incest

UK health agency cites ‘benefits’ of first-cousin marriage in bizarre report, unsurprisingly sparks outrage

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UK health agency cites ‘benefits’ of first-cousin marriage in bizarre report, unsurprisingly sparks outrage

A major health authority has pulled its recent report citing the “benefits” of first-cousin marriage after it sparked widespread outrage. The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) came under fire after publishing guidance that experts claim “promoted” inter-family unions, despite well-documented concerns about the increased risk of birth defects. Research cited in the article, titled “Should … Read more

Blake Lively dragged for ‘ridiculous’ incest scenes — with herself — in ‘Another Simple Favor’: ‘Worse than a Lifetime movie’

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Blake Lively dragged for ‘ridiculous’ incest scenes — with herself — in ‘Another Simple Favor’: ‘Worse than a Lifetime movie’

Sometimes, two isn’t better than one. Blake Lively is being slammed over an incest scenes in her new movie, “Another Simple Favor.” The star, 37, plays Emily in the sequel to the 2018 film with Anna Kendrick, 39. In one of the most-talked-about scenes, Emily — one of the three secret triples with the flick … Read more

Family matters: The history of incest on television — before ‘White Lotus’

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Family matters: The history of incest on television — before ‘White Lotus’

“The White Lotus” didn’t do it first. Incest has been playing out on television long before the third season of the hit HBO series explored the sexual tension between brothers Saxon (Patrick Schwarzenegger) and Lochlan Ratliff (Sam Nivola). One of the earliest instances was in the late 90s/early 2000s soap opera “Passions.” Chad Harris (Donn … Read more

‘The White Lotus’ casting director reveals how many actors dropped out over show’s ‘uncomfortable’ incest storyline

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‘The White Lotus’ casting director reveals how many actors dropped out over show’s ‘uncomfortable’ incest storyline

Viewers who tuned in to watch “The White Lotus” Season 3 were not the only ones with reservations about the show’s surprising incest scenes between brothers Lochlan and Saxon Ratliff. According to the show’s casting director, Meredith Tucker, actors who auditioned for the roles of Lochlan and Saxon dropped out because they were “uncomfortable” with … Read more

My brother could be my son — the disturbing truth behind my dark family secrets

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My brother could be my son — the disturbing truth behind my dark family secrets

Logan Gifford was just 10 years old when his mother, Doreene, first sexually abused him. He endured these horrific assaults for six years and during that time, Doreene gave birth to another son.  Now, at 26, Logan is taking legal action to conduct a paternity test on his younger brother, whom he suspects could be his child.   Logan Gifford is … Read more

‘The White Lotus’ stars react to shocking incest storyline: ‘I thought there was a typo’

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‘The White Lotus’ stars react to shocking incest storyline: ‘I thought there was a typo’

Oops, they did it again. Sunday’s episode of “The White Lotus” escalated the incest storyline between brothers Saxon (Patrick Schwarzenegger) and Lochlan Ratliff (Sam Nivola). It was revealed through flashbacks the next morning that after the siblings kissed, Lochlan gave Saxon a hand job while he was hooking up with Chloe (Charlotte Le Bon) in … Read more

‘The White Lotus’ doubles down on incest plot: ‘Let’s just forget about it!’

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‘The White Lotus’ doubles down on incest plot: ‘Let’s just forget about it!’

Spoilers ahead for the sixth episode of “The White Lotus” Season 3.  They’re keeping it in the family.  “The White Lotus” Season 3 took a bizarre turn towards incest in the fifth episode, as brothers Saxon (Patrick Schwarzenegger) and Lochlan Ratliff (Sam Nivola) shared a kiss last week. They were drinking, doing drugs and partying … Read more

Patrick Schwarzenegger’s ‘White Lotus’ costars worried he was going to ‘throw up’ during incest kissing scene

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Patrick Schwarzenegger’s ‘White Lotus’ costars worried he was going to ‘throw up’ during incest kissing scene

Wilting “White Lotus.” Spoilers ahead for the fifth episode of “The White Lotus” Season 3.  Patrick Schwarzenegger’s “White Lotus” incest kissing scene almost brought up more than just anxiety, according to his costars. In episode 5 of “The White Lotus’” Season 3, the incestuous relationship between brothers Saxon (Patrick Schwarzenegger) and Lochlan (Sam Nivola), hinted … Read more

‘White Lotus’ stars Patrick Schwarzenegger, Sam Nivola filmed ‘raunchy’ incest kiss ‘a few different ways’

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‘White Lotus’ stars Patrick Schwarzenegger, Sam Nivola filmed ‘raunchy’ incest kiss ‘a few different ways’

Brotherly love. Patrick Schwarzenegger and Sam Nivola’s “The White Lotus” characters, brothers Saxon and Lochlan Ratliff, kissed during Sunday’s episode — and it turns out they locked lips more times than what was shown on camera. “We shot it a few different ways, and we talked about it a lot,” Nivola, 21, said about the … Read more

‘The White Lotus’ exec producer explains that bizarre incest twist: ‘Not just for shock’

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‘The White Lotus’ exec producer explains that bizarre incest twist: ‘Not just for shock’

