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#10: Mary-Kate Olsen
“Our Cup Runneth Over”
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In the pilot episode, the Rose family experiences a big shock when they lose all their money. The biggest blow, however, comes when they move to Schitt’s Creek. Alexis outright refuses to believe that she actually has to stay there. She’s convinced her boyfriend Stavros is coming to get her, just as soon as one half of the Olsen twins gives him back his ride! Of course, that doesn’t quite work out, and instead he ditches her to go party with another star, Diddy. The series really sets the tone right off the bat with these name-drops. Yes, the Roses come from an elite circle—one which has completely abandoned her.
#9: Prince Harry
Various
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Alexis mentions her connection to this member of the royal family more than once. Her and Prince Harry clearly had some crazy adventures together. First, when she accompanies David to a meeting with Wendy and some lawyers, Alexis brings up how he trusted her with his life. Considering he’s one of Britain’s most important figures, that’s really saying something! Then, a season later, she reveals that they used to party a lot together, and that there were even rumors about her marrying into the family. We can only imagine the kind of trouble Alexis and Prince Harry got into back in the day, but the real question is: did she meet the Queen?
#8: Goldie Hawn
“Moira vs. Town Council”
We’ve all had words of wisdom imparted to us by people we hold dear. For many of us, these can become a guiding principle for the way we live our lives. If you’re film and television’s Moira Rose, the source of that advice just happens to be legendary actress Goldie Hawn. As Moira laments the state of the town, with its lack of greenery and abundance of sidewalk trash, she recalls the advice she received from Goldie. According to the star, you have to take charge of your life, and do something about the parts you don’t like. These priceless words actually prompt Moira to take her complaints to the town council to demand change, and hilarity ensues.
#7: Kate Winslet & Billy Zane
“Smoke Signals”
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When David and Patrick are trying to book a venue for their wedding, Alexis’ availability is a big consideration. The only date they can afford is in a month, which is a problem considering she thinks her flight to the Galápagos leaves in a few hours. In other words, she would miss the wedding. Except it turns out she actually confused the date and month on her ticket, and isn’t leaving yet! Funnily enough, David points out that this isn’t the first time she made that mistake. Apparently, she missed Kate Winslet’s wedding for the same reason. But hey, in her defense, actor Billy Zane made the same mistake!
#6: Jared Leto
“Bob’s Bagels”
Jared Leto is famous for his work as an award-winning actor and as the frontman for Thirty Seconds to Mars. Well, now you can add “giver of bold sweaters” to that list. And also, apparently, Alexis Rose’s first kiss! When David is on the fence about his sweater, he asks for Alexis’ opinion after letting her know it was gifted to him by Leto. In response, she casually mentions the romantic connection the two shared. She never quite gives her brother a straight answer about his sweater though. Is it actually nice, or does its appeal lie in the fact that Jared Leto picked it out? It’s probably a bit of both, but we’d say it’s a pretty stylish piece.
#5: Elton John
“Turkey Shoot”
When David uncharacteristically agrees to go hunting with the locals, he is completely out of his element. By his own admission, the closest he’s gotten to such an event is Elton John’s annual hunt—where the focus was eating, not killing. We can only imagine how lavish and elaborate the lunches must have been. Of course, the Roses went to a lot of fancy parties back when they could be counted among society’s elite. Elton John is just one name among many others for them. For instance, Moira once tells the Jazzagals about the festivities her and Johnny took part in at the Castros’! It’s safe to say this family’s seen it all.
#4: Harry Styles
“The Presidential Suite”
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When Alexis has a heart-to-heart with Twyla about her relationship with Ted, we learn this isn’t the first time distance has impacted her romantic life. Apparently, she once moved to England to be with heartthrob Harry Styles! It didn’t quite work out between them, but he’s not the only British chap Alexis has been with. The time she spent with actor Tom Hardy really comes in handy when the family is trying to solve the clues in an escape room during David and Patrick’s bachelor party! We wonder what other famous English boyfriends she’s had.
#3: Puff Daddy, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Maria Shriver, & Peter Bogdanovich
“Merry Christmas, Johnny Rose”
Johnny wants to make Christmas special despite the family’s financial situation, but he has a hard time getting everyone on board. Moira is even ready to skip buying a tree! As he reminds her of holidays where they would do what she wanted, viewers are treated to a series of name-drops. From partying with Puff Daddy, to Christmas tree lightings with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver, to Moira confusing Peter Bogdanovich and PETA, their plans were... elaborate. Interestingly, wearing fur to a PETA benefit isn’t the only time Moira struggled with a charity event! She once recalls the time Eva Longoria dropped out of a benefit where they were supposed to perform together!
#2: Beyoncé
“Murder Mystery”
The moment Alexis tells Ted that she actually never finished high school is a big revelation. Yet the best part of the story is how as a result, she met the inimitable Beyoncé! And that meeting in Greece is but one of many stories she has. It’s no secret that Alexis Rose has had more adventures in her life than any of us could ever hope to experience. There’s the time she planned Megan Fox’s bachelorette party, her brush with Vin Diesel, and even a trip on David Geffen’s yacht that ended with her as a hostage. We would definitely watch a prequel about Alexis’ life!
Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.
The Pussycat Dolls, “The M.V.P.”
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Ashley Tisdale, “The Incident”
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Martha Stewart, “Our Cup Runneth Over”
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Jodie Foster, “The Bachelor Party”
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Condoleezza Rice & Sharon Stone, “Rock On!”
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#1: Zac Efron
“The Barbecue”
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Alexis Rose has had quite the dating history. Who among us wasn’t jealous when she revealed that she used to be able to get Zac Efron to come see her anytime she wanted? But her romantic exploits don’t end there. Let’s not forget that she once got set up with Leonardo DiCaprio. Plus, David recalls how she once dated all the Hanson brothers - at the same time! Or how about the fact that she managed to make things work long-distance with Josh Hartnett for a while thanks to the power of technology. Needless to say, Alexis has a star-studded list of ex-boyfriends, and we’re honestly impressed.
