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Ohio bride goes viral for pre-wedding pump session, receives body shame, consequential 'cyberbullying'

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An Ohio bride who is a fitness enthusiast went viral on social media platforms for her pre-wedding pump session ahead of taking her walk down the aisle.

While honeymooning on the Amalfi Coast with her new husband, the newlyweds received word from their wedding content creator that one of the videos posted to TikTok had already received over 100,000 views in less than half of a day of being live.

“I thought it was hilarious, and it was very me,” Alexa Udelson, a salesperson from Cleveland, told Fox News Digital over the phone.

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The video, originally posted on @TheBrunetteChick social media accounts and amassing over 5 million views, shows Udelson in her wedding gown in a private area lifting five pound dumbbells, which she did to release nervous energy ahead of her nuptials. (See the video at the top of this article.)

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“In the course of my day, the weights were such a minimal part of it that I kind of had forgotten that she [the content creator] filmed that,” Udelson said of her June 22, 2024, wedding.

Alexa Udelson went viral on social media for lifting light weights ahead of walking down the aisle on her big day. (Karoline Maria Photography)

“If you know me personally, you know working out is one of the most important things to me, so it felt very natural.”

Udelson said the content creator was one of the final vendors she hired ahead of her intimate ceremony, which included immediate family members and later, close friends for a reception.

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“She shot everything in clips and before the night was over, I just got back to the hotel,” Udelson said. “She sent me 640-something clips of the day and night.”

While the bride was uninterested in creating trendy or posed videos with transitions, she gave the professional photographer and videographer creative freedom to explore content ideas with little guidance or direction.

In turn, she received internet fame from the video — and then was met with body-shaming and trolling comments.

Udelson received backlash in the comments section of social media posts for wanting to release nervous energy through weight lifting ahead of her wedding.  (Karoline Maria Photography)

“I noticed the comments, and I wasn’t really super phased by them,” Udelson said. 

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“When [the topics] became medical, it changed in terms of emotion. I went from not really caring to being more angry.”

Some social media users wrote body-shameful comments and even “diagnosed” Udelson from a distance with a slew of disorders, including body dysmorphia, bulimia and anorexia. 

At one point, there were over 100 comments in a thread of people debating whether her dress even fit her. 

“The consequences of cyberbullying are so severe because we don’t know what someone else is going through. We don’t know their story,” Alexis Abate, licensed professional counselor and holistic mindset coach based in New Jersey, told Fox News Digital in a phone interview. 

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Abate added that she treats patients, often adolescents, in many cases due to cyberbullying.

“Even if it aggravates us, what benefit do we get from putting someone else down?” she said. “Someone should consider to themselves, ‘Maybe social media isn’t good for me and I need to remove myself if I’m getting triggered over someone being healthy and happy.’”

Udelson said that at one point, there were over 100 comments in a thread of people debating whether her dress even fit her. 

The bride told Fox News Digital her new husband, Connor Udelson, helped her ignore many of the negative comments she received. (Karoline Maria Photography)

“I felt like I had to respond to some of the initial ones,” Udelson said. “At some point, you have to remove yourself because I do have a full-time job.”

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Udelson laughed that she was enjoying cake and ice cream the night before her wedding.

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She also said she adored the uplifting comments from other gym-going young women who expressed their support and compliments.

“I definitely responded to the supportive ones,” she said.

Some social media users were concerned that, after working out with weights, Udelson would smell bad for her walk down the aisle. She told Fox News Digital she smelled great with her Marc Jacobs perfume. (Karoline Maria Photography)

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As for the morale boosting from her new husband, Connor Udelson, the new bride said he played a critical role in her letting go of the negativity.

“He’s someone who’s very, very sure of himself and very authentic to himself, and so for anyone to say something about what he’s doing or what I’m doing, it totally doesn’t phase him at all,” she said. 

“We’ll be going out to dinner, and I’ll say, ‘Are you sure you want to wear Crocs and socks?’ and he’s like, ‘I don’t care. We’re going to eat.’”

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All in all, Udelson said she’s beaming with pride over both her wedding day and her dedication to a healthy lifestyle, which includes regular gym activity led by a personal trainer.

