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Twin sisters Brittany Daniel and Cynthia Daniel Hauser have shared a lot throughout their lives, including their careers — the pair had a run as the Doublemint Twins in the ’90s, appeared in the 1995 Leonardo DiCaprio film The Basketball Diaries together and, most famously, starred as identical twins Jessica and Elizabeth Wakefield for four seasons on Sweet Valley High. But, as the two recalled during the “Fabulous Ladies of the ’90s” panel at 90s Con in Daytona Beach, Florida, they also shared something far more intimate: Cynthia donated eggs to Brittany during her IVF journey. “I went through cancer in my mid 30s, and then I tried to do IVF to retrieve eggs and I wasn’t able to,” said Brittany. “And I told my doctor I have an identical twin sister, and she is extremely fertile. And he was like, ‘What are you doing? Let’s bring her in.'” Cynthia,...

Francine Pascal, the author whose “Sweet Valley High” series of young-adult novels became a cultural touchstone for generations of readers beginning in the 1980s, died Sunday of Lymphoma at New York-Presbyterian Hospital in Manhattan. She was 92.

Her daughter Laurie Wenk-Pascal announced the news to The New York Times.

The first book in the series, Double Love, was published in 1983 — an attempt, Pascal would say, to fill the void in young-adult literature for a Dallas-style soap opera entertainment. Set primarily at a fictional high school in a fictional Los Angeles suburb, the book series initially focused on twins Jessica and Elizabeth Wakefield. As the series grew, eventually to include hundreds of sequels, The Wakefields would age from middle school to college, their adventures encompassing reality-based teen drama and comedy as well as more fantastical doings akin to Nancy Drew and even the Scooby-Doo gang.

Born Francine Paula Rubin on May 13, 1932, Pascal grew up in Jamaica,...

Francine Pascal, the author best known for creating hit teen book series “Sweet Valley High,” has died. She was 92.

Pascal died on Sunday in New York, the New York Times reports. The cause of death was lymphoma Pascal’s daughter, Laurie Wenk-Pascal, told the newspaper.

“Sweet Valley High” debuted in 1983 after a friend remarked to Pascal there was no teen version of 1980s soap “Dallas.” Pascal was reportedly inspired to create the series, about blonde Californian twins Jessica and Elizabeth Wakefield, immediately. The books went on to spawn hundreds of sequels and spin-offs detailing the twins at different ages, ranging from middle school to college. There were also some wackier books which saw the twins mixed up in murders and even supernatural events.

Only the first 12 books were written by Pascal although she wrote most of the outlines for the others. A TV adaptation of the books ran for four...

A joyless exercise in IP mining, “Cheaper by the Dozen” is all the more depressing for its glimpses of unfulfilled potential.

No one really needed to follow up a 2005 sequel of a 2003 remake of a 1950 adaptation of a 1948 autobiographical novel. But if you’re going to attempt to bring this story into the present day, you couldn’t ask for a better team than director Gail Lerner and writers Kenya Barris and Jenifer Rice-Genzuk Henry (“Grown-ish”). And who wouldn’t want to see a charmingly practical Gabrielle Union reign over lots of cute kids and a loving — if lackluster — husband played by Zach Braff?

Other than Braff, who isn’t actually supposed to be playing lackluster, it’s hard to say where everything went wrong. Lerner, Barris, and Henry all work primarily in TV, but that shouldn’t have been an unscalable obstacle. Barris co-wrote 2017’s raucous “Girls Trip,” and...

Twin sisters Brittany and Cynthia Daniel share a lot in common—even aside from their genes. The pair co-starred in the TV series Sweet Valley High from 1994 to 1997 as Jessica and Elizabeth Wakefield, and now they're sharing an even more emotional experience. Brittany learned she may not be able to have children due to her fight with stage IV non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, per People. That's when sister Cynthia stepped in to donate her own egg so that Brittany and husband Adam Touni could have a child of their own. Their daughter, Hope Rose Touni, was born on Oct. 24, 2021. This week, the actresses discussed their heartwarming journey with...

The Wakefield sisters are back as Deadline reports a new television series based on the "Sweet Valley High" young adult novels is in the works over at The CW. The series comes from Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, the duo behind the reboot of "Dynasty," "Nancy Drew," and the teen sensation, "Gossip Girl." Renamed "Sweet Valley," the new series is the second serial look at Francine Pascal's book series, following the "Sweet Valley High" TV series in the '90s starring twin actresses Brittany Daniel and Cynthia Daniel.

