"People Like This Frighten Me": Michael Sheen's Dating History Stuns Fans Marina UrmanDecember 2, 2025 at 1:49 AM 0 Hollywood is full of unlikely romances, and, as the internet recently discovered, Michael Sheen has been in many of them. The Welsh actor has been in several highprofile relationships, leaving some netizens baffled by how quickly he moved from one to the next. The 56year old has starred in box office hits like Twilight, Underworld, and Tron: Legacy. He's also known for films like Frost/Nixon and The Queen.

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Hollywood is full of unlikely romances, and, as the internet recently discovered, Michael Sheen has been in many of them.

The Welsh actor has been in several high-profile relationships, leaving some netizens baffled by how quickly he moved from one to the next.

The 56-year old has starred in box office hits like Twilight, Underworld, and Tron: Legacy. He's also known for films like Frost/Nixon and The Queen.

People are only just discovering the list of women Michael Sheen has dated

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But lately, Michael has drawn public attention for his personal life, particularly his relationships with famous women. A tweet compiling his relationship history has gone viral on X, racking up 1.9 million views.

"Interesting lineup here," one woman wrote as she shared the list of stunning exes.

"People like this frighten me why are you so afraid of being alone!!!" exclaimed another.

"Important note that he started dating his current partner when she was 25 and he was 50. Insane rizz on this guy," another user noted, while others questioned how he had "bagged" many of his exes.

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Michael's first public relationship was with actress Kate Beckinsale. The pair got together in 1995 while touring a production of The Seagull.

They dated for eight years and share a daughter, Lily Mo, who was born in 1999.

In 2001, Kate said she and Michael had crossed paths several times before they actually started dating.

Michael dated actress Kate Beckinsale from 1995 until 2003

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"We'd been in the same lift together and not realized it and we later found out that we'd lived on the same street in Paris, so in a way we felt that maybe we were always meant for each other but we weren't quite ready," the Serendipity actress explained.

In 2004, a year after they split, Kate married Underworld director Len Wiseman, and Michael began a long-distance relationship with English ballet dancer Lorraine Stewart.

The Welsh actor later dated ballet dancer Lorraine Stewart from 2004 until 2010

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The award-winning actor met Lorraine after she appeared in the film version of Phantom of the Opera, playing one of the "ballet tarts." She had also danced in the Kevin Spacey film Beyond The Sea, Wales Online reported in 2005.

"They have not been together very long, a couple of months," a source told the outlet at the time. Months turned into years, and the couple dated until mid-2010.

Michael was in a relationship with actress Rachel McAdams from 2010 to 2013

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Months after their breakup, Michael began a relationship with Canadian actress Rachel McAdams, whom he met while working on the film Midnight in Paris.

"I don't think it was planned one way or the other," Rachel said after going public with their romance. "He's a fantastic actor. One of the best."

For his part, Michael described the actress as "talented, intelligent, and beautiful," added that she was "very funny" and made him laugh a lot.

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Even director Woody Allen was surprised by their romance.

"No, I didn't see it coming," he told People in 2011. "I could notice it a little with Penélope [Cruz] and Javier [Bardem, who began dating during the filming of Allen's Vicky Cristina Barcelona].

"They were kind of chummy. But I didn't see it coming here … and they did not ask my permission."

At the time, Michael was 42 years old, while Rachel was 32. The co-stars, who appeared arm-in-arm at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival, separated after three years together.

He and comedian Sarah Silverman were together from 2014 to 2018

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In 2014, he began a romance with American actress and comedian Sarah Silverman. They dated for four years and separated because they both wanted to be politically involved with local issues—his in the UK, hers in the United States.

"We both had very similar drives, and yet to act on those drives pulled us in different directions," Michael told The Telegraph in 2018. "After the Brexit vote, and the election where Trump became president, we both felt in different ways we wanted to get more involved."

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Sarah went on to host her show I Love You America, while Michael returned to his home country to "address the issues that I thought led some people to vote the way they did about Brexit."

