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ISSUE CONTENTS JULY NEWS AND INTERVIEWS Former Coronation Street star RYAN THOMAS and his fiancée LUCY MECKLENBURGH tell OK! all about his romantic proposal in our exclusive photoshoot THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF SUSSEX rub shoulders with BEYONCE and JAY Z at The Lion King premiere KYM MARSH’s OK! column ROBBIE WILLIAMS and AYDA FIELD lead the way at the ITV summer party ALESHA DIXON celebrates her growing bump with two beautiful photographs MIA TINDALL larks about on the golf course! MEL B and GERI HORNER enjoy the British Grand Prix as LEWIS HAMILTON roars to victory TESS DALY opens up to OK! about marriage, children and Strictly LOVE MATTERS Plus GORKA MARQUEZ and GEMMA ATKINSON introduce baby Mia Newlyweds SOPHIE TURNER and JOE JONAS honeymoon in the Maldives and Italy THE DUCHESSES OF CAMBRIDGE AND SUSSEX enjoy the tennis THIS WEEK’S COVER STARSOVER ST at Wimbledon Adorable PRINCE GEORGE turns six NAOMI WATTS talks about her new series We get the lowdown on Love Island’s AMBER GILL from her friend CURTIS PRITCHARD’s pal tells us what she really thinks of Amy and Maura BRIT CROWD All the UK showbiz news Coronation Street star MIKEY NORTH and his wife Rachael reveal they’re having a baby girl KATIE PIPER on juggling work and motherhood EMILY ANDRE’s OK! column OK! joins newlyweds CARA DE LA HOYDE- MASSEY and NATHAN MASSEY on honeymoon HOLLYWOOD CONFIDENTIAL OK! PARTIES The week’s big events OK! ICONS Margot Robbie
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WWW.OK.CO.UK 3 SHARING THEIR SPECIAL MOMENT WITH OK! ‘I SAID YES AND THEN WE BOTH STARTED CRYING!’ RYAN THOMASRYAN THOMAS AND AND LUCY MECKLENBURGHLUCY MECKLENBURGH TELLTELL OK!’S LAURA HILLS ABOUT HIS ROMANTIC ITALIAN PROPOSAL THEIR DREAM OF A BIG WEDDING AND THEIR PLANS FOR CHILDREN
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Ryan says he’s finally ready to settle down with Lucy LUCY WEARS DRESS BY ZEYNEP KARTAL; SHOES BY PRETTY LITTLE THING; AND EARRINGS BY LARA HEEMS. RYAN WEARS SUIT BY RIVER ISLAND; S SHOES BY PRETTY LITTLE THING; AND EARRINGS LARA HEEMS. RYAN LUCY WEARS DRESS BY ZEYNEP KARTAL; WWW.OK.CO.UK 5 6 Ryan (left) proposed to Lucy with a gorgeous yellow diamond (below right) on Italy’s Amalfi Coast (below left) NGS BY NEW LOOK
hen OK! arrives at our Despite exclusive shoot, a smitten their families Ryan Thomas can be heard being calling out to his new overjoyed Wfiancée Lucy Mecklenburgh: ‘You look for them, the beautiful, my gorgeous wife-to-be,’ couple reveal while she flashes her yellow diamond that Ryan’s engagement ring for the camera. brothers Ryan got down on one knee during – former a trip to Italy’s Amalfi Coast last month, Emmerdale ScarScarlett,llett teten – is finally ready to just two years after they met on Celebrity star Adam and former Love Island settle down… Island With Bear Grylls. And as he proudly contestant Scott – were ‘surprised’ he admires the TV star, it’s clear he can’t wait was finally ready to settle down! ‘They Congratulations! Lucy, your to make her Mrs Thomas. see me as the Peter Pan of the family, engagement ring is gorgeous… ‘She kept me waiting for ages before I’m the big kid who never wants to grow It’s perfect. I’d given him a few hints she said yes,’ the former Coronation up,’ laughs Ryan, 35. about what I liked! Ryan knew I loved Street actor reveals of the moment he As they excitedly show OK! a video yellow diamonds and knows I only wear popped the question during a private of the moment Ryan proposed, Lucy, 27, gold jewellery so would always want a meal at the five-star Villa TreVille reveals: ‘I am very work orientated and gold band. hotel in Positano. He adds: ‘I kept can be quite rigid but Ryan makes me Ryan: Awkwardly, a few hours before I having to repeat the question as she more spontaneous. There’s never a dull proposed, she told me she’d changed wasn’t answering me. She was just sat moment with him!’ her mind about what she wanted and there with her hands over her mouth Here, the couple fill us in on their now wanted a single diamond. A friend squealing: “Oh my God. You’re kidding plans for a ‘big’ wedding, starting a of mine runs a company called Bijoux me? Oh my God.”’ family and why Ryan – who is dad to Jewellery so he helped me design it. RYAN WEARS SUIT AND T-SHIRT BY RIVER ISLAND. LUCY WEARS PLAYSUIT BY ALICE MCCALL AT OXYGEN BOUTIQUE; SHOES BY OFFICE; AND EARRI BY ALICE MCCALL AT BY RIVER ISLAND. LUCY WEARS PLAYSUIT WEARS SUIT AND T-SHIRT RYAN
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Above and right: ‘We want to enjoy the engagement; we’re not in a massive rush,’ Ryan says of tying the knot