According to Deadline, the new series is...

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The CW may soon enroll at Sweet Valley High.

The network is developing a new adaptation of the popular YA book series by Francine Pascal, with Gossip Girl‘s Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage set to executive-produce, Deadline reports.

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The pilot script is being penned by Gossip Girl reboot scribe/producer Ashley Wigfield — who, yes, is sister of Tracey Wigfield,...

Exclusive: Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, who turned the Gossip Girl YA books into a hit series for the CW (and now HBO Max), are bringing another popular YA book series to the screen at the broadcast network. The CW is developing Sweet Valley, a TV series based on the Sweet Valley High books by Francine Pascal. The bestselling novels were previously adapted into the 1994 series Sweet Valley High, which aired in syndication before moving to one of the CW’s predecessors, Upn, for its fourth and final season.

The latest project is a co-production between new ViacomCBS corporate siblings CBS Studios and Paramount TV Studios in what is believed to be the first time the Paramount vault has been mined by the CW.

Ashley Wigfield, writer-producer on HBO Max’s Gossip Girl reboot, executive produced by Schwartz and Savage, will write the adaptation. It comes from Schwartz and Savage’s Fake Empire,...

Gravitas Ventures has acquired U.S. and Canadian distribution rights to Too Late, a horror comedy that marks the debut feature from director D.W. Thomas and writer Tom Becker. Alyssa Limperis (Aunty Donna’s Big Ol’ House of Fun), Ron Lynch, Will Weldon (This Isn’t Happening), Mary Lynn Rajskub, Fred Armisen, Jenny Zigrino, Jack De Sena (Avatar: The Last Airbender) and Brooks Wheelan (SNL) star.

Set in the Los Angeles indie comedy scene, the pic centers on Violet (Limperis), who works a thankless job as the assistant to Bob Devore (Lynch), famed comedian and host of the live variety show Too Late. But what only Violet knows is that Bob is a monster both literally and figuratively. Resigned to her fate, Violet is caught by surprise when she meets aspiring comedian Jimmy Rhodes (Weldon) and sparks fly.

Before Sweet Valley High alum Brittany Daniel’s big wedding day, good friend and former The Game costar Tia Mowry-Hardrict offered some sweet (and vital!) marital advice.

“I would say, definitely … keep on laughing,” Mowry-Hardrict, who’s been married to Cory Hardrict for nine years, tells Daniel in Pen’s exclusive special People Weddings: Brittany Daniel and Adam Touni. “Don’t put too much pressure on each other. Life is short. Live, laugh, love — and I also think forgiveness is really important in a marriage because nobody’s perfect.”

She adds, “There have been times where I’ve yelled at...

Brittany Daniel knows a little something about dancing — and so does her new husband, Adam Touni.

Opting out of the traditional first dance at their wedding on Saturday, the newlyweds, along with their closest friends, performed a classic and rowdy girls vs. boys dance-off.

“It was kind of inspired by the scene in White Chicks I was in,” the Sweet Valley High alum tells People in this week’s issue.

Ahead of their wedding, Daniel shared the couple’s vision for the dance: “Adam thinks he is Magic Mike. It’s going to be like the boys against the girls.

Brittany Daniel knew her new husband Adam Touni was “The One” from their first date, but there was one specific (and chilling!) moment that solidified everything.

“The first time I visited Adam in Palo Alto, he was out at work and I let myself into his home and I walked into his bedroom and he had this painting over his bed of this little girl reaching to this balloon floating away and it said, ‘There will always be hope.’ And it hit me so deeply,” Daniel, 41, tells People in this week’s issue. “I was like, ‘Who is this man...

Brittany Daniel is married! The Sweet Valley High alum and her boyfriend, Adam Touni, tied the knot during an urban-chic celebration in La on Saturday. "We are overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and affection shared by our friends and family on this special day," the couple said in a statement to People. "We are so grateful to have this kind of support as we start this journey together." The duo said "I do" in front of 150 of their closest family and friends, including her cast mates from Bet's The Game. While the groom wore a classic black tux for the occasion, Brittany wowed in a custom-made Trish Peng gown. Aside from looking absolutely blissful as the couple posed for photos, the bride also shared a special moment with her twin sister, Cynthia Daniel Hauser, who served as maid of honor. Congrats to the happy pair! RelatedWedding Bells: 26 Celebrity Couples...

