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    Comedy legend Eric Morecambe’s wife Joan dies on her 97th birthday as fans remember her ‘humour, dignity & utmost charm’

    ERIC Morecambe’s widow Joan has died on her 97th birthday following a short illness.The late Morecambe and Wise legend passed away almost 40 years before his wife Joan Bartlett –  also known as Joan Bartholomew.Eric Morecambe’s widow Joan has died at the age of 97Credit: RexMorecambe and Ernie Wise with their wives Joan and DoreenMorecambe and Wise were an one of the most iconic comedy duos in British historyThe couple married in Margate in 1952 and had a reception in the Bulls Head pub.They had three kids – Gail, 71, Gary, 67, and Stephen, 54 – with Stephen being adopted by the couple.It is understood that Joan died “peacefully” at her home in Hertfordshire.A statement issued on behalf of her children said: “It is with great sadness and the heaviest of hearts that we must share the news that our mother, Joan, has passed away peacefully at the age of 97 after a short illness.Read more Showbiz News”Our family kindly requests some privacy during this time while we grieve our sad loss.”Born on March 26 1927, she died on her 97th birthday on Tuesday.In 2015, Joan was made an OBE for charitable services in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List.She was also the founder and president of the Lady Taverners, part of the Lord’s Taverners youth cricket and disability sports charity, from 1987 to 1992.Most read in ShowbizEric, who made up one half of comedy duo Morecambe and Wise with Ernie, died in Cheltenham in May 1984 at the age of 58.Described as a “devoted wife”, Joan recently opened up about how her husband was worried that his comedy would be forgotten after his death.Lost Morecambe and Wise episode to air this week after missing BBC tape found in atticShe said: “He used to say to me, ‘I do hope we won’t be forgotten. I do hope we will be remembered,’ and of course they have been remembered.”He’d have been over the moon about that, he really would.”A heavy smoker, Eric had suffered his first major heart attack in 1968, the same year The Morecambe And Wise Show launched, at the wheel of his car aged just 42.After two weeks in hospital, he returned home – vowing to give up his 50-a-day cigarette habit.Despite his health problems, Eric continued to work – but had a second heart attack in 1979, and needed a heart bypass operation.Five years later, he collapsed from a third and final heart attack, literally moments after walking off stage.Eric had been performing in a charity show, hosted by his pal Stan Stennett.His wife Joan said he was “on top form” just minutes before his death.He died a few hours later in Cheltenham General Hospital.Burglars raided their home in 2016 as Joan was unveiling a new statue tribute to the funnyman.The thieves forced their way in and stole watches and jewellery worth thousands of pounds.Joan was in Blackpool celebrating a new sculpture of Morecambe and Wise with her son Gary and daughter Gail.Meanwhile Ernie was married to dancer Doreen Blythe and the couple did not have kids.A 2021 book revealed how Ernie and Eric’s wives allegedly didn’t get on.Ventriloquist John Bouchier, who toured extensively with Eric and Ernie in the 1970s, said: “The boys never socialised because the wives didn’t get on.”READ MORE SUN STORIESEric’s partner in crime Ernie passed away in March 1999 at the age of 73.He died from heart failure and a chest infection, in Nuffield Hospital, Wexham, near Slough.Joan poses next to Eric’s statue on the promenade in Morecambe in 1999Credit: PA:Press AssociationEric with Joan after she broke her ankle in the snow while out walking the dog in 1979Credit: News Group Newspapers LtdComedian Eric Morecambe was one of Britain’s greatest ever comedians’EAST FIFE 4 FORFAR 5’THE parody scoreline East Fife four Forfar five dreamt up by legendary comedian Eric Morecambe finally came true in 2018.

    The two teams played out a 1-1 draw in the Scottish League Cup and it went to penalties, with Forfar winning 5-4.
    The tongue-twisting scoreline was a regular joke the genius stand-up used to utter to BBC classified football results reader and pal James Alexander Gordon.
    Before his death in 2014 Gordon said: “Whenever I saw him over a 20-year period he would say, ‘East Fife 4 Forfar 5’.”
    And it turns out the result, for the first time, became reality — even if it took a penalty shoot-out to get them there.
    The two Scottish clubs played out a 1-1 draw after 90 minutes, with Forfar clinching victory on sudden death spot kicks.
    Both teams had missed one each after five spot kicks, so Daryll Meggatt stepped up for the Fifers and missed, before Thomas Reilly scored the winning effort for the away side. More

