“Deadliest Catch”'s Jake Anderson Confirms Divorce from Wife Jenna After 13 Years of Marriage

Jake Anderson confirmed he and wife Jenna Anderson are divorcing after 13 years of marriage

NEED TO KNOW

• The pair share three children together and had been separated for eight months during filming

• Amid the split, Jake returned to captain the Cornelia Marie while facing financial and legal challenges

Jake Anderson has confirmed that he and wife Jenna Anderson are divorcing after 13 years of marriage.

The emotional revelation aired during theseason 22 premiere ofDeadliest Catch, as the longtime fisherman reflected on thebreakdown of their relationshipwhile facing uncertainty in both his personal and professional life.

“After 17 years being together, 13 years married, Jenna and I have decided to call it quits,” Jake says in the episode. “It's due to a lot of things. The major one is that I'm gone too much crab fishing.”

“But I got three little ones that need to eat, that have to go to school, that have to have doctor's appointments, and I don't have a job,” he continues.

At the time filming took place in fall 2025, Jake revealed that the pair had already been separated for eight months.

The former couple share three children together: son Aiden, 11, daughter Cadence, who turns 9 next month, and son Luka, 6.

The episode also documents Jake's efforts to rebuild his career amid the split. During a meeting with an attorney, he receives concerning news about his ownership stake in the Titan Explorer.

“I don't want you investing any more money in your ownership interest in the Titan Explorer because that could end up being an asset that needs to be divided in the case,” the lawyer tells him.

Amid the turmoil, Jake steps in as captain of the Cornelia Marie, the iconic vessel formerly captained by the latePhil Harris.

“I worked on it before,” Jake recalls. “I was young, had just met Jenna, was getting yelled at all the time. Life was hard for me.”

Jake and Jenna first met in 2009 at a festival in Seattle, according toScreener TV. Jake later recalled he was doing “shipyard duty” when Jenna and her family approached him for autographs.

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“I autographed [to her], ‘You're beautiful,' ” he remembered.

After Jenna's nieces encouraged her to give him her phone number, the pair quickly developed a connection.

“I was trying to stay out of trouble, so I was living on the boat,” Jake recalled. “I wasn't going out and spending money; I was trying to save my money. She started calling me, and I started calling her, for a few weeks. We fell in love.”

The couple married in 2012, with his fellow captainSig Hansenofficiating the wedding ceremony.

Jenna later shared details of Jake's proposal during an interview with TLC.

“It was nearing sunset, and we arrived to the lookout point before dusk, up high in the clouds when no one else was around,” she recalled. “We began kissing and hugging each other, appreciating being away from the family for a moment, and he began to tell me how much he loved me and how wonderful the previous three years had been.”

“As he was doing this, I began shaking and praying to myself, ‘I really hope he's about to propose,' ” she continued. “Before I knew it, he got down on one knee and asked me to marry him. I screamed with excitement, saying, ‘Yes, yes, of course I will. I love you!' I jumped on him, not even giving him the opportunity to pull out the ring.”

Over the years, Jake has also been candid about his past struggles with addiction and the support he received from Jenna throughout his recovery.

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In a 2023Mother's Day tributeshared online, Jake wrote, “I love you Jenna Anderson your the best mom! My mom Donna Anderson and I never thought we would get to see the day where I had children of my own.”

“We both tragically assumed I would die of alcoholism long before,” he continued. “Mom I love you so dearly and have always said, ‘I've been to hell, but then my mom came and picked me up.' You both are my rocks.”

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Family of Influencer Ayşegül Eraslan, 27, Claims She Was Blackmailed Over Explicit Photos Before Her Death

Influencer Ayşegül Eraslan's family criticized the ongoing investigation into her death

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• On March 13, Eraslan, a 27-year-old Turkish content creator, was found dead inside her home

• In a statement obtained by the local outlet Sözcü, Eraslan's family's lawyer demanded that the police be more transparent in their investigation and claimed that they have evidence to suggest that she had been blackmailed with sexually explicit photos before her death

Influencer Ayşegül Eraslan's family is criticizing theongoing investigation into her death.

