Shania Twain is opening up about a deeply personal chapter of her life, revealing how menopause ultimately helped her develop a healthier relationship with her body. The country music superstar recently reflected on the challenges she faced as her body changed with age and how those experiences transformed her perspective on self-acceptance. Today, the Grammy-winning performer speaks with confidence about embracing who she is, but she admits the journey was not always easy. According to PEOPLE, there was a time when she struggled to recognize herself, felt frustrated by physical changes, and pushed herself too hard in pursuit of an ideal she could no longer maintain. Looking back, she now sees those years through a very different lens. Shania Twain Opens Up About Painful Experience With Menopause             View this post on Instagram                         A post shared by Shania Twain (@shaniatwain)   During a recent interview, Twain recalled a period when she found it difficult to even look at her reflection. As her body changed over time, she felt disconnected from the image she saw in the mirror. She explained that bloating and other physical changes left her feeling like she was losing control over her appearance, something she had previously managed through strict routines. 7 March 2020 – Hollywood, California – Shania Twain. Premiere Of Lionsgate’s “I Still Believe” Held At The ArcLight Cinemas. Photo Credit: FS/AdMedia The singer also admitted that her efforts to stay thin led her into unhealthy habits. Rather than properly nourishing herself, she focused heavily on maintaining a certain weight while continuing to meet the demands of her career. She later realized that those choices were taking a toll on her overall well-being and even contributed to physical strain. Reflecting on that period now, she recognizes just how damaging those patterns had become. How Menopause Helped Her Embrace Self-Acceptance Shania Twain, c. mid-1990s/Everett Collection The Shania Twain menopause experience became a turning point in her outlook on aging and self-image. Instead of fighting every physical change, she says she learned an important lesson: some things simply cannot be controlled. Accepting that reality helped her let go of insecurities that had followed her for years and focus on appreciating herself as she is. Shania Twain, c. 1997/Everett Collection That shift in perspective has allowed her to celebrate her body rather than criticize it. In recent years, she has spoken openly about feeling more comfortable in her own skin and even posed for photos that reflected her newfound confidence. The Shania Twain menopause experience also inspired a message she hopes other women will hear: self-consciousness and fear should not prevent anyone from embracing who they are. By learning to accept change instead of resisting it, she found a level of confidence that she says is stronger than ever. Next up: Six Years Later, Sofía Vergara Says The ‘Modern Family’ Cast Is Still Constantly Texting The post Shania Twain Says Menopause Helped Her Overcome Years Of Body Image Struggles appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Ruth A

Even though Modern Family ended in 2020, the bond between its cast members remains strong. Sofía Vergara recently opened up about how much she misses her former castmates, revealing that the close-knit group still stays connected years after filming their final episode together. The actress, who played Gloria Delgado-Pritchett throughout the show’s 11-season run, reflected on the friendships she built during her time on the hit sitcom. According to PEOPLE, while she has fond memories of everyone involved with the series, she admitted there is one former co-star she misses especially. Ed O’Neill Remains A Special Friend In Her Life             View this post on Instagram                         A post shared by Sofia Vergara (@sofiavergara)   During a recent interview, Vergara spoke warmly about Ed O’Neill, who portrayed her on-screen husband, Jay Pritchett. Because many of her scenes throughout the series involved O’Neill, she spent more than a decade working closely alongside him and credits him with helping her navigate one of the biggest opportunities of her career. Sofia Vergara turned up the heat as she explored Italy. / ImageCollect She explained that the veteran actor became an important source of support when she joined the show. Since it was one of her first major acting roles, having someone with O’Neill’s experience made a tremendous difference. According to Vergara, his guidance and friendship helped her through the challenges of starring in a successful network comedy, and she remains grateful for the role he played in her journey. The Cast Still Keeps Their Group Chat Active Sofia Vergara/Instagram Although the series ended six years