Croatian actress Katarina Baban has sparked interest among her followers with a recent revelation about her height. The actress posted a question on Instagram asking her fans to guess how tall she is, accompanied by a photo taken three years ago in Opatija. In the image, Baban is dressed in a flowing white dress and wearing large sunglasses, posing barefoot on a wide stone bench beside a turquoise pool with a view of the sea. Her legs appear unusually long in the photograph, prompting her to engage her audience in a playful guessing game. She wrote, "Let's see who can guess how tall I am, because according to these photos, just my legs have one meter." The comments quickly flooded her post, with guesses ranging from 155 to 184 centimeters. Responses such as "160 cm," "178," and "181" were common, while her colleague Petra Kraljev summed up the situation with the comment, "168... impression 180..." Even fellow actress Tara Rosandić joined in the fun, joking, "Old lady, you're a giant," before asking where the photo was taken. Despite the perception created by the image, Baban is actually 166 centimeters tall. Currently, Baban is in a relationship with basketball player Domagoj Vuković, who stands at 207 centimeters. The difference in their heights amounts to 41 centimeters, often going unnoticed. Their joint photographs frequently elicit positive reactions from their followers. Meanwhile, actor Željko Bebek recalled his wedding in Dubrovnik 24 years ago, which took place on April 6, 2002. He shared memories of the event with IN Magazine, noting that despite the rain, the day remained one of the best memories for him and his wife Ružica. They had arrived with a small group to a beautiful location, sailed for a long time, and eventually had to give up due to strong winds. However, this did not diminish the joy and beauty of the occasion. After the ceremony, they walked through Dubrovnik, only to be caught in a sudden downpour, which left them soaked but undeterred. They continued to a well-known café where they carried on their celebration. Bebek’s love story began almost like a movie. Ružica, who is 34 years younger than him, approached him after one of his concerts, seeking an autograph. For Bebek, it was the moment he fell in love at first sight. He later admitted that he knew right away he didn’t want to lose her, despite the age gap. He mentioned that music was not the priority for him compared to her. The couple had always dreamed of getting married in Dubrovnik, and they finally made it happen. This was Bebek’s third marriage, and he has two daughters from previous relationships, Silvija and Bianca, and two children with Ružica, Katarina and Zvonimir, who followed in his musical footsteps. Bebek often emphasizes the importance of family, especially enjoying his role as a grandfather to Tin, Leon, and Emma, the grandchildren of his daughter Silvija. In another development, Croatian actress Katarina Baban has been sharing romantic moments with her boyfriend, basketball player Domagoj Vuković, during their summer vacation. Baban posted several photos online showing her enjoying the embrace of her partner, highlighting the affectionate bond between them. These posts on social media immediately attracted attention from her loyal fans. The pictures depict various scenes from their daily life by the sea, including different destinations such as Greece and the Croatian coast. Baban shared romantic moments, from boat rides and evening meals with wine to relaxed walks. Alongside the photos where the couple posed embracing, she left a brief, romantic message: "golden like daylight." This couple confirmed their relationship at the beginning of June when Baban posted romantic photos from their trip, confirming her relationship with Vuković. While Katarina is currently focusing on her acting career, her partner Domagoj Vuković is building his career on the basketball court, playing for Zagreb-based Dubrava. Although enjoying her new relationship, Baban revealed last year that she ended her long-term relationship with physiotherapist Igor Subotić. It was discovered that the decision came after their luxurious apartment in Prečko was put up for sale. Meanwhile, American singer Ariana Grande has officially confirmed that she has rekindled her relationship with former partner Ricky Alvarez. The confirmation came via Instagram, where Grande posted several joint photos shortly after ending her relationship with actor Ethan Slater earlier this year. Alvarez, who was one of Grande's dance partners during her "Honeymoon" tour in 2015, appeared on two of Grande's photos. One showed a selfie in front of a mirror where Alvarez hugged Grande, and another was a blurred shot of Alvarez taking a picture of Grande with fairy wings. Grande tagged Alvarez on both images, leading many to interpret it as confirmation of their renewed relationship. Alvarez has been frequently seen in Grande's company recently. In July, they were spotted together in a store in Boca Raton, Florida, and he attended one of her concerts in Austin as part of her "Eternal Sunshine" tour, where he danced with Grande's brother Frankie. Grande referenced their past relationship in her song "Thank U, Next" from 2018, singing, "I wrote songs about Ricky / now I listen and laugh." Recently, she modified the lyrics during her performances, singing, "I wrote songs about Ricky / I know he still has my back." On one of her recent shows, she sang, "I wrote songs about Ricky / they still sound pretty good," and on July 13, she performed a version that read, "I wrote songs about Ricky / we always find our way back." Before reuniting with Alvarez, Grande was in a relationship with Broadway star Ethan Slater, whom she met while filming "Wicked." At the time, Slater was married and had a child, while Grande was married to real estate agent Dalton Gomez. Grande separated from Gomez in February 2023 after nearly two years of marriage. Slater separated from his wife in August 2023 and started dating Grande afterward. The couple kept their relationship private until they broke up in 2026, shortly before Grande was seen again with Ricky. Brazilian model Alessandra Ambrosio announced her engagement to Australian jewelry designer Buck Palmer. The announcement came with photos and videos from a beach proposal, where Ambrosio wrote, "I would choose you in this life and in every other. Forever, my love," alongside the images. Palmer, who is 44 years old, chose an idyllic setting for the big moment, kneeling in front of Ambrosio, who was wearing a bikini, in front of a large heart drawn in sand decorated with red tropical flowers. Photos show Ambrosio surprised and delighted as Palmer presented her with the engagement ring. The couple posed embraced within the heart, and in one of the shots, they displayed identical tattooed hearts on their wrists. Congratulations flooded social media, with fans expressing their delight at the news of the engagement. Ambrosio and Palmer publicly confirmed their relationship in December 2024, when they were seen together at an event during Art Basel in Miami. They did not hide their affection, and it soon became clear that they were in a serious relationship. A few months later, Ambrosio spoke about their relationship, revealing that they share similar views on life. "We simply love living fully. We enjoy spending time together and savoring every little thing," she told Us Weekly. Their relationship has become increasingly serious since then, and Palmer seems to have fit well into Ambrosio's family life. Last November, he joined Ambrosio and her daughter Anja at the red carpet of a film festival in Los Angeles. Ambrosio previously had a long-term relationship with American entrepreneur Jamie Mazur, with whom she got engaged in 2008 but never reached the altar, and they split in 2018 after ten years of engagement. Together, they have two children, 17-year-old daughter Anja and 14-year-old son Noah. Anja increasingly attracts public attention due to her resemblance to her famous mother, and sometimes joins her at public events. Love for the beach is shared privately as well, as Ambrosio and Palmer spent time there during their stay in Brazil last year. On the rocky beaches of Pernambuco, Palmer was in the role of personal photographer for his girlfriend. Ambrosio posed in a blue bikini decorated with shells, and the couple exchanged affection in front of the cameras. Therefore, it might not come as a surprise that the beach became the backdrop for one of the most important moments in their relationship. After almost two years of love, Palmer knelt before Ambrosio, and she did not hesitate. Judging by the message she posted with the happy news, the former Victoria's Secret angel is ready for a new chapter of her life, this time with an engagement ring on her hand. Former model Iva Jerković posted a rare photo with her longtime partner Josip Antić, with whom she has a daughter named Rina Ami. Jerković rarely exposes her private life to the public, so the publication of the photo with her partner drew attention. The couple posed during a joint evening outing. For the occasion, Jerković chose a tight black dress. "My summer," she briefly wrote in the description. They have
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