The main stone is a yellow diamond and I got our propose. We got talking to the owner and when birthstones put on the inside of the band. Lucy wasn’t around I told him I’d like to propose there that night and he agreed to help. How long had you been planning to propose? Ryan: I only decided a few months ago when I It sounds very last minute! booked our trip to Italy. Lucy’s like my personal It was! He set up a gorgeous private table in assistant most of the time, she plans everything, the hotel’s garden that overlooked the sea and but she left this trip up to me. I got a travel organised a chef for us and scattered petals company to help with the itinerary and when everywhere. I still got the Italian singers to I realised how many romantic places we were serenade us before we went out, though. visiting I realised there would be no better time to propose. Did you have any clue that he was going to propose, Lucy? Did you have the whole proposal planned out I had an inkling as he told me to wear my best before you arrived, Ryan? dress and get a blow dry, which is out of character I originally planned to do it at the hotel we were for him. He managed to throw me off the scent. staying at in Positano. I had booked two Italian While we were listening to the singers, he said: singers who were going to perform on our balcony ‘This is so romantic, I should have proposed here.’ while I proposed, but at the last minute I changed He also got down on one knee and pretended to my mind. propose earlier in the day as a joke. Ryan: Over the last few years I’ve lost count of the What happened? amount of times we’ve been in a romantic setting Earlier in the day we stopped for lunch at a five- and I’ve got down on one knee. It winds Lucy up! star hotel called Villa TreVille and I just thought, Lucy: It’s mortifying. He does it in public places oh my God, this would be the perfect place to and everyone looks at us. 8 RYAN WEARS SHIRT AND TROUSERS BY BURTON. LUCY WEARS JUMPSUIT BY NADINE MERABI RYAN WWW.OK.CO.UK 9
What happened next? Lucy: The minute I sat down at our table, Ryan got down on one knee and pulled out a ring and said: ‘I love you so much. You’re the best thing that’s ever happened to me, will you marry me?’ Ryan: She kept me waiting for ages before she said yes! I kept having to repeat the question as she wasn’t answering me. She was just sat there with her hands over her mouth squealing: ‘Oh my God. You’re kidding me? Oh my God.’ Lucy: I was in total shock! I said yes and then we both started crying. How did you celebrate? Ryan: For some reason we thought it would be a great idea to go to a nightclub. We got there and immediately regretted it so walked back out again and went to a beach bar. And then she threw up! Lucy: I don’t know if it was excitement or the champagne but I threw up as soon as we got to the bar [laughs]! Poor Ryan had to hold my hair back. I’d only had a couple of drinks so I think it was because I was feeling so overwhelmed.
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‘I CAN BE A BIT IMMATURE BUT LUCY HAS HELPED ME TO GROW UP’ BY NEW LOOK; AND TRAINERS DANIEL FOOTWEAR
Did you tell Adam and Scott what you were planning? Ryan: I have the biggest mouth on me so I told everyone! I even told Scarlett. My brothers were happy for me but they were both a bit surprised. They see me as the Peter Pan of the family, I’m the big kid who never wants to grow up so they were shocked when I told them I was finally ready to settle down.
How does Scarlett feel about you getting married? Ryan: She’s excited! She loves Lucy and she knows that marriage is a normal part of a relationship. I’ve always told her that me and Lucy are going to be together forever so I think she assumed this was coming at some point.
What is it about Lucy that makes you want to get married? All my friends and family know how good she is for me. Lucy is so mature and grounded, she knows exactly what she Ryan says his wants in life, which rubs off on me. I can relationship be a bit immature but Lucy has helped with Lucy me to grow up. Before we met I was very is ‘a case of happy plodding through life just me and opposites attract’ LUCY WEARS DRESS BY MALAN BRETON; SHOES BY PRETTY LITTLE THING; AND TIARA BY NEW LOOK. RYAN WEARS SUIT BY RIVER ISLAND; T-SHIRT LUCY WEARS DRESS BY MALAN BRETON; SHOES PRETTY LITTLE THING; AND TIARA NEW LOOK. RYAN WWW.OK.CO.UK 13 Scarlett, but Lucy made me realise that hungry, stressed out and couldn’t wash having a girlfriend was the missing part our hair or brush our teeth and yet we of our set-up. The three of us are a still fell for each other. It gave us an family now. Lucy is great for me but amazing foundation for our relationship.