ago, the Modern Family cast continues to stay in touch through a group chat that remains surprisingly active. Vergara joked that conversations can become a little confusing because O’Neill occasionally responds to messages several days later, leaving everyone else trying to remember what topic he is referring to. MODERN FAMILY, Sofia Vergara, ‘A Tale of Three Cities’, (Season 8, ep. 801, aired Sept. 21, 2016). photo: Peter ‘Hopper’ Stone / ©ABC / Courtesy: Everett Collection Their continued connection reflects the strong relationships formed during the show’s long run. The cast famously reunited in 2023 for a special gathering that brought many of the stars back together for the first time in years. Vergara later described the experience as exciting and emotional, noting that despite the time apart, it felt as though they had only recently left the set. For fans of the beloved sitcom, it’s a reassuring reminder that the friendships seen on screen continue to exist behind the scenes as well. The post Six Years Later, Sofía Vergara Says The ‘Modern Family’ Cast Is Still Constantly Texting appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Ruth A

Anne Schedeen died on June 14 at age 77; her family said she passed away peacefully, and no cause of death was disclosed. She was best known for playing Kate Tanner, the mother of the Tanner family, in all four seasons of ‘ALF.’ Before and after ‘ALF,’ she appeared in numerous TV favorites, including ‘Three’s Company,’ ‘Magnum, P.I.,’ ‘Cheers,’ and ‘Murder, She Wrote.’ Anne Schedeen, the actress best known for playing Kate Tanner on the hit NBC sitcom ALF, died on June 14 at the age of 77. Her family announced that she had passed away peacefully, remembering her as a creative, witty, and deeply devoted presence in their lives. A cause of death was not publicly disclosed. Born Luanne Ruth Schedeen on January 8, 1949, in Portland, Oregon, she discovered acting at an early age after her mother encouraged her to take drama classes to overcome her shyness. After studying theater and performing in summer stock productions, she moved first to New York and later to Los Angeles to pursue a professional acting career. Over the next decade, she built an impressive résumé through steady television work. Anne Schedeen enters the scene ALF, (clockwise from left): Andrea Elson, Max Wright, Anne Schedeen, Alf, Benji Gregory, 1986-90. photo: Mario Casilli/TV Guide/courtesy Everett Collection Before finding her signature role, Schedeen appeared in a wide range of popular television series throughout the 1970s and 1980s. Her credits included Emergency!, The Six Million Dollar Man, The Bionic Woman, Three’s Company, Simon & Simon, Magnum, P.I., Murder, She Wrote, Cheers, and the short-lived drama Paper Dolls. She also appeared in films including Embryo and Heaven’s Prisoners. In 1986, she was cast as Kate Tanner, the practical and protective mother at the center of ALF. The sitcom followed the Tanner family after they took in a wisecracking alien from the planet Melmac. Running for four seasons, the show became a global phenomenon and made Schedeen a familiar face to millions of viewers. She appeared in more than 100 episodes and remained forever associated with one of television’s most memorable families. Life beyond the screen Anne Schedeen and Max Wright cited plot limitations, cast tension, and a hazardous set / Everett Collection Although ALF brought her the greatest recognition of her career, Schedeen later spoke candidly about the challenges of producing the technically demanding series. Even so, she maintained affection for the work and for the fans who continued to embrace the show decades later. Following ALF, she largely stepped away from the spotlight, making occasional appearances, including a recurring role on Judging Amy and later projects that allowed her to reconnect with audiences. Schedeen is survived by her husband of 55 years, Christopher Barrett; their daughter, Taylor Barrett; daughter-in-law Hilary Flynn; her siblings and extended family; and her beloved rescue dogs. In lieu of flowers, her family requested donations to Habitat for Humanity, a cause close to her heart. For generations who welcomed ALF into their homes each week, Anne Schedeen will be remembered as the steady, compassionate heart of the Tanner family and an actress whose warmth resonated far beyond the screen. ALF, (clockwise from top left): Andrea Elson, Alf, Anne Schedeen, Max Wright, Benji Gregory, 1986-90, © Alien Productions / Courtesy: Everett Collection Next up: The Only ‘Father Knows Best’ Cast Members Still Alive Today The post Anne Schedeen, Actress Who Played Mom Kate Tanner On ‘ALF,’ Dies At 77 appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Dana Daly