He explained that both he and Sarah felt like prioritizing politics over their relationship was the most natural decision, even though their breakup was "difficult" for them.

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In 2019, Michael revealed that he was in a relationship with Swedish actress Anna Lundberg, his current partner, who is 25 years younger than him.

Anna completed a three-year theater program in Sweden before moving to the UK to train at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art and the Guildford School of Acting.

The couple share two daughters, named Lyra and Mabli, and live in Wales.

His girlfriend is Swedish actress Anna Lundberg, who is 25 years younger than him

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"We were both aware it would be difficult and challenging. Ultimately, we felt it was worth it because of how we felt about each other, and now we have two beautiful children together," the Good Omens actor told The Guardian of their age gap.

On social media, the Helsingborg native has described Michael as an "incredible" partner and father.

He and Anna played fictionalized versions of themselves in Staged, a BBC comedy series filmed from their home in 2020 during the COVID lockdown.

Netizens reacted to Michael Sheen's famous exes, calling him a "serial monogamist"

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Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun Are 'Going Strong' After 3 Months: 'Things Are Serious' (Exclusive Source) Sarah Jones, Sean MandellDecember 2, 2025 at 1:37 AM 0 XNY/Star Max/GC Images Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun. A source tells PEOPLE that things between Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun are "getting serious" The Housemaid actress and the music executive are "going strong," multiple sources say A source told PEOPLE on Sept.

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A source tells PEOPLE that things between Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun are "getting serious"

The Housemaid actress and the music executive are "going strong," multiple sources say

A source told PEOPLE on Sept. 2 that Sweeney and Braun were "casually" seeing each other, noting they were both guests at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's June wedding

Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun's romance is continuing to heat up.

Just three months after the Housemaid actress and the music executive were first linked, a source tells PEOPLE the pair's connection has deepened.

"Scooter and Sydney are going strong and things between them are great," the source says. "They're in a committed relationship and things are serious."

The update comes after the couple has been spotted together multiple times throughout the fall and into the holiday season. Earlier this month, Sweeney, 28, and Braun, 44, were photographed sharing a kiss as they sat on a large rock in New York City's Central Park.

Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun.

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According to a second source, their bond hasn't wavered as the relationship continues to progress. "Scooter and Sydney are still going strong," the source says.

They've also been spotted enjoying multiple date nights out from Los Angeles to New York. After the pair were spotted holding hands in Los Angeles on Sept. 30, a source said Sweeney and Braun "have a lot in common and neither one of them cares what others think."

The pair's romance first made headlines in early September, after a source told PEOPLE that Sweeney and Braun were "casually" seeing each other, noting that they were both guests at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's June wedding in Italy.

"They hung out in Italy for the Bezos wedding," one insider said at the time. "Syd was intrigued — Scooter's a charmer. He's confident but also sweet and very attentive."

"What really stood out to Sydney was at Jeff Bezos' wedding," a second source said. "Everyone else was trying to hit on her, but Scooter wasn't. He wasn't pursuing her the way others did, and that's what caught her attention and made her feel like his intentions were real."

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Sydney Sweeney; Scooter Braun

Braun was previously married to Yael Cohen from 2014 until they separated in 2021 and divorced in 2022. The former couple share three children: sons Jagger, 10, and Levi, 8, plus daughter Hart, 6.

Sweeney broke off her engagement to businessman Jonathan Davino in March, after the pair spent some seven years together.

The actress's friends and family are "really happy about this relationship," a source previously said, noting that "for them, it's such a relief to see her genuinely happy."

And "it's not just Sydney's side, either," according to the source, who tells PEOPLE that the record executive's "friends are also glad to see him with Sydney."

"They say it's been a long time since they've seen him this settled in a relationship, and they can tell how much he admires her," the insider continues. "He thinks she's smart, kind and fun, and she appreciates how he really sees her for who she is beyond all the noise."

