Ana joined the Bright Side team as a writer in 2025. She will gladly write about movies, book recommendations, and pop culture. In her spare time, she enjoys lavish amounts of coffee, and deals with ridiculous amounts of dog hair.
They say beauty lies in the eye of the beholder—and what’s considered beautiful has changed through the years. Still, a group of internet users voted on who they believe are the most stunning famous women in recent memory. Here are the top twenty, along with a few notes about each one.
Long marriages are never simple. Staying together through the years requires care, forgiveness, and often, starting over more than once. But what happens when the hurt runs deep and comes from the one you’ve built your whole life beside? One of our readers sent us this raw, vulnerable letter.
Life can change in an instant. A job loss, a shift in roles, and suddenly, the person who once felt secure in their purpose starts to feel invisible. It’s one thing to navigate career uncertainty, but it’s another to question your value within your own family. When roles shift without care or communication, even the most loving home can start to feel unfamiliar. One reader, Jason, wrote to us about feeling like a stranger in his own house.
Relationships are rarely simple. Even when things feel steady, emotions from the past can resurface, challenging our sense of security. Love requires vulnerability, patience, and sometimes, the courage to learn these lessons the hard way. Our reader recently shared one such deeply personal moment that’s left her feeling confused and hurt.
Navigating relationships with in-laws can be tricky. When it comes to blended families and stepchildren, things are even more complex. In one Reddit post, a woman shares the ongoing tension with her mother-in-law over how she refers to her stepson, sparking discussion in the comments section about boundaries, respect, and what it really means to be a “bonus parent.”
Bringing a new baby into the family is a joyful occasion filled with excitement and eager expectations. However, beyond the celebrations and nursery preparations, parenthood also brings profound changes to the couple’s relationship. It’s a true test of the strength and resilience of the partners’ connection. One of our readers decided to share a story about her son’s marriage, and what important lessons he learned...the hard way.
Illness, loss, and betrayal have a way of exposing the strength or weakness of our relationships. But even in our darkest moments, unexpected sources of kindness can appear, offering light when we least expect it. One reader, Elaine, wrote to us with a heartbreaking story.
When Brielle “BriBri” Thomas was diagnosed with stage 4 nasopharyngeal cancer, everything changed for her and her father, D’Andray Thomas. Instead of quietly facing the challenge, this Chattanooga family shared their journey in a way that’s now inspired thousands across the internet.
Family get-togethers are meant to strengthen bonds, but sometimes, they can uncover underlying issues. What was intended as a joyful event took a turn, leaving one woman feeling embarrassed and undervalued. Her enthusiastic response sparked an angry reaction that now threatens family peace.
A mother’s love knows no limits, and it’s natural for her to want to treat her children fairly. But Cynthia is facing a tough situation. Her son is demanding his sister’s portion of the inheritance, insisting he’s more deserving. She reached out to us for advice.
Hunting for the right jeans can often feel like an endless mission filled with setbacks and dressing room letdowns. But it doesn’t have to be! Everyone deserves that magical moment when they slip into jeans that feel like they were made for them. With this guide, you’ll gain the know-how to navigate the search with ease. Get ready to say hello to your perfect fit!
Family relationships can be challenging, and the introduction of stepparents often adds new layers of complexity. One woman took to Reddit to share her struggle involving her stepdaughter’s ever-changing dietary restrictions and her own role in managing them. She asked the community if she had crossed a line. Here’s how it unfolded.