Damien Lewis sees small signs wife Helen McCrory is 'still with us' a year on from death

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter“Minions: The Rise of Gru” ruled the box office, collecting $108 million over the weekend. By the time that July 4th rolls around on Monday, the animated family film is expected to reach a sizable $127.9 million.Based on those estimates, “Minions: The Rise Of Gru” will smash the record for the highest film opening over Independence Day, overtaking Paramount’s 2011 blockbuster “Transformers: Dark of the Moon” ($115.9 million over four days).Ticket sales for the fifth installment in Universal and Illumination’s popular “Despicable Me” franchise are a comforting sign that family crowds haven’t entirely forgotten about movie theaters.

shark attack that left an Austrian tourist dead yesterday, reports say.The deadly incident unfolded just 650 feet away from the beast's previous assault that saw an "arm and leg" ripped off.A Romanian tourist in her late forties is thought to be the latest victim off the coast of popular tourist hotspot Sahl Hasheesh in Egypt.READ MORE: Bloke savaged by 'biggest ever' great white shark reveals crucial detail that saved himEyewitnesses said her dead body was dragged out of the sea after being found on a reef.Officials at the Egyptian Ministry of Environment have set up a committee to work out if there is any scientific reason behind the two recent attacks as fear sweeps through the popular resort. Governor of the Red Sea Governorate, Major General Amr Hanafi, has also released a dramatic order demanding all activity in the area around the attacks is stopped immediately.The first attack saw the victim tell her partner she would just go "back in for a moment" before she was savaged by the big fish.A video showed horrified onlookers watch as the seawater turned red with blood.Hundreds of traumatised holidaymakers saw the shark maul the woman, who had been snorkelling and wearing flippers at the time.She was raced to the private Nile Hospital in Hurghada, an Egyptian health official said, but was barely alive when she arrived.One witness shouted: “People are rushing out of the sea.

READ MORE: George Russell sprints over to help Zhou Guanyu after horror crash at British GPZhou was flipped as a result of Pierre Gasly's collision with George Russell, who was sent spinning into his unsuspecting counterpart. Russell exited his Mercedes to check on Zhou, who had ended up landing the other side of the safety barriers and against the fencing.Zhou was sent to the medical centre, with an FIA statement confirming Williams' Alex Albon had also been taken there as a result of a separate incident.

tennis fans have gone viral after one was spotted dropping a mystery substance into his mate’s drink at Wimbledon.The footage did the rounds of two men wearing sunglasses with what looked like alcoholic beverages as they watched enjoyed Liam Broady's Court Three clash with Diego Schwartzman. But their interaction went viral after one reached into what seemed like a rucksack below and gets something out to put in the drink his friend. The incident was filmed and broadcast live on the BBC, leaving people in fits of laughter.

READ MORE: F1 fans slam TV director after British Grand Prix qualifyingA Twitter user who posted a pic of the incident tweeted: "Protestors run into the track at the start of the f1.. idiots #silverstone #f1 #idiots."Prior to Sunday's race, Northants Police had warned that they had “credible intelligence” that people were planning to disrupt Sunday's race by protesting on the track.In a statement on Twitter, Northants Police said: “We have received credible intelligence that a group of protestors are planning to disrupt the 2022 Formula 1 British Grand Prix and possibly invade the track on race day.

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Clayton Davis With six decades around the sun, Tom Cruise still feels the need for speed and has crafted himself into one of the most successful and undeniably talented movie stars of his generation, and all time.Variety is ranking his 15 best film performances to celebrate the actor’s 60th birthday.With a breakthrough that started in the coming-of-age film “Risky Business” (1983), the Syracuse, New York born-actor became a darling of Hollywood, and consumer audiences around the world. As Joseph Kosinski’s “Top Gun: Maverick” still goes strong, making more than half a billion dollars domestically, Cruise has continued to etch himself into the cultural zeitgeist, crossing multiple generations.Also a producer, he’s continued to elevate the entertainment medium with the “Mission: Impossible” franchise, which began in 1995.

