Revolutionary Guards seize control of Iran as supreme leader becomes ‘hologram’
“Nobody knows who to talk to,” President Donald Trump said Tuesday at the White House, describing what he portrayed as both chaos and opportunity inside Iran’s leadership. “But we’re actually talking to the right people, and they want to make a deal so badly.”
His remarks come as the U.S. claims it is engaged in talks with a “top” Iranian figure, even as Tehran publicly denies negotiations are taking place.
The question now is not just whether talks are happening, but whether anyone in Tehran has the authority to deliver. With U.S.-Israel strikes on senior Iranian leadership and growing internal fractures, Iran appears to be operating less like a centralized theocracy and more like a wartime system run by overlapping power centers, with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) at its core.
Here’s who matters now.
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The IRGC: The real power behind the state
Across intelligence assessments and recent reporting, one conclusion is consistent: the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has emerged as the dominant force in Iran’s political system.
Behnam Ben Taleblu, senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies Washington, D.C., think tank, said the current moment is accelerating a long-standing trend.
“No doubt both the 12-Day war and this current conflict have trimmed the commanding heights of the Islamic Republic’s political and military leadership,” he said. “But it has also expedited the trend lines inherent in Iranian politics, which is the dominance of the security forces and the ascendance of the IRGC.”
“Yes, there is more IRGC control over the state than ever before, but the state is weaker than ever before and more of a national security rump state than ever before,” he said.
“It shouldn’t particularly preoccupy Washington, who is and isn’t offering negotiations,” Ben Taleblu added. “The preeminent preoccupation of Washington has to be working toward a military win at a political win, and that does not come by working with the IRGC, but actually beating them on the battlefield and supporting the forces most arrayed against them in Iran, which are the Iranian people.”
The command room: Supreme National Security Council
If the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is the power in Iran, the Supreme National Security Council appears to be the mechanism through which that power is exercised.
The Supreme National Security Council is Iran’s top forum for coordinating military and foreign policy, bringing together senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commanders and government officials under the authority of the supreme leader. It was established after the 1979 revolution and has played a central role in managing major crises, from nuclear negotiations to wartime operations.
Iran appointed Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, a former Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander, as secretary of the council, reinforcing its central role in coordinating military and political decisions, Reuters reported Tuesday.
A Middle Eastern official source with knowledge of the system described the structure.
“Right now, the power is in the hands of the IRGC,” the source said. “The Supreme National Security Council makes the decisions, of course, with the backing of the majority of IRGC commanders.”
Mojtaba Khamenei: The supreme leader in name
Formally, Iran’s system centers on Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. But his actual grip on power remains uncertain.
Khamenei inherited the position’s sweeping authority following his father’s death, but “lacks the automatic authority enjoyed by his father,” the Middle Eastern official said.
Moreover, he has not appeared publicly since taking power and only has issued written statements, raising questions about both his health and his ability to govern, after reportedly being injured in the initial Feb. 28 U.S.–Israeli strikes that killed his father and other senior Iranian leaders.
Brig. Gen. (res.) Yossi Kuperwasser, head of the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security, suggested his role may currently be limited: “For the time being, since Mojtaba has been injured, it seems he’s a hologram and not holding power. However, if Mojtaba recovers, he will be involved in ruling Iran. He is not just a figurehead. But anyhow, for the time being, the control of Iran is in the hands of the revolutionary guards.”
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Ghalibaf: The man at the center of Trump’s claim
Trump’s statement that he is speaking to a “top person” has focused attention on one name in particular: Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.
The White House is quietly exploring Ghalibaf as a potential interlocutor and even a possible future leader, Axios reported.
A former Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander and current parliament speaker, Ghalibaf represents a hybrid figure inside the system, bridging military credentials and political authority.
He was one of the key security figures involved in the crackdown on student protests in July 1999 and has run for president four times since 2005.
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Ghalibaf is expected to meet U.S. special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in the capital of Pakistan as early as the end of the week.
