This Week's 5 Hottest News Stories: Princess Lilibet's Latest Photo, Pax Jolie-Pitt's Appearance After Bike Crash, and More

• Meghan Markle's video dancing while pregnant ignited heated reactions.
• Tom Hanks broke his silence after his daughter's telling childhood confession.
• Taylor Swift's low-key public outing sparked pregnancy rumors.
• A recent photo of Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie's son Pax after his bike crash spread online.
• The public noticed a detail in Princess Lilibet's birthday photo that didn't "look right."

Welcome to your Friday news digest: Meghan Markle's video dancing while pregnant sparks chatter. Tom Hanks responds to his daughter's reveal. Taylor Swift fuels baby rumors. Pax Jolie-Pitt's crash photo trends. Fans spot something off in Princess Lilibet’s photo. Catch up on all the buzz!

Why Were People Puzzled by Meghan Markle's Baby Bump?

Meghan Markle has ignited a wave of public debate after sharing a throwback video on Instagram showing her dancing next to a hospital bed while heavily pregnant. The 43-year-old mom-of-two posted the clip on June 4, 2025, to commemorate her daughter Lilibet's fourth birthday.

In the video, Meghan is seen twerking alongside Prince Harry, who's dressed in a hooded sweatshirt. The pair dances to "The Baby Momma Dance" by Starrkeisha.

The "Suits" alum penned, "Four years ago today, this also happened. Both of our children were a week past their due dates… so when spicy food, all that walking, and acupuncture didn't work — there was only one thing left to do!"

The post quickly gained attention on Instagram, where Meghan has amassed over three million followers. Though comments on the video were disabled, it received thousands of likes and became widely discussed across other social media platforms.

The footage has led to a divided response among viewers. Many people expressed disbelief and skepticism about Meghan's appearance in the video. One person wrote, "Does she have a pillow under her dress?" Another noted, "That bump doesn't look real."

Some questioned the authenticity of her baby bump. One commenter stated, "Looks like a pillow, don't have anything against her but it really looks fake, I had children and you certainly can't move like that giving birth [sic]."

Another echoed that sentiment, "The stomach doesn't just look right.. can someone please rectify if iam wrong [sic]??"

"I'm a midwife and bumps don't move like that [sic]???" read another remark. Others described the bump as unnatural, with one saying, "The bump looks like she has clothes inside."

Despite the criticism, not all responses were negative. Some praised the clip, calling it lighthearted and fun. One fan remarked, "This is great." Another added, "Nothing cringey here. Cute [sic]."

Although the post was meant to celebrate a personal and joyful moment, it has stirred significant public scrutiny and speculation. Meghan and Harry have not issued any further statements or clarifications regarding the clip.

How Did Tom Hanks Respond to His Daughter's Childhood Confession?

On May 29, 2025, during the red carpet premiere of "The Phoenician Scheme," a reporter asked Tom Hanks about "The 10: A Memoir of Family and the Open Road," the deeply personal book his daughter, E.A. Hanks, published on April 8. The story dives into her unconventional childhood with her late mother, Susan Dillingham, after her parents' 1985 divorce, stirring both media attention and public discussion.

In response to Access Hollywood's question about the memoir, Tom appeared pleasantly surprised at first and swiftly praised his daughter, calling her "a knockout, always has been."

He emphasized his pride in her willingness to confront the past so openly and described her process as deeply courageous and intellectually brave.

Speaking with the insight of a father and fellow artist, he said, "I'm not surprised that my daughter had the wherewithal, as well as the curiosity, as well as, I'm going to say, perhaps, the shoot herself in the foot wherewithal, in order to examine this thing that she was incredibly honest about."

He then stated that individuals often experience "checkered, cracked lives" despite appearing to come from privileged backgrounds.

His daughter, he explained, acknowledges this reality and fully embraces all aspects of it. He praised anyone who could do that, saying they needed to be "a bold journalistic literary mind," and was delighted to see that quality in E.A.

Tom and Susan met in the mid-1970s while studying theater at Sacramento State University. They married, had two children — Colin Hanks and E.A. — and divorced five years later.

Susan, who went by the stage name Samantha Lewes, was granted primary custody, leaving the children with their mother for most of the year and designated visits with their father.

According to E.A., this arrangement became unstable when her mother moved them without notice from Los Angeles to Sacramento. In her book, she shares that her father once went to pick them up from school only to discover they had not been there for two weeks and had to track them down.

Though her mother was never formally diagnosed, E.A. believes she suffered from bipolar disorder marked by extreme paranoia and delusion.

