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Related: Honouring the Irish: it’s the wildest Oscars party you’ve never heard of At Ireland’s own Oscar party, the Oscar Wilde awards, in Los Angeles on Thursday, the mood was optimistic, with Belfast cast members and other celebrities excited about the film’s nominations and the power of seeing broad recognition for an Irish story. With his critically lauded role as a Northern Irish father in Branagh’s film, actor Jamie Dornan is throwing off the shackles of the Fifty Shades of Grey franchise, in which he played an insipid sex maniac who seduces a woman who wears cardigans. Dornan literally threw off those shackles as he accepted an Oscar Wilde award for his work on Thursday, producing a pair of handcuffs from inside his jacket and then casting them aside.

READ MORE: Prince William and Kate Middleton issue 'unprecedented' statement after criticism that Caribbean tour is 'tone deaf' So it's a bit of a surprise to find the Hollywood superstar spent a significant portion of her life living in cramped south-west London digs before she ever made it to the big screen. Less than six years ago, Margot was roughing it in a six-person house-share in Clapham, reports The Sun.

Gabrielle Union played a high school sophomore in 10 Things I hate About You when she was in her mid-twenties and Bianca Lawson, who played the love interest of high school student Emily Fields (played by Shay Mitchell) in Pretty Little Liars, was in her thirties. Way to defy aging! But what other celebrities fall into the category of looking much younger than they are?Here at Indy100, we rounded up a list of 19 celebrities who are older than they appear. Sign up to our new free Indy100 weekly newsletterSee on InstagramRudd made his acting debut in 1992 in the television series called Sisters.

Taye Diggs, Regina Hall, Terrence Howard, Sanaa Lathan, Nia Long and Harold Perrineau  — have returned to reprise their iconic roles. Based on the Universal movies by writer-director Malcolm D. Lee, will catch up with Harper (Diggs), Robyn (Lathan), Jordan (Long), Lance (Chestnut), Quentin (Howard), Shelby (De Sousa), Candace (Hall) and Murch (Perrineau) as relationships evolve and past grievances resurface in the unpredictable stages of midlife crisis meets midlife renaissance.On March 14, Morris Chestnut gave fans the first peek behind the scenes of production, posting a photo of himself smiling alongside Lee.

Kim Kardashian, 41, rocked a fresh-faced look when she recently attended her six-year-old son Saint West‘s soccer game! The Keeping Up with the Kardashians star was joined by her daughter North West, 8, when she was photographed walking outside at the game while wearing a comfortable outfit and no makeup. Her wardrobe included a black jacket over a black top and matching leggings.

Miley Cyrus was overcome with grief during her Lollapalooza Brazil performance, which she had dedicated to her friend and Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, who tragically died on Friday (March 25) at the age of 50. The pop star — who was headlining the music festival alongside the Foo Fighters this weekend — broke down in tears on stage the following day and devoted the song “Angels Like You” to Taylor.

Chris Willman Music WriterWhen Dua Lipa played a two-night stand at L.A.’s Forum this past week, with her U.S. tour just a few dates away from coming to a close, there was a sheet-cake bearing her image backstage in the VIP Forum Club area, a custom that’s de rigueur for headliners coming through the storied arena.

Dancing on Ice judge Christopher Dean left a number of viewers rather confused during Sunday night's final (March 27), as he seemed to insinuate that actor Dick Van Dyke had passed away.The judge was certainly blown away after Regan Gascoigne performed to the song Step In Time which was originally danced by Dick in the iconic musical Mary Poppins.When Christopher gave his feedback on Regan's show-stopping routine, he told him how proud Dick "would have been" of his interpretation.Chris said: You were magic out there, just fantastic.

BBC chiefs are facing a ‘‘glitterball vs football’’ row over Strictly.The TV dance show could be taken off air this year due to a scheduling clash with the World Cup.Viewers are already raging because ITV’s Dancing On Ice final was axed last Sunday to make way for an FA Cup match and instead the climax to the skating show had to air last night.Now the BBC is set to face the wrath of fans over Strictly’s 2022 series hosted by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.The World Cup usually takes place in the summer but since it is being staged in Qatar - where temperatures could reach 45 degrees centigrade - it has been moved to the cooler months of November and December.Matches - including England ones - will kick off at 6pm or 7pm.Any games that fall on a Saturday or Sunday will clash with Strictly’s main and results shows.BBC bigwigs face a dilemma about what to do with their flagship series - which attracts more than 10 million viewers - and how to move episodes around in the schedules to keep fans happy.A source claimed the station was aware of the potential clash when the World Cup starts on November 21.But they added: “BBC bosses are confident there will be plenty of room for footballs and glitterballs this autumn.

