Helena Bonham Carter says bosses were 'insulted' when she initially turned down The Crown

Serena and Venus Williams stunned in black swimsuits on the cover of the March issue of Harpers's Bazaar.The tennis superstars donned sexy one-shoulder one-pieces for the fashion magazine's Legacy Issue and talked about life after future retirement in the accompanying interview.'From such a young age, all we've done is work,' Venus, 41, told Harper's. Gorgeous: Serena and Venus Williams stunned in black swimsuits on the cover of the March issue of Harpers's BazaarShe continued, 'So I think for Serena and I to explore that freedom is surreal.

Ciara shared a picture with her husband, Russell Wilson, all dressed up after spending a romantic Valentine's Day together.The Level Up singer, 36, stunned in a white floor-length gown, with white feather detailing on her sleeves. Her NFL star husband, 33, was all dressed up in a black pin-striped suit and tie.'Livin In It,' Ciara captioned the post, adding a black heart emoji.

People magazine for the first time after the disastrous procedure, which left her feeling compelled to hide away from the world.She had taken part in a CoolSculpting procedure to reduce her fat cells, billed as a "non-invasive alternative to liposuction", and which the company claims has been successfully undertaken by over 11 million people worldwide.Unfortunately, Linda suffered a "rare side effect" which caused her fat cells to do the reverse of what the treatment promised to do, and increase instead of decrease.After being told that no amount of exercise would reverse the procedure's effects, she followed up with two further surgeries to try to undo the damage.A post shared by People Magazine (@people)Speaking on Instagram last year, Linda explained: "To my followers who have wondered why I have not been working while my peers’ careers have been thriving, the reason is that I was brutally disfigured by Zeltiq’s CoolSculpting procedure which did the opposite of what it promised."It increased, not decreased, my fat cells and left me permanently deformed even after undergoing two painful, unsuccessful, corrective surgeries. I have been left, as the media has described, 'unrecognisable'."Linda had started to develop huge bulges of fat in her under-arm area, her thighs, and her face.She was reduced to tears during her brand new interview with People, in which she lamented: "I loved being up on the catwalk.

great white shark while a witness vomited at the sight.Beachgoers witnessed the swimmer's final moments as they watched the huge beast rip him into two pieces before eating him alive earlier on Wednesday (February 16).Little Bay Beach was reportedly packed with paddle boarders and fishermen at the time of the incident, which was around 5pm local time.The incident is the first fatal shark attack in Sydney for almost 60 years.People were only alerted to the danger when they heard the man scream as witnesses say they saw the shark rip the man’s body into two pieces.The great white then swallowed part of the body as rescuers found human remains in the water.One man speaking to ABC: said: “When he went down there were so many splashes.“It was terrible, I am shaking. I keep vomiting, it’s very upsetting.”Another witness also told ABC how he heard “yelling” and “the shark wouldn’t stop".He added: “It's very, very upsetting.

Good Morning Britain star Richard Madeley accidentally revealed his daughter Chloe was pregnant weeks before she officially announced she was expecting. His 34-year-old daughter Chloe is expecting her first bundle of joy with her retired rugby-player husband James Haskell, 36, later this year meaning the broadcaster will become a grandfather for the fourth time.The former sportsman announced the exciting news on GMB during an interview with his father-in-law on Tuesday (15 February) which he followed up with a sweet Instagram post online.Chloe also shared the news on social media after her husband’s appearance on the show as the pair were flooded with congratulatory messages online.During Wednesday’s instalment of the popular ITV show, the proud grandfather-to-be started the show by thanking the loyal legion of viewers for their support after the show.But it hasn’t been an easy secret for the broadcaster to keep as he revealed his accidental blunder surrounding the pregnancy with his co-host Charlotte Hawkins.He told viewers: “Before we go on, can I just say a huge thank you to all of you who sent such really lovely messages yesterday, after we announced the impending birth of my … fifth, fourth is it? Fourth grandchild, a daughter.“James Haskell, Chloe’s husband, was here and he announced it.

