EastEnders' Shaun Williamson says Barry Evans sex appeal caused major issues

Fêted and eternally fabulous, Isabelle Huppert is this year’s Berlin Film Festival honorary Golden Bear laureate for her life’s work so far, with an accompanying program of some of her most celebrated films. About Joan is her newest, screened out of competition as a Berlinale Special gala (though Huppert was unable to make the trip to Berlin after testing positive for Covid). That is quite a lot of weight to carry for Laurent Larivière’s slender story about the malleability of memory. That subject in itself, broad and deep as it is, may be too much for this rickety film to bear, even with Huppert’s flickering brilliance in the title role.

EastEnders actress June Brown has turned another year older and marked her 94th birthday on February 16.The soap icon is beat known for playing Dot Cotton and joined the BBC One soap back in 1985.In 2005, she won Best Actress at the Inside Soap Awards and previously received the Lifetime Achievement award at the British Soap Awards.June was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2008 Birthday Honours for services to drama and to charity.In 2009, she was nominated for the BAFTA TV Award for Best Actress, making her the second performer to receive a BAFTA nomination for their work in a soap opera, after Jean Alexander.It was announced in February 2020 that June had decided to leave EastEnders behind and quit her role as chain-smoking Dot permanently.To celebrate the birthday girl, Daily Star has taken a look back at her wild life from opening up about being "sick and tired" of having sex to her unexpected friendship with pop sensation turned Hollywood actress Lady Gaga.June was born on 16 February 1927 in Needham Market, Suffolk and was one of five children.Her younger brother John Peter died of pneumonia in 1932 at 15 days old, and her elder sister Marise died in 1934 aged eight from a meningitis-like illness. She was educated at St John's Church of England School in Ipswich and then won a scholarship to Ipswich High School, where she passed the school certificate examinations.During the Second World War, she was evacuated to the Welsh village of Pontyates in Carmarthenshire.

Amanda Holden turned up the heat on Wednesday in honour of her 51st birthday.MORE: Amanda Holden's £35k wellness spends revealed: From fat-burning treatments to facialsThe Heart FM star took to Instagram to share a daring new snapshot with fans, showing her posing in a black bra.WATCH: Amanda Holden's 7 best bikinis and swimsuitsAmanda looks glamorous in the photo with her hair tousled into loose waves, heavy eye makeup, a nude lip and statement heart earrings. "Hello 51," she captioned the post.READ: Amanda Holden's pescatarian diet: the TV star's daily meals revealedMORE: Amanda Holden just did a workout in a mini dress and knee-high boots!The mum-of-two was quickly inundated with birthday well wishes from fans and friends – including Saira Khan, John Torode, Keith Lemon, Myleene Klass and Jess Wright.A post shared by Amanda Holden (@noholdenback)Amanda looks incredible in the daring photographAmanda is no stranger to risqué photographs.

Asha Chopra, 20, is showered with designer gifts and expensive meals from her 29-year-old loaded older man.While people believe she is only in it for the money, the 20-year-old swears this isn't the case in an exclusive interview with the Daily Star.“With my current sugar daddy I realised it was much more than just money very quickly,” she told us.“I feel good when I am around him, I actually get excited to speak to him and don’t feel like I'm waiting for the conversation to be over so I can get some money.“I started to notice little things which made me so attracted to him such as the way he smiles, his sense of humour which is very similar to mine, the way he looks at me and so much more.”The 20-year-old says the pair of them have a lot in common and want the same things in life.She explained that the two of them can spend hours talking to each other and she doesn’t get bored.Asha added: “I realised I was falling in love when I truly started to believe that I would give up any gifts I have received if that is what I had to do to be with him.“Yes it is true what people said, I did fall in love with the money but now it is getting much deeper than that.“Our relationship is amazing right now, we get along very well, we enjoy each others company and spend most of our free time either with or talking to each other.“He is such a kind soul, he is very loving and affectionate. He enjoys making me smile and puts me first always, he is very funny and stylish too.”He has told Asha that he is 29, meaning there is a nine-year age gap between the two.

OnlyFans model Lana Wolf is fuming after the viral app TikTok introduced a ban on sexualised content that she says will require her to cover up her "big natural chest". In a series of posts to her Instagram story, the Rangers fan blasted TikTok for the "For You" changes to their terms and conditions after her recent skit success on the app.

Michelle Dockery! Not only has the Downton Abbey star got engaged, she will soon be seen on the big screen for the film's highly anticipated sequel - and now it has been announced that she will be teaming up with her co-star Michael Fox for an exciting new venture.MORE: Downton Abbey's Michelle Dockery confirms engagement to Phoebe Waller-Bridge's brotherThe pair, who first met on the set of hit TV period drama, have been signed by Decca Records Label Group.WATCH: Downton Abbey shares new trailer - but is there trouble ahead for one couple?After becoming firm friends during filming, they soon discovered their shared passion for music. Connecting immediately, both on voice and guitar, Micheal and Michelle started playing regularly as a duo.MORE: Downton Abbey's Elizabeth McGovern on watching on-screen daughters 'grow with confidence'READ: Downton Abbey writer Julian Fellowes on the difficulties of killing off beloved charactersNow, six years later, they make it official with their first record deal and debut EP, The Watching Silence, due for release on 6 May.