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EastEnders star Madeline Duggan looked incredible as she enjoyed a lavish night out.The stunning brunette played the original incarnation of Lauren Branning in the hit BBC One soap for four years between 2006 and 2010.Madeline, 27, showed off her toned figure as she posed in a plunging white bodysuit at luxurious London restaurant Ours.The actress teamed her chest-baring look with a ruched white wrap mini-skirt with nude strappy heels and a matching quilted bag.She wore her hair loose flowing over her shoulders in tousled waves and completed her outfit with a full face of complimenting glamorous makeup.Madeline posed in front of a gold sequinned wall at the eatery with the name of the trendy spot emblazoned across it.She captioned the post: "Yours, mine, ours."Madeline quit her role as Lauren in 2010, later to be replaced by fan-favourite star Jacqueline Jossa who took over as the character in 2010 and played her for eight years until her 2018 departure.While Madeline has remained a working actress she hasn't enjoyed the successes of her successor Jac since her departure from the East London-based soap.Her roles to date have been limited but she remains signed to an acting agent.Madeline has previously admitted that she now works part-time in a doctor's surgery because "being an out of work actress doesn't pay".In 2020 she joined forces with Frank Bruno and X Factor winner Sam Bailey to raise money for both Alzheimer's Society and Action for Children by forming a supergroup called The Celebs.They released a Christmas charity single - a remake of Merry Christmas Everyone by Shakin' Stevens which was released on December 11, 2020.The video for the track debuted exclusively on Good Morning Britain on the day before its

Victoria Beckham has cleared up confusion after sharing a cute family photo for Mother's Day. Sharing a slew of sweet snaps to mark the extra special day, the 47-year-old former Spice Girl thrilled fans with the insight into family life.One of the images showed 10-year-old Harper Seven drinking from a wine glass – which wou ld have been a surefire way to get fans chatting about the snap.But Victoria cleared up any confusion before any fans could make sly digs in the comments section.

Dancing On Ice viewers have taken to Twitter to fume over the fact that the three finalists are "already professional dancers".With the final of the ITV ice-dancing show taking place on Sunday (March 27), viewers have been taking to social media to share their excitement over the glitzy night where one celeb will be crowned the winner of Dancing On Ice 2022, alongside their professional partner.But viewers seemed annoyed by the fact that the three finalists all have backgrounds in musical theatre or dancing. Reagan Gascoigne, Kimberly Wyatt and Brendan Cole are the three finalists who are battling it out tonight – with two of them performing the famous Bolero.Taking to Twitter to air their frustrations, viewers have been getting everything off their chests.

Ronnie Wood’s ex-wife Jo Wood believes aliens exist because she has dated a few.The Strictly star and former rock chick, 67, has spent many years researching flying saucers.She claims to have witnessed several unexplained objects whizzing across the skies and thinks we are not alone.Asked if she had ever met extraterrestrials, Jo said: “I am sure they are among us. I might have had a few boyfriends that were aliens.“A psychic once told me I had alien blood in me so you never know.

Hollywood this evening (March 28).Hosted by Regina Hall, Wanda Sykes and Amy Schumer, many of the world's biggest stars of the silver screen will be walking the red carpet as they prepare to find out who has won some of the film industry's most prestigious awards.However, all eyes will not only be on the awards - but on the dazzling outfits that the celebrities will be wearing throughout the evening.The Oscars has given us some of the world's most iconic red carpet outfits - from sheer dresses, to lace gowns and revealing necklines.To celebrate the return of the Oscars, Daily Star takes a look at some of the ceremony's hottest looks ever.

Kim Kardashian was spotted while spending time with her daughter North, age eight, and son Saint, age six, in Los Angeles on Sunday morning.The 41-year-old reality television personality cut a very casual figure while enjoying a cup of coffee and spending time with her children.The influencer shares North and Saint, as well as her other two children, Chicago and Psalm, with her former husband Kanye West from whom she is legally separated. Proud mom:Kim Kardashian was spotted while spending time with her daughter North and son Saint in Los Angeles on Sunday morningKardashian opted for a loose-fitting black zip-up hoodie while spending time with her children.The social media figure also wore a form-hugging pair of athletic leggings and a set of matching sandals.