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“I had the best day ever, and I felt the best ever,” Udelson said. “I haven’t put the weights down.”

 

For other brides, Udelson’s message is to prepare for the walk down the aisle whichever way is most desired and comfortable.

“If that means working out, swimming laps or running a triathlon, more power to you,” she said.

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Detroit, MI

Bruce Campbell announces cancer diagnosis; ‘Fear not,’ he tells fans

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Treatment will delay the Royal Oak-born actor’s plans to tour his new film ‘Ernie & Emma’ this summer.

Royal Oak-born movie star and cult hero Bruce Campbell announced on social media on Monday that he has been diagnosed cancer — a type that is “treatable” but not “curable,” he said.

“I apologize if that’s a shock — it was to me too,” the “Evil Dead” star, 67, wrote in a message posted to Instagram.

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He went on to say “I’m not gonna go into any more detail,” and he didn’t. He said the public announcement had to do with scaling back appearances on his schedule, including tour dates behind his latest film, “Ernie & Emma.”

Campbell planned to show the movie June 5 at the Redford Theatre; as of Monday night, that date is still on the Redford schedule, but Campbell wrote in his note he plans to get “as well as I possibly can over the summer so that I can tour with my new movie ‘Ernie & Emma’ this fall.”

The movie is written, directed by and stars Campbell as a man who goes on a journey following the death of his wife. Campbell produced the movie alongside his wife, Ida Gearon, and filmed it in Oregon, where he now lives.

Campbell told The News in January he dedicated “Ernie & Emma” to his childhood moviemaking pals, including Scott Spiegel, who died of a heart attack in September 2025.

“It’s a callback to the carefree days of Super 8, where we could do whatever the f–k we wanted to do,” Campbell said of “Ernie & Emma.” “So I thought, ‘All the boys are responsible for this,’ so they’re all in there.”

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Campbell got his start making movies around Metro Detroit with his childhood pal, Sam Raimi. Campbell starred in Raimi’s “Evil Dead” trilogy and has since appeared in most of Raimi’s films; Campbell makes a brief appearance in a photograph in the background of an early scene in Raimi’s latest, “Send Help.”

He’s also an author; Campbell’s autobiography “If Chins Could Kill: Confessions of a B Movie Actor” was published in 2001.

In his post on social media, Campbell thanked fans and said he was not out to elicit sympathy.

“Fear not, I am a tough old son-of-a-bitch and I have great support, so I expect to be around for a while,” he wrote.

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Check out these Milwaukee-area places to celebrate Pi Day on March 14

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For math enthusiasts and foodies, Pi Day on March 14 is upon us once again.

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We all know what pie is, but what the heck is pi? Pi ― 3.14 ― is the ratio of the circumference of a circle (the distance around the outside of it) to the diameter of that circle (the distance edge-to-edge). As we may have learned in math class, no matter the size of the circle, pi is always 3.14.

Hence on March 14, many bakeries and eateries in and around Milwaukee are offering pie sales and diverse pie selections. A selection of them are listed below.

Note that pie availability is typically while supplies last and preordering or calling beforehand is recommended. If there is a bakery or restaurant that is recognizing Pi Day and is not included in this list, let us know so we can add it.

Gather Bakehouse in Bay View

At Gather Bakehouse, the bakery will have mini 3-inch pies as well as 9-inch pies. Flavors include Dutch apple, strawberry rhubarb, cherry, French silk, honey custard and key lime. There will also be preorder options.

Location: 1100 E. Oklahoma Ave., Milwaukee

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Hours: 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. It’s closed on Monday.

For more information: Visit gatherbakehouse.com

National Bakery & Deli in Brookfield, Greendale and Milwaukee

National Bakery & Deli will have multiple pies available for National Pi Day: banana cream, cherry, apple, chocolate cream, Dutch apple and strawberry cream.

Location: 13820 W. Greenfield Ave., Brookfield; 5637 Broad St., Greendale; and 3200 S. 16th St., Milwaukee.

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Hours for all locations: 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday; and 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.

For more information or to order online: Visit nationalbakery.com

Kelly’s Pot Pies & More in Greenfield and East Troy

Kelly’s Pot Pies & More will have $3.14 off any large Reuben pot pie or shepherd’s pie beginning Pi Day and running through St. Patrick’s Day. These specials will be at both the East Troy and Greenfield stores.