ARS SUIT BY BURTON; SHIRT BY NEW LOOK; AND SHOES OFFICE. LUCY WEARS AS SEEN PREVIOUSLY she’s also good for Scarlett, they have a lovely relationship. Ryan, did you ask Lucy’s dad for her hand in marriage? Do you want to start a family Lucy: This is a whole story in itself! together in the future? Ryan: I asked him at 4am during a night Lucy: At the start of our relationship out at Amnesia in Ibiza. After a few Ryan told me that he couldn’t see drinks it seemed like the perfect time himself having any more children. It to ask him. The next time I saw him I wasn’t something I pushed at the time checked that he remembered! because I wasn’t ready to have kids and I assumed that he would change his mind Will there be an engagement party? one day. It’s something we’ve since had Lucy: Just a small one… [laughs]. to have an adult conversation about Ryan: We’ve got 300 people coming! and we’ve agreed we will try for children We’ve hired out a boat on the Thames when the time is right. and we’re going to make it Italian Ryan: I definitely want children with Lucy themed. We’re going all out. but I don’t think it’ll happen for a few years. Will any of the Corrie cast be there? Ryan: Sue Cleaver [who plays Eileen Lucy, why is Ryan the one for you? Grimshaw] is coming, as is Brooke I am very work orientated and can be Vincent [who plays Sophie Webster]. quite rigid but Ryan makes me more And hopefully some of the others can spontaneous. He’ll come home from make it. I’m really close to a lot of the work and be like: ‘Shall we go to Ibiza cast, they’re like family. this weekend?’ There’s never a dull moment with him and I think I needed What sort of wedding would you like? someone like that in my life. We never Lucy: Given the amount of people we stop laughing when we’re together. have coming to the engagement party, Ryan: It’s a case of opposites attract. I think we can safely say it’s going to be She settles me down and I make her big! At the moment we’re torn between more spontaneous. doing it in the UK or abroad. Ryan: I’d like to get married next year You both have a lot to thank Bear but it’ll depend on if we can find a Grylls for! venue we love that’s available. We want Lucy: We should probably invite him to to enjoy the engagement; we’re not in a the wedding [laughs]! massive rush. Ryan: We saw each other at our worst on Celebrity Island With Bear Grylls, Will your brothers be your best the show we met on. We were starving men, Ryan? THIS PAGE: RYAN WEARS TOP BY RIVER ISLAND. LUCY WEARS JUMPTSUIT BY NAEEM KHAN; AND EARRINGS BY LARA HEEMS. FACING PAGE: RYAN WE RYAN PAGE: WEARS TOP BY RIVER ISLAND. LUCY JUMPTSUIT NAEEM KHAN; AND EARRINGS LARA HEEMS. FACING RYAN THIS PAGE:
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WWW.OK.CO.UK 15 Right: Ryan says he’d like to get married next year. Below right: Ryan with actor Michael Douglas. Below: The couple with Ryan’s daughter Scarlett. Bottom: Ryan with his brothers Adam and Scott
I’ve not asked them yet Lucy has her Results With Lucy any more but you can’t but they know they will business in London. People reverse the work you’ve be. Apart from Lucy and find it weird that we split our had done? It’s scary. Scarlett, they’re the most time between two places but it important people in my life works for us. Ryan, you posted a – Scott and Adam are my picture with Michael backbone, they’re there for Lucy, you recently admitted Douglas on social me no matter what. I don’t you begged a surgeon to media [right] and said want a stag do, though. make your face thinner when there was ‘exciting news coming’... I’ve been on enough to you were unhappy. Why did People should know by now that the Thomas know that there is too you speak out? brothers love to wind people up! I was just much humiliation involved! I want to highlight the having a laugh! I bumped into him in London importance of not rushing and we got talking. He was lovely so I asked Will you invite any into a life-changing decision. him for a picture. of your former I’ve seen so many people get Corrie co-stars to the work done and regret it. I want Do you have any plans to return to acting? wedding? people to think before going I’ve lost the love for it a bit. I’m really content Definitely. I have so under the knife. I was lucky in the direction my career is taking away from many friends from that I had a surgeon who could acting. I found it hard going back to auditioning Corrie. I’m close to see my decision was for the after Corrie. I’d only ever had one audition in quite a few of them and wrong reasons. People have my life and it landed me a role that lasted for 16 can’t imagine them not messaged me saying they’ve years. I find auditions really intimidating now. being at our wedding. cancelled their surgery after That environment makes me feel a bit insecure It’ll be difficult to leave reading my story. because I’m not used it. I was so comfortable at any of them out! Corrie, so it was daunting putting myself back Do you think you would have