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    Fritz Wepper dead – Cabaret star who appeared alongside Liza Minnelli in Oscar-winning movie dies aged 82

    CABARET actor Fritz Wepper has died at the age of 82.The German star was best known for appearing alongside Liza Minnelli in the 1972 Oscar-winning movie.Fritz Wepper has died at the age of 82Credit: Avalon.redWepper was best known for appearing in the 1972 Oscar winning-film, CabaretCredit: RexHe also starred in more than 280 episodes of German crime series DerrickCredit: RexWepper also starred as Inspector Harry Klein in more than 280 episodes of the cult long-running German crime series Derrick, between 1974 and 1998.His death was announced by his wife, Susanne Kellermann, in a statement to German newspaper Bild.She revealed Wepper died on Monday morning in a Munich hospice, where he had been treated for around a month before succumbing to a long illness.In the five weeks leading up to his death, Wepper had been receiving palliative care.Read more in ShowbizWepper was born in Munich in 1995 and began his acting career at the age of 11 in a production of Peter Pan.His breakthrough role was as a young soldier in Bernhard Wicki’s anti-war film Die Brücke (1959), which won the Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film.The actor also starred in The Bridge (1959), before playing the role of Fritz Wendel in the Oscar-winning film version of Cabaret.Wepper was married twice and had two daughters – one with each wife.Most read in CelebrityHis first wife was Angela von Morgen, who he married in 1979 and appeared alongside in the crime series Mord in bester Gesellschaft between 2007 and 2017.In 2009, however, he left Von Morgen for his current wife, Susanne, before later returning to his first wife.After Von Morgen died in 2019, Wepper married Kellermann a year later.His eldest, Sophie, 42, is also an actress and played alongside her father in Mord in bester Gesellschaft.More to follow… For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online.Thesun.co.uk is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesun and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.Wendel died in Munich on Monday after suffering with a long-term illnessCredit: Getty More

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    ‘She hasn’t aged in 20 years!’ say fans as nineties movie star, 49, makes US chat show appearance

    AN AMERICAN actress hasn’t aged in two decades according to die-hard chat show fans gushing over her ever-youthful appearance.Viewers of Sherri Shepherd’s programme saw her enjoy a natter with her best pal about her “nerdy hobbies” – yet fans were more preoccupied with her fresh-faced look.A Nineties movie star stunned chat show fans with her ‘gorgeous’ youthful appearanceTamala Jones played Bobbi Seawright in TV sitcom For Your LoveCredit: GettyOne fan said the star is ‘ageing gracefully’Tamala Jones, 49, is best-known for roles in films including Booty Call, The Brothers and What Men Want.She also has strong form on the small screen, playing Tina on Veronica’s Closet and Bobbie Seawright on For Your Love.Back in 2021, she starred in ABC series Rebel with veteran actress Katey Sagal in the title role.It came after she played Lanie Parish, a medical examiner with a sarcastic sense of humour in the hit ABC crime series Castle.READ MORE NINETIES STARYet during her appearance on pal Sherri’s show, fans were quick to brand her “gorgeous.”They noted her appearance hasn’t changed from her move heyday to now, aged 49.Talking of the California native, one wrote on YouTube: “She is and always has been gorgeous.”A second put: “Tamela Jones is so beautiful she’s obviously intelligent. She’s aging gracefully. Her outfit is lovely.”Most read in CelebrityA third then added: “90s and early 2000s are irreplaceable. She was in everything and loved her!!,” as another wrote: “Tamela looks just as good as she did when she was in the movie The Wood! That was over 20 years ago.”One then surmised: “She has always been gorgeous! She has not aged a day!”On the chat show, Tamala donned a lilac shirt with matching printed trousers.She left her raven locks in loose waves tied in a half-up style and accessorised with purple earrings and a silver chain.The pair starred together in movie Who’s Your Caddy and Sherri quizzed her pal: “What kind of nerd were you?”Tamala replied and said: “Listen I am still a nerd, I am very much an introvert unless I’m going to work or on vacation.”I like science, I am very much into science.”I am a gamer … I love playing mortal combat.”I do things nobody thinks I would do.”Health scareTamala has also carved out a career starring in music videos.She can be seen in En Vogue’s video for Give It Up, Turn It Loose as well as Jay Z’s Girls, Girls, Girls.Yet Tamala has previously talked of getting her career back on track after suffering a life-changing brain aneurysm.She told that, while born with the condition, she only noticed it 26 years ago when she had a headache for “two weeks straight.” It sparked limited mobility on the right side of her body as well as issues with her balance.She took a break from filming sitcom For Your Love when the true extent of her medical issue came to light.Tamala recalled the incident and told the Tamron Hall show: “I got to the hospital, and the doctor was like, ‘I am in awe that you’re alive. “Let alone work a whole day.”She added: “I feel great. I’m alive. READ MORE SUN STORIES”I’m still able to do what I love to do. I love this business. “I love what we do. I love acting.”The California native also starred in movie The WoodCredit: GettyShe has previously told how her brain aneurysm has impacted her lifeCredit: Getty More