On March 13, Eraslan, a 27-year-old Turkish content creator, was found dead inside her home in Kağıthane, a municipality in northeastern Turkey, local outletsSözcüandCumhuriyetpreviously reported.

WhileSözcühas reported that police tapped forensic laboratories to review Eraslan's cellphone, various written notes in her home, and blood samples found on the knife that was allegedly used to kill Eraslan, the outlet also reported that Eraslan's family was unhappy with the investigation.

In a statement obtained by the outlet, the lawyer for Eraslan's family reportedly claimed that their legal team has evidence to suggest that the internet personality had been blackmailed with sexually explicit photos before her death. The lawyer also demanded that the police be more transparent in their investigation, perSözcü.

PEOPLE has reached out to Istanbul police for comment.

Eraslan had over 361,000 followers onInstagram, where she shared her outfits and photos from her world travels. She first entered the public eye when she appeared on the popular Turkish fashion competition showİşte Benim Stilim— which translates to “This Is My Style” — before launching her career as an influencer.

According to Sözcü, the influencer's relatives went to her home on March 13 after they were unable to contact her and then alerted authorities when nobody answered the door. Police entered and found her lifeless, and a medical team pronounced her dead at the scene.

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The Kağıthane Public Security Bureau later found that the internet personality returned home on March 11 following an Egypt trip and entered the building she lived in with her suitcase, Sözcü reported. Security footage reviewed by police allegedly showed actor Sunay Kurtuluș entering Eraslan's apartment an hour before her death, where he stayed briefly before leaving the building.

Cumhuriyet reported that police questioned Kurtuluș, who was then released after he gave his statement to authorities.

In a statementsharedto Instagram on March 15, lawyers for Kurtuluș said that he was “only questioned as part of the investigation and has provided the necessary statements to the relevant authorities from the very beginning of the process”, but he was “not at the scene of the incident at the time it occurred” and criticized news reports portraying him as the “primary party involved.”

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“We are deeply saddened by the passing of Ayşegül Eraslan,” his lawyers continued. “We pray for God's mercy upon her and offer our condolences to her family, relatives, and loved ones.”

Kurtuluș's lawyers did not respond to PEOPLE's request for comment.

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Rita Wilson's secret to 38-year marriage to Tom Hanks is actually relatable

Rita Wilson shared the secret to her decades-long marriage to Tom Hanks.

Key Points

• The actress credits this shared space in their home to keeping their connection strong.

• Wilson's new album Sound of a Woman is available to stream.

Rita Wilson's secret to her long marriage withTom Hanksis something many couples can relate to.

Speaking with PEOPLEfor a cover story, the actress and the musician revealed what has kept her 38-year marriage to theForrest Gumpstar close after all these years. Wilson admitted that having a"shared bathroom"is how they have maintained their deep connection.

"That's where you download everything," she said. "That's where you download the day. You laugh about what you're doing. In the mornings, you're thinking about, 'What are you doing today? Where are you going to be? Great, I want you there.'"

Though Wilson, who released her latest albumSound of a Womanon May 1, knows sharing a bathroom is an unusual way to keep their bond strong, she said it's "very true."

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TheGirlsactress also mentioned the importance of "shared values." "You have to be able to communicate to each other the things that are changing in your life — and also the things that are still staying the same so that you're always working together for the greater good," Wilson added.

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Wilson and Hanks also never go to bed mad, as the adage goes. "I heard that early, early on, and I thought, 'That's actually really good,'" Wilson concluded.

Wilson and Hanks met in 1981 on the set ofBosom Buddies. Five years later, they reconnected and wed in 1988. The actors share sons Chet and Truman, while Hanks is also father to son Colin, and daughter E.A. The couple reached their 38th wedding anniversary on April 30.

In 2001, Hanks revealed what he believed to be the secret to their relationship's longevity.

"The success of our relationship was a matter of timing, maturity and our willingness to have an intimate connection," he toldOprah Magazine. "When I married Rita, I thought, 'This is going to require some change on my part.' I won't deny that providence was part of us finding each other, but our relationship isn't magic — the way it's shown in movies."

Hanks added, "In real life, our connection is as concrete as me sitting here. Not that marriage doesn't come close to being hell in a handbasket sometimes. But we both know that no matter what, we'll be with each other — and we'll get through it."