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Dick Van Dyke Offers Fond Remembrance of His Younger Brother Jerry 8 Years After His Death Virginia Chamlee, Scott HuverDecember 2, 2025 at 1:38 AM 0 Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Jerry Van Dyke and actor Dick Van Dyke Dick Van Dyke is recounting fond memories of his younger brother, Jerry Van Dyke Jerry died in 2018 at the age of 86 Dick spoke about his brother's knack for cracking jokes at a charity event to raise funds to benefit The Van Dyke Endowment of the Arts and the Dick Van Dyke Museum Dick Van Dyke is reminiscing about his late brother Jerry Van Dyke's knack for...

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Dick Van Dyke is recounting fond memories of his younger brother, Jerry Van Dyke

Jerry died in 2018 at the age of 86

Dick spoke about his brother's knack for cracking jokes at a charity event to raise funds to benefit The Van Dyke Endowment of the Arts and the Dick Van Dyke Museum

Dick Van Dyke is reminiscing about his late brother Jerry Van Dyke's knack for comedy.

Speaking at the Vandy High Tea at the Dick Van Dyke residence in Malibu, California on November 30, Dick said he has "a lot of memories about Jerry."

"The thing about Jerry, I could do comedy. You hand me a comedy and I could do it. Jerry was funny inside. He couldn't help it. I could do comedy. He was comedy," Dick, who turns 100 on December 13, said at the charity event, which raised funds to benefit The Van Dyke Endowment of the Arts and the Dick Van Dyke Museum, which is currently in development.

Jerry, the younger brother of Dick, died in 2018 at the age of 86.

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"Jerry was funny from the day he was born, he broke me up," Dick added at the event, which was produced by Chris Isaacson Presents. "I tried so hard to get him a series, but they wouldn't go for it."

Dick went on to recount some of the "great times" the siblings had had together, saying, "Did I tell the story about when we were out surveying? Our dad got us a job holding the pole, the guy sights on through the thing, surveying. It was like out in the woods. It was a snowy day. It was about 30 degrees and we were just sitting on a lawn freezing to death waiting for this guy to signal us."

"And Jerry said something funny and I started to laugh, but our faces were frozen stiff. We couldn't have any expression, so we started laughing," he added. "It was the worst. God, we had tears running down our cheeks. I'll never forget it. It's the hardest I ever laughed in my life. He could make me laugh."

Dick was the one who actually gave Jerry his first big acting credit, casting his brother as his own on-screen brother during a 1962 guest spot on The Dick Van Dyke Show.

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Jerry also worked as a stand-up comedian who performed on military bases around the world as a member of the Air Force, later appearing on The Ed Sullivan Show and The Judy Garland Show and serving as emcee of a game show: 1963's Picture This.

Jerry famously turning down the title role in 1964's Gilligan's Island, and went on to appear in a number of TV sitcoms throughout his career.

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Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler's Wife Jackie Are Working Together to Get Him to Eat Healthy Sabrina WeissDecember 2, 2025 at 1:41 AM 0 Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore spoke about his diet on the Dec. 1 episode of The Drew Barrymore Show Barrymore said she heard that Adam's wife, Jackie, and his onscreen wife Jennifer Aniston are on a "crusade" to get him to eat more healthy Barrymore was surprised by Jackie being at the taping, interrupting her conversation with Adam to hug her Adam Sandler has some ladies in his life keeping an eye on his health.

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Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore spoke about his diet on the Dec. 1 episode of The Drew Barrymore Show

Barrymore said she heard that Adam's wife, Jackie, and his onscreen wife Jennifer Aniston are on a "crusade" to get him to eat more healthy

Barrymore was surprised by Jackie being at the taping, interrupting her conversation with Adam to hug her

Adam Sandler has some ladies in his life keeping an eye on his health.

The Happy Gilmore 2 star, 59, caught up with his longtime friend and repeat costar Drew Barrymore, 50, on the Monday, Dec. 1, episode of The Drew Barrymore Show.

The 50 First Dates alums talked about Pastrami Queen, one of their "favorite restaurants" according to the talk show host, and how Barrymore had sent some of the product to the Sandler house.