out there to be judged like that. OK! The last time we met, considered surgery again if STOCKISTS: BURTON WWW.BURTON.CO.UK; DANIEL FOOTWEAR you were looking to buy a house together. you’d stayed in reality TV? WWW.DANIELFOOTWEAR.COM; LARA HEEMS WWW.LARAHEEMS. COM; MALAN BRETON WWW.MALANBRETON.COM; NAEEM KHAN AT Have you found anywhere yet? I’ve always been pretty level-headed, even WWW.THEWEDDING-CLUB.CO.UK; NEW LOOK WWW.NEWLOOK.COM/ Lucy: We still haven’t found anywhere! Ryan in my TOWIE days. Back then I was offered UK; OXYGEN BOUTIQUE WWW.OXYGENBOUTQIE.COM; PRETTY LITTLE THING WWW.PRETTYLITTLETHING.COM; OFFICE WWW.OFFICE.CO.UK; lives in an apartment in Manchester so we want free surgery every single day but I always felt REMUS UOMO WWW. REMUSUOMO.COM; RIVER ISLAND WWW. to find a family home, but it’s proving difficult. confident enough to say no. I’ve never even RIVERISLAND.COM; SUZANNE NEVILLE WWW.SUZANNENEVILLE.COM. We currently split our time between his place had lip filler. Reality TV has sparked a trend in TWITTER.COM/LAURACHILLS PHOTOGRAPHS BY CATHERINE and my house in Essex. excessive plastic surgery, which I think is sad. HARBOUR ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS BY INSTAGRAM STYLING Ryan: We’ll never be able to have just one But like all trends, it will come to an end and BY KELVIN BARRON ASSISTED BY OLIVIA HEMPSTED SET STYLING BY LEE FLUDE HAIR BY CLAIRE HEALEY MAKE-UP BY KAYLEIGH WHITING home because Scarlett’s in Manchester and what happens when big bums aren’t in fashion 16 The couple say they’re going ‘all out’ for their engagement party
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FIT FOR ROYALTY FEELING THE LOVE TONIGHT? THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF SUSSEX ARE ALL SMILES AS THEY MEET BEYONCE AND JAY Z AT ‘THE LION KING’ PREMIERE IN LONDON
he Duchess of Sussex looked their way into the venue hand in hand chic and glamorous last week to rub shoulders with Beyoncé and as she made her first red carpet her husband Jay Z, Sir Elton John and appearance since welcoming Pharrell Williams. Sir Elton – who was Tbaby son Archie. It was a date night a close friend of Harry’s mother Diana, for the duchess and her husband Princess of Wales – actually sang The Prince Harry as they made their way Lion King track Circle Of Life at the to the Leicester Square Odeon for couple’s wedding luncheon. the premiere of the hotly anticipated It was a case of showbiz royalty remake of The Lion King. They even meeting real-life royalty when 37-year- walked the yellow carpet to the tune of old Meghan and 34-year-old Harry Can You Feel The Love Tonight? from greeted Beyoncé and Jay Z with warm the movie’s soundtrack. The new parents hugs. In a break from royal protocol, looked happy and giggly as they made the quartet embraced and were heard 188 The new parents looked happy and relaxed on their night out
WWW.OK.CO.UK 19 exchanging parenting tips, with Jay Z telling Harry to ‘always find some time for yourself’, while Beyoncé told the duchess: ‘We love you guys,’ and: ‘Your baby is so beautiful.’ Meghan and Harry co-ordinated in black with the duchess opting for a semi sheer dress by Jason Wu, while the duke wore a dinner jacket. The premiere was held in support of the conservation and communities work of Prince Harry through The Royal Foundation; Harry has taken a deep personal interest in projects that protect African heritage and he and Meghan will make an official visit to South Africa in the autumn. Meghan and Harry also met Sir Elton John and rapper Pharrell Williams, who made a rare public appearance with his wife of six years, Helen Lasichanh. Elton and Pharrell, along with Beyoncé, sang on the remake’s soundtrack. Beyoncé last week revealed: ‘I am still a bit in shock that I’m part of this film because I grew up loving The Lion King.’ OK! joined the film’s director Jon Favreau at the premiere, as he told us he was ‘very excited’ about the royal pair seeing the film. ‘They seem to be wonderful people and I love their involvement,’ he said. ‘I just hope we got the King part of it right!’ Jon added that it was a ‘big treat’ to work so closely with
20 Left: Jay Z with Beyoncé, who voices Nala. Far left: A heavily pregnant Myleene Klass. Bottom left: Sir Elton John greets the duke and duchess
Above: Marvin and Rochelle Humes. Right: Sam Faiers and Paul Knightley with son Paul
Beyoncé and called her ‘a preserve the lion population consummate entertainer and they’ve taken a great and professional’. interest in that.’ Other stars at the event In other royal news last included Myleene Klass, week, the name of Harry who is just weeks away from and Meghan’s charity welcoming her baby boy, was revealed. Since their Maya Jama, and Rochelle and split from the Duke and Marvin Humes. Meanwhile, Duchess of Cambridge’s Sam Faiers and her partner Royal Foundation, their new Paul Knightley brought organisation will be called along their three-year-old Sussex Royal, like their son Paul. Also making it a Instagram account of the family affair were Kimberley same name. OK! Walsh and Justin Scott, with TURN TO PAGE 105 FOR OK!’S REVIEW sons Bobby and Cole. OF ‘THE LION KING’. Jon continued: ‘There REPORT BY KIRSTY HATCHER are donations being made PHOTOGRAPHS BY AFP, GETTY IMAGES,S, on behalf of this film to help SHUTTERSTOCK, WIRE IMAGE