Ben Taleblu said: “Those who see the ascendants of someone like Ghalibaf, who is an IRGC veteran, having extended power outside his traditional civilian rule, have missed the decades of how personality, not profession, has been the driving force in Iranian politics for the past few decades. I would also say those who worry about the IRGC background of the Supreme National Security Council are all that in Iran today, may have missed the fact that the past few Supreme National Security Council Secretaries, Shamkhani, Larijani, Ahmadian, all also had IRGC backgrounds.”
At the same time, Ghalibaf has publicly denied engaging in talks with the United States, and no direct confirmation of negotiations has been provided by either side.
Araghchi: The diplomat carrying messages
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi remains one of the most visible figures internationally.
If talks were to take place, Araghchi likely would be part of the Iranian delegation alongside Ghalibaf, Reuters reported.
But analysts caution that his role is limited. He may act as a channel for communication, but does not set policy independently.
Strategic decisions, particularly on war and negotiations, are still shaped by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and the broader security establishment.
The wider power circle: generals, clerics and enforcers
Beyond the headline figures, a broader group of officials who continue to shape Iran’s direction can be identified.
These include Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps chief Ahmad Vahidi, Quds Force commander Esmail Qaani, naval commander Alireza Tangsiri, Judiciary Chief Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei, President Masoud Pezeshkian and senior clerical and political figures such as Saeed Jalili and Ayatollah Alireza Arafi.
Each represents a different pillar of the system: military power, regional proxy operations, control of strategic waterways, internal repression and religious legitimacy.
Together, they form what analysts describe as a fragmented but resilient governing network.
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Despite internal divisions, Iran’s leadership remains united on one core objective: survival of the regime.
Kuperwasser described the split: “There are the more pragmatic elites, like Araghchi, Rouhani, and Zarif. There are also the hardliners who have usually held the upper hand … But they are united in one issue — that the regime should survive and stay in power.”
Iran’s U.N. mission did not respond to a request for comment in time for publication.
Houston rodeo cracks down with new dress code after revolt over ‘out of control’ attire
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLSR) organizers were not fans of teeny jean shorts, ultra low-cut tops and other “inappropriate” attire this year.
The rodeo’s organizers responded on March 16 to backlash on social media — and started enforcing much stricter dress-code rules.
Cowboy hats and boots were OK. Too much skin? Definitely not.
“Proper attire must be worn on HLSR showgrounds at all times, including shirts and appropriate footwear,” the rodeo’s updated code of conduct said.
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“HLSR reserves the right to deny admission to or remove any person wearing attire that is considered inappropriate or attire that could detract from the experience of other guests,” it also said.
“The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is a family-friendly event,” HLSR, also known as RodeoHouston, told Fox News Digital. “This addition to our Guest Code of Conduct helps set clear expectations, so everyone can enjoy a safe and respectable experience. ”
The iconic event, launched almost 100 years ago, ran this year from March 2 – March 22, 2026. As the first two weeks progressed, complaints on social media mounted about attendees in scanty outfits.
This year, the event also experienced some chaos when multiple fights erupted on March 14 and the carnival shut down temporarily.
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Social media videos captured large groups of rodeo attendees running through the carnival area.
Additional footage showed security officers intervening to break up physical altercations.
Around the same time, several TikTok and Instagram videos slammed rodeo guests who they felt were dressed inappropriately.
The event’s organizers decided to take action.
Clothing with obscene language or graphics, excessively torn clothing, visible undergarments and clothing that “expose[d] excessive portions of the skin” were banned.
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“Visible tattoos or any other attire bearing the name, insignia, colors or other indicia of affiliation to a criminal street gang” were also a no-go.
Over the years, the event has evolved from a modest exhibition into one of the largest entertainment gatherings in the United States.
As it expanded, it began to appeal to a younger generation, according to Houston’s KHOU 11.
In recent weeks, social media erupted with comments for and against the dress code. Many loyal fans applauded the crackdown.
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“Actual clothes would be a great start,” one commenter wrote on Facebook.