Emmerdale fans were left stunned in February 2012 when farming stalwart John Barton was killed off after a horrific car crash - which even left actor James Thornton himself injured.John was on his way to a hotel when he lost control of his Land Rover on black ice and fell down a cliff, and later died in hospital with his wife Moira and his children around him.Among his storylines on the soap was helping to battle daughter Holly’s drug addiction and being accused of a brutal assault on Cain Dingle.John even made a kind of soap ‘return’ in 2013, when his brother James was revealed to be Adam’s father rather than John - years after his death - leaving Moira in turmoil.But what has actor James Thornton been up to since leaving the ITV soap? From a horrific car accident to leaping into a river to save his wife’s pooch, his life has been no less dramatic than his on-screen persona.To commemorate a whole decade since John met his untimely demise on Emmerdale, Daily Star takes a look into James’ life now.46-year-old James isn’t the only actor in his family - as his wife has had an iconic role in one of Britain’s most famous sitcoms.The Emmerdale star exchanged vows with Gavin and Stacey actress Joanna Page back in 2003, after meeting on the set of a David Copperfield TV series in 1999.Joanna is best known for playing Stacey Shipman on the BBC comedy series - but she has also made her name in various Hollywood films including Dolittle alongside Robert Downey Jr. and hit Christmas flick Love Actually.The pair share four children, having welcomed their youngest daughter Boe Willow Russell last year.Joanna, 44, initially announced the news of her birth on Instagram, writing: “Welcome to our family Boe Willow Russell.

Coronation Street actress Beverley Callard enjoyed an intimate dinner with her hubby Jon McEwan.The actress stunned at her Valentine's Day meal while wearing a pretty frock.She shared the sweet snap on her social media on Monday.Beverley captioned the cute pic: "Valentine’s Day Dinner with my [love heart emoji]"Fans flocked to the comment section, with one saying: "Happy Valentines. Fab place food is amazing, hope you enjoyed too, we have just having a rest prior coffee."A second added: "Wow!That dress is goals! So feminine!"While a third penned: "Happy Valentine's Day from little old me in! Love the dress!!! You look fabulous...

WWE legend Vince McMahon used to be so furious with Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke that he wanted the American tycoon arrested. 'Silent' Stan has plenty of enemies inside the Emirates Stadium, but he's never been particularly popular with wrestling god McMahon either.

OnlyFans and Pornhub.Stephen will face trial on December 6 at Chelmsford Crown Court.His first TV appearance was in 2011 on Shipwrecked.He also went on to appear in the MTV reality show Ex on the Beach in 2015, and then again in 2016.He won the eighteenth series of Celebrity Big Brother in 2016.For more of the latest showbiz news from Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newslettershere

the new Teen Wolf revival movie in the works for Paramount+.The supernatural teen drama series, developed by Jeff Davis for MTV, concluded after six seasons in September 2017. It was loosely based on the 1985 film of the same name, and helped launch the careers of stars Tyler Posey and Dylan O’Brien.Posey is officially set to return for the film, now titled Teen Wolf: The Movie, with Crystal Reed also surprisingly set to return as Allison Argent (per Entertainment Weekly).

Naga Munchetty took to Twitter on Wednesday to reply to criticism from one of the listeners to her radio show – and her fans were quick to support her as she gave the most dignified response!RELATED: Naga Munchetty thanked by fans after speaking outRetweeting a message from someone who called her "condescending" on her Five Live radio show and concluded: "it’s not all about you," the BBC Breakfast co-host took the high road as she wrote: "Hey - You're listening! Thanks for being part of the @bbc5live audience, Lots of love Naga xxx."The star's followers rushed to share their enthusiasm for the way she rose above the critical comments, writing: "Keep it up Naga," and: "Great response @TVNaga01 that's why some of us love to see and hear you, keep it up, you do a great job."WATCH: BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty applauded by fans after lifesaving actionsOthers gushed: "The only reason why I listen is because of Naga, So as far as I'm concerned it IS about Naga," and: "Sharp as ever Naga. Keep it up girl x."MORE: Naga Munchetty hints at unexpected eating habits in new postSEE: BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty's home with husband just might surprise youThe 46-year-old was supported by fans again recently, as they applauded a selfless act that took place last month.

