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    How old is Jodie Whittaker and is she married?

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    JODIE Whittaker made history in 2017 when she played the Time Lord in Doctor Who — becoming the first female to take on the role.The TV and movie star is set to appear on a huge celebrity reality show in 2024.
    Jodie left Doctor Who fans sobbing as she burst into a ball of yellow light to regenerate in her final scenes
    Who is Jodie Whittaker?
    Jodie Whittaker, 41, is an English actor who was born in Skelmanthorpe, near Huddersfield.
    After growing up in Yorkshire, Jodie relocated to London to train at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.
    She made her professional debut back in 2005, starring in The Storm at Shakespeare’s Globe, London.
    During an episode of Who Do You Think You Are? Jodie discovered she comes from an industrious mining family.
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    What TV shows has Jodie been in?
    In 2021 Jodie dramatically quit the BBC’s long-running science fiction series Doctor Who, after three years playing the first ever female Time Lord.
    She first appeared in the show’s 11th series in 2017, with her onscreen debut as the 13th Doctor coming in the Christmas Day episode titled Twice Upon a Time.
    Following months of rumours that the acclaimed actor would be making her departure from the beloved show, Jodie released her official Doctor Who exit statement, reading: “In 2017 I opened my glorious gift box of size 13 shoes.
    “I could not have guessed the brilliant adventures, worlds and wonders I was to see in them.
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    “My heart is so full of love for this show, for the team who make it, for the fans who watch it and for what it has brought to my life.
    “And I cannot thank Chris enough for entrusting me with his incredible stories. We knew that we wanted to ride this wave side by side, and pass on the baton together.
    “So here we are, weeks away from wrapping on the best job I have ever had. I don’t think I’ll ever be able to express what this role has given me. I will carry the Doctor and the lessons I’ve learnt forever.
    Doctor Who’s Jodie Whittaker confirms she’s pregnant as she shows off baby bump on Brit Awards 2022 red carpet
    “I know change can be scary and none of us know what’s out there. That’s why we keep looking. Travel Hopefully. The Universe will surprise you. Constantly.”
    In her first television role since her Dr Who exit, in 2023 Jodie starred as Tess, one of a trio of females at the heart of the story in Paramount+’s six-part drama One Night.
    Paramount describes the plotline as “the story of three women whose bond was all but destroyed by the traumatic events of one night 20 years ago.”
    Jodie appeared in Broadchurch in 2013, where she played grieving mother Beth Latimer, whose son’s death was at the centre of the drama in the crime programme’s first series.
    In 2017 she starred in Trust Me as Cath Hardacre, a nurse sacked for whistleblowing within the NHS, who is forced to take drastic measures to provide for her daughter.
    As well as TV, Jodie has featured in a number of movies.
    Her breakout performance came in the 2006 film Venus, which was met with a string of award nominations.
    She also received critical acclaim for her performances in Attack the Block (2011), Good Vibrations (2012), Adult Life Skills (2016), Journeyman (2017) and Trust Me (2017).
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    Is she married and does she have children?
    Jodie married American actor Christian Contreras in 2008 and the pair have two children together.
    Their first, a daughter, was born in April 2015.
    Jodie announced that she was expecting her second child by unveiling her baby bump on the red carpet at The Brit Awards 2022, with the child being born later the same year.
    She doesn’t talk about her family publicly or reveal any private information, so the gender of the couple’s second-born isn’t known, and they have never revealed either child’s name in the media.
    Christian is best known for his roles in,Wrong Turn: Left For Dead (2009), Zero Dark Thirty, Halo: Nightfall (2014) and American Odyssey (2015).
    Is Jodie Whittaker in The Great Celebrity Bake Off 2024?
    Yes, Jodie is competing in The Great Celebrity Bake Off 2024.
    Baking hunk Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith will be back to judge the bakers’ efforts and pick the overall winner, with Alison Hammond and Noel Fielding also returning.
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      Coronation Street star Millie Gibson shows off her sun-kissed skin in a bikini after shock Doctor Who axe

