not take a pic.
10. “You’re going to hear a little pawp.”
11. “My amazingly adorable zebra finches”
12. “Ziggy has that Friday feeling!”
13. “My friend sent me this photo of him and his new friend.”
14. “My baby Henry showing off his best smile!”
15. “Ralph got a Puppuccino.”
16. “I hope this picture of my cat Jar Jar brightens your day.”
17. “My little helpers.”
18. Sweet moments of being a mom.
19. This cutie deserves the best treats.
20. “Our newest addition. We’re calling her Jones.”


brightside--2020-10-11--12 Actors From the “Twilight” Saga With Their Real-Life Partners

It is often said that “ Truth is stranger than fiction.
” And this saying seems to work very well for several of The Twilight Saga ’ s actors , who are living such beautiful love stories , that they even surpass the romances they had onscreen .
The actor , who knew how to make us fall in love with his character Edward Cullen , has already found his better half .
After dating Kristen Stewart , as well as the singer FKA Twigs , Pattinson began a relationship with the model Suki Waterhouse .
They ’ ve been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even though they prefer to keep their private lives as a secret , every time they show up together they seem very happy .
After breaking up with model Stella Maxwell , Kristen fell in love again .
And this new romance has nothing to envy when it comes to the love story that Bella and Edward lived in Twilight .
The actress , who will play Princess Diana in her next film , is paired up with screenwriter Dylan Meyer , whom she met on a film set several years earlier .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a mutual friend and the connection between them was so strong that Stewart says she is ready to propose .
Taylor Lautner is another of Twilight ’ s actors who , with his interpretation of Jacob Black , stole our heart .
But his heart is already owned by Taylor Dome , a young nursing grad .
Lautner took it upon himself to congratulate her with a romantic post on his Instagram account .
Before Dome , Lautner had dated some celebrities like Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift .
The actress who gave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up with TV presenter Paul Khoury .
She had previously dated singer Joe Jonas .
But , along with Khoury , Ashley seems to have finally found happiness , as they were married in 2018 .
“ This is the most beautiful moment I could have ever hoped for .
You ’ ve successfully made me the happiest , luckiest woman alive .
I can ’ t wait to show you my unfaltering immeasurable love for the rest of our lives , ” Greene wrote in her Instagram account after Paul orchestrated a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ another actor who has a dreamlike love relationship in real life .
When he met model Brittany Gonzales , they knew they were made for each other .
That ’ s why they got married in 2017 and recently announced that they are expecting a baby .
For the ex-vampire , Gonzales is his best friend and his dream wife .
Vampires seem to have taken root in Nikki Reed ’ s heart .
The actress not only played Rosalie ’ s character in The Twilight Saga , but she also fell in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the series The Vampire Diaries .
Their love was born in 2014 , they then confirmed their commitment in 2015 , and got married that same year .
For the wedding , the couple asked their guests to donate to their animal rescue organization instead of giving them gifts .
They eventually announced that they were expecting their first daughter , Bodhi Soleil .
Jackson has a beautiful family .
He married Sheila Hafsadi in 2013 , after already having a son together .
And later on , the rest of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one was born in 2012 , they named him Monroe Jackson and chose Nikki Reed as his godmother .
The second one arrived in 2016 and was named Presley Bowie .
Finally , Sheila gave birth to Felix in 2019 .
“ A magical night with this incredible woman .
A perfect ending to 2019 , ” Peter wrote on his Instagram account after proposing to his girlfriend during his vacation in Mazatlán , Mexico .
The actor , who has 3 daughters with his ex-wife ( actress Jennie Garth ) , now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his heart .
Sarah Clarke not only played an important role in The Twilight Saga , she is also the protagonist of a real life love story .
She met actor Xander Berkeley while filming the series 24 , fell in love with him , and married him in 2002 .
They are the parents of 2 girls : Olwyn Harper and Rowan .
This actor , who gave life to Bella ’ s friend Eric Yorkie , married Sasha Egorova in 2014 and they haven ’ t been apart from each other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2017 , they welcomed their first daughter .
Christian , who has Mexican heritage , is paired with David Boyd , lead singer of the alternative rock band New Politics .
In 2017 they had a daughter named Wolfgang , who they don ’ t show much of on their social networks .
But what we do know is that Serratos affectionately calls her “ little W .
”