The hit Channel 4 series follows the family in their day to day running of the organic farm in the Durham Dales.Last year in an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk, Matt spoke out about the running of the farm when he's away.Confirming that Nicola takes the helm in his absence, Matt gushed: "She is incredible, she's so organised, she is the most amazing person, there's no doubt about it."I'm so fortunate, it was the best day of my life when I met Nicola, there's no doubt about that."However, the father-of-two added that his mum Janice takes control over the day to day running of the farm.He explained: "But as far as the farm is concerned, my mum is the driving force, she's always the shepherdess, she's an incredible shepherdess my mum."It's great to have such a capable family, that's the world I've grown up in, it's kind of all I know really."He added: "My children are always very helpful, they're always there to do what they can, it's how we roll as a family."

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Gio van Bronckhorst has had a quiet summer at Rangers with John Souttar being the only new arrival at Ibrox that will go straight into the first-team picture.

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reported Saturday that the order states that Martin and the other person dated for seven months. The outlet quotes the order as saying they broke up two months ago — but that the petitioner alleges Martin did not accept the separation, and has loitered near the petitioner’s home at least three times.“The petitioner fears for his safety,” El Vocero quoted the order as saying.Valencia said that the order bars the “Livin’ la Vida Loca” singer from contacting or calling the person who filed it, and that a judge will later decide during a hearing if the order should stay in place or be lifted.Valencia noted that the person who filed for the restraining order did not contact police, which would have involved prosecutors determining if there was enough evidence to file charges.

A restraining order was filed against Ricky Martin in accordance with Puerto Rico’s domestic violence law, though the singer has denied the accusations.

A Bachelor no more! After two years of dating, Chase McNary and girlfriend Ellie White are officially engaged.

© GETTY Damian Lewis wife Helen McCrory portrait death awards ceremony breast cancer news latest The award is designed to help cash-strapped young people with an aptitude for the arts fulfil their dreams in spite of financial woes. © GETTY Damian Lewis wife Helen McCrory portrait death awards ceremony breast cancer news latest Damian managed to raise a slightly forlorn smile as he proudly remembered her, while dressed in a simple but effective outfit - a black button-up shirt with pale grey loose fitting trousers.

Always in their hearts. Damian Lewis paid tribute to his late wife, Helen McCrory, while speaking about her involvement in the annual Soccer Aid charity tournament in England.

Damian Lewis remembered his late wife Helen McCrory during an interview on “Good Morning Britain” Thursday.

Damian Lewis has remembered his late wife Helen McCrory, saying she is “much, much missed”. Acclaimed actress McCrory died in April 2021 aged 52 following a battle with cancer. Stars including Helena Bonham Carter, Matthew Macfadyen and his wife Keeley Hawes were pictured attending a memorial service held for her in May this year.

Damian Lewis has been made a CBE after an acting career spanning Second World War epics, terrorism thrillers and period dramas.The 51-year-old television, film and stage star has been honoured in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List for his services to drama and charity.Among his best-known roles are Army Major Richard Winters in the HBO miniseries Band Of Brothers, Nicholas Brody in the Showtime series Homeland and Henry VIII in Wolf Hall.Last year he bowed out of his most recent high-profile role, that of ambitious hedge fund manager Bobby Axelrod in Billions, after five series.During the coronavirus lockdowns, he and his late wife Helen McCrory co-founded Feed NHS, a fundraiser to give food from high street restaurants to NHS staff and by April 2020 they had raised around £1million for the charity.News of his honour was previously rumoured, with a friend telling The Sun: ‘This is richly deserved for all the work Damian has done for so many people with so much done with little or no public fanfare.’Lewis was born on 11 February 1971 in St John’s Wood, London, and attended Eton College.After graduating from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in 1993, he joined the Royal Shakespeare Company.

With Jubilee celebrations about to kick off in the UK, the Queen’s Birthday Honours List has been released for 2022. Included among recipients are such arts and entertainment figures as actor Damian Lewis, author Salman Rushdie, All3Media CEO Jane Turton, Wales-born singer Bonnie Tyler and designer Stella McCartney.

Damian Lewis has handed a CBE in the Queen's birthday honours List, recognising his charity work with his late wife Helen McCrory. Damian, 51, was handed the royal honour during the Queen's Platinum Jubilee for his services to drama and charity.The actor said he and his late wife Helen were “thrilled” with the honour. Helen was 52 when she died in April last year, following a battle with breast cancer.