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    Sick murder plot, kidnap hell & horror fire that gutted £12m pad… inside Duffy’s traumatic life as singer breaks silence

    DUFFY was considered one of Britain’s most promising stars in the late Noughties – but within a matter of years, she had vanished from the limelight for good.At the height of her fame, the Welsh vocalist had scooped a Grammy, three Brits and an Ivor Novello Award before announcing her hiatus back in 2011.Duffy in 2009 was one of the UK’s most promising starsCredit: ReutersThe Welsh singer won three out of four Brit Award nominations in 2009Credit: PA:Press AssociationThe Mercy singer, who carved out a reported £4million fortune from her career, kept silent for years about the reason for her departure until 2020.On Instagram, she wrote: “The truth is, and please trust me I am OK and safe now, I was raped and drugged and held captive over some days. Of course, I survived.”Duffy would later reveal she had been drugged at a restaurant on her birthday before being taken to another country, where she suffered a terrifying four-week ordeal. “Rape is like living murder. You are alive but dead,” Duffy explained. “All I can say is it took an extremely long time, sometimes feeling never-ending, to reclaim the shattered pieces of me.”READ MORE ON SHOWBIZMessages of support flooded in for the singer, who has continued to keep a low profile until yesterday, when she shared an inspirational video online.The animated clip featured quotes from a 2017 self-help book including “happiness was never about your job” and “happiness is always about being kinder to yourself”.Now, as the singer breaks her silence online, we look back at the traumatic difficulties she has overcome.Heartbreaking splitThe singer was born Aimee Ann Duffy and grew up in the tiny coastal village of Neyfn, in North Wales, which has less than 1,300 residents.Most read in MusicShe was raised by mum Joyce, who worked in a factory, and dad Allan Evans, a storeman, but it was far from a happy childhood due to the couple’s marital difficulties.Duffy told the Mail On Sunday: “They tried to separate when I was six but I cried so much that they stayed together. Welsh singer Duffy stars in Diet Coke commercial”That was very cruel of me, really, but my mum is a lovely woman and she didn’t want to hurt us.”They finally separated when I was nine. As kids, we weren’t really aware of the emotional side of it but I guess there was quite an upheaval.”While Duffy dismissed its effect on her, insisting she was “not someone who takes scared with me”, the news was “a big thing in the town” and gossip spread.She added: “Everybody was talking about it – but I think my mum did the right thing in leaving. I remember my dad being very upset.”Assassination plotBy 1996, Duffy’s mum Joyce had married new partner Philip Smith and the family moved to live with him and his four children.A year later, they returned home one evening to be told by police that Philip’s ex-wife Dawn has attempted to hire hitman to kill him.It was a horrendous thing to do. Me, my two sisters and my mum had stuck together through thick and thin, and when I left it was like I was saying, “F*** you.DuffyPhilip later told the Mirror: “Dawn had agreed to pay about £3,000 to a local man, Robert Rees, to shoot me dead.” Dawn, who died in 2002, told Robert to “just blow [Philip’s] head off” but instead he went to the police. Duffy, along with the rest of the family, had to be moved into a safe house until police arrested Dawn and her new husband Marc Watson.In 1998, she was convicted of soliciting murder and sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison. Recalling that traumatic time, the singer previously told us: “I was so terrified. I felt so ill.”’Dog-eat-dog’ familyDuffy struggled with fame and nearly quit music for good in 2009Credit: RexSettling into life with her mum and stepdad had never been easy for Duffy. The future singer, alongside her two sisters, were made to leave their dad and move 200 miles away to Pembrokeshire to live with Philip. Before departing her father’s house, she scrawled “I love you Dad” on the wall as she struggled to imagine not being with him. At her new school, which was English-speaking, Duffy, her twin sister Kate and older sister Kelly found it hard to fit in and were thought of as “weird” by classmates due to speaking Welsh. She said: “We quickly learned that we weren’t going to survive if we did that.”Adapting to having four step-siblings wasn’t easy either. Duffy described it as a “dog-eat-dog” environment.She recalled: “If you had a chocolate bar you had bought with some money you had found then there was outrage in the house, ‘How come you’ve got one?’ But little things were what we got by on. We just didn’t have anything.” At 15, Duffy ran away from home and went back to live with her dad in Nefyn. She reflected: “It was a horrendous thing to do. Me, my two sisters and my mum had stuck together through thick and thin, and when I left it was like I was saying, “F*** you.“But I just had to do something because it was killing me living there.”Troubled teensDuffy’s teen years were troubled and she went off the rails.She told the Mail: “From 15 to 18, I did everything – body-piercing to going on 48-hour binge beach parties, to stealing someone’s boat at night and rowing it from one place to another when we were drunk, to jumping on a milk float for a lift home.”I wanted the record to do everything it needed to do, but I didn’t really want to be associated with it because I wasn’t proud of myself. I’ve never been proud of myself.DuffyHer behaviour concerned family members so much that her aunt warned she would become a single mum on benefits if she didn’t turn her life around. But Duffy was focused and became determined to be a singer-songwriter. After completing her A-levels, she spent a short time at Chester University before dropping out.  While working as a waitress and in clothing shops, she penned some of the songs that would eventually make her a star. ‘Falling apart’Duffy in her notorious 2009 Diet Coke advertCredit: Coca ColaIn 2007, Duffy signed a record deal. It came four years after appearing on Wawffactor, the Welsh equivalent of The X Factor.Her debut album Rockferry was an instant success – it became the fourth best-selling album of 2008 and sold nine million copies.  But, rather than taking joy from her achievement, the singer felt uncomfortable and self-conscious. She said: “I feel quite embarrassed and shy about it all and quite scared…  “I wanted the record to do everything it needed to do, but I didn’t really want to be associated with it because I wasn’t proud of myself. “I’ve never been proud of myself. There is so much more to do.”The following year she beat stars including Amy Winehouse and Lily Allen at the 2009 Brit Awards – where she scooped three out of four gongs – but still her feeling of dissatisfaction continued. I thought he treasured me. I asked him to tell me his hidden secrets and it all came out, so I couldn’t be with him.DuffyThat same year, she was mocked for featuring in a Diet Coke advert that saw her singing while cycling through a supermarket. Duffy nearly quit fame because of the pressure and stress, explaining that she didn’t want to be “adored or admired, to make money or be successful”.“I did think, ‘Maybe I won’t do this at all,’” she said. “It was a wild, exhilarating experience and at times it felt as though I was falling apart at the seams.“Life had got so complicated. I found it difficult to operate in the music industry.”  Cheating exDuffy’s romantic life hadn’t been much easier either. In 2006, her five-year relationship with music promoter Mark Durston ended after he admitted to having cheated on her. She explained: “I thought he treasured me. I asked him to tell me his hidden secrets and it all came out, so I couldn’t be with him.”She later added: “He hurt me but he didn’t destroy me. “But I don’t resent anyone – I can’t blame him for behaving the way he did. I was hurt but it didn’t surprise me. Duffy dated Welsh international rugby player Mike Phillips for two yearsCredit: Alamy”When I started I had absolutely no one to protect me or two pennies to rub together. I thought he was a good guy and he provided a little stability and then it was another one bites the dust.”By 2009, Duffy was dating Welsh international rugby player Mike Phillips but their romance ended after two years. At the time, a source claimed their “arguments were getting more frequent” and described the break-up as “a very unfortunate and sad situation”.They added: “The arguments were increasing as the uncertainty surrounding Mike’s career increased.I thought the public disclosure of my story would utterly destroy my life, emotionally, while hiding my story was destroying my life so much more. I believe that not singing is killing meDuffy“They tried to reconcile things on several occasions and were both keen to make it work but it is now over once and for all.