“Bravo! I wish the school systems would go back to enforcing this, too,” another commenter wrote on Facebook.
Many on Instagram echoed this sentiment. “Thank you! Keep it classy!!” one person wrote.
“Glad they added it. … It was out of control,” another Instagram user wrote.
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Some other attendees took things one step further, saying they were appalled by what they saw.
An Instagram user wrote, “So glad they are doing this. I was SHOCKED by the way some women were dressed or undressed.”
Still, organizers downplayed the dress-code revisions.
“We previously had a dress code, but this addition to the code of conduct expands those guidelines,” HLSR told Fox News Digital. “The overall feedback from the community has been positive.”
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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo began in 1932 as the Houston Fat Stock Show and Livestock Exposition, created by local business people to promote the region’s cattle industry.
The first event featured livestock exhibitions and a small rodeo. After a pause during World War II, the show expanded, adding entertainment and educational programs to broaden its appeal.
The show is scheduled to return in 2027; it typically occurs over 20 days between late February and mid-March at NRG Stadium, featuring concerts, livestock shows and carnival activities.
Mom claims suspect set timer to beat daughter every 15 minutes before murder charge
A Washington state man is facing a murder charge after his girlfriend was found dead in a river, as the victim’s mother alleged a pattern of brutal abuse, including claims he once set a timer to repeatedly beat her, in the weeks before her disappearance.
Juan Manuel Delgado Jr., 42, has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of 37-year-old Krista Joy Hunt, according to the Skagit County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators submitted charging paperwork to prosecutors on March 19.
In the weeks before she vanished, Hunt’s mother told Seattle-based KING-TV that her daughter described repeated violence.
“She did in fact have a broken leg,” Pamela Hunt said. “She said he had boot-stomped her leg and her chest … She said one time he set a timer and told her he was going to hit her every 15 minutes.”
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Authorities have not publicly confirmed those allegations.
Hunt was reported missing on Feb. 1 after she was last seen days earlier in the rural town of Concrete, according to a sheriff’s office missing persons’ flyer.
Authorities said the search took a grim turn on March 12, when deputies conducting a boat search of the Skagit River located human remains near milepost 90, just east of Concrete. The Skagit County coroner later confirmed the remains belonged to Hunt.
While the coroner has not determined an exact cause or manner of death, the case remains under active investigation, the Skagit County Coroner’s Office told Fox News Digital. The office has previously documented significant injuries, including a broken neck, jaw and ribs, according to KING-TV.
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Investigators said Delgado was known to Hunt and had been in a relationship with her. Jail records show he was already being held at the Skagit County Jail on unrelated charges when the murder charge was filed.
Delgado was already facing charges of possessing an explosive device, unlawful possession of a firearm and DUI, according to jail records.
According to KING-TV, authorities also uncovered possible evidence of violence inside Delgado’s truck, including clumps of hair and blood believed to be connected to Hunt.
Hunt was last seen around Jan. 25 after she and her boyfriend were in a truck that ran out of gas near the Lone Star Restaurant in Concrete, her mother told the outlet. Hunt got out and walked away and was never seen again.
Her mother has disputed characterizations of the relationship, writing in a social media post that Delgado was not her daughter’s boyfriend.
“He was a moment in her life,” Pamela Hunt wrote. “He subjected her to relentless cruelty and nothing else.”
In a GoFundMe post created during the search, Pamela Hunt also described the extent of her daughter’s injuries weeks earlier.
“The next day, I took her to the hospital—she was covered in bruises, both new and old, had been strangled, had two black eyes, and a broken leg,” she wrote, adding doctors warned she might not survive another strangulation.
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Those claims have not been independently confirmed by authorities.
According to an affidavit cited by KING-TV, Delgado told a deputy on Feb. 1 that he had not heard from Hunt in five days but wanted to return her two dogs. He also acknowledged there had been issues in their relationship but claimed they were on good terms.
Delgado had also reportedly told friends that Hunt may have been hit by a car.
Days after Hunt was reported missing, Delgado allegedly shot himself at a bar in Concrete but survived. He later told authorities he “missed Krista,” according to the report.