Ashley Greene was positively glowing as she made her first public appearance just days after announcing she was pregnant with her first child with husband Paul Khoury.The 35-year-old actress looked effortlessly chic wearing a white button-down blouse with jeans while attending the eBay & GBK Brand Bar Pre-Oscar Luxury Lounge at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills.Greene — who found fame starring asAlice Cullen in the Twilight series— wore her dark brown hair parted down the middle with tendrils cascading across her shoulders as she perused the star-studded event at the luxury hotel off Rodeo Drive ahead of the 94th Academy Awards in Los Angeles. Spring in her step:Ashley Greene was positively glowing as she made her first public appearance just days after announcing she was pregnant with her first child with husband Paul KhouryAshley stayed comfortable wearing a pair of light wash, ankle-length jeans with white low-top tennis shoes as she visited the vibrant orange eBay booth.eBay was also hosting a private retail activation and personalized closet clean out program in support of the American Red Cross to benefit Ukraine.

He then moved to Branson, Missouri, where he wrote country songs and performed locally.He followed his early career beginnings by moving to country music capital Nashville in Tennessee and recording demos for the greats of the industry - Tim McGraw, Faith Hill and Reba McEntire among other artists.By 1995, he had accepted a music contract with Curb Records and shortly afterwards released his own debut single, Hey Buddy.Throughout the course of his career, he won a space on the Billboard chart no less than 14 times, including for hits such as Not On Your Love.He then retired from music temporarily, stepping back from the showbiz circuit to become a police officer in Franklin in 2009.However he did revive the music career he had paused by releasing another single 10 years later titled God Save The World without so much as leaving the police force to do so.Following recent recording sessions in the studio with Buddy Hyatt, fans had been expecting a 2022 album release containing duets with artists such as Darryl Worley and Michael Ray, according to a statement made by his publicist Jeremy Westby, via 2911 Media.He had also just inked a recording deal with the Encore Music Group, meaning he'd had everything to live for in the lead-up to his tragic demise.The Franklin Police Department with whom he had served for years, publicly honoured him via Twitter, thanking him for sharing his "life of service and song".The force added appreciatively he had changed "everyone he met for the better".The late star is survived by his wife Kim Cooper Carson and son Dayton Grei Herndon Carson.He also leaves behind his mother Virginia Norton, brother Steve Herndon and sister Karen Spurlock, plus other extended family.The devoutly religious

Ali Wentworth is active on social media and often shares posts related to her popular podcast, Go Ask Ali.MORE: George Stephanopoulos receives outpour of support following major career newsHowever, this weekend, the star decided to upload something a little different at the request of her two teenage daughters, Elliott and Harper.George Stephanopoulos' wife revealed to her fans that her children had asked her to share something that wasn't just to do with her podcast, so that's exactly what she did!VIDEO: GMA's George Stephanopoulos and Ali Wentworth's love story Ali posted a gorgeous photo of her mother posing on the beach alongside several fish that she had caught.MORE: George Stephanopoulos' on-air coments leave co-stars in hystericsMORE: George Stephanopoulos and wife Ali Wentworth asked about how they handled their teenage daughters datingThe glamorous image saw Ali's mom dressed in a patterned top teamed with a white skirt and a navy bandana."My daughters say I need to post more than stuff about my podcast. So here's my Mom in the 1970's with some fish!" Ali wrote alongside the image.

Kate Middleton and Prince William spent their Caribbean royal tour meeting locals and taking in the rich culture of Belize, Jamaica and the Bahamas. During their eight-day trip, the 40-year-old Duchess of Cambridge sported vibrantly colored outfits while participating in loads of activities, including playing drums at Bob Marley's former home, dancing with crowds, greeting locals, and making formal appearances. Though she's known for recycling her looks, Kate opted to mostly wear new ensembles during the tour, which she and William took part in to honor Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee year. Take a look at some of her most stunning styles!Matching the royal blue of the Belize flag, Kate wore a beautiful Jenny Packham lacy two-piece for her arrival in the Caribbean. In perhaps her most glam getup of the trip, Kate wowed in a sparkly pink gown by The Vampire's Wife at a reception in Belize. During her first full day of the tour in Belize, Kate rocked a colorful Tory Burch printed dress that allowed her plenty of room to show off her dance moves. Kate went full Laura Croft in this casual look while touring Belize's Caracol ruins.

Perth's Mark McGuire on track to complete a marathon every day in June“My wife said: ‘Do you not think folk will get sick of it?’ I then put a post up saying this could be our last PUPdate.“But I got so many private messages and a lot of feedback saying we couldn’t do that because it was helping them through lockdown.“Friends and family all certainly wanted them to continue.