Valentine's Day is almost here, and whether you're single or happily taken, you can always have an amazing time celebrating the season with your best girlfriends. We're channeling our inner Leslie Knope this Galentine's Day with 50 ideas for spending it with your squad. From gathering your girlfriends for a Galentine's Day party or embarking on an epic road trip, now is the time to plan your February weekend with the best of your friends, near and far.
The Best Galentine's Day Ideas For 2024
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Add Some Pink With These Taylor Swift Fuzzy Dice
Pink is always a good idea when it comes to decor, so for any of your Galentine's Day parties this year, DIY these Taylor Swift dice inspired by "Cruel Summer"! (via Brit + Co)
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DIY Galentine's Day Candy Boxes
Send your best friends home with adorable candy boxes that may or may not be used as trinket trays later on ;). (via Brit + Co)
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Have A Bachelor Marathon
Calling all Bachelor fans! Catch up on new episodes from The Bachelor season 28 by hosting a marathon viewing party for your favorite rose ceremony show. Not a Bachelor fan? Try one of these Netflix originals that are perfect for Galentine's Day. (via Brit + Co)
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DIY Galentine's Day Fort
Camp out with your BFFs in this homemade fort that's just as much fun to make as it is to relax in! It's the perfect Galentine's Day idea at home. (via Brit + Co)
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Host A Nail Pampering Galentine's Day Party
Pamper yourself and your BFFs with a nail design party. Put out bottles of their favorite polish/color and create a fun playlist of your favorite love/empowerment songs. (via Brit + Co)
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Host A Galentine's Day Bake-off
BFFs stand together even when they're single or happily taken. Host a delicious bake-off with your gals to see who can get the most creative in the kitchen. (via Brit + Co)
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Make Conversation Heart Care Packages
For friends who live near and far, make these sweet care packages filled with their favorite things. (via Brit + Co)
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Host a Galentine's Day Party Game Night
Play Gin Rummy with your favorite gin cocktail, dominoes, charades, whatever floats your game-loving boat! Don't forget the candy charcuterie! (via Brit + Co)
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Plan A Girl's Getaway
Here are the happiest cities in the world. Grab your girls and escape winter for an amazing Galentine's Day weekend you'll never forget. (via Brit + Co)
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Take a Class Together
Film photography is cool again. One reason to get creative with your gals with a day of fun learning/doing. (via Brit + Co)
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Host a Brunch
Our epic Galentine's brunch has everything from red velvet heart waffles to DIY centerpieces to Galentine card writing stations. This gem-inspired brunch is a fun idea too! (via Brit + Co)
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Have A DIY Party With Planters
Get a jump on spring decor with an easy DIY planter party. With a few basic steps, you and your girls can create living wall decor to decorate your space for February and even all the way through the summer months. (via Brit + Co)
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Host a Cookie Party
Check out our list of 30 Valentine's Day cookie recipes and start a holiday cookie tradition, G-Day style! (via Brit + Co)
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Go On A Road Trip With Your Gals
You don't have to spend your Galentine's Day party inside. If you're not near the beach, you can take a day trip instead. Some ideas include visiting a ski resort, going for a hike, or exploring that small town you've been meaning to hit. (via Brit + Co)
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Have A Puppy-Love Play Date
Galentine's Day isn't just for humans. Invite your BFFs and their furry friends over for a puppy-love playdate. If you want to keep things a bit more relaxed, host a movie night and ask your friends to bring their dog beds too.
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Host A Mean Girls Movie Night
Prepare for a cozy night in with your ladies by catching up on one of the most classic flicks (or the new musical update!). Set the tone for the night with a DIY burn book vase that doubles as a hilarious take-home treat. (via Aww Sam)
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Have A Beach Day Picnic
If you live on the coast, host your Galentine's Day gathering at the beach. Make sure you bring your favorite beach bag, a pair of sunglasses, and perhaps some bubbly!
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Have A Wine Tasting
You and your girls love your wine (the proof is in your Instagram reels!), so use the day as an excuse to host your very own rosé tasting party.
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Hit The Slopes
An adventurous way to get outdoors and spend time with your ladies is to take advantage of the snow. Go skiing or snowboarding, or build a snow(wo)man. Then enjoy après ski cocktails!
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Have A Pool Party
If you live in a warmer climate (or have a heated pool), throw a fun G-Day pool party complete with all of the essentials like vino, floaties, and sunhats.