It is often said that “Truth is stranger than fiction.” And this saying seems to work very well for several of The Twilight Saga’s actors, who are living such beautiful love stories, that they even surpass the romances they had onscreen.
We couldn’t help but sigh here at Bright Side as we created this list of 12 actors, along with their real-life partners, from Stephenie Meyer’s saga.
1. Robert Pattinson (Edward Cullen) and Suki Waterhouse
The actor, who knew how to make us fall in love with his character Edward Cullen, has already found his better half. After dating Kristen Stewart, as well as the singer FKA Twigs, Pattinson began a relationship with the model Suki Waterhouse. They’ve been dating for 2 years now, and even though they prefer to keep their private lives as a secret, every time they show up together they seem very happy.
2. Kristen Stewart (Bella Swan) and Dylan Meyer
After breaking up with model Stella Maxwell, Kristen fell in love again. And this new romance has nothing to envy when it comes to the love story that Bella and Edward lived in Twilight. The actress, who will play Princess Diana in her next film, is paired up with screenwriter Dylan Meyer, whom she met on a film set several years earlier. They met again on the birthday of a mutual friend and the connection between them was so strong that Stewart says she is ready to propose.
3. Taylor Lautner (Jacob Black) and Taylor Dome
Taylor Lautner is another of Twilight’s actors who, with his interpretation of Jacob Black, stole our heart. But his heart is already owned by Taylor Dome, a young nursing grad. Lautner took it upon himself to congratulate her with a romantic post on his Instagram account. Before Dome, Lautner had dated some celebrities like Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift.
4. Ashley Greene (Alice Cullen) and Paul Khoury
The actress who gave life to Alice Cullen has paired herself up with TV presenter Paul Khoury. She had previously dated singer Joe Jonas. But, along with Khoury, Ashley seems to have finally found happiness, as they were married in 2018. “This is the most beautiful moment I could have ever hoped for. You’ve successfully made me the happiest, luckiest woman alive. I can’t wait to show you my unfaltering immeasurable love for the rest of our lives,” Greene wrote in her Instagram account after Paul orchestrated a magical proposal to her.
5. Kellan Lutz (Emmett Cullen) and Brittany Gonzales
Lutz is another actor who has a dreamlike love relationship in real life. When he met model Brittany Gonzales, they knew they were made for each other. That’s why they got married in 2017 and recently announced that they are expecting a baby. For the ex-vampire, Gonzales is his best friend and his dream wife.
6. Nikki Reed (Rosalie Hale) and Ian Somerhalder
Vampires seem to have taken root in Nikki Reed’s heart. The actress not only played Rosalie’s character in The Twilight Saga, but she also fell in love with actor Ian Somerhalder, star of the series The Vampire Diaries. Their love was born in 2014, they then confirmed their commitment in 2015, and got married that same year. For the wedding, the couple asked their guests to donate to their animal rescue organization instead of giving them gifts. They eventually announced that they were expecting their first daughter, Bodhi Soleil.
7. Jackson Rathbone (Jasper Hale) and Sheila Hafsadi
Jackson has a beautiful family. He married Sheila Hafsadi in 2013, after already having a son together. And later on, the rest of the children began to arrive. The first one was born in 2012, they named him Monroe Jackson and chose Nikki Reed as his godmother. The second one arrived in 2016 and was named Presley Bowie. Finally, Sheila gave birth to Felix in 2019.
8. Peter Facinelli (Carlisle Cullen) and Lily Harrison
“A magical night with this incredible woman. A perfect ending to 2019,” Peter wrote on his Instagram account after proposing to his girlfriend during his vacation in Mazatlán, Mexico. The actor, who has 3 daughters with his ex-wife (actress Jennie Garth), now seems to have found the owner of his heart.
9. Sarah Clarke (Renée Dwyer) and Xander Berkeley
Sarah Clarke not only played an important role in The Twilight Saga, she is also the protagonist of a real life love story. She met actor Xander Berkeley while filming the series 24, fell in love with him, and married him in 2002. They are the parents of 2 girls: Olwyn Harper and Rowan.
10. Justin Chon (Eric Yorkie) and Sasha Egorova
This actor, who gave life to Bella’s friend Eric Yorkie, married Sasha Egorova in 2014 and they haven’t been apart from each other ever since. On December 31, 2017, they welcomed their first daughter.
11. Christian Serratos (Angela Weber) and David Boyd
Christian, who has Mexican heritage, is paired with David Boyd, lead singer of the alternative rock band New Politics. In 2017 they had a daughter named Wolfgang, who they don’t show much of on their social networks. But what we do know is that Serratos affectionately calls her “little W.”
12. Michael Welch (Mike Newton) and Samantha Maggio
Welch, who played another of Bella’s friends, married model Samantha Maggio in 2016, after proposing to her from a stage during a charity event in Beverly Hills. Together, the couple has a daughter.


brightside--2020-10-12--15 Animals That Can Blend Into Their Surroundings Like Agents 007

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Octopuses absorb colors to help them blend in with their environment , while some mammals have fur that reflects light to keep their prey from seeing them approach .
Pets , on the other hand , like to snuggle between sheets and pillows or stick themselves in a corner to get some peace .
Whether it be to hide or to hunt , these animals are experts in camouflage and disguise .
We at Bright Side want to brighten up your day with this feed of animals who are no strangers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to see if you can find all of them !
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Did that leaf just croak ?
4 .
Coral that breathes and has gills 6. Who knew snow could be so puffy ?
7 .
This dog is a champion of hide and seek .
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She just blended in with all the fluff .
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We could stare at these spots for days .
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Do you see the seahorse ?
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Can you find all 8 legs ?
There are actually 17 animals in this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to find ?