"We ate that quickly," Sandler said before correcting himself. "I ate that quickly."

"Jackie had two words when she saw me eating that fast: visceral effect," the Uncut Gems star said, referring to his wife Jackie Sandler whom he shares daughters Sunny, 16, and Sadie, 19, with.

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"I heard that Jennifer Aniston is a part of Jackie, Sunny and Sadie's crusade for you to eat healthy?" Barrymore asked. "What the hell is this? I've seen your pantry, it's pretty healthy."

He joked that his wife has bought groceries so "every milk has some sort of nut involved" but that he has switched to a "healthy cereal."

"What is the name of it, Jackie, do you know?" he asked, looking out to the side of the stage.

Barrymore whipped her head around and asked, "Wait! Where's Jackie? Jackie!"

She jumped off of the couch to run to the actor's wife of 22 years who was standing offstage. The camera panned to show the friends embracing while Adam, now sitting alone on the couch, to narrate, "These are called 'Long Drew Hugs.' Drew never goes short on a hug."

"Sorry Adam," Barrymore said after breaking away from the hug. "Hoes before bros."

"You win again, Barrymore!" Adam responded.

The SNL alum caught up with PEOPLE at the premiere of his new movie, Jay Kelly, in Los Angeles on Nov. 11. During the conversation, he raved about his marriage, saying, "We're very close. We like to talk, like to laugh, like to have fun, and like to think about things and take care of our kids."

He continued, "I'm just more thankful than I've ever been. Happy I got to do this life, happy all the people who've been with me during all this stuff, and helped me out, and [it's] just been a phenomenal time. My whole family's always been great to me. My wife and I talk about stuff, and what to do, and what to do next, and it's just been a very cool life," he says.

Adam and Jackie, an actress and a producer, met on the set of Big Daddy in 1999 when Jackie portrayed a waitress in the film.

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Miss Jamaica Account Posts About 'Healing' and 'Recovery' as Beauty Queen Remains in ICU Over 1 Week After Miss Universe Fall Tabitha ParentDecember 2, 2025 at 3:43 AM 0 LILLIAN SUWANRUMPHA/AFP via Getty Miss Jamaica Gabrielle Henry The Miss Jamaica organization is sharing a message of healing ahead of the holiday season The message, posted on the pageant organization's official account, comes 12 days after the current Miss Jamaica Gabrielle Henry fell from a stage while competing at the Miss Universe pageant in Bangkok, Thailand, on Nov.

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The Miss Jamaica organization is sharing a message of healing ahead of the holiday season

The message, posted on the pageant organization's official account, comes 12 days after the current Miss Jamaica Gabrielle Henry fell from a stage while competing at the Miss Universe pageant in Bangkok, Thailand, on Nov. 19

Henry was hospitalized after her fall and no current updates are available on her condition

The Miss Jamaica organization is sharing a message of "healing" over a week after Miss Jamaica 2025 Gabrielle Henry fell from the stage while competing at Miss Universe, and was hospitalized.On Dec. 1, the official Miss Universe Jamaica account shared a message ahead of the new month, celebrating a "season of recovery, reflection and renewed resilience.""After Hurricane Melissa, we rise with gratitude - for safety, for community, for the strength that binds us together," the statement read.

It continued, "This is our time to rebuild with hope, to restore with compassion, and to uplift each other with kindness," calling for people to "be intentional" and "empathetic" as well as to "extend grace generously."

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Miss Jamaica Gabrielle Henry.

Concluding, the statement added that, "even in hardship, Jamaica's spirit remains unshaken - we endure, we unite, and we shine. Welcome, December - a month of healing, courage, and forward movement."While the statement specifically touched on the country of Jamaica's healing from Hurricane Melissa, the message comes over a week after the current Miss Jamaica Gabrielle Henry fell from the stage while competing during a preliminary pageant event at Miss Universe in Bangkok, Thailand, on Nov. 19.Henry was notably absent from Miss Universe's final round of competition on Nov. 21.