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      CORONATION Street actress Millie Gibson showed off her sun-kissed skin in a bikini after her shock Doctor Who axe.The 19-year-old blonde beauty was written out of the hit BBC show after just one series.
      Millie Gibson showed off her sun-kissed face in Costa RicaCredit: Instagram
      She took to social media with a sizzling album of images of her luxury holidayCredit: Instagram
      Millie seems to have put the news behind her as she enjoyed an exotic sun-filled break in Costa Rica.
      She took to Instagram with an album of stunning images from the resort as she flaunted her slim figure.
      The actress posed in a variety of different coloured bikinis as she swam in both the pool and natural springs.
      Her natural look stunned her fans as she was pictured with an impressive tan and a sun-kissed face.
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      She also looked out onto a picturesque sunset as she took in the stunning views of the rain-forest.
      In the photo a singular half-empty glass of red wine stood in a flute on the thick wooden sun lounger.
      Millie captioned the post: “Pura vida🥥🪭🦎👙.”
      It seems she is supported by her former co-stars as former Sex Education actor Ncuti Gatwa wrote: “My beaut ❤️.”
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      The former Coronation Street star was expected to stay by the his side for at least two full series of Doctor Who.
      However, it seems that the show’s bosses had other ideas as she will be replaced by Varada Sethu for Ncuti’s second run.
      Millie, 19, played orphan Ruby Sunday in the long-running sci-fi time travel series.
      Although most companions – such as Jenna Coleman who played Clara Oswald – enjoyed longer stays, that is not always the case.
      Some companions have stayed for just one year, including Pearl Mackie as Bill Potts.
      Catherine Tate also committed to one Christmas special of the show in 2006, before she played the companion for one series back in 2008.
      The star flaunted her enviable curves in a revealing blue two-piece bikiniCredit: Instagram
      She left the long-running BBC show after just one seriesCredit: BBC
      Although some companions have stayed with the show for an extended period of time, Millie joins several names who depart after only one yearCredit: PA
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      What is David Tennant’s net worth?

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      OVER the years David Tennant has become a much-loved actor, with millions of fans around the world.The talented star cemented himself is a household name after he took on the iconic role of Doctor Who.
      David Tennant shot to fame on Doctor WhoCredit: REX/BBC
      Who is David Tennant?
      David Tennant was born David John McDonald in Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland, on April 18, 1971.
      As well as being a movie and TV star, he is also known for his work with the Royal Shakespeare Company.
      However, he best known for being the tenth Time Lord on Doctor Who, replacing Christopher Eccleston.
      His first full episode as Doctor Who was the 2005 festive special, The Christmas Invasion.
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      He played the role until January 1, 2010, when he bowed out to make way for Matt Smith.
      But, much to the delight of fans, David returned to Doctor Who as the fourteenth Time Lord in November 2023.
      Who is David Tennant’s wife Georgia?
      David is married to actress Georgia Moffett.
      The pair met on the set of Doctor Who episode The Doctor’s Daughter.
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      David told Jonathan Ross he presented the ring as a hilarious Christmas present.
      They have five children, including Georgia’s son Ty from a previous relationship.
      What is David Tennant’s net worth?
      David is estimated to have a net worth of around £7M.
      His wealth is unsurprising, considering he is one of Scotland’s best-known stars.
      The talented actor has starred in box-office hits such as Harry Potter.
      What TV shows has David Tennant starred in?
      Away from Doctor Who, David is best known for starring in ITV drama Broadchurch, alongside Olivia Colman.
      He also starred in the BBC show There She Goes.
      Elsewhere and David played villain Kilgrave in the Marvel and Netflix series Jessica Jones.
      The star took on the tough role of playing serial killer Dennis Nilsen in the drama Des.
      In December 2022, Tennant starred as Alexander Litvinenko in the ITV’s Litvinenko.
      What films has David Tennant appeared in?
      Just before landing the role of Doctor Who, David became well known to Harry Potter fans when he was cast as Barty Crouch Jnr in The Goblet of Fire.
      In 2009, he starred as Sir Piers Pomfrey in St Trinian’s 2: The Legend of Fritton’s Gold and the following year voiced the character of Spitelout in How to Train Your Dragon.
      David starred as vampire expert Peter Vincent in the Fright Night remake and in 2014, he starred alongside Rosamund Pike and Billy Connolly in What We Did on Our Holiday.
      The actor also starred in You, Me and Him, which was co-produced by his wife Georgia Moffett. More