Octopuses absorb colors to help them blend in with their environment, while some mammals have fur that reflects light to keep their prey from seeing them approach. Pets, on the other hand, like to snuggle between sheets and pillows or stick themselves in a corner to get some peace. Whether it be to hide or to hunt, these animals are experts in camouflage and disguise.
We at Bright Side want to brighten up your day with this feed of animals who are no strangers to being masters of disguise. Try to see if you can find all of them!
1. The disappearing carpet cat
2. The tree bark just moved!
3. Did that leaf just croak?
4. Coral that breathes and has gills
5. I can’t find my cat!
6. Who knew snow could be so puffy?
7. This dog is a champion of hide and seek.
8. I-spy a pufferfish!
9. A nap gone unnoticed
10. She just blended in with all the fluff.
11. We could stare at these spots for days.
12. The 3 musketeers
13. Do you see the seahorse?
14. Soaking up the sun
15. Can you find all 8 legs?


brightside--2020-10-12--10 Foods That Can Boost Your Immunity Naturally

More than 23 million people fall ill each year just by eating contaminated food , according to WHO .
And as per another report , there are as many different viruses as there are stars in the sky .
To keep our bodies from becoming sick , the best solution is to build up our immunity from within .
Thankfully , it ’ s actually easy to achieve .
Bright Side has put together a list of 10 foods you can consume to boost your immune system naturally .
And at the end , you ’ ll find a bonus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for your body .
Aside from an ounce of almonds having the same calcium value as 1/4 cup of milk , these wonderful nutrients can help keep your body fit .
According to researchers , almonds boost the immune system , especially against viruses .
High in vitamin E and fiber , they can also keep your blood sugar in check .
A perfectly healthy snack , sunflower seeds can also prove to be your savior when it comes to immunity .
They reduce the risk of various chronic diseases like Alzheimer ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and they also prevent sickness .
It also works wonders for expecting mothers and helps the fetus to healthily develop .
Rich in antioxidants , the papaya is a tasty choice loaded with benefits .
Some of these include fighting inflammation , reducing the risk of cancer , and keeping digestion in check .
With vitamin C , vitamin K , and vitamin E , kiwis can help with asthma and strengthen the immune system .
They also can prevent conditions like the common cold and the flu .
Additionally , kiwis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protection against vision loss .
Elderberries are full of antioxidants and are often used to treat various diseases .
These purple berries can fight stress and improve the inner workings of your immune system .
A gift to seafood lovers , oysters are low in calories but full of nutritional value .
They are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids and protein .
Consuming oysters can also ensure that your immune system keeps running , thanks to the zinc present in them .
They also reduce the risk of diabetes .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good for your health , but apparently , this nutrient powerhouse is also great for your immunity .
Spinach is a great source of magnesium which is needed to maintain nerve function , a healthy heart , good blood pressure , and strong muscles .
Not only can watermelon keep your skin and hair healthy , but it can also improve your digestion and reduce inflammation in your body .
According to a report , vitamin C can give your immune system a boost in 20 ways !
To name a few , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ healthy , kill unwanted or bad cells , and increase the production of antibodies .
In addition to building immunity , there ’ s a lot more good almonds can bring to your body .
They reduce cholesterol , add more antioxidants to your bloodstream , help you shed some pounds , and even keep your eyes healthy .
Almonds also keep your skin clear and can improve your thinking abilities .

More than 23 million people fall ill each year just by eating contaminated food, according to WHO. And as per another report, there are as many different viruses as there are stars in the sky. To keep our bodies from becoming sick, the best solution is to build up our immunity from within. Thankfully, it’s actually easy to achieve.
Bright Side has put together a list of 10 foods you can consume to boost your immune system naturally. And at the end, you’ll find a bonus section about a superfood that does wonders for your body.
1. Almonds
Aside from an ounce of almonds having the same calcium value as 1/4 cup of milk, these wonderful nutrients can help keep your body fit. According to researchers, almonds boost the immune system, especially against viruses. High in vitamin E and fiber, they can also keep your blood sugar in check.
2. Sunflower seeds
A perfectly healthy snack, sunflower seeds can also prove to be your savior when it comes to immunity. They reduce the risk of various chronic diseases like Alzheimer’s, they keep your heart healthy, and they also prevent sickness. It also works wonders for expecting mothers and helps the fetus to healthily develop.
3. Papaya
Rich in antioxidants, the papaya is a tasty choice loaded with benefits. Some of these include fighting inflammation, reducing the risk of cancer, and keeping digestion in check.
4. Kiwi
With vitamin C, vitamin K, and vitamin E, kiwis can help with asthma and strengthen the immune system. They also can prevent conditions like the common cold and the flu. Additionally, kiwis can aid in digestion and serve as protection against vision loss.
5. Ginger
This easily available spice does wonders for your body. It lowers cholesterol, eases period pain, and increases the body’s ability to fight infections overall.
6. Elderberries
Elderberries are full of antioxidants and are often used to treat various diseases. These purple berries can fight stress and improve the inner workings of your immune system.
7. Oysters
A gift to seafood lovers, oysters are low in calories but full of nutritional value. They are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids and protein. Consuming oysters can also ensure that your immune system keeps running, thanks to the zinc present in them. They also reduce the risk of diabetes.
8. Spinach
It’s no mystery that spinach is good for your health, but apparently, this nutrient powerhouse is also great for your immunity. Spinach is a great source of magnesium which is needed to maintain nerve function, a healthy heart, good blood pressure, and strong muscles.
9. Watermelon
Not only can watermelon keep your skin and hair healthy, but it can also improve your digestion and reduce inflammation in your body.
10. Fruits rich in vitamin C
According to a report, vitamin C can give your immune system a boost in 20 ways! To name a few, it can keep your white blood cells healthy, kill unwanted or bad cells, and increase the production of antibodies.
Bonus: the power of almonds
In addition to building immunity, there’s a lot more good almonds can bring to your body. They reduce cholesterol, add more antioxidants to your bloodstream, help you shed some pounds, and even keep your eyes healthy. Almonds also keep your skin clear and can improve your thinking abilities.


