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Two 'Supernatural' Stars Now Engaged
By Chris Snellgrove
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Supernatural had a whopping 15 seasons, and countless fans continue to celebrate the spooky show long after it aired its last episode. Now, fans of the show have something special to celebrate…the real-life union of two of the show’s most unexpected stars. Supernatural stars Ruth Connell (who played Rowena MacLeod, the Queen of Hell) and Rob Benedict (who portrayed God himself) are now engaged.
Ruth Connell And Rob Benedict’s Relationship
It’s possible that the two Supernatural stars wanted to keep the fact that they are now engaged a secret for a little longer. However, Benedict was at a Salute to The Boys convention in New Jersey recently, and during a panel, he casually referred to his longtime romantic partner Connell as “my fiancée.” Now, the two have confirmed their engagement, and fans everywhere are looking forward to what famous English writer William Blake might have called the marriage of Heaven and Hell given the nature of their very different characters.
While their characters may be very different from one another, that didn’t keep Benedict and Connell from really hitting it off behind the camera. It’s not entirely clear when their relationship first started, but during 2020, fans began putting together some potent clues, including the fact that they appeared together on the same camera during a Zoom event intended as a political fundraiser. They have been much more open about their relationship in recent years, but Supernatural fans were still surprised and delighted to learn that the two are engaged.
Welcomed A Child In January
Of course, some of those fans felt that marriage was inevitable between Benedict and Connell because their baby girl was born on January 12 of this year. Judging from their social media posts, two things are quite clear: the only thing these two love more than each other is their baby. The Supernatural stars seem like great parents, and as fans of the show ourselves, we’re hyped that they are engaged and will become husband and wife in the near future (currently, no wedding date is officially set).
Interestingly, even as Supernatural fandom celebrates these two getting engaged, we have all been looking back on some of the other unexpected romances the show created. The most famous example of this is that series lead Jared Padalecki met his future wife Genevieve on set when she joined the show’s fourth season in 2008; the happy couple got married in 2010. Furthermore, Supernatural stars DJ Qualls and Ty Olsson never met onscreen, but after meeting and falling in love at a fan convention for the show, they announced they were engaged earlier this year.
All About The Love
There’s a certain irony here, of course: after all, Supernatural is a show about two brothers who have to fight demons and anything else that goes bump in the night in episode after episode. Offscreen, however, the show seems all about love, both in the endless fan adoration for the cast and the cast members themselves frequently finding one another. It’s a sentiment that Padalecki’s character on The Boys would certainly mock, but we love that so many of our favorite Supernatural actors have proven that their love is stronger than any demon.
Source: Entertainment Weekly
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Best Mothers Day gifts: Show mom some love
Mother figures are the backbone of the world. Yours may be your biological mother, or maybe she’s your mother-in-law, your best friend’s mom, or simply someone whose motherly instinct has helped you through hard times.
Moms teach you the adulting necessities, give advice even if the problem is your fault, and above all, they put up with your shit and (almost) never complain.
The game plan here isn’t just to snag the last bouquet at CVS just so you’re not the kid who forgot Mother’s Day (but definitely also get flowers). And you don’t even need to spend a lot of money. (Peep our list of Mother’s Day gifts that cost less than $50. Want even more cheap gift ideas?
Skip the generic mugs and show your appreciation with a gift picked just for her: Whether it’s something to make a part of her life easier, something she’s mentioned wanting in passing, or simply something to make her feel like a damn queen, you can’t put a price on everything she’s done for you, but heartfelt gifts certainly help.
After all, they say “No matter how hard you try, you always end up like your mother.” But is that even a bad thing?
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Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 9, 2025
Oh hey there! If you’re here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we’re serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today’s answer.
If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
Where did Wordle come from?
Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.
Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
What’s the best Wordle starting word?
The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?
The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website’s creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.
Is Wordle getting harder?
It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn’t any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle‘s Hard Mode if you’re after more of a challenge, though.
Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle answer:
Gibberish.
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Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?
There are no recurring letters.
Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with…
Today’s Wordle starts with the letter T.
The Wordle answer today is…
Get your last guesses in now, because it’s your final chance to solve today’s Wordle before we reveal the solution.
Drumroll please!
The solution to today’s Wordle is…
TRIPE.
Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we’ll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
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Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.
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