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Host A Parks & Rec Marathon
The best way to celebrate Galentine's Day is by honoring the creator, Leslie Knope, with a Parks and Rec marathon viewing party. Ask your ladies to supply the booze, and you can serve up the snacks and the show — or any of our other favorite feel-good TV shows.
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Host An Outdoor Dinner + Movie
Your ladies deserve a get-together that's sure to give each gal the much-needed fun she deserves. Host a movie and dinner for your ladies, outdoors if the weather permits. Step up your party with favors, swag bags, and a night of unlimited drinks.
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Have A Karaoke Party
What better way to start off your Galentine's Day shindig than by belting out a few tunes with your favorite ladies? Yep, we didn't think we'd have to tell you twice.
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Go on A Hike
Keep up your 2024 health goals with an active day outdoors. It's a great way to bond with your girlfriends and with nature.
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Book A Spa Day
What better way to show self love than to book a much-deserved spa day with gal pals. You'll feel refreshed and recharged.
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Zoom With Surprise Takeout
Bestie live in another state? Plan an evening Zoom call and send each other dinner delivery for a fun gab session and thoughtful Galentine's Day gift. Oh what a night!
More Galentine's Day Party Ideas
A pom pom and lantern wall is literally the perfect way to add some texture to any Galentine's Day party! Plus, you can reuse them for upcoming bachelorette parties and baby showers ;).
Take a simple white table cloth (bonus points if it's paper) and paint "xoxo" across it for a personalized, romantic addition to your table.
Never underestimate the power of gold letter balloons. They're our favorite!
In lieu of flowers, fill some of your favorite vases with all kinds of red and pink candies.
If a pure candy charcuterie board is overwhelming, opt for a mix — supplement chocolate, marshmallows, and strawberries with meat and cheese for a board that's both lunch and dessert.
Mix up your Galentine's Day party mimosa bar by providing different juices and different garnishes that your guests can choose from.
Letter boards are a super easy and super fun way to add spunk to your party. Plus, they don't take up a lot of room so that's a win-win for us!
Grapefruit juice is the perfect addition to your Galentine's Day party's pink cocktails — or to sparkling water for a low-key mocktail.
Candlesticks, jars, cake trays, oh my! The more dishes, the better as far as we're concerned.
It's easier than ever to find super cute, super sassy napkins. It's a small touch that goes a long way!
Mini bottles of champagne aren't just good for your Galentine's Day party — have everyone write a goal on their bottle, and wait to pop it until that goal is achieved!
Find heart-shaped plates to add extra romance to your tablescape. *Sigh.*
Galentine's Day Party Favor Ideas
Miniature potted plants are as cute as can be, and when they're wrapped in pink napkins? To die for.
Cupid would totally approve of these red candy kabobs.
If you have a collection of white bags for your Galentine's Day party favors, go crazy with the designs! Draw hearts, arrows, or write a little note to each of your friends.
Nothing says "I love you" like knowing your friend's favorites — which means you'll knock beauty product gift bags out of the park.
Red lollipops get a fruity upgrade when you wrap their sticks in green tape. Voilà!! The cherry on top of all your Galentine's Day festivities.
Wall envelopes are the perfect place to stash all your candy — or a super artsy Galentine's Day note.
Less is more with a Galentine's Day party favor that lets your BFF know how much she means to you.
A little bit of thoughtful wrapping makes a colorful bouquet even more beautiful than it already is!
Add tiny bows to all your champagne bottles for a true coquette party theme.
Use a pair of scalloped scissors to turn regular gift bags into something even more eye-catching!
Galentine's Day party favors don't *just* have to be candy and cards — celebrate your friends' hobbies with thoughtful gifts, too!
We'll literally never say no to chocolate, especially when it includes flower petals!
Looking for more reasons to get together with your girls this Galentine's Day? Follow us on Pinterest for even more ideas.
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This article has been updated from a previous post.
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Without a doubt, my favorite episode in all of television is the season seven finale of One Tree Hill. It's got all my favorite things: drama, intrigue, romance, and somehow, the episode also has all of my favorite songs from the show. This teen dramadoes an amazing job throughout its 10-year run of embracing life's beauty in the face of horror and, admittedly, unrealistic danger (remember when Nanny Carrie ran around a corn field with an axe? Because I sure do). And I'm not the only one who would love to see our favorite Tree Hill Ravens back onscreen. Chad Michael Murray and the rest of the cast do too!