brightside--2020-10-12--15 Little Details in Disney Movies That Most of Us Didn’t Even Notice

Disney movies are much more than time machines capable of bringing our childhoods back , leaving an aftertaste of nostalgia .
In fact , they ’ re all linked and have small details that are hidden from viewers who haven ’ t seen all these movies many times .
But even if you ’ ve seen a lot of these films multiple times , there are so many hidden details in them , you ’ ve likely missed a handful .
1 .
Hercules bumps his head on a ship he traveled on .
When young Hercules first enters Phil @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that he accidentally hits his head on the Argo ’ s mast .
In Greek mythology , the Argo was a ship that belonged to another well-known hero , Jason .
On the Argo , he led a crew of heroes , amongst which you could find Hercules as well .
Interestingly enough , it ’ s said that Jason died from a blow to the head when he bumped into a piece of wood from the ship , just as it happens to Hercules in that scene from the movie .
2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ right to left .
Aladdin , one of Disney ’ s most popular movies , was inspired by a tale from a classic compilation of folk tales known as One Thousand and One Nights .
These stories were popular in the Middle East and Disney ’ s movie pays homage to Arab culture , even in the smallest details .
One of them is a scene where the Genie is taking note of Aladdin ’ s imaginary wishes .
You can clearly see how he writes from right to left , just like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other languages from the Middle East .
3 .
In The Princess and the Frog , Dr. Facilier ’ s shadow reflects skulls .
4 .
When Maui is transformed , his tattoo also becomes a shark .
5 .
Stitch ’ s adoption document is actually a thank-you note to the production and creative team .
6 .
Unlike other lions , Scar always has his claws exposed and ready to use .
One of the most distinctive features of big felines such as lions is their claws .
These are retractable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Only when a lion feels threatened or has to defend themselves do they use these claws .
In the film , The Lion King , the evil Scar has his threatening claws in plain sight at all times , unlike the other lions of the kingdom .
7 .
The Light that shines on the villain , Frollo , is shaped like a coffin .
8 .
When asked if he had been arrested before , Nick first selected the answer , “ yes.
” 9 .
During Gaston ’ s fall @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The arrogant and presumptuous hunter , Gaston , turned out not to be such a skilled huntsman after all and had an unexpected ending when he tried to attack the Beast .
In the famous scene of the movie when he falls from a high tower , 2 skulls appear in his eyes , like a bad omen , predicting what his ending would be .
10 .
The record in Wreck-It , Ralph is Walt Disney ’ s date of birth .
11 .
Rapunzel ’ s cradle has objects that represent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
At the beginning of the movie , Tangled , we can see that baby Rapunzel is looking at the moving picture from which different objects shaped like animals are hanging .
These creatures are all shaped like some of the characters that will later appear in the film and that help or at least play an important role for Rapunzel .
12 .
Aladdin ’ s flying carpet appears in a cameo in The Princess and the Frog .
13 .
Honey Lemon ’ s bag needs a chemical formula for every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Ursella conjures up a Vanessa butterfly , the same name she gets later on in the film .
15 .
Mother Gothel always kisses and touches Rapunzel ’ s hair when she hugs her because it ’ s the only thing she loves about her .