In her own words, the 43-year-old described her Sacramento childhood as a blend of affection, violence, and instability.

"Eventually a divorce agreement was settled, and I would visit my dad and stepmother (and soon enough my younger half brothers) on the weekends and during summers, but from 5 to 14, years filled with confusion, violence, deprivation, and love, I was a Sacramento girl," she wrote.

Her memories also include a white house with columns, a pool in the backyard, and walls plastered with horse posters. However, she recounts how that home's condition deteriorated: "The backyard became so full of dog [expletive] that you couldn't walk around it, the house stank of smoke."

Additionally, their refrigerator was often either bare or filled with expired food, and her mother spent much of her time in bed, poring over the Bible.

The turning point came when emotional abuse turned physical, prompting E.A.'s move to Los Angeles in the middle of seventh grade. Her custody arrangement flipped; she now lived with her father and visited Sacramento occasionally.

However, at 14, she and her mother embarked on a cross-country road trip along Interstate 10 in a lumbering Winnebago. Her memoir centers on retracing that same route two decades after her mother's death in 2002, an effort to uncover the truth about her mother's past and, by extension, herself.

In an April 2025 interview with Access Hollywood, E.A. explained that she initially intended to write a magazine story about the political geography of the Southwest and Deep South.

However, while preparing for that project, she began uncovering her mother's journals, which included vivid poetry and a harrowing account of witnessing a crime allegedly committed by Susan's own father.

As both a daughter and a reporter, E.A. realized she had found the emotional and narrative fuel for a larger story. Before embarking on the road trip, she spoke with her father and brother.

Although she didn't seek permission, she wanted to be transparent about how her exploration might intersect with their lives. Both men became her earliest readers and confirmed the accuracy of her descriptions.

In the interview, she confirmed how her early life was marked by extremes. At her mother's house, meals ranged from gourmet dinners to "a dusty can of pâté" or fast food multiple times a week. In contrast, her Los Angeles life included stability, family meals, and even trips to the Oscars with her father.

At school, teachers submitted reports noting her lack of hygiene and clean clothes. She also stated that her father was well aware of what was happening in her mother's household but was initially powerless to change custody due to California's family laws at the time, which required tangible proof of physical violence.

Eventually, one physically violent incident solidified E.A.'s need to move in with her father primarily. In hindsight, she recognizes the protective role her older brother Colin played, saying she wouldn't have been able to write the book without his support.

Additionally, her memoir reflects on how children in abusive or unstable households instinctively conceal their circumstances out of shame. She considered herself her mother's protector, a role that shaped her personality and later career in journalism.

She says her first beat was her mother, studying her moods, gauging the energy in the house, and learning to diffuse tension.

Reactions to the memoir and Tom's reaction to it have been varied, particularly online. On Facebook, one person wrote, "Very disappointed in hanks... not for this reason, but now, also for this reason." Another added, "It's scary on [sic] what goes on behind closed doors." A third shared, "Very sad for her and her brother."

Some were more pointed in their critique. One netizen wrote, "The most dangerous happenings are behind closed doors." Another commented, "Daughter like father bold and literary and out spoken. Hank seems embarrassed and defensive but his daughters comments. [sic]"

Others voiced support for E.A. and suspicion toward the "Forrest Gump" actor. One Facebook commenter claimed, "I absolutely believe her! This guy has always given me fake nice vibes! Just a gut feeling."

Meanwhile, on Instagram, reactions ranged from supportive to skeptical. Someone wrote, "Absolutely….👏" Another noted, "They're very alike, aren't they? Hanks is clearly not the only writer in the family." A third chimed in, "Keep it to yourself 😮."

Despite the divided reactions, the memoir has been well-received critically and is already a national bestseller.

What Changes Did Fans Notice in Taylor Swift?

The "Wildest Dreams" singer spent Sunday evening (June 1) out with her friend and fellow artist Selena Gomez. The pair were seen at The Monkey Bar in Midtown Manhattan, dressed to the nines for girls' night.

Swift wore a black two-piece set with shimmering silver trim along the neckline of her top and the hem of her skirt. She paired it with metallic platform heels and wore her hair in soft waves, finishing the look with her signature red lip.

Beside her, Gomez donned a chic, monochromatic camel-toned outfit featuring a fitted halter top and high-waisted trousers. She layered it with a matching jacket draped over her shoulders and finished the look with pointed gold heels.

Videos and photos of the pair captured them smiling and in good spirits as they headed to their respective cars. As the images circulated online, fans began pointing out a bump under Swift's top.

"Is Taylor expecting?" one fan wondered. "Is ty pregnant🙌 [sic]," another asked.

