Taylor Kinney Reacts to Being Named One of the World’s Most Handsome Men of 2025
When Chicago Fire star Taylor Kinney was officially named one of the World’s Most Handsome Men of 2025, fans erupted in celebration. Social media blazed with excitement for the actor who has spent more than a decade setting screens alight as Lieutenant Kelly Severide. For many, the recognition felt long overdue. For Kinney, it was simply humbling.
A Heartfelt, Grounded Reaction
While glossy magazines praised his “timeless masculinity” and “effortless confidence,” Kinney responded with characteristic humility. Rather than basking in the spotlight, he turned the moment into a thank-you to those who’ve supported him throughout his journey.
“It’s been a ride,” Kinney reflected. “Thirteen years on Chicago Fire have changed my life. The friendships, the lessons, the moments of laughter and loss — they’ve shaped me. So when people say kind things about me now, I think about all the people who got me here. My co-stars, the fans, the people who believed in me even when I didn’t fully believe in myself.”
Lady Gaga and Life Beyond the Headlines
Fans still remember Kinney’s high-profile engagement to Lady Gaga, and though their split made waves, both stars have spoken with mutual respect since. Gaga herself once described their time together as “a real love story,” and Kinney’s graceful handling of fame and heartbreak continues to earn admiration.
Today, the actor is in a happy relationship with model Ashley Cruger, who has also defended him online amid intense Chicago Fire fan discussions. Together, they’ve found balance beyond Hollywood’s chaos — a reflection of Kinney’s mature outlook on life.
Gratitude Over Glamour
Despite the global attention, Kinney remains focused on what truly matters. While many see this recognition as a stepping stone to blockbuster stardom, he prefers to keep his feet firmly on the ground.
“I’m thankful. That’s really the word,” he said simply. “It’s nice to be appreciated, but it’s even better to still be doing what I love — telling stories that mean something to people. Looks fade. But kindness, hard work, and connection — those are what last.”
Gizelle Bryant and Robyn Dixon React to Wendy Osefo’s Arrest
She and her husband, Eddie Osefo, face multiple fraud charges stemming back to a 2024 home burglary. Whether or not the burglary even happened remains unclear, but
Of course, Gizelle and Robyn both said they felt “disappointed” to see the Osefos caught up in this legal mess. But after digging through the case details, the GEBs couldn’t stop asking one big question: Why?
Gizelle Bryant and Robyn Dixon addressed Wendy and Eddie Osefo’s arrest on their podcast
In the Monday, October 27 episode of their podcast, Reasonably Shady, Gizelle and Robyn unpacked Wendy and Eddie’s charges, their bizarre mugshots, and the moment they realized RHOP had landed in another legal scandal. Both ladies said their phones blew up with texts and phone calls the moment the news broke.
“I am highly shocked, surprised, and disappointed by these charges,” Robyn said, with Gizelle adding, “I’m so disappointed.”
Robyn continued, “Of course, you’re innocent until proven guilty, but if everything in these chagrin documents is true, I’m highly disappointed, and then I just have so many questions, like why?”
Gizelle said that she felt “sad” because of Wendy and Eddie’s children. Even if they come out of this unscathed, it’s going to have an impact on their family. With that in mind, Gizelle found it hard to believe that they would risk their freedom and reputation over “materialistic” things. On the other hand, Robyn felt like the evidence suggests they did just that.
“What else was it for, though?” Robyn argued. “Cause it was highly intentional, highly planned, not well thought out, but thought out.”
She continued, “I saw a clip where she was kind of talking about how well Happy Eddie is doing, so it makes me think, okay, well, was that an exaggeration? Was that not the truth? I don’t know, but it’s also like, why? More why questions. Why did they think they could get away with this?”
The ladies were also feeling a little puzzled by the court documents submitted by Wendy’s team last week, where she claimed her arrest was “illegal.” However, they’re watching this all unfold in real time with the rest of us. Our questions will hopefully be answered as the case slowly navigates through the system.