Disney movies are much more than time machines capable of bringing our childhoods back, leaving an aftertaste of nostalgia. In fact, they’re all linked and have small details that are hidden from viewers who haven’t seen all these movies many times. But even if you’ve seen a lot of these films multiple times, there are so many hidden details in them, you’ve likely missed a handful.
Bright Side decided to carry out some quick research to find out what some of the best-hidden details in Disney movies were, and here’s what we found. Spoiler alert — if you’ve already found any of these, it means you really have an eagle eye.
1. Hercules bumps his head on a ship he traveled on.
When young Hercules first enters Phil’s cabin, you might recall that he accidentally hits his head on the Argo’s mast. In Greek mythology, the Argo was a ship that belonged to another well-known hero, Jason. On the Argo, he led a crew of heroes, amongst which you could find Hercules as well. Interestingly enough, it’s said that Jason died from a blow to the head when he bumped into a piece of wood from the ship, just as it happens to Hercules in that scene from the movie.
2. The Genie from Aladdin writes from right to left.
Aladdin, one of Disney’s most popular movies, was inspired by a tale from a classic compilation of folk tales known as One Thousand and One Nights. These stories were popular in the Middle East and Disney’s movie pays homage to Arab culture, even in the smallest details. One of them is a scene where the Genie is taking note of Aladdin’s imaginary wishes. You can clearly see how he writes from right to left, just like it’s done in Arabic and other languages from the Middle East.
3. In The Princess and the Frog, Dr. Facilier’s shadow reflects skulls.
The evil, ambitious wizard in the film, The Princess and the Frog, reflects images of skulls, similar to the one from his hat, in his shadow. This little detail really turns his office into an even more sinister place.
4. When Maui is transformed, his tattoo also becomes a shark.
In the movie, Moana, Maui suffers through different transformations until he becomes half-shark, half-human; and his tattoos also change with his new appearance, turning one of his small tattoos into the head of a shark and the legs of a man, just like him.
5. Stitch’s adoption document is actually a thank-you note to the production and creative team.
The moment Lilo convinces her sister to adopt the adorable (and kind of crazy) Stitch, the document she signs in order to keep him is actually a thank-you letter to the production staff and the creators of the film, Lilo & Stitch.
6. Unlike other lions, Scar always has his claws exposed and ready to use.
One of the most distinctive features of big felines such as lions is their claws. These are retractable and most of the time, hidden. Only when a lion feels threatened or has to defend themselves do they use these claws. In the film, The Lion King, the evil Scar has his threatening claws in plain sight at all times, unlike the other lions of the kingdom.
7. The Light that shines on the villain, Frollo, is shaped like a coffin.
The cruel judge and evil Frollo in The Hunchback of Notre Dame plans to finish off Esmeralda during the song, “Hellfire.” In the sequence of his evil melody, the light reflecting off of Frollo is shaped like a coffin, predicting his fate.
8. When asked if he had been arrested before, Nick first selected the answer, “yes.”
In the movie, Zootopia, Nick, a fox who happens to be a candidate for a policeman, fills out the application to enter the Zootopia police department. In the form, you can clearly see that he checked the box that read “yes” for the question about whether he had committed a previous crime or had ever been arrested.
9. During Gaston’s fall, skulls appear in his eyes.
The arrogant and presumptuous hunter, Gaston, turned out not to be such a skilled huntsman after all and had an unexpected ending when he tried to attack the Beast. In the famous scene of the movie when he falls from a high tower, 2 skulls appear in his eyes, like a bad omen, predicting what his ending would be.
10. The record in Wreck-It, Ralph is Walt Disney’s date of birth.
You might not have noticed, but the highest score and unbeatable record in Wreck-It, Ralph shows the numbers, 120501, which are a clear reference to Walt Disney’s date of birth, December 5, 1901.
11. Rapunzel’s cradle has objects that represent some of the characters in the film.
At the beginning of the movie, Tangled, we can see that baby Rapunzel is looking at the moving picture from which different objects shaped like animals are hanging. These creatures are all shaped like some of the characters that will later appear in the film and that help or at least play an important role for Rapunzel.
12. Aladdin’s flying carpet appears in a cameo in The Princess and the Frog.
In the movie, The Princess and the Frog, when Tiana walks around New Orleans, we can see a clear reference to Aladdin’s magic carpet, which is being hung or pat to clean by a woman on a balcony.
13. Honey Lemon’s bag needs a chemical formula for every object.
In the film, Big Hero 6, chemistry expert Honey Lemon has as a special bag designed with the periodic table on it. Whenever you need an object, you just have to type a specific chemical formula corresponding to the object you want and it will appear.
14. In her spell, Ursella conjures up a Vanessa butterfly, the same name she gets later on in the film.
While casting a black magic spell meant to take over Ariel’s voice, Ursula uses a butterfly. The actual genus of that insect is known as Vanessa. That’s the same name that she takes on with her new look as a beautiful, delicate young woman.
15. Mother Gothel always kisses and touches Rapunzel’s hair when she hugs her because it’s the only thing she loves about her.
When Rapunzel’s evil foster mother, Mother Gothel, takes her in her arms, the only part that she pays attention to is her hair. That’s actually the only part she caresses and kisses. In the film, this is a very clear clue that reveals she doesn’t really love Rapunzel — only her magic hair.


brightside--2020-10-12--15 Movie Characters Whose Young and Adult Versions Fit Together Like a Puzzle

Nothing ruins a movie more than sloppy casting .
We all know that frustrating feeling when we ’ re watching @ @ @ @ @ flashback to the hero ’ s childhood and see a young actor that looks nothing @ @ @ @ @ It immediately takes us out of the movie and leaves a bad taste in our @ @ @ @ @ are casting directors who meticulously do their job so that our viewing experience isn ’ @ @ @ @ @ .