The Monkees may have started as television‘s answer to Beatlemania, but what audiences found was something much harder to manufacture. Every Monday night, millions of viewers tuned in to watch Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Michael Nesmith, and Peter Tork stumble into misadventures, trade one-liners, and break into songs that quickly climbed the charts. What was supposed to be a sitcom became a genuine pop culture phenomenon. Against all expectations, these four performers held their own during one of the most competitive eras in music, sharing radio space with the Beatles and the Beach Boys while creating a devoted fanbase of their own. Decades later, their songs still spark memories of a simpler time. But as the years have passed, fans are left asking a bittersweet question: which Monkee is still with us today? Sadly, only one member of the beloved quartet remains. Is Davy Jones still alive? YouTube Screenshots Davy Jones was a huge draw to this series, petite with big eyes and bigger charm. Davy, like Micky, also started out quite young, with his first TV gig coming at 15 years old in an episode of BBC’s Coronation Street. Following the death of his mother, Jones rejected acting in favor of a career as a jockey, but even though his jockey mentor believed in him, he pushed Davy to take a role as the Artful Dodger in a production at London’s West End. He took his Artful Dodger to Broadway and even got nominated for a Tony!  The same night the Beatles made their historic Ed Sullivan performance in 1964, little Davy was there with his Oliver co-star Georgia Brown performing on Sullivan too. Jones said of that night, quote: “I saw the girls going crazy, and I said to myself, this is it, I want a piece of that.” Following Sullivan, Davy both scored a TV contract and his single “What Are We Going To Do?” debuted on the Hot 100. When the Monkees were being formed, Davy had a leg up, as his TV contract was with the producing Screen Gems, singing lead vocals on perhaps their greatest hit, “Daydream Believer.” After Season 1 ended, Davy disappeared from the public for several weeks, while a series of morbid rumors about his health made the rounds. Reportedly, the unfortunate truth was that Jones had received a draft notice, and decided to fast for weeks in order to fail the physical. It worked.  YouTube Screenshot Post-Monkees, Davy opened up his first store in New York City called Zilch, which sold “hip” clothing and accessories, even allowing customers to design their own clothes. But he didn’t give up on music or television. From Laugh-In to My Two Dads, Davy was always a bright spot guest-starring on shows. He even continued into the ’90s with Boy Meets World and Sabrina The Teenage Witch. Musically he collaborated with U2 and continued with solo work too, including his album called Just Me in 2001. In 2008, Yahoo Music named Davy Jones the #1 teen idol of all time. In the early 2000s, he began performing during Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival, a yearly gig he continued until his death. In 2012, Davy was tending to his horses when he began complaining of chest pains and difficulty breathing. After being rushed to the hospital, a severe heart attack took Davy Jones from this world at 66 years old. Is Peter Tork still alive? YouTube Screenshots Peter Tork often played the dumb role – but was far from that in real life. Tork moved to New York City after college and straight into the folk scene of the 1960s. Musician Stephen Stills was considered for a Monkee but didn’t pass the final screen test, but Stills pushed his former roommate, Peter Tork, to audition and the rest is history. He was the most musically efficient Monkee, the only one allowed to record any tracks on their first two albums.  Tork was also the first to depart the group at the end of ‘68, using an opt-out clause in the original contract. But the buyout left him with little money. So he taught algebra and coached baseball at a private school, even worked as a singing waiter at one point. He Said later he’d have been pleased to join Micky and Davy in their reunion tour, had they asked. YouTube Screenshot But Tork did make some great tunes, He collaborated with the Beatles’ George Harrison. But his record and movie production studio flopped, and Tork was forced to sell his home and move into David Crosby’s basement for a time. In the mid-70s he finally reunited with Mickey and Davy, joining them for the single “Christmas Is My Time of Year.” And he also joined the highly successful 20th-anniversary reunion tour. Tork sporadically did some acting too, like 2 episodes of Boy Meets World in 1995, and even a horror flick called, I Filmed Your Death. Which was his final acting endeavor.  Back in 2009, Tork was diagnosed with a rare neck cancer. He had undergone surgery and radiation therapy for years before his cancer returned in 2018 and he died the following year, just 8 days after his 77th birthday.  