“It’s all very amicable. It is just unfortunate the way things didn’t work out.”Since then, Duffy appears to have kept her relationships out of the private eye. Horror blazeBad luck appeared to follow Duffy. In 2010, her album flopped and then after dropping her manager Angela Becker, she was sued and had to settle out of court. In 2012, further chaos followed when Duffy’s £12million penthouse home in Kensington, West London, caught fire.She was packing her belongings ready to move out the following day when a pal spotted smoke pouring thought one of the home’s vents. Duffy’s £12m penthouse in Kensington caught fire in 2012Credit: National PicturesIt took more than four hours for the blaze to be put outCredit: National PicturesUnable to trace the source of the fire, they fled outside where they were forced to watch the lavish property burn.  It took more than 60 firefighters six hours to put out the blaze at her home – which boasted an indoor swimming pool, games room and a cinema.Recalling the incident, one neighbour told the Mail: “I saw Duffy running outside. She was running about all over the place. When the police arrived they calmed her.”I would take off my pyjamas and throw them in the fire and put on another set. My hair would get so knotted from not brushing it, as I grieved, I cut it all offDuffyDuffy was facing problems with her career too. In 2011, she cancelled a gig in Monaco and a year later, she pulled out of one in Dubai. It’s believed that somewhere around this time, she suffered the harrowing attack that led her to retreat from the spotlight. Duffy took on smaller projects including playing a singer in the 2015 film Legend, which was about the Kray twins.She was also due to appear in a film titled Secret Love, which was never made, and was said to be working on a new album with Albert Hammond but the music was never released.In 2014, her former mentor Bernard Butler said: “She went off the rails and it all went pear-shaped for her.”’Life in danger’It appears few knew about Duffy’s ordeal – with the singer admitting she didn’t tell many people because she “knew my life was in danger”.On her 2020 blog, the singer said: “It didn’t feel safe to go to the police. I felt if anything went wrong, I would be dead, and he would have killed me. I could not risk being mishandled or it being all over the news during my danger.”Duffy, who did not report the incident to police, says she battled suicidal thoughts and considered changing her name to flee to another country. Duffy posts on social media but in 2020 shared a snap of herselfCredit: Instagram/duffy”I would not see someone, a physical soul, for sometimes weeks and weeks and weeks at a time, remaining alone,” she added.“I would take off my pyjamas and throw them in the fire and put on another set. My hair would get so knotted from not brushing it, as I grieved, I cut it all off.”Duffy revealed it was the conviction of Harvey Weinstein – who was found guilty of two sexual abuse charges in 2020 – that encouraged her to speak out. She added: “I thought the public disclosure of my story would utterly destroy my life, emotionally, while hiding my story was destroying my life so much more. I believe that not singing is killing me.READ MORE SUN STORIES”So, I just have to be strong and disclose it and face all my fears head-on. I’ve come to realise I can’t erase myself, I live in my being, so I have to be completely honest and have faith in the outcome.”I can now leave this decade behind. Where the past belongs. Hopefully no more ‘what happened to Duffy questions’, now you know … and I am free.” More