Later, following the competition, an update from the Miss Universe Jamaica Organization was released on her Instagram Stories on Friday, Nov. 21, and sent to PEOPLE, explaining that Henry's sister, Dr. Phylicia Henry-Samuels, is currently with Henry and their mother, Maureen Henry, in Thailand.

According to Dr. Henry-Samuels, "Gabby isn't doing as well as we would have hoped, but the hospital continues to treat her accordingly."Because of her condition, medical personnel have determined that Henry will be required to remain in the intensive care unit (ICU) for a minimum of seven days as "doctors continue their close monitoring and specialized care."

In a Nov. 29 statement posted by Olivia Grange, Jamaica's Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the organization wrote to express their thanks to the people of Jamaica for their support toward Henry, and provided an update on the pageant queen, sharing that she is still in the ICU."While Dr Henry, Miss Jamaica Universe 2025, remains in intensive care in Bangkok in Thailand, in the process of recovery, and despite setbacks, the family reports that she is in good spirits," the statement revealed."The family is confident that her resilience and strength will see her through 'with all our support,'" it continued.

The statement also shared that the family is continuing to monitor her condition "in close consultation with her medical team and patiently await her further recovery and for clearance from the medical team for non-emergency medical transportation to Jamaica."Grange previously shared updates on her condition in collaboration posts with the official Miss Jamaica account after the pageant queen's initial fall from the Miss Universe stage. In a Nov. 21 post, the minister shared that Henry's family, in speaking with Grange, "said it was their understanding that there was no error in the execution of Gabrielle's walk before she fell, suffering lacerations to her chin and foot."

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Gabrielle Henry.

In a later interview with PEOPLE, one of Henry's fellow Miss Universe contestants, Miss Haiti Melissa Sapini, opened up about the behind-the-scenes moments following Henry's fall, alleging that after the fall, pageant contestants were called together for a meeting, where she claims a pageant staff member started the conversation by placing blame on Henry.

"I don't know that they handled that correctly," she tells PEOPLE. "The first thing he said was it's because she wasn't paying attention."

"After he said that, then he was like, 'Of course, safety is our number one priority,' this, that," she clarifies. "But it's like, 'Are you serious?' That was really scary."A representative from the host pageant organization, Miss Grand International, responded to those claims in a statement to PEOPLE, noting that "the incident occurred primarily because she missed her blocking and may not have been looking at the runway while walking. However, no one from MGI blamed her.""The stage was extremely large — the catwalk was more than 5 meters wide with clear, oversized white borders," the representative writes. "No other contestant experienced any accidents on that runway, indicating the environment was safe and the fall was an isolated case."The Miss Universe Organization has not responded to PEOPLE's requests for comment.

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Don't fall for that fake job: 6 LinkedIn scams to watch out for Cyrus Grant for SpokeoDecember 2, 2025 at 3:30 AM 0 Three examples of scam job offer text messages from an unknown contact. synthetick // ShutterstockDon't fall for that fake job: 6 LinkedIn scams to watch out for Whether you're a seasoned vet in your profession or fresh in the field and looking to land your first gig, LinkedIn has become an invaluable resource for anyone on the hunt for a new job. Unfortunately, scammers have also made LinkedIn their place of "work," conducting a variety of scams targeting hopeful jobhunters.

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Whether you're a seasoned vet in your profession or fresh in the field and looking to land your first gig, LinkedIn has become an invaluable resource for anyone on the hunt for a new job. Unfortunately, scammers have also made LinkedIn their place of "work," conducting a variety of scams targeting hopeful job-hunters.

So if you've been job hunting and applying, Spokeo shares what you to keep from falling for a phony listing.

Is LinkedIn Legit?

Before getting into sniffing out scams, it's worth talking about what LinkedIn is and confirming that, yes, LinkedIn is overall very legitimate. If, for whatever reason, you aren't familiar with LinkedIn, it's an online networking platform meant to help build professional relationships and connect job seekers with businesses for opportunities that match their skill sets. Think of it like Facebook, but for businesses and professionals.