What has Chad Michael Murray said about the One Tree Hill reunion?
In a Today Show interview for his new rom-com Mother of the Bride, Chad Michael Murray talked about his dream One Tree Hill reboot plans, and how grateful he is for streaming. "I'm meeting 13, 14, 15-year old fans who are enamored by the show — they weren't alive when we started shooting!" he says.
"I feel like that show, it's needed," he continues. "They could do, like, a Tree Hill Generations and deal with all the trials and tribulations the youth are going through today, you know? Dealing with social media and discrimination and everything else that's out there in the world that we could bring to light so these kids could learn to say, 'Hey! I identify with this and that.' That's what was great about the show was everyone had someone to identify with.
Are Sophia Bush and Hilarie Burton friends?
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Yes, Sophia Bush and Hilarie Burton are still friends! Most recently, the actresses and activists showed up to the NYC premiere of our new TV show obsession: Girls5eva. Both women wore black blazers while Hilarie rocked knee high boots and a pop art purse, and Sophia paired her leather suit with strappy heels. I need these besties onscreen again ASAP!!
Will there ever be a One Tree Hill reunion?
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"I just can't see a world where something won't happen," Chad tells E! News. "Something will happen. Whether we get everybody together and do a live reading of the show, or we create a new fictional future episode, I don't know what it will be."
"If there wasn’t some sort of like spinoff or something, I would be so surprised," Barbara Alyn Woods says in an Entertainment Tonight interview. "Because we’re all on board, we’re all friends, it would be the most fun show anybody has ever been on."
"I feel very fortunate. Not only has the show had this major resurgence – I actually think it’s bigger now than it was when it aired," she continues. "We just need to keep going, this thing is not going to die."
I'd love to see what everyone's life looks like in 2023, especially all of the main characters' kids. It'd be like One Tree Hill: The Next Generation! Would Jamie still play basketball? Would Brooke's twins take an interest in design? I have so many questions.
Is there a One Tree Hill next generation?
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The end of One Tree Hill sees our favorite Tree Hill Ravens happily celebrating a new chapter in life. They're all adults, and the majority of them are married with children! If we were ever going to get a One Tree Hill next gen, the series would probably focus on Jackson and Lydia (Nathan and Haley's kids), Sawyer (Lucas and Peyton's daughter), Jude and Davis (Brooke and Julian's twins), and hopefully Jenny (Jake's daughter from season one!).
Does the cast of One Tree Hill still talk?
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The cast has found other ways to celebrate the show, and their relationships. Sophia Bush, Hilarie Burton, and Bethany Joy Lenz (who played Brooke, Peyton, and Haley, respectively) host the Drama Queens rewatch podcast, while different members of the cast have teamed up for Christmas movies like The Christmas Contract and (my personal favorite) A Christmas Wish.
They also recently reunited for the show's 20th anniversary in Wilmington, North Carolina, where the show was filmed! "Got to hang out with some great humans this weekend," Austin Nichols (who played Julian) posted on Instagram. "Old friends. Old stories. Lots of laughs. And made a bunch of new friends. Thank you to everyone who made this happen!"
"I spent 6 years on OTH. I’ve spent 14 years celebrating what comes AFTER with these people," Hilarie Burton says in her Instagram post. "They’ve heard me. Healed me. Humored me. I’m just really really grateful that we get these magical little moments to be together."
Sophia Bush also celebrated with a simple, "Honestly? Obsessed with us." Me too, Sophia. Me too.
Will Mark Schwahn be involved in a One Tree Hill reunion?
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After the female cast members of OTHpublished a letter expressing they had been manipulated and harassed by creator Mark Schwahn, male cast members like Chad Michael Murray and James Lafferty expressed their support for the women. The cast has since said they'd be open to doing a reboot — but it sounds like it's more likely to happen if Mark is not involved.
Where can I watch One Tree Hill?
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All episodes of One Tree Hill are streaming on Hulu now!
What would your dream One Tree Hill reunion look like? Let us know in the comments and check out our Facebook for more pop culture news!
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If your new year is off to an interesting start in the dating department (or elsewhere), take time to indulge in some self-love this season. Just in time for the double whammy of Galentine's Day and Valentine's Day, we have the most thoughtful self-care gift ideas to share with you.