Kelly’s Pot Pies & More also has other pot pies, including beef, turkey, veggie, taco and pizza. They also offer quiche, cheesecake, lemon torte and key lime pie.

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To help guarantee a pie, order online two hours or more in advance.

Locations: 3785 S. 108th St. in Greenfield; and 3268 Main St. in East Troy

Hours: 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday

To order online or for more information: Visit kellyspotpies.com.

Mr. Dye’s Pies at 3rd Street Market Hall in Milwaukee

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At Mr. Dye’s Pies at 3rd Street Market Hall, there are a plethora of pies sold by the slice or as a whole pie including peanut butter, sweet potato, pecan, key lime and blueberry.Location: 5504 W. State St. (First Floor, South Hall located in the row of stalls to the right of Dairyland)

Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday

For more information: Visit 3rdstmarkethall.com/locations/all-vendors/mrdyespies

The Elegant Farmer in Mukwonago

The Elegant Farmer will participate on National Pi Day from March 9 to 15 and will offer $3.14 off 5-inch apple pies baked in a paper bag (original price is $9.99). The pies baked in a bag feature a flaky crust with a sugar cookie-like top. 

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Location: 1545 Main St. (at Highways ES & J) in Mukwonago

Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily

For more information or to order: Order online at elegantfarmer.com or call 262-363-6770

Periwinkle’s Bakery in Waukesha

Periwinkle’s Bakery on Broadway in Waukesha will have its full pie menu for special order on March 14 and a variety of 9-inch-deep dish pies for sale that same day at its retail location at neighboring Rochester Deli. These include French Silk, caramel apple, Key West lime, wild blueberry and peanut butter French silk.

Online orders need to be placed the week prior.

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Location: 143 W. Broadway, Waukesha (Bakery for purchase inside of Rochester Deli)

Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday; and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday

For more information: Visit periwinklesbakery.com

All in Favor, Say Pie in Waukesha

At All in Favor, Say Pie, you can order your pie online to pick up in Waukesha. Flavors include Door County cherry pie, apple blueberry, Dutch apple pie, cranberry apple, mixed berry and blueberry. Pies should be ordered two to five days in advance.

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For more information and to order: Visit https://sites.google.com/view/allinfavorsaypie/home

Aggie’s Bakery and Cake Shop in West Allis

Aggie’s Bakery and Cake Shop will sell pies including cherry, apple, caramel apple, blueberry, peach and banana cream pie on National Pi Day.

Location: 7328 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis

Hours: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday; 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; and 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday

For more information: Call 414-482-1288 or visit aggiesbakery.com

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The Bake Sale in West Allis

The Bake Sale in West Allis has pie options that customers can order online days in advance which include key lime, French silk, apple, caramel apple, strawberry rhubarb, pecan, whiskey chocolate pecan and fruity pebble. Pies are available on National Pi Day while supplies last. Select pies are available in the store.

Location: 6923 W. Becher St., West Allis

Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday; and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday

For more information or to order: 414-543-4230 or bakesalewestallis.com

Bishop’s Sweets in West Allis

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For National Pi Day, Bishop’s Sweets will have whole pies and slices available while supplies last. If you want a specialty pie or to ensure there is one ready, order the pie 72 hours before March 14.

The featured pie flavors include apple, cherry, banana cream, coconut cream and Bishop’s Sweets requested favorite, French silk pie. The bakery will also be introducing additional pies for people to try, including chess, buttermilk and Mississippi mud pie.

Location: 8005 W. Lincoln Ave., West Allis. Bishop’s Sweets also offers delivery through Uber Eats and DoorDash.

Hours: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on National Pi Day, March 14, or until the pies are sold out. Otherwise, hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday; and noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday. (It is closed Monday through Thursday.)

For more information: Visit www.facebook.com/BishopsSweets or call 414-763-2436.

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Cathy Kozlowicz can be reached at 262-361-9132 or cathy.kozlowicz@jrn.com. Follow her on X at @kozlowicz_cathy



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City officials report less speeding at corners with traffic cameras in Minneapolis

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