Hunt’s family says they have been left devastated by her death.
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“I can’t imagine the pain my mom is going through right now,” Hunt’s brother, Rand, told KING-TV. “I know the pain I’m going through. And it’s hard … He stole 60 years of my relationship with Krista.”
Hunt’s mother also confirmed the discovery of her daughter’s remains in a Facebook post, thanking search crews and reflecting on the loss.
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“My Daughter Krista Joy Hunt has been found,” she wrote, adding that the remains were discovered March 12 near mile marker 90 along Highway 20. “I am so very grateful to all the people involved in her search and recovery.”
She also referenced the charges filed against Delgado, writing: “He tried to hide his shame; he cannot hide the truth.”
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In the same post, she described the emotional toll on the family and said they are now facing funeral and related expenses.
“The love and support from friends, family and friends we’ve yet to meet has been overwhelming in a most beautiful way,” she wrote.
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“She was a very independent person,” she told KING-TV. “Not the kind of person you would think would be trapped in an abusive relationship. She was my best friend, my only daughter.”
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Delgado is being held on $1 million bail as the investigation remains ongoing.
Fox News Digital reached out to the Skagit County Sheriff’s Office and prosecutor’s office for comment but did not immediately receive a response.
Moscow unleashes massive drone, missile attack as NATO jets scrambled
Russia launched nearly 400 drones and dozens of missiles across Ukraine overnight Monday, triggering NATO to scramble fighter jets in neighboring countries, according to reports.
The massive aerial assault killed at least four people and injured more than two dozen, with strikes hitting multiple regions including Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia and Kharkiv, The Associated Press reported, citing Ukrainian officials.
Poland and Romania both scrambled fighter jets as Russian strikes approached NATO airspace, East2West reported, with Warsaw placing air defenses on the “highest state of readiness,” Poland’s operational command said.
“Due to the activity of long-range Russian air forces conducting strikes on Ukrainian territory, Polish and allied air forces have begun operating in our airspace,” Poland’s operational command said, according to East2West.
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Hours earlier, two F-16 fighter jets were scrambled in fellow NATO state Romania as Russian drones attacked Ukraine near the River Danube, the outlet reported. The Danube forms part of the border between Ukraine and Romania.
Ukrainian military leaders said Russian forces have intensified attacks along the roughly 750-mile front line, with hundreds of assaults reported in recent days.
The Institute for the Study of War said the escalation suggests Moscow’s long-anticipated spring-summer offensive is now underway, according to The Associated Press.
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Ukraine’s air force said Russia launched nearly 400 drones. Ukrainian officials later said most were intercepted or disrupted, although some were able to hit their targets, according to East2West.
Russia also launched 23 cruise missiles and seven ballistic missiles at Ukraine during the night, hitting at least 10 locations across the country, according to the Ukrainian air force.
Ukrainian civilians have endured relentless barrages since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of its neighbor more than four years ago. U.S.-brokered talks between Moscow and Kyiv over the past year have brought no respite, with Russia rejecting Ukraine’s ceasefire offer.
The latest strikes came after Ukraine hit Russia’s largest Baltic port, Primorsk, in a pinpoint attack a day earlier, leaving the key export hub in flames, East2West reported.
Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s ambassador to London, Andrey Kelin, threatened “dire” consequences over what he said was Ukraine’s use of Storm Shadow missiles, which this month hit and damaged a microelectronics plant in Russia’s Bryansk region.
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“The British, without whose participation the use of Storm Shadow missiles is simply impossible, decided to remind everyone of both Ukraine and themselves,” he said. “However, any action has consequences. And for everyone involved in the tragedy in Bryansk, the consequences will be dire.”
Men’s bathroom tampon mandate sparks confusion as residents call it ‘weird’
A new Maryland bill would require tampons be placed in not only women’s but also men’s bathrooms in all public buildings.
The legislation, titled, “Public Health – Public Buildings – Hygiene Products,” is sponsored by more than 10 Democratic delegates and was introduced on Feb. 5.