Love may be in the air, and it's not just about romantic gestures. It's about showering yourself with the kind of TLC that makes you feel like the best, most relaxed version of yourself. Whether you're celebrating solo, with your gal pals, or a special someone, these self-care goodies are your ticket to a blissful and rejuvenating experience all through 2024.
Picture this: you, indulging in a bath salt soak, letting your skincare work its magic, and sipping on a delightful cup of herbal tea. Sounds dreamy, right? Well, buckle up because our curated list is about to take your self-care game to a whole new level. From pampering skincare serums that'll make your skin sing with joy to cozy essentials that will wrap you up in a warm hug, we've left no stone unturned to bring you the crème de la crème of self-care gifts.
Scroll away as we share 39 self-care gifts that'll help you and your besties have a relaxing V-Day!
Beauty Self-Care Gifts
LANEIGE Lip Glowy Balm
Laneige is known for their replenishing lip sleeping mask, but their glowy balm is equally amazing. It's moisturizing and will remind your bestie of summer as she hydrates her lips after her nighttime skincare routine.
Topicals Brightening & Clearing Eye Masks
Eye masks are mandatory when thinking about self-care gifts. They help treat and sooth dark undereye circles, making them a beauty staple your bestie will reach for countless times next month.
Kush Queen Soak In Love Bundle
If your bestie doesn't get the hint that she deserves to relax, surprise her with this self-care bath bundle for Galentine's Day.
Kate Mcleod The Full Body Set
Kate Mcleod's full body set knows that your bestie's at-home spa day deserves to be a soothing experience.
SpoiledChild A22 Biotin Boost Hair + Scalp Serum
Gone are the days of dull, thinning hair. This biotin hair and scalp serum spray works wonders and is TikTok famous for a reason.
Bonjout Beauty LE BALM Skin Savior Solid Serum
This multi-tasking serum can be used in eight soothing ways: As a serum, moisturizer, under-eye cream, night cream, treatment salve, lip care, primer, and overnight repairing mask. Consider this the essential product for a low maintenance but powerful beauty routine.
Pattern Beauty The Coily Starter Bundle
For natural hair beauties who have a tighter hair pattern, Pattern Beauty's coily starter bundle will soothe dry strands during winter.
Good Molecules Blemish & Discoloration Set
If your bestie's last menstrual cycle was a doozy and left behind some discoloration from painful acne, she'll love using Good Molecule's blemish & discoloration set.
P.S. It's well-worth the price!
Lather Gua Sha & Glow Hinoki Body Treatment
Tell your bestie to stimulate and massage her body with this Gua Sha and Hinoki treatment. Remember, her self-care gifts should be as fun as they are thoughtul!
Primally Pure Self Health Bundle
Self-care gifts should include something your bestie can pamper herself with. With this health bundle, she'll get a complimentary towel, body butter, and more!
Cratejoy TheraBox | Self Care Box
This box gets straight to the point by letting your bestie know it's dedicated to her self-care.
Colourpop Pressed Powder Eyeshadow Makeup Palette (Blush Baby)
Surprise your friend with this pressed powder eyeshadow palette before Galentine's Day so she can put together a stunning makeup look when the two of you head to brunch.
Kosas Plump + Juicy Vegan Collagen + Probiotic Spray-On Serum
If you love your bestie then you'll buy her this innovative self-care gift. It's meant to provide hydration while lifting the skin so your bestie will look glowy during winter.
Cozy Self-Care Gifts
NUUDS Satin Pajama Set
Once she's out of the shower or bathtub, she can slip into this beautiful satin pajama set. It'll make her feel sensational.
Eddie Bauer Lounge Set
If satin isn't her thing, she can slip into this grey marl lounge set. It's the kind of self-care gift idea we wouldn't mind buying our friends for Galentine's Day.
Kitsch Barbie x Kitsch Satin Pillowcase (Iconic)
If you have one friend who still hasn't changed their pillowcases, buy her this satin version that's reminiscent of Barbie. She'll love how cool it feels when she lays down to sleep at night.
Hatch Restore 2
No one likes to be woken abruptly, so gift someone in your crew this upgraded version of Hatch's beloved sleep sound and alarm machine. It's the kind of self-care gift that'll show you respect their deep appreciation of nap time.
