Sophie Nyweide always strove to help other people dealing with drug addiction, even though she ultimately wasn’t able to conquer her own disease … so says her longtime friend and former partner.

Eden Herlihy sat down with us for an interview all about Sophie — who she met at a clinic in Utah called Elevations, which helps kids with anxiety, depression, bullying and other issues … and, she says she was immediately struck by how kind and welcoming Sophie was.

Nyweide wasn’t judgmental like other girls in the program, Eden explains … and, she carried that through the rest of her life — always trying to help those around her who were struggling with drugs, bullying, and other challenges.

Worth noting … the medical examiner in Vermont has not yet released a cause of death, so it’s unclear if Nyweide overdosed — though investigators are looking into that.

As we told you … Sophie was found on a riverbank in Vermont and pronounced dead earlier this month. She was with a man when she died, though cops have stated that at this time, he’s not a suspect or person of interest.

Tragically, Nyweide was pregnant when she passed … and, Herlihy gets real emotional when talking about what it would’ve meant to her to be a mother.

Sophie was 24.

Chrishell Stause is probably making Khloe Kardashian jealous on her latest tropical getaway … because she’s hanging out on a beach in Mexico with Chris Appleton, and he looks like a total stud.

The “Selling Sunset” star and the celebrity hairstylist linked up in Puerto Vallarta for some fun in the sun … playing around in the sand and looking super hot.

Chrishell hopped on Chris’ back for some piggyback action … and he looks absolutely ripped.

Chris even grabbed a football at one point, and it looks like he did a little bit of snorkeling too.

The duo laughed and smiled … and Chris helped Chrishell climb onto a massive rock, and held her hand as they played in the waves.

Khloe’s definitely going to be liking these photos … and probably wishing she was in Chrishell’s shoes … or should we say sandals.

As we reported … Khloe admitted on “The Kardashians” that she has the hots for Chris and wants to bang him — even though he’s gay.

Slutty Vegan owner Pinky Cole can’t condone Wallo‘s divisive comments about supporting Black-owned businesses — even if they’re lacking, she says there’s still a duty to uphold!!!

TMZ caught up with Pinky at LAX on Thursday where she told us she has no malice in her disagreement with the Million Dollarz Worth of Game co-host … but she does indeed disagree.

Wallo called patronizing Black businesses off their race relations alone a “hustle” — but Pinky says spenders gotta “lift as you climb” … without her support, other operations won’t have the chance to blow up like the successful restaurant chain Slutty Vegan did!!!

Pinky also dished on the DEI … as a successful — and Black — business owner, her personal experiences often leave her as the only minority in the room, and she feels programs to allot diversity are still needed.

She’s overcome recent obstacles … nearly losing her Slutty Vegan brand to the clutches of corporate overspending to the tune of $10 million, but she has a new refocus that has her back in the driver’s seat.