The discussion trickled over to Facebook, as one commenter wrote. "Taylor looks pregnant." Another observed, "Are we POSITIVE Taylor isn't pregnant? Her face recently looks much more full than it ever has."

Some were convinced that the singer is, in fact, expecting, as one said, "Taylor's definitely pregnant." "Lowkey pregnant? That little baby bump says it all 😂😂😍," someone else noted.

Swift's appearance in Manhattan comes after she marked a significant milestone in her career, which she announced in a personal letter on her website.

"I'm trying to gather my thoughts into something coherent, but right now my mind is just a slide show," she began. "A flashback sequence of all the times I daydreamed about, wished for, and pined away for a chance to get to tell you this news."

The pop star spoke of all the times her ultimate goal was just within reach, only for it to fall through. "I almost stopped thinking it could ever happen, after 20 years of having the carrot dangled and then yanked away," she reflected.

But that's all behind her now. "I really get to say these words: All of the music that I've ever made… now belongs… to me," Swift announced. That includes all her music videos, concert films, album art and photography, and unreleased songs.

Swift added that calling this achievement her "greatest dream come true" would be an understatement. "To my fans, you know how important this has been to me — so much so that I've re-recorded and released four of my albums, calling them Taylor's Version," she noted.

The industry heavy-hitter credited her fans for the success of her Eras Tour, which allowed her to buy back her music rights. "I can't thank you enough for helping to reunite me with this art that I have dedicated my life to, but have never owned until now," she continued.

Swift went on to express her gratitude to Shamrock Capital for being the first to offer her music rights, saying the way they have handled everything has been "honest, fair, and respectful."

She also spoke about a Taylor's Version of her 2017 album "Reputation." "Full transparency: I haven't even re-recorded a quarter of it," she confessed, adding that the project was deeply tied to that specific time in her life and she kept hitting a stopping point when attempting to remake it.

She admitted that it's the one album out of the six she originally released that she felt "couldn't be improved upon by redoing it." Still, she shared that there will be a time for the unreleased vault tracks from "Reputation" to come out, if fans are interested.

Swift also announced that she has completed re-recording her debut album and is pleased with the results. "Those two albums can still have their moments to re-emerge, when the time is right," she said.

What Happened to Pax Jolie-Pitt After His Near-Fatal Crash?

At 21, Pax Jolie-Pitt's appearance showed little change from the year prior — still lean, casually dressed, and often spotted keeping to himself in public. But behind the quiet exterior, his year was anything but low-key.

In January 2025, he was involved in yet another e-bike incident. While riding hands-free on a purple-and-black e-bike, he collided with a white hatchback car in Hollywood. Pax wasn't visibly injured, but the crash left his bike damaged and drew renewed scrutiny.

Witnesses saw him calmly inspecting the bent front wheel before exchanging contact information with the other driver. The response online was swift and unsparing. One person wrote, "Spoiled, Rich Kid. Who knows his mother will buy him another one without any questions."

Another added, "He'd probably learn his lesson quicker if mama wasn't paying for his new fancy [e-bikes and] hospital bills." Netizens also brought up safety concerns, as one person commented, "How are kids allowed to ride these on the street. I've seen so many 'almost accidents.'"

Other comments turned personal, with one stating, "That boy needs a father. Angelina cut Brad out of their [kids'] lives like a cancer."

Later in the year, the headlines only intensified as Pax was seen out partying with friends in what became another troubling public moment. According to reports, he had to be physically supported by others while leaving the venue, fueling speculation that he may be struggling under the weight of recent events.

The aftermath of his parents' high-profile divorce, his estrangement from Brad, and back-to-back e-bike crashes have only added to public concern.

Online, many questioned Pax's behavior, his upbringing, and his distance from his father — some even denying the actor as his father entirely. 2025 has been another challenging year for Pax Jolie-Pitt, both physically and emotionally, as he continues to navigate early adulthood in an unforgiving spotlight.

Why Did Fans Notice After Seeing Princess Lilibet's Birthday Photo?

On June 4, 2025, Meghan Markle shared two black-and-white images of her and Prince Harry's daughter, Princess Lilibet. The photos are included as part of a birthday post the doting mother made. Meghan's pictures have sparked varying reactions from online viewers, with some complimenting them and others pointing out how something does not quite look right.

One photo in the birthday tribute shows an intimate snapshot of Meghan cradling a newborn Lilibet against her chest; a quiet stillness surrounds both of them. The Duchess, with her freckles on full display as she looks down lovingly at her baby, appears serene in the earliest moments of motherhood.