It would require “public restrooms in public buildings to provide an adequate supply of certain hygiene products; and generally relating to hygiene products in public buildings.”
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WBAL-TV 11 News reported that “Several state agencies, without officially opposing the bill, expressed concern about the cost of carrying it out,” and highlighted that the Maryland Department of Natural Resources projected that the upfront costs would be about $400,000.
The outlet also reported that some citizens aren’t on board with the legislation, quoting one person who said, “it would be weird,” while another expressed confusion. Another said it wasn’t necessary, and another man said, “I see no reason for it.”
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According to the outlet, women are more supportive of the legislation, with Marla Henderson, an Anne Arundel County resident, saying, “Sometimes people get embarrassed to ask and tell their partner, ‘Hey, I don’t have any tampons, I ran out.’ And you have a loving boyfriend or husband, ‘Wait, there’s some in the men’s bathroom. I’ll go get them.’”
Susan, another Anne Arundel County resident, told WBAL-TV 11 News that, “I don’t see an issue with it. For me, it doesn’t seem like an issue that is a problem.”
Critics, including the Republican Freedom Caucus, derided the measure as “Tampons for Timmy,” according to the report.
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Keith Hernandez reveals startling amount of annual ‘Seinfeld’ residuals
If Keith Hernandez ever decides to stop calling New York Mets games, he will always have another source of income.
The team’s legendary former first baseman became a broadcaster for the team in 1999 and is a multi-time local Emmy winner for his skills on the mic. But after he hung up the cleats, he tested out his acting skills.
Hernandez was one of numerous New York baseball stars to appear on “Seinfeld,” playing himself in three episodes. His most famous appearance, though, came in the two-part episode, “The Boyfriend,” in 1992, when he becomes a love interest to Elaine despite Kramer’s and Newman’s grudge against him stemming from a spitting incident on June 14, 1987.
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The episode prompted Hernandez’s infamous line, “I’m Keith Hernandez.” Two documentaries about him have even used the line for the title.
Due to the massive success of the episode, Hernandez still receives some nice residuals.
“It varies, but I can tell you that on an annual basis I’m getting close to $5,000 still. It’s the gift that keeps giving,” Hernandez told the “SI Media Podcast.” “Remember one thing: I was the guest star.”
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Former New York Yankees outfielder Paul O’Neill also appeared in a famous episode, “The Wink,” in Season 7, where Kramer (played by Michael Richards) promises a boy in the hospital that he would get the right fielder to hit two home runs in a game in an effort to get back a birthday card for George Steinbrenner, signed by members of the Yankees, that he had sold.
O’Neill revealed in 2024 that he, too, still gets residuals, but they’re not nearly on the same level as Hernandez’s.
“Yeah, they’re like 57 bucks,” O’Neill said while calling a Yankees game. “It’s not big time. It’s a good reminder, though, that you were on the show. It’s kinda cool.”
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In addition to O’Neill, Yankees players Derek Jeter, Bernie Williams and Danny Tartabull and manager Buck Showalter also appeared on the series, while a stunt double was used for Steinbrenner, who was voiced by co-creator Larry David — the real Steinbrenner did film a scene that was never used.
Senate Republicans cave to Democratic shutdown plan after White House meeting
This is cobbled together talking to senior Senate Republican sources.
Senate Republicans are developing a plan to fund most aspects of DHS — leaving out controversial programs like certain ICE operations — to end the five-and-a-half week partial government shutdown. This emerged after a meeting at the White House last night. There is a lot to sort out at the GOP Conference luncheon at the Capitol today.
However, Fox is told that the Senate could start to move forward on a plan to end the DHS shutdown “as early as tonight.”
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The new plan would fund ICE investigations — like cartels, traffickers and child predators. But they will leave unfunded programs for “enforcement and removal.”
Ironically, this idea would mirror what Democrats have tried to do on multiple occasions. Democrats have asked unanimous consent on the floor to pass bills to fund DHS — sans ICE.