As to whether LinkedIn is legit? The answer is absolutely. That said, not everyone on LinkedIn is legit, and that's why it's important to know how to spot the scammers trying to camouflage themselves as hiring managers and recruiters.

LinkedIn Scams

Because of LinkedIn's popularity in the professional world, LinkedIn job scams come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, ranging from lazy and obvious to carefully crafted and highly devious. Here's a look at the six most common scams on LinkedIn.

1. Fake recruiters hiring for your position

If you currently have a job and a LinkedIn account with your title or position, you've almost certainly received a message from a recruiter/company claiming to have a role they think you'd be a perfect fit for. We're all for manifesting your dream job, but when you're approached out of nowhere with an offer that seems too good to pass up, don't let your excitement lead to your guard being put down.

How it works: You'll get a message on LinkedIn about an exciting job opportunity that matches your current position. The attention grabber is that the job (that doesn't exist) pays way more than your current job, offers a signing bonus, and is fully remote. Jackpot! … for the scammer (if you fall for it).

Once they have you on the hook, they'll have you fill out some standard employment forms, which can often include private information like your social security number and other financial information that can be used to steal your identity.

2. Fake job listings

For those fighting the battle of searching for a job, the same principle applies as the fake recruiter scam: If it's too good to be true, it's probably a scam. This type of scam is a bit wider-reaching than the recruiter version, since it functions by having people reach out to the scammers about a listing, rather than the other way around.

How it works: Scammers create listings for jobs that offer good pay, benefits, and the ease of working remotely. Often, these listings will be for jobs that claim to need no prior experience or credentials, maximizing the number of people who are tempted to apply.

Once an application is submitted, victims are given employment forms that are actually just a ruse to steal private information. Sometimes, scammers are even brazen enough to ask you to pay a "standard" onboarding fee that they claim you'll get back upon completing training. Once they have your information and payment, they'll disappear without a trace.

3. Equipment scams

Related to fake job scams, equipment scams are often the final act in completing a scam on LinkedIn. Rather than trying to steal your information with employment forms, these scammers will make you think you're all set up to start working, but will ask you to order a specific piece of equipment that you'll need to begin your role. This can vary from things like MacBooks, monitors, or other expensive items.

How it works: Once you've been "hired," a manager will instruct you to order equipment like a MacBook, and the company will reimburse you via check. They will then send a check that is an overpay (typically by sending $3000 instead of $300), and claim that they accidentally made a mistake. Then, they'll ask you to send them back the difference, at which point the original check will bounce, and you'll be out whatever money you sent, plus whatever money you spent on equipment.

4. Phishing and whaling

If you know anything about modern scams, you should already be familiar with phishing. For those who need a refresher, phishing is a popular type of scam that lures victims into clicking on malicious links that can lead users to downloading malware or inputting sensitive private information on spoofed websites.

Whaling, on the other hand, is a less talked-about sibling to phishing, where the targets are specifically high-profile individuals at certain businesses (i.e., CEOs, CFOs, etc.).

How it works: Rather than using the promise of a new job to get people to click a link, scammers will use fake or stolen LinkedIn profiles to message individuals in an attempt to get them to click on a link. The contents of the link can vary, from fake forms meant to steal information, all the way to malware designed to infiltrate whole company systems.

When it comes to whaling attacks, scammers often put in much more research, as compromising "high-value" targets can result in a much bigger payday. Other than being more convincing and having a specific target, whaling generally works the same as phishing.

5. Investment scams

LinkedIn is all about business relationships, which makes it not so strange when someone reaches out with an investment opportunity. While a little bit of due diligence should stop a scammer in theory, in reality, people make mistakes when presented with an "amazing" opportunity.

How it works: Scammers reach out with some investment opportunity, either claiming they can boost your business or are looking for investors like you for some special opportunity. They'll typically have a pretty thought-out pitch that seems legit on the surface (other than the too good to be true returns they promise), and that you only need to send them some money to get started. You know how this one goes: they take your money and disappear.