Sound of a Womanis available to stream.

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Justin Baldoni scored a 'huge victory' in settling Blake Lively legal drama, lawyer says

Justin Baldoni's lawyer is speaking out after settling the highly publicized legal battle with his It Ends With Us leading lady, Blake Lively.

Key Points

• Bryan Freedman says that the actor is "feeling pretty good."

• Baldoni and Lively's representatives previously issued a joint statement saying, "It Ends With Us is a source of pride to all of us who worked to bring it to life."

Justin Baldoni's lawyer says the actor-director is"feeling pretty good"in the wake of the resolution of hishighly publicized legal battleagainst hisIt Ends With UscostarBlake Lively.

"It was a huge victory," attorney Bryan Freedmansaid onTMZ Liveof the recent settlement. "It was an incredible opportunity, and I don't think you pass up an incredible opportunity,"

Entertainment Weeklyhas reached out to Freedman for comment.

Freedman's remarks come after representatives for Baldoni's Wayfarer Studios and for Lively jointly announced that they'dreached a settlementahead of an impending trial.

"The end product — the movieIt Ends With Us— is a source of pride to all of us who worked to bring it to life," the parties said in a statement. "Raising awareness, and making a meaningful impact in the lives of domestic violence survivors — and all survivors — is a goal that we stand behind. We acknowledge the process presented challenges and recognize concerns raised by Ms. Lively deserved to be heard."

They added, "We remain firmly committed to workplaces free of improprieties and unproductive environments. It is our sincere hope that this brings closure and allows all involved to move forward constructively and in peace, including a respectful environment online."

The bitter saga has been in public view for nearly two years. At first, rumors swirled of a feud between Lively and Baldoni as the duo didn't promote their film together, despite Baldoni serving as the director and onscreen love interest to Lively. In December 2024, Livelyfiled a complaintagainst him with the California Civil Rights Department alleging sexual harassment and his coordination of a smear campaign.

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In her complaint, Lively alleged that Baldoni engaged in "invasive, unprofessional, and sexually inappropriate behavior” and claimed that he hired a crisis relations firm ahead of the movie's premiere to facilitate a "sophisticated, coordinated, and well-financed retaliation plan" against her. Baldoni's attorney described Lively's allegations as "completely false, outrageous, and intentionally salacious."

Lively would formally sue Baldoni in New York federal court on New Year's Eve. Heresponded by filing a countersuit againstLively and her, husbandRyan Reynolds, in January 2025, demanding $400 million in damages and accusing them of defamation, civil extortion, breach of contract, and other offenses. Baldoni's lawsuit wasthrown out by a judge in June.

Baldoni and Lively were on course for a trial this month that would have focused on her claims of breach of contract, retaliation in violation of the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, and aiding and abetting in retaliation in violation of FEHA. Judge Lewis Liman recentlydismissed 10 of Lively's 13 claims, including allegations of sexual harassment, defamation, and conspiracy against Baldoni.

Freedman argues that Baldoni "technically" never settled a case, rather that he "won" when the judge gave the summary judgment that excluded the aforementioned accusations.

"He could breathe again,"the lawyer saidof his client's reaction. "To be accused of sexual harassment on such a public level is devastating. What he went through, I get emotional speaking about it because he's such a great human being and stands for everything that is good about women and supporting women."

Despite all the offscreen drama,It Ends With Uswas a commercial success, grossing $351 million at the worldwide box office on a reported $25 million budget. The film is based on the novel of the same name by Colleen Hoover. In most circumstances, the film's financial boom would make a sequel a guarantee, but Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios hold the rights to the follow up novel,It Starts With Us.

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Singer Bonnie Tyler hospitalized, recovering after emergency surgery

Grammy-nominated "Total Eclipse of the Heart" singerBonnie Tyleris recovering after undergoing emergency surgery.

"Bonnie has been admitted to a hospital in Faro, Portugal, where she has a home, for emergency intestinal surgery," manager Matt Davis said in a statement to USA TODAY, which was also shared onTyler's websiteandsocial mediaaccounts.