Right: Maya Jama. Far right: Justin Scott and Kimberley Walsh with sons Bobby and Cole
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KYM’SCOLUMN ‘IT WAS GREAT TO GET DRESSED UP!’ OUR COLUMNIST TALKS ABOUT GLAMMING UP FOR THE STAR-STUDDED ITV SUMMER PARTY ‘CORRIE’ RUMOURS AND BEING A PROUD MUM
he ITV Summer Party last week [see over the page] was a great excuse to get dressed up and catch up with some people I haven’t seen for a while. I had a lovely chat with Robbie TWilliams, who I’ve met a few times over the years. He saw me and came over to say hello, which was sweet. He’s such a nice guy. I also had my picture taken with Warwick Davis, because I love him [bottom], and Mark Labbett and Anne Hegerty from The Chase. My mum is a huge fan of Mark so she was very jealous when I sent her the picture [below right]! I was only able to stay at the party for a few hours as I had to travel back to Manchester for work the next day. I stayed at the May Fair Hotel overnight, and I felt very sensible, leaving the party at a decent time and making sure I was tucked up in bed and ready for work. My dress on the night [right] was from a brand called Zimmermann, but I had to go on quite a few shopping trips to find it. I chose one dress with my friend Martine, who’s a stylist, but the next day I changed my mind so we had to go shopping again! I’M A PROUD MUM The dress I ended up with was fairly expensive, which ast week I posted a picture of Emilie is very unlike me as I don’t usually and David on Instagram [above] and like to spend a lot of money on L said how proud I am of them. I was clothes. Mum and dad are very level having a bit of a soppy moment as headed, and from a real down-to- Emilie sent me the picture and it made earth background. And they’ve me a bit emotional. Even though we live always taught me the value in being together, I haven’t seen much of them sensible with recently. Emilie is busy being a mummy your cash. I to her gorgeous son Teddy, and David don’t like to is either at work, playing football or with treat myself his girlfriend, so we haven’t had much too often and quality time together recently. I’m still a stickler for getting a good deal. No matter where you are in your life, I think it’s good to have those principals. GOOD FOR YOU Last week I also said goodbye to my co-star Faye Brookes [above], who has now filmed her final scenes at Corrie. We play cousins and have worked closely together for a long time, so I’m sad to see her go but we’ve promised we’ll stay in touch. ‘CORRIE’ GOING LIVE? ack P Shepherd [right] Jhas hinted that Corrie will do a live episode for the 60th anniversary next year. Nothing has been confirmed yet but I think that would be t’s impressive to hear that Amanda great. I was involved in the IHolden [above] has landed a £1 million last live episode and it was record deal with Virgin EMI. I didn’t an adrenaline rush. Going even know she could sing! It’s not live can be daunting but it always easy to change careers like that, was such a brilliant thing to but I’m sure Simon Cowell will give her be a part of. Sadly I won’t lots of advice. I went from music into be around for the 60th acting and luckily it worked out for me anniversary but I’ll certainly but it isn’t always that easy to make the be tuning in. leap. I wish her the best of luck! OK! GETTY IMAGES
WWW.OK.CO.UK 23 SMALL SCREEN SUPERSTARS SUMMER LOVING ROBBIE WILLIAMS AND AYDA FIELD WERE AMONG THE BIG NAMES IN TELEVISION AT THE ITV SUMMER PARTY
hey may be approaching doing all the planning,’ she said. their tenth wedding Their three children, Teddy, six, anniversary, but Robbie Charlton, four, and ten-month-old Williams and Ayda Field Colette will, no doubt, be playing Tlooked like loved-up newlyweds important roles on the special day. when they arrived arm in arm Back at the party, Marvin and at the ITV Summer Party, which Rochelle Humes subtly matched was held at Nobu Shoreditch their ensembles for the occasion, last week. both opting for pale blue denim Robbie, 45, recently proposed details. The Mummy Diaries stars to Ayda for the second time Sam and Billie Faiers looked on her 40th birthday, and she typically glam as they posed with jubilantly accepted. The Loose Love Island’s Amy Hart. Women panellist is now in the It was also a night of celebrations midst of planning their vow for Good Morning Britain co-hosts renewal ceremony. ‘I need a tiara, Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid I need bridesmaids. You know who let their hair down at the bash, our first wedding was small so we which marked the start of their six- need a big dress... I think I’ll be week summer holiday. OK!