6. Compromised account scams

As if it weren't enough dodging fake jobs, investments, and links on LinkedIn, you should also be regularly making sure your LinkedIn account is safe and secure. That's because scammers will take over LinkedIn accounts in order to scam people connected with them.

How it works: Whether through a LinkedIn scam or some other scam that gives them access to your various account usernames and passwords, scammers take over your account and begin messaging your contacts as if they were you. People are obviously going to be far more trusting of someone they know, which means they're more likely to click a link without thinking twice.

How to Avoid Getting Scammed On LinkedIn

Simply knowing about common scams is a solid starting point for identifying and avoiding them. But scammers are always coming up with new ways to trick people into giving up their private information and money, so here are some general warning signs to look out for:

Grammar and spelling errors

Suspicious links

New or strange profiles with no activity (or activity that you suspect to be driven by bots)

Above-average compensation

An undue sense of urgency or pressure

Job offers with no interviews

Messages from people you know but don't sound like the person

It Doesn't Hurt to Double Check

It isn't unheard of for someone new to reach out on LinkedIn. Before you actually start engaging that person with potential business talk, it doesn't hurt to run a quick search in order to confirm A. they're real, and B. they aren't a business catfish.

People search tools can give you the details you need to make sure that an exciting new opportunity is coming from someone legit, and not just an opportunity for you to get scammed.

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Mötley Crüe's Nikki Sixx Doesn't Think It's 'Cool' When Rock Stars 'Act 25, and They're 65' Ilana KaplanDecember 2, 2025 at 3:38 AM 0 Slaven Vlasic/Getty Nikki Sixx in March 2019 in New York City Nikki Sixx thinks rock stars should accept their age. In an interview with WTHRTV's Dustin Grove via Blabbermouth, the Mötley Crüe bassist and cofounding member spoke about why he thinks artists shouldn't try to act younger than they are. "Life changes, man," Nikki, 66, told the outlet. "It's cool that it changes.

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Nikki Sixx in March 2019 in New York City

Nikki Sixx thinks rock stars should accept their age.

In an interview with WTHR-TV's Dustin Grove via Blabbermouth, the Mötley Crüe bassist and co-founding member spoke about why he thinks artists shouldn't try to act younger than they are.

"Life changes, man," Nikki, 66, told the outlet. "It's cool that it changes. The thing that I don't like is when I see artists that are still trying to act 25, and they're 65.

He continued: "I don't think that's cool for the fans. Evolution is evolution. We all age, we all change, we have different interests, and Mötley Crüe seems to have ridden that wave pretty good, just letting it be real."

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Nikki Sixx, Mick Mars, Tommy Lee, and Vince Neil of the Mötley Crüe in June 2015 in London

Nikki also noted how he's grown as an individual over the years.

"You evolve as a person, as a lyricist. My evolution as a lyricist, it goes from the rawest of the raw to the most heartfelt. And that's just as I grew as a man and my interests evolved," he said.

According to Nikki, the band isn't "in a rush ever" to make music.

"We don't have to be in a rush. In my case, I've got a six-and-a-half-year-old [daughter Ruby] who's amazing," he said. "And so I wanna not be in a rush to work constantly so I can enjoy that part of it and then go out there and play for the fans.

Nikki noted that it's about "balance" for him.

In December 2023, Nikki opened up to PEOPLE at the Jackson Hole International Film Festival (JHIFF) about spending time in nature and turning 65.

"It just really clears our head and allows us to reset," Nikki told PEOPLE of he and his wife Courtney Sixx, now 40, who share daughter Ruby, 6½.

He added: "We spend a lot of time outside. I mean, the whole point of being here is to really be outside whether you're into skiing or fishing or hiking or being up on the lakes or snowmobiling."

Nikki noted how they enjoyed how "social" the area was.

"I wake up and I'm like, 'I can't think of a place I'd rather be.' And to be able to still be creative at 65 and have a wonderful family and be surrounded by good friends. I'm very grateful," he said.

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