The little girl who fell overboard on a recent Disney Dream cruise, prompting her father to dive in and save her ... was, in fact, sitting on a railing before the almost-tragic accident.
TMZ.com
A rep for the Broward County Sheriff's Office in Florida tells TMZ ... the 5-year-old girl was sitting on a railing and lost her balance, then fell backward through a porthole -- and her father immediately jumped into the water after her.
Authorities estimate it was only 20 minutes between the child's fall and the successful rescue of father and daughter ... and the sheriff's office praised the Disney crew for their quick reaction and life-saving efforts.
The Ying Yang Twins recently got LOWWWWWWW for a viral performance at SeaWorld that had social media wondering how so many colorful words were allowed in the family-friendly theme park ... the answer being, the PARENTS KNEW ALL THE DIRTY LYRICS!!!
TMZ Hip Hop caught up with D-Roc and Caine and the Atlanta rap legends urge everyone to go back and re-watch and tune out the San Diego crowd.
Tiktok/@menemany
They're adamant they didn't cuss -- not one, damn time!!!
Before this girl with goggles was walking the runways of Paris and Milan, she was just hittin' the pool with her underwater camera, snappin' selfies and growin' up in sunny Malibu, California with her celebrity 'rents ...
Fun fact: she's the first model born in the 2000s to score "The Big Four" of Vogue covers, and believe it or not, she started modeling at just 10 years old ... She enjoys reading and even started her own Instagram book club called "Library Science."
Need one more hint: Just ask her famous mama, Cindy!
A dad did what any panicked parent would -- he dove straight into the Atlantic after his young daughter fell off a Disney cruise ship -- and the wild rescue played out in real time via passengers' phones.
It all went down around 11 AM Sunday -- when a little girl, about 5 years old, fell overboard from the 4th deck of the $900M Disney Dream as it cruised back to Fort Lauderdale from the Bahamas … and without missing a beat, her dad jumped in right after her.
Waiting for your permission to load TikTok Post.
The two were left treading rough waters for a nerve-shredding 20 minutes, while shocked passengers could only watch from the rails as they drifted further out, becoming just two tiny dots in the distance.
Former MTV star Connor Smith -- who appeared on "Are You the One?" in 2015 -- has been released from the clink after serving time for trying to get together with an underage girl.
Illinois state sources tell TMZ ... Smith is out on parole as of Friday after serving less than 8 months at Taylorville Correctional Center. He's now a registered sex offender ... so he's got 72 hours to check in with police to formally update his whereabouts.
Remember ... the one-time reality star was picked up by authorities in Florida in March 2024 -- ending a year-long manhunt initiated by the state of Illinois. Authorities accused him of sending sexually explicit messages to someone he thought was a 15-year-old girl ... but who was actually an adult undercover cop.
Before this cool kid in his swaggy jacket turned into an actor and TV host, he was just a Cali kid growin' up by the beach with his sister, dancing from age 3, and flippin' into his dreams of becoming a super star.
His early dance experience includes tap and jazz, but he also threw a sucker punch like no other -- and still does to this day! He rose to fame on the teen sitcom "Saved By The Bell," and he's also done some Broadway.
Need one more clue? He co-hosted "The X Factor" with Khloe Kardashian.
MLB superstar Wander Franco has been found guilty of sexually abusing a minor.
The verdict in the Tampa Bay Rays shortstop's criminal case in the Dominican Republic just came down minutes ago on Thursday afternoon.
Así se encuentra en estos momentos el salón de audiencias del Tribunal Colegiado de Puerto Plata, a la espera de que los jueces suban a estrado en el caso #WanderFranco. pic.twitter.com/eY6Htr1Efg
Franco had been on trial over allegations he had an inappropriate relationship with a 14-year-old girl. He was simultaneously accused of transferring money to the minor's mom to get her approval of their romance.
Congratulations are in order for LiAngelo Balland Rashida Nicole -- the hooper and rapper's partner announced she is pregnant with the couple's first child together!!
The 33-year-old shared the news with a series of photos on her Instagram ... saying she is "grateful, terrified, anxious, nauseous [and] HANGRY."
Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media.
"As a teen mom, I was always hesitant about going thru pregnancy and parenthood again. (Iykyk) I want to thank my daughter for being here for me during this process, always demonstrating unconditional LOVE & reassuring me that, "Everything is alright!"