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Dad Mike keeps a SHE’S IN THE SWING close eye on Mia in WHAT A the golf buggy SPORT! MIA TINDALL ENJOYS A DAY ON THE GOLF COURSE WITH HER PARENTS
ively Mia Tindall let the sport get in the enjoyed a day out way of her fun at the sun- at a prestigious golf drenched event. As her dad tournament with her attempted to play a round Lparents Zara and Mike last at the Celebrity Cup golf week. But the five year tournament held at Celtic old made sure she didn’t Manor in Newport, Mia joinedj him on the course. At oneo point she even helped herh dad out by being caddy anda moving the 40-year-old formerf rugby player’s golf bag.b The playful youngster also enjoyed taking a ride on his back during the course of the day! Olympian Zara, 38, was supporting her husband from the sidelines, while also taking care of their one-year-old daughter Lena. And proving Mia isn’t the only Tindall who knows how to have fun, Zara took on Paul Simon’s You Can Call Me Al during a karaoke session the night before the tournament, much to the delight of fellow party-goers.party-goers. OK!
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WWW.OK.CO.UK 27 GRAND DAY OUT ON YOUR MARKS… THE STARS REV THEIR ENGINES FOR LEWIS HAMILTON’S SIXTH GRAND PRIX WIN
utting any rumoured feud aside, Mel B joined her Spice Girls bandmate Geri and her husband PChristian Horner at Silverstone for the British Grand Prix last week. While Geri looked ready for business in a white, double- breasted Balmain jacket and trousers, Mel donned a chic khaki green sleeveless dress, at Above: Daniel Craig. one point cheekily teaming her Right: Olympian Mo look with a driver’s helmet! Geri Farah and his wife Tania and Christian’s two-year-old son Monty was trackside, too, taking in the exciting Dylan Douglas, action of the sporting Catherine Zeta Jones spectacular, which Lewis and Michael Douglas Hamilton won for a record sixth time. It was also a family day out for Catherine Zeta Jones and Michael Douglas, who were joined by their 18-year-old son Dylan. The trio caught a helicopter to the track and posed for family pictures. Catherine, who turns 50 in September, shared one snap online, captioning it: ‘Race time!! On the grid.’ The couple, who live in New York, made the most of their time in England, also playing tourists with a trip to Buckingham Palace and taking in the action of the men’s singles final at Wimbledon. Meanwhile, James Bond himself, Daniel Craig lent his support to the Red Bull team at Silverstone. Keen F1 fan Daniel took some time away from filming the latest instalment of the 007 films. Olympics hero Mo Farah was also joined by his wife Tania Nell as the watched Hamilton roar to victory. OK!
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28 Above: Mel B joins Geri and Christian Horner at Silverstone. Bottom left: Geri with son Monty
Below: Lewis Hamilton was triumphant. Left: Mel B and Geri put on a united front
WWW.OK.CO.UK 29 OPENING UP TO OK! ‘I WANT MY GIRLS TO BELIEVE THEY CAN DO EVERYTHING A MAN CAN DO AND MORE’ ‘STRICTLY COME DANCING’ PRESENTER TESS DALY TALKS TO OK!’S EMILY WHITWAM ABOUT THE NEW JUDGING PANEL AND THE SECRET OF HER HAPPY MARRIAGE
hen OK! speaks Here, Tess opens up to to Tess Daly, OK! about being a mother in it’s bright and the media, running a feminist early on a sunny household and the secret to WSaturday morning and she’s her happy marriage… off to Ascot racecourse. Full of excitement for the day Are you excited about ahead, the Strictly Come the new series of Strictly Dancing presenter beams Come Dancing? about her passion for horses I can’t wait. I’m hearing it’s – something she shares with a really great line-up this her two daughters, Phoebe, year. I know a few of the 15 and ten-year-old Amber. names already and they ‘We are all very close,’ are excellent! she says. ‘I love being a mum, it’s my greatest and Rumour has it Harry Judd proudest role to date.’ The is replacing Darcey Bussell 50-year-old former model on the judging panel... shares her daughters with Hers are big boots to fill! her husband of 16 years, I absolutely love Darcey, Vernon Kay. but it will be interesting An excitable Tess is quick to have a new face on the to tell us how much she’s judging panel. The decision looking forward to co- is imminent, I spoke to my presenting the 17th series producer and she said that of Strictly Come Dancing an announcement will be with one of her closest made very shortly. I know friends, Claudia Winkleman. who I’ve got my eye on, ‘It’s a real pleasure being so fingers crossed. I love able to work with someone Harry! I am a big fan of who is genuinely your his, and he was a brilliant mate because it makes it former champion – and effortless,’ she tells us. ‘I’m very easy on the eye – so it always happier when she wouldn’t be a bad choice walks in the room.’ would it [laughs]!