A botched butt injection could have killed a woman who was found with no clothing from the waist down and needle marks all over her behind.Maxine Messam, 53, was dropped off at Jacobi Medical Centre, Bronx, New York by two women at around 1.30am on Tuesday, February 15.The women drove Maxine in her own car. It was there that doctors found injection marks all over her behind.She died at the hospital at around 2am and the police were informed.Detectives are considering whether she was the victim of a botched injection and are looking to speak with the two women who dropped her off at the hospital before walking away.

Lorraine Kelly hosts her self-titled show five days a week, though she famously takes her time off during the half term.Usually, Christine Lampard will take over Lorraine's hosting duties for the week, much to many viewers' joy, but Andi Peters seemed to forget.On Wednesday morning Andi was seen in Paris while leading up his usual competition segment, and as he started speaking to Christine about the fact that he's in France and making the most of it.After telling viewers about what they could win if they enter the usual ITV competition, he confessed he had bought a padlock - but with Lorraine's initials on.Standing by lovelock bridge in Paris, he pulled out the padlock which had the letters A.P and L.K engraved into it.Andi confessed that he completely forgot that Christine was on the show as he quickly attempted to rectify the awkward blunder and pulled out a pen.He said: "Christine, I didn't know you were on this week, poor planning, so I had a padlock made but since as we now know after yesterday that Frank doesn't watch, I'll just cross that out and put C.L. Look at that! Now you're talking Christine." Andi proceeded to put their padlock on the bridge with the permanent marker finish of Christine's initials.However, the lock won't look entirely out of place as many people purchase the locks and write their names or initials with a permanent marker too.Christine was definitely happy to be back on screens while Lorraine is taking some deserved time away and relaxing during the half term.

EASTENDERS fans were shocked to learn one of the soap's most iconic scenes has an alternate ending that has never been shown. Long-time viewers will remember the shocking moment Janine pushed her husband Barry Evans off a cliff - but there was another scene shot where he sent her tumbling to her death.

Danniella Westbrook has revealed she is eyeing up a return to EastEnders - as the Queen Vic landlady.

EASTENDERS legend Shaun Williamson is desperate to land a role on Coronation Street or Emmerdale. The actor, best known for playing tragic car salesman Barry Evans on the BBC One soap, has his eyes on the ITV soap juggernauts.

Former EastEnders star Shaun Williamson says his sex appeal makes him a prime target for jealous boyfriends.

EASTENDERS star Shaun Williamson has been left devastated – after a dream slot at Glastonbury was axed due to coronavirus. The actor, best known for playing tragic car salesman Barry Evans in the BBC1 soap, was booked to appear at the legendary music festival’s 50th anniversary this summer.

Paul Danan has revealed he's been flirting with Katie Price and has confessed they've been on a date before. Opening up about their complicated friendship, Paul exclusively told new! magazine that although they've been exchanging flirtatious messages he doesn't want to pursue a relationship with the 41 year old.

Paul Danan has lifted the lid on his brief romance with Kelly Brook which spectacularly ended when his grandad caught them in the throes of passion.

TELLY badboy Paul Danan has revealed he secretly dated Kelly Brook — then dumped her after his grandad caught them having sex. The former Hollyoaks star, 41, also says he was grilled about the romance by her Hollywood hardman ex Jason Statham. Speaking on the Chatting B******* podcast with Dapper Laughs, Paul said: “I went to (drama school) Italia Conti, and Kelly Brook was there.

EastEnders legend Shaun Williamson says he was happiest when he worked as a postman.

EASTENDERS’ Shaun Williamson takes a pill, snorts a tiny version of himself and hallucinates during a fake drug binge in the music video for new club anthem Braindead (Heroin Kills). The actor, who played Barry in the BBC One soap, mimes along to the rhythmic track by Italian DJ Piero Pirupa - which is about the downfalls of using illegal substances.

EastEnders star Shaun Williamson has opened up about his recent weight loss, shedding an impressive 10lb.

EX EastEnders star Shaun Williamson lost 10lbs for his latest role by giving up beer. The actor, 54 - known for playing Barry on the BBC soap - was forced to shed the pounds for the physical gags in new BBC2 sitcom Mister Winner.

Shaun Williamson, famous as bumbling Barry in EastEnders, lost 10lb for his latest role, but assures fans he will not become a “romantic leading man”.