"The surgery went well and she is now recuperating," Davis added. "We know that all of her family, friends, and fans will be concerned about this news and will be wishing her well for a full and swift recovery."

The 74-year-old, who has international shows scheduled from May 22 through December, told theU.K. magazine Hello!in an interview published March 2 that she's "fit enough at the moment" and "really enjoying doing the shows."

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"I'm still rocking on that stage with my wonderful band, and if you've got your health, you've got everything," she told the outlet. "I do home Pilates, only 20 minutes a day — it's something I can do in my hotel rooms."

She noted that the most pressing issue was the condition of her knees. However, she'd undergone a "very successful" washout procedure that she hoped "will last for a long time."

Since breaking out with her tracks "It's a Heartache" and "Lost in France" in the late 1970s, Tyler has churned out radio hits such as "Holding Out For A Hero" and "Total Eclipse of the Heart," which spent four weeks topping the Billboard Hot 100 after its July 1983 release. Her latest releases are "One World One Home" – a song written for the documentary "Homeless" – and "Only Love," both of which were released in April.

In 2023, the Welsh singer — born Gaynor Sullivan — was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire for her services to music duringa ceremonyat Windsor Castle.

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Iowa women's basketball duo selected to USA Basketball camp

As Iowa women's basketball continues its offseason, junior transfer guard Dani Carnegie and junior center Ava Heiden have beeninvited to participatein USA Basketball's 3x3 development camp and its 3X Women’s Showcase in Phoenix, Ariz.

The USA Basketball 3x3 women’s development camp will be held May 6-8, where women's basketball athletes under 23 will hone their skills in a competitive and educational environment.

The development camp will be led by veteran USA 3x3 coaches Todd Monsey and Julia Ford in addition to Jonneshia Pineda and Joi Wiliams, who are making their USA 3x3 coaching debuts. Both Carnegie and Heiden are making their USA Basketball debuts.

Heiden had a breakout sophomore campaign, averaging 18.0 points per game on 64.1% shooting along with 7.2 rebounds and a team-leading 1.3 blocks, during which she scored in double figures against all 17 Big Ten opponents and finished with 612 points (third all-time by an Iowa sophomore). As a result of her sensational play, she earned AP/USBWA All-America Honorable Mention and first-team All-Big Ten accolades from both coaches and media.

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Carnegie, who will join the Hawkeyes next season, was named first-team All-SEC in her sophomore season withGeorgia, averaging 17.8 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game on 42.7% shooting. Carnegie was also named the ACC Sixth Player of the Year in 2024 with the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and an All-ACC Freshman Team choice.

Both the 3X Showcase and 3x3 development camp will serve as an evaluation for selection to future USA Basketball 3x3 national teams and other opportunities.

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Poulin scores in third overtime as Victoire beat Frost 1-0 to tie PWHL series

LAVAL, Quebec (AP) — Marie-Philip Poulin scored at 4:02 of the third overtime period and Ann-Renee Desbiens made 38 saves to record the shutout as the Montreal Victoire defeated the Minnesota Frost 1-0 in Game 2 of the Professional Women’s Hockey League semifinal series on Tuesday.

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Montreal’s win evens the best-of-five showdown at 1-1 as the series shifts to Minnesota for the next two games. The Frostwon Game 1on Saturday, 5-4 in overtime. Game 3 is Thursday at the Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul, Minn.

It was the seventh straight playoff game requiring overtime for the Frost dating back to last season.

On Tuesday, Abby Roque entered the zone, and made a cross-ice pass as Poulin fired a one-timer from the right circle that beat Maddie Rooney. It was her first career PWHL playoff goal.

Rooney made 51 saves in the loss. It was the third playoff game in league history to go without a regulation goal.

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Montreal had a superb start to overtime, outshooting Minnesota 23-11 through the first two extra periods. They also earned a power play 7:35 into the first overtime but could not capitalize.

Minnesota had a power-play opportunity in the final period but was unable to capitalize. In fact, the best scoring chance of the advantage came from Montreal’s Laura Stacey who shot just wide on a breakaway. The shots in the third period were 5-5, but neither team came much closer to ending it in regulation.

Frost forward Britta Curl-Salemme served herone-game suspensionon Tuesday.

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