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My Story: Kawennáhere Devery Jacobs on Queer Indigenous Representation in the Entertainment Industry

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June 23, 2020 at 04:17PM Born and raised in the Kanien’kehá:ka Mohawk Territory in Quebec, actress Kawennáhere Devery Jacobs has made a name for herself playing roles as wide-ranging as a teenager dealing with the repercussions of the residential school system in Rhymes For Young Ghouls and “a badass werewolf” on the Netflix show The Order. Currently based in Toronto, the 26-year-old actress has also written and directed some of her own projects, which reflect her experience and perspective as a queer Indigenous woman. Now, during National Indigenous History Month, she has partnered up with Made Nous (a Canadian entertainment industry-wide initiative) to spotlight Indigenous artists—actors, writers, filmmakers and others. Here, she shares, in her own words, how she got her start, the kinds of projects she’s drawn to, and why it’s important for there to be more Indigenous representation in front of and behind the camera. On growing up: I always wanted to act, since before I even knew that it was a career. I would always make home videos, and force my sister to direct them and act in them with me. I also [participated] in the Turtle Island Theatre Company, which is a small community theatre on my reserve. It was through that that my mom saw how much I loved performing. She submitted me, without my knowledge, to an agency in Quebec. They accepted and then she sat me down and asked if it was something that I wanted to do and if it was, that

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Raven-Symoné Got Married in a Utility Jumpsuit, So Wedding Dresses Are Officially Outdated

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June 23, 2020 at 04:12PM Raven-Symoné married Miranda Maday on June 18, 2020 in an intimate backyard celebration in front of family and friends. I am sure their guests were just as blown away by the brides’ wedding outfit choice as I was: coordinating utility jumpsuits. Raven styled hers – which came with zippered pockets up and down the legs – with a pair of black Gucci ankle boots studded with sparkling crystals. She also wore statement drop rhinestone earrings that say “LOVED,” because who needs pearls? Miranda, on the other hand, worked an ivory Gucci jumpsuit with the brand’s signature stripes, pumps, and a white veil, and Raven’s ombré hairstyle added all the color the two needed to balance out the neutrals and really pack a punch. Even though Raven and Miranda’s looks definitely cost a pretty penny, we shopped out their bridal essentials after the jump. If nothing else, these clever looks are just making me reconsider a wedding dress altogether. Why not tie the knot in something comfortable and “wear everyday,” like the outfit your SO is used to seeing you in? I, for one, love how natural Raven and Miranda appear in all their pictures – and there are certainly few chances of wardrobe mishaps in structured pants like these. Related: These Casual Brides Will Make You Want to Throw On Pants and Head to City Hall More Celeb News Author Sarah Wasilak | Popsugar Selected by CWC

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13 Editor-Tested Products From Old Navy We’re Happy We Bought; Just Read Our Reviews

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June 23, 2020 at 04:00PM I’m definitely the type of person who DMs pals and coworkers asking them if they own something I’m considering buying, or if they have a strong recommendation. So while doing some online shopping recently, I thought, “Who better to sift through the most popular products at Old Navy and help me cull the best than my fellow POPSUGAR editors?” From identifying the perfect white t-shirt that promises to maintain quality throughout washing, to high-waisted trousers that I’m dubbing “magic pants” because our editor claims they feel more like sweats, to side-pocket leggings that keep everything in, POPSUGAR editors revealed what their favorite finds have been so far this year. And they’re all right this way. Related: Old Navy Just Released Matching Short Sets, and I'm Scooping Them Up More Celeb News Author Rebecca Brown | Popsugar Selected by CWC

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I’ve Finally Found Swimsuits I Don’t Hate My Body in, and It’s All Thanks to This Brand

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June 23, 2020 at 02:45PM I’d consider myself an “in-betweener” when it comes to size – not curvy, but not fit and toned, and definitely round around the edges (“apple-shaped,” if we’re using the fruit-size guide). I’m not especially self-conscious in clothes, but when I’m wearing a swimsuit, I hate everything about my body. All I see are doughy, jiggly bits. That is, until I discovered Aerie one-piece swimsuits. I had known all about Aerie and its #AerieReal campaign for a while now, and I love seeing so many women of all different sizes and shapes regularly post photos of themselves using the hashtag. This was the inspiration I needed a few years ago to finally take the plunge and buy one for myself. I thought, if these women can post photos of themselves in a swimsuit for thousands of followers to see, I can find a way to feel good in one as well. I ordered a ruffly black one-piece with cutouts ($27, originally $55) that was sexy and flattering and comfortable – I couldn’t believe how good I felt in it. After wearing it in public, I was even more confident; so much so, in fact, that I went back and bought two more swimsuits in different styles. For once, I was enjoying summer to its fullest – paddleboarding, laying out by a pool, swimming in a lake – without covering my stomach, self-consciously wrapping a towel around my waist, or hiding in a cover-up. I wasn’t even

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