Sorry Bruce Patman, Jessica Wakefield is off the market. Sweet Valley High alum Brittany Daniel, also known for her role on Bet's The Game, has wed beau Adam Touni. "We are overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and affection shared by our friends and family on this special day," the couple said in a statement to People. "We are so grateful to have this kind of support as we start this journey together." The two exchanged vows at the Carondelet House in downtown Los Angeles Saturday in front of 150 friends and family members, including Brittany's twin sister and Sweet Valley High co-star Cynthia Daniel Hauser, who served as her maid of honor, the outlet...

Brittany Daniel is officially off the market!

The Sweet Valley High and The Game star and her boyfriend, Adam Touni, tied the knot in a gorgeous wedding at The Carondelet House in downtown Los Angeles, California, on Saturday.

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“We are overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and affection shared by our friends and family on this special day,” the newlyweds said in a statement to People. "We are so grateful to have this kind of support as we start this journey together."

Et has reached out to Daniel's rep.

According to the magazine, Daniel walked down the aisle in a custom-made, off-the-shoulder lace Trish Peng gown. The couple celebrated their special day with 150 of their closest friends and family, including her The Game co-stars. Daniel's twin sister, Cynthia Daniel Hauser, was her maid of honor.

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It’s official!

The Sweet Valley High alum Brittany Daniel and her boyfriend Adam Touni have tied the knot, People confirms.

“We are overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and affection shared by our friends and family on this special day,” the couple said in a statement to People. “We are so grateful to have this kind of support as we start this journey together.”

The couple said their “I do’s” at The Carondelet House in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday in front of 150 of their closest friends and family — including maid of honor and Daniel’s twin sister,...

The Sweet Valley High twins are back!

Brittany Daniel and Cynthia Daniel Hauser have stayed quite active since their days on the beloved novel series, but with acting aside, the duo have ventured into something completely different. In June, the twin actresses launched their very own lifestyle blog, The Sweet Life, which they’re billing as an inspired and intelligent lifestyle brand for women that covers everything from fashion and beauty to clean eating, fitness, personal growth and wellness to travel, home décor and parenting.

The California-inspired blog was a long-time coming, according to the 41-year-old sisters.

“I feel like our fans helped create this,...

Brittany Daniel is the latest celebrity to get engaged this holiday season.

The Sweet Valley High and The Game star shared on Instagram that her boyfriend, Adam Touni, put a ring on it! "I said yes!" she captioned a selfie of her flashing her new engagement ring alongside Touni. "My world just became brighter today. #engagement #christmas #love #proposal."

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Her new fiance was also excited to share the news on Instagram, writing: "She said 'yes'! In the words of my fiancee, @iambdaniel, 'Merry Christmas, y'all!' #engagementring #engaged #christmasengagement #christmaspresent."

Brittany's twin, Cynthia Daniel -- who starred alongside her in the '90s series Sweet Valley High -- also gushed over her sister's engagement. "My sis @iambdaniel and @adam.touni are getting hitched!" she exclaimed on Instagram. "I couldn't ask for a better Xmas present. My heart is...

Brittany Daniel is off the market!

The Sweet Valley High alum and her boyfriend Adam Touni are set to tie the knot, the actress shared on Instagram Sunday.

“I said yes! My world just became brighter today,” Daniel, 40, captioned her San Francisco, California, selfie of the pair, in which she’s flashing a gorgeous diamond ring for the camera while the Golden Gate Bridge can be seen in the background.

“#engagement #christmas #love #proposal #marinheadlands #family @adam.touni.”

Touni, a broker and attorney based out of Northern California, shared his own photo of the couple’s special moment, in which...

The Wakefield twins just never go out of style. It's hard to believe that it was 1998 when Sweet Valley High bid farewell to the small screen. But close to 20 years after the television series went off the air, some may want to know how the biggest stars of the show are doing today. Lo and behold, Brittany Daniel and her twin sister Cynthia Daniel are all grown up and closer than ever. We discovered the twins' Instagram and feeling of nostalgia immediately swept over us. Whether vacationing together in Italy or enjoying nights out in Malibu, the sisters continue to spend plenty of time together. And if you couldn't tell at first glance, they look exactly the same from their high school...