Reading & Journaling Self-Care Gifts
How We Heal
How We Heal is a beautiful collection of stories and thoughtful insight by author Alexandra Elle. She's found a way to speak to readers in a soft way that inspires change.
Self-Care Habits for Busy Women
Chances are that you and your besties are always on the go for different reasons. Let Self-Care Habits for Busy Women guide how everyone approaches their days in the new year.
5 Minutes A Day The Mental Health Journal
This journal is a good starting point for the friend who wants to start journaling, but doesn't know where to start.
Papier Wellness Journal
This journal is for the seasoned writer who wants to develop a consistent routine with their wellness habit.
Intelligent Change Mindful Affirmations for Health & Wellbeing
If your friend is a self-proclaimed Affirmations Queen, she'll love reading one of these cards well after Galentine's Day.
Fragrance Self-Care Gifts
Threshold 3pk Diffuser Candles Room Spray Gift Set - Eucalyptus Lavender
This room spray gift set will infuse anyone's senses with the calming scents of lavender and eucalyptus.
West Elm Alura Homescent Collection - Warm Musk
If your best friend is looking for something a bit spicier, go for West Elm's warm musk set.
KEYS Sage + Oak Milk Votive Candle Set
Alicia Keys has a beautifully-smelling candle set that will take care of everyone in your besties crew.
Maison Margiela Replica Candle Set
Step it up a notch with Maison Margiela's glorious candle set. We'd take this self-care gift idea anyday.
Pura Coconut Calm Home Fragrance
This home fragrance will make your best friend's apartment smell like your girls trip.
Wellness Self-Care Gifts
Beast Mini Blender (Mist)
Now your friend can blend her own yummy smoothie recipes in this pretty blender.
Stanley 40 oz. Quencher H2.0 Flowstate Tumbler (Warm Serene Brushstrokes)
Even if you and your crew missed the coveted pink Stanley Tumblers at Target, you can still surprise them with this brushstrokes design.
Fellow Stagg EKG Electric Pour-Oven Kettle
It's time to make the transition to using an electric kettle to warm tea and hot chocolate since Galentine's Day is still during winter.
Lululemon The Workout Mat 6mm
One can never have too much pink in their list of self-care goodies. At least this one will encourage your best friend to kickstart her fitness journey after Galentine's Day.
Fun & Indulgent Self-Care Gifts
Compartés Valentine's Day Signature Chocolate Collection Heart
This cute chocolate assortment has Galentine's Day written all over it with it's pink and red graphics. It comes in a evergreen crocodile heart-shaped box and makes for the perfect indulgent self-care gift.
Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 Camera
This is one self-care gift idea that'll capture fun candid moments to relive whenever you and your crew wants!
Kennedy Claire Couture Galentines Day Shirts
Show your crew love with these fun Galentine's Day shirts.
FITORY Open Toe Slipper with Cozy Lining
These cozy slipper are perfect for the ultimate self-care queen in your friend group.
WHAT DO YOU MEME? for The Girls - The Ultimate Girls Night Party Game
Girls night won't be complete without this fun card game.
SmileBelle Best Friendship Bracelets
"It's the best friends forever" bracelet set! Although this isn't the true definition of a self-care gift idea, it signifies the bond you and your besties have. It's the most appropriate form of celebrating Galentine's Day that we've ever seen.
Which Galentine's Day self-care gift are you thinking about picking up for your besties? Let us know in the comments!
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When Sydney Sweeney showed up to the Met Gala red carpet rocking a jet black bob, the entire Brit + Co team thought she was Billie Eilish — and I immediately started daydreaming about these incredible women playing sisters! We know from Anyone But You and SNL that both Sydney and Billie can balance humor and heart, and I am convinced they need to headline a sister comedy, like, right now. I asked AI to write the plot of a (very hypothetical, unconfirmed) Billie Eilish and Sydney Sweeney movie so, for now, we can daydream even more!
Billie Eilish And Sydney Sweeney's Sister Roadtrip Comedy
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Sister Vibes
In Sister Vibes, Sydney Sweeney would star as Ruby opposite Billie Eilish's Lily. These two sisters might have opposite personalities, but they're both at a crossroads in their lives. Ruby is a meticulous, Type-A oldest daughter who's always played it safe in the corporate job she hates. Lily is a free-spirited artist struggling to find her place in the world, and although she dreams of making it big, she's afraid of losing her authentic self.