30 ‘It’s my greatest and proudest role to date,’ Tess says of motherhood
WWW.OK.CO.UK 31 Above: ‘She lights up the room Above: Daughters Amber and just makes me laugh,’ Tess and Phoebe. Left: With says of Claudia Winkleman. husband Vernon Kay Below: Tess at Ascot
Is Claudia one of your closest friends? about my parenting journey, it’s constantly Just enjoy quality time together. It’s always Yeah, I think it’s because we’ve gone through evolving. It’s great seeing your daughter grow great to take off, even if it’s just for an adult the parenting journey at the same time, our into a young lady, she’s a lovely girl and we get conversation over a plate of sushi – instead of kids are close in age so our priorities are quite on so well. But raising a teenager brings with it dodging the dough balls at dinner time with similar. We are very different in some ways but a whole new set of challenges. Suddenly they the kids [laughs]. We’ve got busy lives, and we we meet in the middle. I’m always happier have their own ideas and plans. You have to always put ourselves last on the list. I know as when she walks in the room. She lights up the integrate their plans with your plans and keep women we often put ourselves on the back room and just makes me laugh. She’s wonderful the whole family happy. You don’t want to kill burner, we’re busy looking after everybody else. company and she’s always there for a girlfriend. their creativity. It’s a wonderful thing to watch Sometimes it’s nice to say: ‘Okay, hang on, let’s It just makes life easier when you’re working her grow in independence. I love the whole take a little bit of me time.’ with someone you’ve got a genuine affection process of parenting, which is why I refuse to for, so I feel very lucky. I had a wonderful remove myself from it. I just don’t want to miss Have you ever faced any sexism working in birthday weekend earlier this year in a beautiful any of their stages. They grow up so quickly! the TV industry? house in Sussex that all my Not in the world of television. closest girlfriends organised and Whether or not my gender held Claudia came along. We had me back in the past, I don’t know. a hilarious time… and dancing ‘LET’S BE HONEST YOUR I feel like I’ve had a successful on tables was involved! career to date, and I’m grateful for PARENTS ARE NEVER REALLY that, but I’ve worked hard, it was Claudia told us that her children never handed to me on a plate. I would be mortified to see her COOL WHEN YOU’RE A KID’ refuse to let my sex hold me back. on TV. Do your girls feel the I want my girls to believe they can same about you and Vernon? do everything a man can do and My girls take it with a pinch of salt, because Is the Tess we see on TV different from how more. We are quite feminist in our household. it’s always been that way. I was pregnant with you are at home? Phoebe during the first series of Strictly, so I’m never anyone else on TV other than myself, Tell us why you’re supporting Great British she’s almost like a visual reference of how long I don’t know how to fake it. I am very motherly Racing’s Under 18s Race Free campaign... we’ve been on air. She’s slightly taller than me by nature. I’m a real nurturer; all my friends call You get to bring your kids to the races for free, now, though! They don’t really bat an eyelid at me the mother [laughs]. When anyone comes which is genius. Lots of parents are put off taking what Vernon and I do, it’s just the norm. They’re to my house, the first thing I do is I make sure their kids to sporting events because of the cost – not overly impressed by it. Let’s be honest, they’re fed and watered. I love being a mum, it’s expensive. I love horses and my daughters love your parents are never cool when you’re a kid. it’s my greatest and proudest role to date. horses, so for us it’s the perfect day out. Also, there Although they were pretty impressed by my job are 50 family days up and down last year when Joe Sugg was on Strictly! They Do you and Vernon still find the country over the summer. loved coming into work and getting to meet him. time for date nights in your The kids can go pony riding, busy schedules? they can meet the racehorses, How are Phoebe and Amber? We haven’t for a month or so there are treasure hunts, all sorts We are all very close. Phoebe is a typical teenager but we do still get dressed up of stuff for under 18s! OK! – she’s into shopping and make-up at the and go out for the occasional GREAT BRITISH RACING’S ‘UNDER 18S moment. Amber’s