Doctor Who star Jodie Whittaker has given some insight into her sex life with actor husband Christian Contreras.The sci-fi actress revealed she was pregnant last week when she showed off her blossoming baby bump at the BRIT Awards. Jodie, 36, and husband Christian, 35, are expecting their second child. The pair already share one six-year-old daughter, who was born back in 2015. The BBC actress gave a brief nod to their sex life in a 2018 interview with The Guardian. The star also shared a number of other interesting tidbits, including her best kiss and ultimate guilty pleasure.When asked by the interviewer how often she has sex with Christian, Jodie simply replied: “Whenever I want”. While the pair have only been married since 2008, Jodie admitted that the best kiss she has ever experienced came along years before. “What was the best kiss of your life?” the interviewer asked, to which Jodie responded: “On a balcony in Hackney on a New Year’s Eve in the 2000s.”She also admitted that her guiltiest pleasure was “drinking wine every day”. “I have half a bottle a day,” she said.

Variety for a new interview marking the cult movie’s milestone anniversary.“When we would have screenings for the film… she would see what an impact she had and how this movie really affected people,” Davis, 60, recalled. “I think there was a lot of pressure.”Davis says that pressure, combined with hardships in her personal life, caused Spears to break.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterKeri Russell has been cast in the lead role of the upcoming Netflix series “The Diplomat.”The series was ordered at the streamer in January. In the series, in the midst of an international crisis, a career diplomat (Russell) lands in a high-profile job she’s unsuited for, with tectonic implications for her marriage and her political future.Debora Cahn created the series and also serves as executive producer and showrunner.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorDespite rumors flying that Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool appears in “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” the actor say it’s not happening.“I’m really not in the movie,” Reynolds told me on Tuesday night at the London West Hollywood before a special screening of his upcoming Netflix sci-fi action movie “The Adam Project.”When I suggested he could be lying, Reynolds insisted, “I’m promising, I’m not in the movie.”Fans have been speculating after some noticed what they believe is an image of Deadpool in a new poster for the upcoming “Doctor Strange” sequel.As for the third “Deadpool,” Reynolds would only say, “It’s coming along.”In “The Adam Project,” Reynolds stars as Adam, a fighter pilot in 2050 who befriends his 12-year-old self when he travels back in time to 2022. Newcomer Walker Scobell makes his big screen debut as the young Adam.

filed a lawsuit attempting to block the release of records related to the investigation into Bob Saget's death, Lara took to Instagram to post about her continuing grief. Bob was found dead on Jan.

Mariah Carey certainly was not alone on Valentine's Day. On Tuesday, the GRAMMY-winning singer took to social media with a photo of herself and boyfriend Bryan Tanaka. If there was any question about who Carey spent Valentine's Day with, the music maven made it crystal clear when she captioned the photo, «Valentine’s marathon continues.

Claudia Eller Co-Editor-in-ChiefAs of this writing, the Motion Picture Academy has yet to officially announce its policy regarding COVID protocols for next month’s Oscar ceremony.Nonetheless, many in the Hollywood community are going on the assumption that The Hollywood Reporter’s Feb. 9 scoop that no proof of vaccination will be required for the March 27 awards show at the Dolby Theatre is already set in stone.

Clayton Davis Ryûsuke Hamaguchi’s “Drive My Car” defied expectations last week when it nabbed Oscar nominations for best picture, director, adapted screenplay and international feature. The Japanese movie, released domestically by venerable art-house distributor Janus Films, surpassed titles with more robust campaigns, including Amazon’s “Being the Ricardos” and Netflix’s “Tick, Tick … Boom!”Even Hamaguchi was surprised by the noms.“I could have never imagined that I would be a realistic contender,” he tells Variety, speaking through Stacy Lee, a Japanese interpreter.

explosive debut season, has been renewed for season 2 by HBO Max. The news comes ahead of the season 1 finale, which debuts on Thursday. The series created by James Gunn and starring John Cena will see the duo reuniting once again after first working together on.

A man was tragically killed in Australia in an apparent shark attack.