Sheryl Sandberg Stepping Down As COO Of Meta, Formerly Called Facebook

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Reese Witherspoon has a close bond with several of her Hollywood co-stars, although very few run as deep as the one with her Big Little Lies co-star Nicole Kidman.MORE: Reese Witherspoon shares rare photograph of husband Jim Toth with son Tennessee for Father's Day tributeOn the occasion of the Moulin Rouge star's birthday, the mom-of-three took to social media with a sweet birthday tribute.VIDEO: Nicole Kidman wows with incredible transformation for new roleReese shared a throwback image of the two from the set of their hit HBO show, writing: "Happy Birthday to this legend @nicolekidman *Always remember us this way."While many of their fans just adored seeing the enduring love the two had for each other, many took this as a sign that their show could be returning soon, or at least there remained hope.MORE: Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise's daughter Bella shares unusual post on Father's Day"MY BIG LITTLE LIES HEART!! Patiently waiting for season 3," one fan commented, with another adding: "Miss you ladies on Big Little Lies," and a third also saying: "When [do we get] a third part of Big Little Lies?"The acclaimed series was released in 2017 and aired two seasons till 2019, also starring Shailene Woodley, Laura Dern, and Zoë Kravitz in the lead roles, netting many of them awards for their performances.A post shared by Reese Witherspoon (@reesewitherspoon)Reese paid a sweet tribute to co-star Nicole on her birthdaySince the second season stopped airing, fans have clamored for the show's return, with the COVID-19 pandemic putting things on hold.However, Nicole shared news with Jam Nation with Jonesy and Amanda back in October of 2020 that a third part was in the works.MORE: Reese Witherspoon reunites with ex Ryan Phillippe –

Emma Heming Willis shares about life with Bruce Willis, and it doesn't seem like she's stopping anytime soon!MORE: Emma Heming Willis praises husband Bruce Willis with rare tributeShe delighted her followers with yet another impossibly cute photo of the actor and their family, and not only is it as adorable as it gets, but it proved once again just how expertly they manage having a blended family.The heartfelt picture features Bruce goofily posing alongside one of his daughters from his marriage to Demi Moore, Rumer, as well as his two daughters with Emma, Mabel and Evelyn.WATCH: Emma shares sweet video of Bruce playing basketballMORE: Bruce Willis' poignant Memorial Day as military link in family revealedThe family snapshot is as heartwarming as it gets, and sees Bruce laying on the floor, jokingly expressing shock, as Rumer, Mabel and Evelyn are piled on top of each other and on him, smiling ear to ear.The photo was shared in honor of Father's Day, and his wife wrote a touching tribute to him, commending the star for his role as a father of five girls.She endearingly wrote: "Happy Father's Day to this fun, loving, generous, big hearted girl dad. We simply adore you."A post shared by Emma Heming Willis (@emmahemingwillis)The adorable and goofy family portraitFans rushed to the comments to express their joy over seeing all the love captured in the image, writing: "Thank you for sharing these wonderful moments," and: "Oh dear heavens! Can the four of you get any cuter?! I think NOT!" as well as: "He's such a manly man with the sweetest of hearts.

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The Wall St. Journal is reporting that Meta Platforms COO Sheryl Sandberg may have been prompted in part to give up her position because of a company investigation into her activities, including a review of her use of corporate resources to help plan her upcoming wedding.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorShares of Meta Platforms were up 1.8% in early trading Thursday, coming after longtime COO Sheryl Sandberg — one of the most powerful women execs in the tech industry — announced she was stepping down from the role.In after-hours trading Wednesday, Meta’s stock price had dropped as much as 3% on the news that Sandberg, a 14-year veteran of the company that owns Facebook and Instagram, was departing. On Thursday morning, broader market indexes were down while the Nasdaq Composite was up 0.6% amid the rise in Meta shares.On May 28, Sandberg informed Meta of her decision to resign from her position as COO “after a transition period,” according to an SEC filing.

Meta's Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg is leaving the company after 14 years, she announced Wednesday in a Facebook post.Sandberg will be replaced by Javier Olivan, the company's current chief growth officer, after a transition period this summer. She will continue to serve on the Board of Directors.«I am not entirely sure what the future will bring,» Sandberg wrote on Facebook.

Carson Burton Sheryl Sandberg, who has been chief operating officer at Meta, the company formerly known as Facebook, has announced that she will be stepping down from the role after 14 years.“When I took this job in 2008, I hoped I would be in this role for five years,” Sandberg wrote in a Facebook post Wednesday. “Fourteen years later, it is time for me to write the next chapter of my life.

Carson Burton Sheryl Sandberg, who has been chief operating officer at Meta, the company formerly known as Facebook, has announced that she will be stepping down from the role after 14 years.“When I took this job in 2008, I hoped I would be in this role for five years,” Sandberg wrote in a Facebook post Wednesday. “Fourteen years later, it is time for me to write the next chapter of my life.

Meta COO Sheryl Sandberg announced Wednesday in a post to her Facebook page that she is stepping down after 14 years at the company.Sandberg will continue to serve on Meta’s board of directors. She said she will be focusing more on her foundation and philanthropic work. Her direct reports will transition in coming months as she prepares for her departure in the fall.“Today, I am sharing the news that after 14 years, I will be leaving Meta,” Sandberg said in a post.