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    Leonardo DiCaprio’s girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti, 25, flashes sizable silver ring on wedding finger in LA with actor, 49

    LEONARDO DiCaprio’s girlfriend, Vittoria Ceretti, has flashed a large ring on her wedding finger while out for lunch in Los Angeles with the actor.The Wolf of Wall Street star and the supermodel have been linked since last summer.Leonardo DiCaprio’s girlfriend Vittoria was seen flashing a large silver ring at lunchPhotos captured the couple at Yuca’s restaurant in Los Angeles, CaliforniaCredit: Terma,SL / BACKGRIDLeonardo, 49, and Vittoria, 25, seemed to be getting more serious this week when they were seen grabbing lunch at Yuca’s restaurant in Los Angeles.The Elite model, previously married to electronic music superstar Anyma, even affectionately placed her hand on her new boyfriend’s back while at the California hotspot.The social media star revealed the jewelry on her left ring finger during the public outing.Leo and his lady were seen ordering food together and indulging in a shared burrito.Read more on Leonardo DiCaprioThe actor fed his latest love interest as cameras flashed.GETTING COZYIt comes after Leo was seen with his arm around his co-star Teyana Taylor, 33, during a pre-Oscars bash earlier this month.Photos obtained by TMZ showed the couple looking comfortable together four months after Teyana split from her husband, Iman Shumpert.Vittoria appeared to have skipped the party.Most read in CelebrityThe Italian model and Leo were first spotted together in August on an ice cream date in Santa Monica.Things appeared to heat up fast between the pair, who were seen shortly after partying, dancing, and kissing each other in Ibiza.Leonardo DiCaprio’s girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti goes braless under sheer top and strips off to lingerie and suspenders for sizzling shootSources claimed the Titanic star was crazy about his new love and noted that she had “all of the qualities he looks for in a partner.”Those aware of Leo’s lengthy dating history suspect that that’s a big deal for the Reverent actor, who hasn’t shared any interest in settling down.He’s been romantically linked to many women – most of whom weren’t born yet when he starred in the blockbuster film Titanic.In December 2023, Leo and Lottie Moss, 26, Kate Moss’s younger sister, sparked dating rumors after they were seen together at a glitzy celebrity event.Vitorria had her arm around Leo while sporting the stunning diamond rockCredit: BackGridThey indulged in a shared burrito and the actor fed his girlfriendCredit: BackGridA source told The U.S. Sun, “Leo and Lottie were together most of the night and seemed really close.“They arrived separately, but within only a few minutes of each other, and were on a table with other friends.“But although there was a big group of them they only seemed to have eyes for each other,” the insider added.Leo has also been involved with Gisele Bündchen, Blake Lively, and Gigi Hadid. HEATING UPWhile it’s unclear when Leo and Vittoria’s romance began, Page Six confirmed they were an item in September.”They’ve been spending quite a bit of time together over the past few months, and they’re enjoying getting to know one another on a deeper level,” the outlet reported.Vitorria has had a successful career, walking the runway for high-fashion brands Dior, Louis Vuitton, Celine, and Versace, per People.READ MORE SUN STORIESShe has also led fashion and beauty campaigns for Dolce & Gabbana, Tory Burch, Prada, and Bulgari and worked with Chanel and Vogue.Vittoria was married to DJ Matteo Milleri from 2020 until they split in 2022.Leo is known for his bachelor lifestyle and dating many high-profile womenCredit: BackGridLeo and Vittoria were first linked in September after being spotted out togetherCredit: BackGrid More

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    Who is Christina Ricci’s ex-husband, James Heerdegen?

    FOLLOWING her split from Curtis Buchanan, Christina Ricci moved on with James Heerdegen.The Wednesday actress went on to wed the latter, and their marriage lasted nine years.Christina Ricci and James Heerdegen pictured together in May 2018Credit: GettyWho is Christina Ricci’s ex-husband, James Heerdegen?On October 26, 2013, Christina Ricci tied the knot with her first husband, James Heerdegen.Christina and James held their wedding at Harold Pratt House & Peterson Hall in New York City.Similar to the former, the latter also works in entertainment.He is a cinematographer and dolly grip, meaning a production crew member responsible for moving the camera dolly.He has also worked in the camera and electrical department for many films and TV shows.James’ credits include Birdman, Elementary, Captain Phillips, Sex and the City, and Men in Black 3.On August 8, 2014, it was announced Christina gave birth to her first and only child with James; a baby boy named Freddie.While discussing motherhood and her first marriage, the Emmy Award nominee told The Edit via Vanity Fair: “I’m a completely different person than I was before I had my child.Most read in Celebrity”Marriage shows you your flaws in how you deal with things, and having a child forces you to grow up at the speed of light.”Christina Ricci wins restraining order against her estranged husband James HeerdegenHow did Christina meet James?In 2011, Christina and James first crossed paths on the set of ABC’s Pan Am.The former was the co-lead of the now-defunct series, while the latter was a camera technician.Christina Ricci and James Heerdegen pictured together in April 2019Credit: GC ImagesBy February 2012, Christina and James were confirmed to be dating.By February 2013, it was revealed the two were engaged.Why did Christina and James divorce?On July 2, 2020, Christina filed for divorce from James and attributed their split to irreconcilable differences.Christina filed the motion the day after she was granted an emergency protective order against James.On January 22, 2021, she was granted a restraining order against him.The legal documents specified he was to stay 100 yards away from her and was granted no visitation rights to their son.According to the filing, the Yellowjackets star was subjected to years of physical and mental abuse.”I feared for my life and the life of our son,” she said in the documents.READ MORE SUN STORIESJames denied all of Christina’s allegations and tried to file a restraining order of his own against her, the attempt was unsuccessful.On December 13, 2022, the former couple’s divorce was finalized. More

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    Who is The Hotel Inspector Alex Polizzi?