So, Republicans have come around to the position that this is the only way out of this cul-de-sac — even if it reflects the Democratic position.
Still, Republicans contend they are “calling the Democrats bluff.”
“We’re going to have to move forward and give them what they want,” said one Senate Republican source, referring to the Democrats.
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But the question is whether Democrats will balk — especially since this was their idea. Regardless, this approach would still need Democratic buy-in and need 60 votes to clear a filibuster.
Fox is told that this is NOT pre-baked with House Republicans. The House and Senate would have to sync up to end the shutdown. Lawmakers on both sides are increasingly freaked out about the possibility of a terrorist attack — to say nothing of watching lengthy lines at airports.
Now the question is what Republicans can do with the SAVE America Act.
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Fox is told that Republicans hope to extract a promise from Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, to come off the SAVE America Act — and resume that debate after the Easter/Passover recess.
But that bill lacks the votes to pass.
In addition, Republicans are looking at stuffing some provisions from the SAVE America Act into a budget reconciliation package. By nature, a reconciliation package is NOT subject to a filibuster and only needs a simple majority to pass. However, reconciliation requires bills be fiscal in nature and deal with numbers, not policy.
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It is possible Republicans could fund the enforcement and removal programs at ICE under budget reconciliation. But portions of the SAVE America Act are dicey. Fox is told that Republicans could try to focus on the “money” aspects of the SAVE America Act — such as withholding dollars from states which don’t require photo ID, et al. But getting those provisions past the Senate umpire, Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough, is challenging. MacDonough could rule out of order policy provisions pertaining to the SAVE America Act in a reconciliation measure.
Reality star exposes ‘scumbag’ married men sliding into DMs through story likes
Kristin Cavallari is calling out married men for their behavior on social media.
In a recent episode of her podcast, “Let’s Be Honest,” the 39-year-old reality star went through potential red flags when it comes to dating, telling girls not to “overthink it” if their boyfriend follows another girl, but says “the liking of the pictures is a bit of a red flag.”
“I think in a perfect world, ladies, we would get into a relationship and our guy would unfollow every random girl that they don’t know,” she said. “But it’s not always going to happen.”
She went on to say that following attractive women “means nothing,” especially if the women are models and actresses who they are “never going to come in contact with.”
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The men “we really need to be careful of,” according to Cavallari, are “the married men who are liking every f—ing story,” but none of the photos on the regular feed. She said she gets those men “constantly,” adding that “a lot of them are athletes.”
“They don’t follow me, by the way, either, but they’re verified, and I see a lot of the verified activity,” she said. “These guys are married. There’s one guy in particular who has his f—ing wife in his profile picture. He likes every single story I post, doesn’t follow me, and doesn’t like my feed post. But I’m like, the only reason you’re doing that is to try to get my attention, and to me, you’re a f—ing scumbag.”
Cavallari went on to call these men “trash,” adding she wishes she could reach out to this person’s wife and show her “the activity that your husband is doing.”
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“Anyways, the point is I don’t think if it’s just following—I think it’s OK, girls,” she added. “I think we’re going to be OK.”
The “Very Cavallari” star was married to former football player Jay Cutler, from 2013 to 2020. Over the course of their relationship, the former couple welcomed three children together, Camden, 13, Jaxon, 11, and Saylor, 10.
She first rose to fame as a cast member on “Laguna Beach” in 2004, later joining the cast of “The Hills” in 2006.
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the finale of “Laguna Beach,” which aired in 2006, the cast came together for a reunion special to react to iconic moments from the show and to share behind-the-scenes stories. The reunion is set to air on April 10 on Roku.
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Cavallari previously reunited with some of her “Laguna Beach” co-stars while on her podcast tour in 2025, telling Jimmy Fallon on a May 2025 appearance on “The Tonight Show,” she “felt like I was back in high school.”
“When you get your whole high school crew together, everyone gets nervous. Everyone starts drinking. I felt like I was back in high school,” she said. “We get everyone on stage, and the wheels just started falling off.”
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