Feeling totally stuck and unsure about their futures, the sisters decide to go on a big roadtrip to fulfill their desire for adventure. As they make their way across the country (snacks in-hand and roadtrip playlist at full volume), they learn more about their dreams, themselves, and each other than they could have hoped for. And it wouldn't be a comedy without a memorable cast of characters Ruby and Lily encounter along the way! Pedro Pascal? Ayo Edebiri? Lindsay Lohan? (It's a trick question because I want to see all of the above!)
In their journey, Ruby and Lily encounter mishaps, unexpected detours, and some seriously profound self-discovery. From mistaken identities and spontaneous dance parties to moments that take their breath away, Sister Vibes would capture the essence of what it's like to be a young woman in 2024 with authenticity and relatability.Through the ups and downs, Ruby and Lily's bond as sisters is tested, but it always comes out stronger on the other side.
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In this Billie Eilish and Sydney Sweeney movie, their characters discover that their greatest adventure is simply accepting who they truly are and supporting each other no matter what. As cheesy as that sounds — it's so important (and actually more difficult IRL than it sounds!).With its blend of comedy, heart, and vibrant wit, this contemporary comedy would celebrate the strength and resilience of women today. It explores themes of self-acceptance, authenticity, and the importance of meaningful connections in a digital age.
Would you see a movie starring Billie Eilish and Sydney Sweeney? Because I would be all over this! If you love daydreaming about your favorite stars in new movies, check out 5 Leading Ladies We'd Love To See In A Paul Mescal Rom-Com!
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There's something appealing about an anthology show. You know, the ones where we get a new cast every season but the location or the themes remain the same (hello White Lotus and American Horror Story!). Your next TV show obsession is right around the corner because Hulu just announced the full lead cast for Nine Perfect Strangers season 2 and it's literally almost too good to be true. Keep reading for everything you need to know!
When does Nine Perfect Strangers season 2 come out?
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We don't have an official release date for Nine Perfect Strangers season 2 yet, so feel free to rewatch season 1 as many times as you want ;). Production *did* begin in January of 2024, and considering there was a year between the filming of season 1 and its release, it's safe to assume we'll see Nine Perfect Strangers season 2 at the end of 2024 or the beginning of 2025.
Who's in the Nine Perfect Strangers cast?
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Hulu just announced that Nine Perfect Strangers season 2 will star Murray Bartlett from The White Lotus and The Last of Us, Annie Murphy from Schitt's Creek, and Christine Baranski from Mamma Mia. We'll also see Dolly De Leon, Aras Aydin, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, musician King Princess, and Lucas Englander. The latest additions to the cast include our AMC queen Nicole Kidman and A Simple Favor's Henry Golding, as well as Mark Strong and Lena Olin.
What is Nine Perfect Strangers about?
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Nine Perfect Strangers season 1, which is based on the book by Big Little Lies author Liane Moriarty and stars Nicole Kidman, Melissa McCarthy, Regina Hall, and Samara Weaving, follows nine strangers who meet at a health and wellness resort to unwind from the stress of city life. However, their 10-day retreat quickly spirals into something completely different — and a little more sinister — than they expected.
Will there be a season 2 for Nine Perfect Strangers?
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Yes, we're getting a Nine Perfect Strangers season 2! Even though the show was supposed to be a limited series, it was so popular Hulu decided to announce the renewal in June 2023. Thank goodness.
How is Nine Perfect Strangers different from the book?
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There are some pretty big difference between Nine Perfect Strangers and its novel. It seems like they just wanted to up the ante for television viewers because the main differences are in the intensity of scenes or character traits, like Carmel being much more expressive than she is in the book, and the series cutting out a five-day silence. It's super cool to see how Hulu adapted this series — and since it's based on a single book, Nine Perfect Strangers season 2 will feature a whole new plot!
What does the ending of Nine Perfect Strangers mean?
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Throughout the series, there are lots of themes of trust and whether or not we're actually able to find happiness as humans. The Nine Perfect Strangers ending during season 1 wraps it up perfectly by leaving happiness as a more open-ended concept full of hope — one that shows it's never outside the realm of possibility, even if it's not a definite guarantee.
Keep checking back here for the latest news on Nine Perfect Strangers season 2, and check out our TikTok for more pop culture news!
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