Scott Wolf is seeking court-ordered protection against his estranged wife amid a nasty divorce.
The "Party of Five" star beelined it to court Tuesday in Utah and filed for a temporary restraining order against 'Real World' star Kelley Wolf ... TMZ has confirmed.
Scott's filing includes his declaration and another declaration from Michael Wolf, who appears to be one of his siblings.
Kim Kardashian’s unboxing a brand new acting gig -- 'cause she's stepping into her baddie era as the villain in the live-action 'Bratz' movie, TMZ has confirmed.
Inside sources tell TMZ that Kim's not only being eyed for the role, she's also calling the shots -- producing the live-action flick, which Amazon MGM snagged after a fierce bidding war.
Kim’s teaming up with Picturestart’s Erik Feig and Julia Hammer, MGA’s Jason and Jasmin Larian, plus Isaac Larian, who’s jumping in as executive producer.
“Love Island” contestant Cashel Barnett has been held in a Utah jail since last month, facing charges of allegedly brutally assaulting his ex-girlfriend in front of their child ... and now he's facing even more felonies for allegedly sexually assaulting the same victim.
According to court docs obtained by TMZ … Utah prosecutors leveled three new charges against the reality star on Tuesday -- including aggravated sexual assault, aggravated assault, and domestic violence in the presence of a child.
Per the docs ... Cashel slapped and choked his ex-girlfriend while sexually assaulting her last November. This after he allegedly withheld any physical contact for a month because the alleged victim asked him to get a job to help support their child.
Before this beanie boy turned into a billionaire, he was just backpackin' around around town, kickin' the soccer ball and swimmin' up a storm in Seattle ... and playing with computer systems when he was just a teen.
This guy's definitely got the brains ... He racked in a near perfect score on the SATs, and he dropped out of Harvard, because he was just too dang smart! He has a Porsche car collection, and at 69 years old ... he's still workin and loves playing pickleball and tennis.
Karmelo Anthony -- the teenager who allegedly stabbed and killed a 17-year-old at a high school track meet back in April -- has been officially charged with first-degree murder.
Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis announced the news just minutes ago ... explaining a grand jury indicted Anthony earlier Tuesday.
The 17-year-old athlete, as you know, has been accused of taking the life of Austin Metcalf during a dispute over a seat at the University Interscholastic League's (UIL) District 11-5A championship on April 2.
The former Ohio teacher convicted of sexually abusing a teenage student apparently couldn't be happier to be in her new digs — state prison!
Emily Nutley posed for a mug shot after she was incarcerated Monday at the Ohio Reformatory for Women in Marysville, OH.
Check out the photo ... Emily is wearing a big fat smile across her face, which is totally NUTS given her current situation. She was sentenced to THREE years behind bars.
Before this cool kiddo in his swim cap and goggles was acting and singing, he was just taking a timeout from his backstroke, and started taking his career seriously when he was just a teen ...
In the early-mid 2000s, he starred in several West End productions like "Rent," "Miss Saigon" and "Taboo." He landed his first movie role playing a Greek god. He's worked with big movie stars like Jason Stathamand Paddy Considine. From the movie screen to the television, you may have watched him on Hulu.
Ciara's finally breaking her silence on that old Rihanna drama ... and surprise, surprise, the beef's cooked -- 'cause it looks like they’re cool again.
The singer kept it cute on 'Watch What Happens Live,' saying, "CiCi got a lot of love for RiRi" -- and made it clear the two have moved on from the petty stuff ... all because they've got other responsibilities -- such as motherhood.
Ciara said the drama started back in 2011 when they were basically babies -- now they’re full-blown mamas. RiRi’s got boys and another baby on the way ... Ciara's got four kids, and it’s all love now. One good convo and the past got left behind.
Looking for the latest TMZ celebrity news? You've come to the right place. From shocking Hollywood scandals to exclusive videos, TMZ delivers it all in real time.
Whether it’s a red carpet slip-up, a viral paparazzi moment, or a legal drama involving your favorite stars, TMZ news is always first to break the story. Stay in the loop with daily updates, insider tips, and jaw-dropping photos.
🎥 Watch TMZ Live
TMZ Live brings you daily celebrity news and interviews straight from the TMZ newsroom. Don’t miss a beat—watch now and see what’s trending in Hollywood.