Talk about some stunning sisters!  "Sweet Valley High" alums Brittany Daniel and Cynthia Daniel hit the blue carpet for the premiere of "Joe Dirt 2: Beautiful Loser" in Los Angeles on Wednesday.  The twins -- who starred on the beloved series together from 1994-1998 -- looked gorgeous as they posed for pics before heading into the star-studded screening. Brittany, who reprises her role Brandy in the David Spade sequel, stunned in her black halter crop top and a matching high-waisted skirt, while Cynthia looked beautiful wearing a similar baby blue ensemble.  While we've rarely seen the 39-year-old actresses at public events together since starring on the show in the '90s, it does sound like the blonde beauties are working on a reboot for the series, which was adapted from Francine Pascal's books of the same name.  "There is some talk right now," Brittany told reporters at the premiere.

Jessica and Elizabeth Wakefield are coming back. At least they hope to. I can exclusively reveal that Brittany and Cynthia Daniel are developing a reboot of Sweet Valley High, their 1990s television series based on Francine Pascal's book franchise of the same name. "There is some talk right now," Brittany told me last night at the premiere of Joe Dirt 2: Beautiful Loser, a sequel to David Spade's 2001 mullet classic, Joe Dirt. "We're actually going to have some conversations with Francine." The twin sisters, now 39, starred as the Wakefield girls on the show, which ran for four seasons between 1994 and 1997. "That series means so much to my sister and I...

When I was too old cool for Ramona Quimby’s antics, I moved on to the twin hotties from Francine Pascal's Sweet Valley High, Elizabeth and Jessica Wakefield. Yes, I did just call two fictional literary characters hot, let’s not make a big deal of this alright? It’s obvious the girls were supposed to be the fairest in all the land because when the books were turned into a TV show, they got Brittany and Cynthia Daniel to play the twins.

Hubba and hubba.

Now, much like all good things from my childhood, Sweet Valley High is being made into a movie. What makes this special news fit for someone way too old cool to pay attention to the Wakefield sisters in this day and age? Diablo Cody will be the one to write and produce the flick.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, “Cody's formative years were informed by the books,...

The woman of funky phrasing -- Diablo Cody -- is gearing up to tackle the teen world's most infamous twins, the two girls many of us 20 and 30-somethings grew up with -- the Wakefields. The Hollywood Reporter's Heat Vision Blog reports that Universal is currently vying for the rights of Francine Pascal's Sweet Valley High series, which Cody will not only produce, but adapt.

For the uninitiated, there were a whole bunch of books in the Sweet Valley series (started in 1983), allowing young girls to follow blonde twins Jessica and Elizabeth Wakefield through their formative years -- Sweet Valley Kids, Twins, Junior High, High, Senior Year, University... It was all covered, with stories that ranged from the battles between Jessica's wildness and Elizabeth's responsible ways, to side stories like my favorite where the jerky and rich Bruce Patman fell for the sweet, beautiful, and once-deaf Regina Morrow, who then up and died.

Don't worry little sprites, Diablo Cody's career is fully intact and she's taking her quick wit over to Universal as The Hollywood Reporter brings word she is set to adapt Francine Pascal's "Sweet Valley High" series for the big screen. Having grown up in the '80s I am familiar only with the series because it seemed to be a required reading for junior high school girls, but I'm not sure how much farther the reach of the stories went. Borys Kit at THR tells us the books focus on the lives of two teenage girls, Jessica and Elizabeth Wakefield, who lived in the fictional town of Sweet Valley, California. Jessica was the more conniving and materialistic of the sisters, and usually needed help from the more practical Elizabeth when her schemes went awry. Over 152 stories have been published under the title with more than 60 million copies in print.

Valerie Perez and Camden Toy attending the 3rd Annual Cinema City International Film Festival at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Century City. Photo copyright by Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos. Cynthia Daniel and Cole Hauser attending the 3rd Annual Cinema City International Film Festival at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Century City. Photo copyright by Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos. Cole Hauser attending the 3rd Annual Cinema City International Film Festival at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Century City. Photo copyright by Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos. Lorielle New and Tj Austin attending the 3rd Annual Cinema City International Film Festival at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Century City. Photo...