Nothing ruins a movie more than sloppy casting. We all know that frustrating feeling when we’re watching a great movie but then flashback to the hero’s childhood and see a young actor that looks nothing like its older counterpart. It immediately takes us out of the movie and leaves a bad taste in our mouths. Thankfully, there are casting directors who meticulously do their job so that our viewing experience isn’t spoiled by unfamiliar faces.


brightside--2020-10-12--20 BFF Couples That Prove Animals Are Humans Too but With a Tad More Fur

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest There are studies that show that animals can experience the same range of emotions as humans do .
Our pets can feel anger , love , compassion , joy , and grief .
And we can see evidence of this every day when dogs cry if they ’ re separated from their friends or when bisons become foster moms for rescue bulls .
Bright Side is not going to convince you with words but we ’ ll let you see for yourself how parrots , dogs , and other animals can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ old dog named Schwabo always cries when he is separated from his best friend , Rocky .
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“ My dog made a friend at the park and they became inseparable .
Turns out they were brother and sister.
” 3 .
“ My chicken has a hard time seeing so my dog takes him around the yard when he can ’ t find the other chickens.
” 5 .
The big brother had surgery and the little sister is comforting him .
6 .
Nothing like the bond between a boy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is best friends with a duck .
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When you ’ re too excited to see your buddy : 13 .
These llamas let the zebra join their squad after her mom died .
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Twin brothers and the turkeys they raised .
16 .
A blind golden retriever got his own guide dog .
17 .
Italo didn ’ t know his birth mom but a bison named Helen became his foster mom .
19 .
This rescue goat befriended a duck with an injured leg .
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Buddy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ head scratched .

There are studies that show that animals can experience the same range of emotions as humans do. Our pets can feel anger, love, compassion, joy, and grief. And we can see evidence of this every day when dogs cry if they’re separated from their friends or when bison become foster moms for rescue bulls.
Bright Side is not going to convince you with words but we’ll let you see for yourself how parrots, dogs, and other animals can be best buddies.
1. “My dog looking like a proud dad next to my newborn nephew a few months ago...”
2. Double Brofist
3. An old dog named Schwabo always cries when he is separated from his best friend, Rocky.
4. “My dog made a friend at the park and they became inseparable. Turns out they were brother and sister.”
5. “My chicken has a hard time seeing, so my dog takes him around the yard when he can’t find the other chickens.”
6. We thought our husky got lost but it turns out she just made friends with a buck.
7. The big brother had surgery and the little sister is comforting him.
8. Nothing like the bond between a boy and his dog.
9. Best friends holding hands
10. A soft pup with a cute noodle!
11. “My son and his kitten watching TV”
12. This Labrador is best friends with a duck.
13. When you’re too excited to see your buddy:
14. BFFs wearing matching suits
15. These llamas let a zebra join their squad after her mom died.
16. Doing yoga together
17. Twin brothers and the turkeys they raised
18. A blind golden retriever got his own guide dog.
19. Italo didn’t know his birth mom, but a bison named Helen became his foster mom.
20. A rescue dog became friends with a rescue pigeon.
21. This rescue goat befriended a duck with an injured leg.
22. Buddy is always there when you need your head scratched.
23. “My dog hated kids until he found out they came with goldfish.”


brightside--2020-10-12--9 Actors That Could’ve Lost Their Roles for Ridiculous Reasons