    ALEX Polizzi is best known for her TV work as the Hotel Inspector.The star is certainly never afraid of pulling her punches and dishing out some tough love. Alex Polizzi is a TV star and hotelierWho is Alex Polizzi?British businesswoman Alex Polizzi was born on August 28, 1971, in Poplar, London.The TV star comes from a family well-acquainted with the hospitality industry.Her grandfather, the notable Scottish hotelier Lord Forte, was the founder of the Forte Group.Her mother Olga Polizzi, was a former councillor for Westminster City Council and is an interior designer.READ MORE ON TVThe group is known for including renowned brands such as Travelodge.Alex trained at the Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong, and worked with Marco Pierre White.She is known for starring in The Hotel Inspector and Alex Polizzi: The Fixer.Alex has also fronted travel shows Spectacular Spain With Alex Polizzi and Alex Polizzi’s Secret Italy.read more in showbizShe also hosted the BBC Two series, Alex Polizzi: Chefs on Trial, where she visited various food outlets.In 2018, Alex invited her brother-in-law, renowned restaurateur Oliver Peyton to collaborate with her.The Hotel Inspector swoon over hunky B&B owner – and claim he has ‘sexual chemistry’ with host Alex Polizzi They took part in the Channel 5 series titled Peyton And Polizzi’s Restaurant Rescue.In August 2021, Alex Polizzi: My Hotel Nightmare aired on Channel 5.It chronicled the renovation of The Star during the Covid-19 pandemic prior to its opening.What is The Hotel Inspector?The Hotel Inspector first aired in September 2005 and Polizzi took over presenting duties in 2008.The show was originally narrated by Richard Vranch in 2005 and by Mark Halliley between 2006 and 2015.Alex then also took over narration in 2016.There have been two series of spin-offs modelled on the format of The Hotel Inspector.Most read in TV In March 2010, there was The Business Inspector which saw the late Dragons’ Den star Hilary Devey dispensing advice to struggling small businesses.In June 2011, The Restaurant Inspector was broadcast and starred Fernando Peire who dished out guidance to restaurants looking to improve profits.In 2023, The Hotel Inspector was ditched by Channel 5 in a major switch-up.However, it is returning for season 19 in March 2024.Which hotel does Alex Polizzi own?Alex co-owns The Star in Alfriston, East Sussex with her mother Olga.She had previously managed the Hotel Endsleigh in Milton Abbot, Devon.The presenter is also closely involved with her family’s hotel group, The Polizzi Collection, which includes The Star, Hotel Endsleigh, and Hotel Tresanton, Truro.Who was the former Hotel Inspector?Polizzi replaced hotelier and food writer Ruth Watson in 2008.She fronted several shows including Country House Rescue, which aired from 2008 to 2011In 2009, Watson starred in a TV show called Ruth Watson’s Hotel Rescue which aired for two months.However the show was not recommissioned for any future series.She guest-presented the Funk & Soul Show on BBC 6 Music, standing in for Craig Charles in 2010.The broadcaster then presented Ruth Watson Means Business!, a 15-part series on Channel 4.Watson has also written three books including The Really Helpful Cookbook, Fat Girl Slim, and her cookbook Something for the Weekend.Is Alex married and does she have children?Alex is married to husband Marcus Miller, who is a baker.The couple wed in 2007, after 12 years of waiting before deciding to get married.They have two children together, Olga and Rocco, and live in South London.According to the Daily Mail, she suffered three miscarriages prior to having her son.Speaking to the Inter Schools Advertiser, Alex said she has “never gone back to working full time” after having children.Alex added that while filming, she has to be away between Tuesday and Thursday.MOST READ IN THE SUNShe said: “My days at home are devoted to the children and then I have to get everything done before leaving at 6am on Tuesday morning.”The Hotel Inspector airs on Channel 5 on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at 9pm. More

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    Kylie Jenner reveals her real skin with pores and wrinkles as star goes makeup-free with BFF Stassie