They really went there.  Spoilers ahead for the fifth episode of “The White Lotus” Season 3.  In the fifth episode of “The White Lotus” Season 3, the show took a shocking turn with a bizarre incest plot.  During the episode, brothers Saxon (Patrick Schwarzenegger) and Lochlan Ratliff (Sam Nivola) are partying with two women they … Read more

Ryan Murphy responds to Erik Menendez’s ‘Monsters’ criticism, defends incest innuendo

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Ryan Murphy responds to Erik Menendez’s ‘Monsters’ criticism, defends incest innuendo

Ryan Murphy has no regrets about his latest Netflix series. “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story” has faced criticism for suggesting an incestuous relationship between the infamous brothers who went to jail for the 1989 murder of their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez. Erik, 53, spoke out in a statement and said the “dishonest” … Read more

Netflix fans outraged over ‘sick’ incest innuendo in new Menendez brothers series by Ryan Murphy

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Netflix fans outraged over ‘sick’ incest innuendo in new Menendez brothers series by Ryan Murphy

Netflix fans are finding Ryan Murphy’s latest project to be a different kind of American Horror Story.  The prolific 58-year-old creator’s “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story”, which dropped Thursday, is facing backlash from viewers, who find the suggestion of an incestuous relationship between the infamous brothers “disrespectful” and “disgusting.” The nine-part, fictionalized series … Read more

‘House of the Dragon’ has its weirdest sex scene yet thanks to Matt Smith’s Daemon Targaryen

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‘House of the Dragon’ has its weirdest sex scene yet thanks to Matt Smith’s Daemon Targaryen

He’s keeping it in the family.  Spoilers below for the fifth episode of “House of the Dragon” Season 2.  The “Game of Thrones” spinoff show, “House of the Dragon,” focuses on the Targaryen family, who ride dragons, have silver hair, and often marry their own blood relatives.  Even so, the fifth episode of Season 2 … Read more

Dear Abby: My husband’s best friend is dating his niece

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Dear Abby: My husband’s best friend is dating his niece

DEAR ABBY: My husband’s best friend, “Kevin,” lost his wife three years ago. He’s currently in a relationship with his niece (his deceased brother’s daughter). Kevin is in his 60s; she’s in her 50s. We find this disgusting and do not condone it. They are both from Portugal. Is this acceptable in other countries?  We … Read more

I dated my half-brother in high school — it’s not my fault, I was lied to about my DNA

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I dated my half-brother in high school — it’s not my fault, I was lied to about my DNA

A Connecticut woman is speaking out after learning she unknowingly dated her half-brother in high school — after years of being left in the dark regarding the true identity of her biological father. Victoria Hill, 39, recently made the gut-wrenching discovery after it was revealed that her mother was wrongfully artificially inseminated by fertility doctor Burton … Read more

Mackenzie Phillips on her 10-year incestuous affair with dad John: ‘He had a very dark side’

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Mackenzie Phillips on her 10-year incestuous affair with dad John: ‘He had a very dark side’

Mackenzie Phillips is getting candid about her 10-year incestuous relationship with her father, The Mamas & the Papas frontman John Phillips. The “One Day at a Time” actress appeared on her sister Chynna’s YouTube Channel on Wednesday where Chynna called their father “one of my favorite individuals in the whole wide world” but had a … Read more

My mother-in-law is committing ‘emotional incest’ with my husband

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My mother-in-law is committing ‘emotional incest’ with my husband

We’ve all heard the stereotype about ‘boy moms’… they’re over-protective and their devotion knows no limits.  But what happens when the line between motherly affection and something more unsettling becomes blurred? In a recent forum post, a new mom found herself grappling with an unexpected change in her mother-in-law relationship with her husband.  Brace yourselves for some seriously … Read more

‘Mission: Impossible’ actress Emmanuelle Béart reveals she’s a victim of incest

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‘Mission: Impossible’ actress Emmanuelle Béart reveals she’s a victim of incest

“Mission: Impossible” star Emmanuelle Béart says she spent years of her childhood being sexually abused by a relative. The French actress, 60, is set to detail the shock incest claim in the new documentary, “Such a Resounding Silence,” set to air in her home country later this month. Director Anastasia Mikova appeared at a news … Read more

I’m marrying my half-brother — some say we’ll burn in hell but we’re good parents

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I’m marrying my half-brother — some say we’ll burn in hell but we’re good parents

Can true love be this taboo? Ana Parra and her partner Daniel share two children — as well as 25% of their DNA. The Spanish half-siblings only just met a little over five years ago, and despite the awkward circumstances, it was love at first sight, the couple described. Ana, whose father abandoned her when … Read more

I married my cousin by accident and, yes, our kids have 10 fingers and toes

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I married my cousin by accident and, yes, our kids have 10 fingers and toes

They weren’t trying to keep it in the family, yet here they are. There’s no stronger bond than that between a blushing bride and her loving groom — unless, of course, they’re also cousins bound by blood.  Such is the case for Celina Quinones, a thirty-something from Denver, Colorado, who‘s recently discovered that she’s actually … Read more