It ’ s incredibly hard to imagine Pirates of the Caribbean without Johnny Depp or Titanic without Leonardo DiCaprio — without them , these movies would ’ ve definitely lost their charm .
As it turns out , some famous movies around the world could ’ ve lost actors that played iconic roles due to some ridiculous accidents that happened behind the scenes .
Sophie Turner — the role of Sansa Stark in Game of Thrones Around 10 years ago , the young actress , Sophie Turner , almost lost her famous role as Sansa Stark in the iconic Game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she was only 13 years old and she attended a drama class where the head of the studio noticed that she was quite talented .
They organized an audition for the future star but Sophie didn ’ t show up at the agreed time .
So the head of the class found the forgetful star and took her to the audition .
“ The head of the theater studio I attended recommended me to come to the audition and even signed me up for it but I forgot .
I just forgot about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I was found in a cafeteria where I was carelessly eating .
I didn ’ t even know I was eating my chance to become a star.
” Johnny Depp — the role of Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean Pirates of the Caribbean would have definitely not been as good without the charismatic Jack Sparrow portrayed by Johnny Depp .
Throughout the production , however , casting Depp was considered risky , because he wasn ’ t considered a bankable enough star for the role .
Originally , Disney CEO Michael @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s performance and tried to shut down the project , but later changed his mind after visiting the set .
The brutal Terminator who hunted Sarah J. Connor in the first part of the famous franchise didn ’ t actually want to play an evil character .
According to Arnold Schwarzenegger himself , he was worried that the role of a bad guy would create problems for his future career which is why he always chose to play good guys — this way , viewers would love him more .
But director @ @ @ @ @ @ @ future , he would change the direction of the robot ’ s story .
And we saw it all play out on the big screen .
Robert Pattinson — the role of Edward Cullen in Twilight The handsome Robert Pattinson could ’ ve lost the part of the charming vampire in Twilight because he couldn ’ t smile .
Even the author of the bestselling book , Stephenie Meyer , gave him copies of her books to convince him that Edward does smile throughout the story .
In reality , Pattinson was just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was .
Rachel McAdams — the role of Allie in The Notebook In The Notebook , one of the most romantic films in the history of cinema , Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling appear to be the perfect couple .
But few people know that Gosling was quite hostile toward his costar and even asked producers to fire her because he thought she was so unprofessional .
But fortunately for us , the hostility between the actors disappeared and the romantic feelings between the characters took over the actors .
Leonardo DiCaprio — @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You ’ d probably agree with the fact that Jack in Titanic was a key role in actor Leonardo DiCaprio ’ s career .
But few people know that the studio had another actor in mind : Matthew McConaughey .
In an interview , DiCaprio ’ s co-star Kate Winslet revealed that she actually ended up auditioning with McConaughey .
Taylor Lautner — the role of Jacob in The Twilight Saga : New Moon The role of the werewolf , Jacob , could ’ ve easily been played by someone else if Taylor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the gym more often .
That ’ s because the producers of The Twilight Saga : New Moon didn ’ t think that Lautner wasn ’ t muscular enough to portray the character the author of the book had described .
They wanted to replace the actor .
But some hard work did the trick : Lautner became the Jacob we all know today .
Al Pacino — the role of Michael Corleone in The Godfather It ’ s hard to say if The Godfather would ’ ve been as good without Al @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s hard to imagine anyone else but him in this difficult role .
However , Paramount executives had a different opinion about this : they wanted to remove Al Pacino from the project !
But even problems during production and constant doubts about the professionalism of the actor didn ’ t stop this film from becoming a legendary piece of cinema .
Tom Hanks — the role of Josh Baskin in Big The main character of the fan-favorite film , Big , could have been played by someone else due to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work schedule .
The story of a teenager that turned into an adult man overnight could have been told by Robert De Niro .
And who knows how things would ’ ve worked out if Tom Hanks hadn ’ t decided to spend some time on this amazing project .

It’s incredibly hard to imagine Pirates of the Caribbean without Johnny Depp or Titanic without Leonardo DiCaprio — without them, these movies would’ve definitely lost their charm. As it turns out, some famous movies around the world could’ve lost actors that played iconic roles due to some ridiculous accidents that happened behind the scenes.
We at Bright Side have found 9 funny stories from the lives of actors that could’ve made popular movies and films look completely different.
Sophie Turner — the role of Sansa Stark in Game of Thrones
Around 10 years ago, the young actress, Sophie Turner, almost lost her famous role as Sansa Stark in the iconic Game of Thrones. At the time, she was only 13 years old and she attended a drama class where the head of the studio noticed that she was quite talented. They organized an audition for the future star but Sophie didn’t show up at the agreed time. So the head of the class found the forgetful star and took her to the audition.
“The head of the theater studio I attended recommended me to come to the audition and even signed me up for it but I forgot. I just forgot about it, can you believe it? I was found in a cafeteria where I was carelessly eating. I didn’t even know I was eating my chance to become a star.” Sophie Turner
Johnny Depp — the role of Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean
Pirates of the Caribbean would have definitely not been as good without the charismatic Jack Sparrow portrayed by Johnny Depp. Throughout the production, however, casting Depp was considered risky, because he wasn’t considered a bankable enough star for the role. Originally, Disney CEO Michael Eisner himself didn’t like Depp’s performance and tried to shut down the project, but later changed his mind after visiting the set.
Arnold Schwarzenegger — the lead in Terminator
The brutal Terminator who hunted Sarah J. Connor in the first part of the famous franchise didn’t actually want to play an evil character. According to Arnold Schwarzenegger himself, he was worried that the role of a bad guy would create problems for his future career which is why he always chose to play good guys — this way, viewers would love him more. But director James Cameron convinced Schwarzenegger that in the future, he would change the direction of the robot’s story. And we saw it all play out on the big screen.
Robert Pattinson — the role of Edward Cullen in Twilight
The handsome Robert Pattinson could’ve lost the part of the charming vampire in Twilight because he couldn’t smile. Even the author of the bestselling book, Stephenie Meyer, gave him copies of her books to convince him that Edward does smile throughout the story. In reality, Pattinson was just really worried about how serious the part was.
Rachel McAdams — the role of Allie in The Notebook
In The Notebook, one of the most romantic films in the history of cinema, Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling appear to be the perfect couple. But few people know that Gosling was quite hostile toward his costar and even asked producers to fire her because he thought she was so unprofessional. But fortunately for us, the hostility between the actors disappeared and the romantic feelings between the characters took over the actors.
Leonardo DiCaprio — the role of Jack Dawson in Titanic
You’d probably agree with the fact that Jack in Titanic was a key role in actor Leonardo DiCaprio’s career. But few people know that the studio had another actor in mind: Matthew McConaughey. In an interview, DiCaprio’s co-star Kate Winslet revealed that she actually ended up auditioning with McConaughey.
Taylor Lautner — the role of Jacob in The Twilight Saga: New Moon
The role of the werewolf, Jacob, could’ve easily been played by someone else if Taylor Lautner hadn’t decided to visit the gym more often. That’s because the producers of The Twilight Saga: New Moon didn’t think that Lautner wasn’t muscular enough to portray the character the author of the book had described. They wanted to replace the actor. But some hard work did the trick: Lautner became the Jacob we all know today.
Al Pacino — the role of Michael Corleone in The Godfather
It’s hard to say if The Godfather would’ve been as good without Al Pacino in it. In fact, it’s hard to imagine anyone else but him in this difficult role. However, Paramount executives had a different opinion about this: they wanted to remove Al Pacino from the project! But even problems during production and constant doubts about the professionalism of the actor didn’t stop this film from becoming a legendary piece of cinema.
Tom Hanks — the role of Josh Baskin in Big
The main character of the fan-favorite film, Big, could have been played by someone else due to Tom Hanks getting lost in his own work schedule. The story of a teenager that turned into an adult man overnight could have been told by Robert De Niro. And who knows how things would’ve worked out if Tom Hanks hadn’t decided to spend some time on this amazing project.