    KYLIE Jenner has revealed her real skin texture in an honest new selfie, showing off her pores and wrinkles without any makeup.The Kardashians star has been under major plastic surgery scrutiny as many fans believe she has undergone a secret chin implant.Kylie Jenner shared a selfie with her best friend Stassie completely makeup-freeCredit: Instagram/kyliejennerFans were thrilled to spot the star without heavy makeup or photo filtersCredit: GettyKylie, 26, seemed to slam rumors of facial alterations on Tuesday when she shared a new selfie with her best friend Stassie Karanikolaou.In the snap shared on her Instagram Stories, the reality star posed while lying on the couch with her pal, completely makeup-free.The TV personality and influencer attended a lavish Bachelor viewing party at her sister Kendall Jenner’s house in Calabasas.Kylie cuddled close to Stassie as the pair shared a bright green blanket.The pair laid head-to-head, both completely makeup-free, showing off their natural skin texture.Though only half of the Kylie Cosmetics founder’s face was visible in the shot, fans could see her pores, freckles, and wrinkles caught on camera.She and Stassie were teary-eyed in the snap as they enjoyed the romantic show together.Kylie captioned her post, “The Bachelor got us last night,” with a weepy emoji.Most read in EntertainmentFAN SUPPORTFans were supportive of the Hulu star for exposing her real appearance in the honest selfie.Several took to Reddit where they gushed over the “no makeup look” on the famous socialite.Kylie Jenner reveals her ‘giant chin implant’ that ‘gives her an underbite,’ fans say as star goes to LA party”I support the no makeup look…” one admitted.”And no filter. i wanna see pores and texture,” a second agreed.”I think society has forgotten peoples skin has texture and pores because we’re so used to seeing filters!” a third added.CHIN IMPLANT?But earlier this week, Kylie was accused of undergoing a chin implant surgery after fans noticed her face’s altered appearance in a new photo.The Hulu personality attended a party in Los Angeles to promote the launch of her new seltzer brand, Sprinter.Photos from the event captured the 26-year-old donning a skintight black minidress and heels with her layered dark hair flowing straight down.The reality star stunned in the form-fitting look that flaunted her curvy figure and featured a plunging neckline.But upon closer inspection, fans noticed that the TV star’s chin looked different than in other recent photos.Read more on Kylie JennerKylie Jenner is the youngest of Kris Jenner‘s children. She is best known for starring alongside her sisters on the Kardashians reality shows, while also being a model, socialite and the founder of multiple businesses: Kylie Cosmetics, Kylie Skin, Kylie Baby, and Kylie Swim.

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    FAN THEORIESOne eagle-eyed viewer posted a side-view pic from the night on a popular Kardashian forum.They pointed out that Kylie’s chin appeared to be altered, sparking a discussion in the comments.”Kylie.. omg. Looks like an underbite,” one person wrote, and a second added, “IT’S GIANT.”Another chimed in, saying, “There’s also a difference between a natural big chin and a chin implant I would say.”A third added, “The more work they get done the more masculine they appear.”CHIN UP!Back in January, fans also criticized Kylie’s chin after unedited photos surfaced of her attending a fashion show in Paris.The Kylie Cosmetics founder arrived at the Acne Studio Womenswear Spring/Summer 2023 show sporting a cream-colored dress that hugged her physique.The gown included an attached cape, adding to the glamorous look, and she accessorized with oversized sunglasses.Kylie’s hair was styled in a sleek bun.She finalized her ensemble with her classic super-long nails and statement earrings.BOTOX BLASTBut fans zeroed in on the model’s face and couldn’t help but comment on a suspicious dimple on her chin.”It looks like silly putty. It’s not normal or natural. It’s NOT acne. Wtf is up??” one fan wrote on another online thread.”It looks like a muscle issue maybe from rounds of jaw botox. Plus I think she still has a solid amount of filler left and it looks like a chin implant in there too, what a mess,” someone else theorized.”I think you’re right about the badly placed botox. Happened to me once. I don’t think it’s an implant.READ MORE SUN STORIES”It looks lumpy because some of the muscles are more frozen than others. So they’re working overtime while the rest is dead. I bet they hit a nerve when they were doing her marionette lines,” a third suggested.”Trying to hide their botched cheeks with giant ugly glasses,” a fourth added.Kylie Jenner was spotted arriving at an event for her new Sprinter drinkCredit: GettyFans were stunned by how ‘long’ her chin lookedCredit: BackGridSome believe she has undergone a secret implant surgeryCredit: Getty More