Is Michael Nesmith still alive? YouTube Screenshot Nesmith started his musical career singing in folk clubs around LA, serving as the “Hootmaster” for the Monday night hootenanny at The Troubadour, a West Hollywood nightclub that featured some outstanding young talent.  Nesmith won his Monkees role by appearing nonchalant. He rode his motorcycle to the audition and wore a wool hat to keep his hair out of his face. And when producers whittled the pool down, the “wool hat” guy was a finalist. He wrote a lot of the songs for the Monkees, like “The Girl I Knew Somewhere” and “Mary, Mary” – quality hits.  But similar to Tork, Nesmith was fed up with the manufactured music and image, not being as true a musician as he is, so he also bought out his contract in 1970, and it also put him in a financial bind. He didn’t participate in the 1986 reunion tour because of prior bookings, but he did jump on stage for the encore of the LA show, to much fanfare. Post Monkees, he helped form the group First National Band where he wrote most of the songs, including their hit “Joanne.” The song hit number 21 on the Top 40. He has been considered one of the pioneers of country-rock. YouTube Screenshot In 2018, Micky and Michael toured together for the first time under the banner “The Monkees Present: The Mike and Micky Show.” Even though the tour ended up being cut short due to health problems on Michael’s part – which resulted in quadruple bypass surgery – they eventually reunited to make up for those canceled dates in 2019. Sadly, Nesmith passed away the morning of December 10th, 2021, at the age of 78 from heart failure. He had just wrapped up the Monkees farewell tour with Dolenz a few weeks prior. Is Micky Dolenz still alive? YouTube Screenshot / Paul Smith / Featureflash Being the son of actors George Dolenz and Janelle Johnson, Micky Dolenz was destined for fame. He got his start at just 11 years old in the children’s show, Circus Boy. He began his musical education for this show, taking guitar lessons for a promotional circus boy tour, where Micky and a baby elephant traveled doing tricks and songs. He took to music. Created his own band “Micky and the One-Nighters” who did some originals plus covers, his favorite to perform being “Johnny B Goode”. And when the Monkees audition arose, he rocked out to Chuck Berry’s masterpiece and won the job. Micky was chosen as the drummer and a lead vocalist, and with some lessons, he even learned how to play drums properly. According to Mike Nesmith, Dolenz’s distinct voice made the Monkees stand out and he and Peter Tork would occasionally pass over lead vocal duties to Dolenz on their own compositions if things weren’t sounding right. Dolenz wrote some of their hits and provided lead vocals for monumental tunes like “Last Train to Clarksville”, “Pleasant Valley Sunday”, and “I’m a Believer”. Dolenz even directed and co-wrote the show’s finale. HEAD, from left: Michael Nesmith, Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz, Peter Tork, (aka The Monkees), 1968 / Everett Collection After The Monkees ended, he did a lot of voice work, cartoons like The Funky Phantom, Devlin, and Captain Caveman and the Teen Angels. The ‘80s reignited some Monkee Mania with a reunion! There was a screening of the entire Monkees TV series on MTV and a single (“That Was Then, This Is Now”) which reached No. 20 on the Billboard Hot 100. Then in 1987, a 20th-anniversary tour, a greatest hits album, and a brand new LP, Pool It! brought even more exposure. Micky has also worked closely with legendary musicians like Carole King, Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys, and more. In recent years, Micky and Nesmith have been touring again, basking in the Monkees limelight once again, singing Monkees hits. In May 2021, the two released a solo album called Dolenz Sings Nesmith. Dolenz has been married three times and is the father of four daughters. Having turned 81 in March 2026, Dolenz is currently touring across the country, keeping the music alive as the sole survivng member of The Monkees, It’s bittersweet to realize that only one Monkee is still with us today. Yet every time “I’m a Believer,” “Daydream Believer,” or “Last Train to Clarksville” comes on, it feels as though the whole gang is back together again, cracking jokes and reminding us not to take life too seriously. The Monkees gave fans far more than hit records and a television show; they gave us memories. Which Monkee and which song mean the most to you? THE MONKEES, Davy Jones, Mike Nesmith, Mickey Dolenz, Peter Tork / Everett Collection Next up: Producers Once Expected ‘The Waltons’ To Fail Before It Became A Television Classic The post There Is Only One Surviving Member Of The Monkees Left appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Dana Daly