brightside--2020-10-12--Why Our Best Ideas Come to Us in the Shower

If you ’ ve ever had your brightest eureka moments while taking a shower , you ’ re not alone .
There ’ s even a Reddit community where people share their most insightful shower thoughts .
We at Bright Side have also noticed that you can come up with some creative ideas while daydreaming in the shower .
And we decided to find out the reasons behind this .
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The best ideas come when you ’ re not thinking .
The most significant and life-changing ideas may come from so-called “ shower moments , ” and there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A group of researchers gave college students mind teasers and asked them to report if they got their answers by thinking the solution through step-by-step or if the answer just “ came to them.
” As it turned out , those who correctly solved the problem were not the ones who tried to solve it step-by-step .
Taking a shower gets your ideas flowing , and you ’ re more likely to come up with creative solutions .
Taking a shower is one of the easiest ways to increase dopamine — a neurotransmitter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s important for your memory and brain function and even regulates your body movements .
Showering in cold water can increase dopamine by 250 % .
When we ’ re relaxed , we ’ re more likely to turn our attention inward and come up with insightful ideas .
Bathing or taking a shower can lower stress and anxiety , calm you down , and make your ideas flourish .
4 .
A little distraction is good for creativity .
While intense focus is important for work , a gentle distraction can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your imagination run wild .
Showering is a perfect example of how we can switch our attention from one activity to another .
Distraction can give our brain a “ break ” and we can work on a problem more creatively .
You ’ re probably used to taking a shower early in the morning when you ’ re half-asleep , or late in the evening when you can ’ t wait to go to bed .
You may be thinking that when you ’ re tired , you ’ re unlikely to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but science proves brain fog can actually boost your creativity .
Researchers have found out that we use more creative thinking when we ’ re tired .
So if you ’ re a night owl , you may be more creative early in the morning .
Have you ever had an Aha !
moment in the shower ?
What was the most interesting idea you got while bathing ?

If you’ve ever had your brightest eureka moments while taking a shower, you’re not alone. There’s even a Reddit community where people share their most insightful shower thoughts.
We at Bright Side have also noticed that you can come up with some creative ideas while daydreaming in the shower. And we decided to find out the reasons behind this.
1. The best ideas come when you’re not thinking.
The most significant and life-changing ideas may come from so-called “shower moments,” and there’s science to confirm it. A group of researchers gave college students mind teasers and asked them to report if they got their answers by thinking the solution through step-by-step or if the answer just “came to them.” As it turned out, those who correctly solved the problem were not the ones who tried to solve it step-by-step. Taking a shower gets your ideas flowing, and you’re more likely to come up with creative solutions.
2. Showers boost your dopamine level.
Taking a shower is one of the easiest ways to increase dopamine — a neurotransmitter responsible for motivation and focus. It’s important for your memory and brain function and even regulates your body movements. Showering in cold water can increase dopamine by 250%.
3. You are relaxed.
When we’re relaxed, we’re more likely to turn our attention inward and come up with insightful ideas. Bathing or taking a shower can lower stress and anxiety, calm you down, and make your ideas flourish.
4. A little distraction is good for creativity.
While intense focus is important for work, a gentle distraction can “refresh” your brain and help your imagination run wild. Showering is a perfect example of how we can switch our attention from one activity to another. Distraction can give our brain a “break” and we can work on a problem more creatively.
5. You’re more creative when you’re sleepy.
You’re probably used to taking a shower early in the morning when you’re half-asleep, or late in the evening when you can’t wait to go to bed. You may be thinking that when you’re tired, you’re unlikely to come up with any innovative ideas, but science proves brain fog can actually boost your creativity. Researchers have found out that we use more creative thinking when we’re tired. So if you’re a night owl, you may be more creative early in the morning.