The cover image moves forward in time — a windswept Meghan sits outdoors, this time with a now older Lilibet, whom she nestles closely in her arms. Lilibet turns her face inward as Meghan partially shields her from view.

The tenderness in both photos is echoed in Meghan's caption, which reads, "Happy birthday to our beautiful girl! Four years ago today she [sic] came into our lives — and each day is brighter and better because of it. Thanks to all of those sending love and celebrating her special day!"

The birthday post quickly gained traction across social media, drawing a wave of reactions that ranged from heartwarming to sharply critical. Admirers were quick to praise the touching tribute and the rare peek into Meghan and Lilibet's bond.

Many, including our AmoMama readers, offered birthday wishes and warm sentiments, describing the photos as "so beautiful" and "very pretty." Others left cheerful notes like "Happy birthday" and "Happy Birthday Beautiful Lili," underscoring the affection fans continue to show the Sussex children.

However, not all feedback was positive. A number of viewers turned their attention to Lilibet's appearance, suggesting that something seemed amiss.

"Left picture, much older child than four, right side a lifelike doll. Look at the hand. Delusional," observed one AmoMama reader, while another bluntly stated, "That babies hand don't look right [sic]."

On the other hand, some people attempted to refocus the conversation with kinder reflections, with one person stating, "Both babies are like daddy. Beautiful pics," and another calling for civility — "Wow to those who are being so vicious, if you don't like her then just scroll not [sic] troll."

Despite the mixed commentary surrounding Lilibet's birthday post, Meghan has continued to embrace the joy of sharing milestone moments with the public.

Several weeks earlier, at the start of May, she celebrated another special occasion: Prince Archie's sixth birthday. The Duchess of Sussex marked the moment with a striking photo of Archie dressed in striped pajamas on a sunlit terrace. He gazed out at a blazing orange sunset.

"Our son. Our sun. Happy 6th birthday to Archie! Thank you for all of the love, prayers, and warm wishes for our sweet boy. He's six! Where did the time go?" wrote Meghan in her caption.

She continued, "(And for all of you who came to celebrate with us at his party last weekend, thank you for making his birthday so incredibly special ❤️)."

The string of personal posts Meghan has shared in recent months didn't begin with birthdays alone. Earlier in May, after Archie's celebration, the Duchess also marked Mother's Day with a touching tribute that further underscored her love for her children.

In the photo she posted, Meghan stood outdoors, wrapped in a soft embrace with both Archie and Lilibet — one child perched on each hip, their arms tightly looped around her shoulders.

The three stood on a terrace framed by aged stone columns and leafy vines, a picturesque view of palm trees and blue skies stretched out in front of them.

"Happy Mother's Day! Cheers to juggling it all with joy!" she expressed in the caption, before sweetly adding, "And to these two gems — who still attempt to climb 'mama mountain,' smother me with kisses, and make every day the most memorable adventure… being your mom is the greatest privilege of my life ❤️."

She ended her message with, "I, too, 'love you more than all the stars in all the sky, all the raindrops, and all the salt on all the french [sic] fries in all the world.'"

The post painted a vivid picture of everyday motherhood — chaotic, tender, and utterly treasured. As part of the recent string of family-focused posts, Meghan offered yet another glimpse into her life as a hands-on mother — this time through an endearing video of her and Lilibet harvesting honey.

In the opening shot, the pair, donning white beekeeping suits, walk hand-in-hand toward a small beehive in the center of a grove of trees.

Lilibet, nearly swimming in her gear, toddles along beside her mother, her miniature beekeeper's hat slightly askew and her rainbow boots peeking out from beneath the suit.

The video cuts to a close-up of the hive's honeycomb, teeming with bees, as Meghan carefully tends to the frame. Lilibet stands at a safe distance, watching intently as her mother gently handles the waxy surface and lifts a glistening block of honeycomb.

The final moments show Meghan indoors, transferring the rich, amber-colored honey into a jar, her face glowing with quiet satisfaction.

"Look at all of that fresh honeycomb! Harvesting honey with my little honey. (Like mother, like daughter; she's even wearing my gloves) 🐝 🍯," she noted in the post's caption.

The video is a fitting addition to a series of deeply personal moments Meghan has shared with the public — a portrait of motherhood steeped not in ceremony, but in curiosity, care, and the sweet, sticky joys of everyday life.

That’s a wrap for today's entertainment digest! From Meghan's baby bump buzz and Swift's subtle change, to Tom's heartfelt response, Pax's recovery, and Lilibet's unusual birthday photo — these stories sparked plenty of chatter. Stay tuned for more celebrity moments ahead!