still a little bit young for that, dinner. We go out with friends RACE FREE’ CAMPAIGN SEES UNDER she’s into Barbie dolls, but they do have a great too, but more often than not 18S ADMITTED FREE OF CHARGE AT 60 RACECOURSES ACROSS GREAT BRITAIN AND time together. Phoebe is a really good big sister. it’s with the kids. Sad, I know! OVER 200 FIXTURES NATIONWIDE OVER THE It’s wonderful because she’s really protective over But as they get older, they SUMMER HOLIDAYS, WITH 50 SPECIAL FAMILY DAYS. FIND YOUR LOCAL FAMILY RACE DAY Amber and she’s a huge help at home! don’t want to be left out, they AT UNDER18SRACEFREE.COM. want to join us. What’s it like being a mum to a teenager? INTERVIEW BY EMILY WHITWAM PHOTOGRAPHS BY KATE MARTIN/ It’s an eye-opener! There are lots of things that What would you say is the key to making a CONTOUR BY GETTY IMAGES ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS BY INSTAGRAM, MATTHEW DICKENS, WIRE IMAGE you’re not used to, but that’s the great thing long-term relationship work in the spotlight? 32 ‘We are quite feminist in our household,’ says Tess
WWW.OK.CO.UK 33 BLESSED TO BE A MAMMA MIA fter welcoming their beloved daughter on July 4, GEMMA ATKINSON and GORKA MARQUEZ Ashared the first glimpse of the tot with the world last week. And the proud parents (left) also revealed that they have named the little girl Mia Louise Márquez. The heartwarming snap shows the newborn dressed in a white vest, socks and an adorable pink cardigan (below left). Her mop of dark hair led fans to comment that she looked like her Spanish father. After welcoming their first child, Gemma and Gorka told the world they ‘couldn’t be happier’ to be parents. Former Emmerdale star Gemma, 34, who met Gorka during the 2017 series of Strictly Come Dancing, also revealed details of Mia’s first few weeks. ‘I’m not sure how but we’ve been blessed with the most chilled out, calm, zen like baby who so far eats and sleeps every 4hrs like a topper and in between is happy amusing herself having a good old kick and wriggle in her pram,’ she said. While all now sounds idyllic in the Márquez household, the pair had previously spoken of Mia’s tricky arrival. ‘She certainly made an entrance, giving us all quite a fright at times! Little Miss independent already,’ Gemma (below) said. Meanwhile Gorka, 28, added that his girlfriend was an ‘absolute hero’ and a ‘trouper’ during the birth. WIREIMAGE
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GRID BACKGRID UK, CHILLI MEDIA, GETTY IMAGES, INSTAGRAM, WIREIMAGE BACKGRID UK, CHILLI MEDIA, GETTY IMAGES, INSTAGRAM, BACK 34 LOVEMATTERS MAKING THINGS OFFICIAL espite dating for six Dmonths, it was only last week that former TOWIE star JESS WRIGHT made her red carpet debut with her new man WILLIAM LEE-KEMP (left). Attending the royal premiere of The Lion King, smitten Jess exclusively told OK!: ‘We’re really, really good. He’s lovely.’ When asked how long she and businessman William – who is best friends with her brother MARK WRIGHT – had been dating, she said: ‘Officially six months today, actually. So this is quite a nice anniversary. We met about a year ago.’ While Jess, 33, dazzled in a gold maxi for the event (right), William looked dapper in a grey three-piece suit. SHOUT OUT TO HER EX PLAIN
ittle Mix singer SAILING JADE THIRLWALL Land her boyfriend roving they’re JED ELLIOTT from The firmly back on after Struts (right) called time Psplitting late last on their romance last year, KRISTEN STEWART week, blaming clashing and STELLA MAXWELL work schedules. The packed on the PDA pair had been dating for during a boat trip last three years but a source week. The pair, who revealed: ‘Jade and Jed dated for two years, have decided to end were pictured kissing the relationship. There is on board a yacht (right) honestly no big drama, in Italy. Earlier this year, it has just sadly run its Charlie’s Angels actress course.’ Jade appeared to Kristen, 29, was linked reference the split when to her stylist Sara Dinkin, she shared an Instagram while Victoria’s Secret caption, which read: ‘I’m model Stella, also not even mad tho [sic].’ 29, has recently been Jade previously linked to LIAM PAYNE. admitted that she chased Stella and Liam sparked Jed ‘for months’ before romance rumours when he agreed to go on a date Liam shared a picture of with her. ‘I saw him on the pair cuddling (right) stage and was like, he’s with the caption: ‘So got to be mine. I chased happy to be working him for months. I didn’t take no admitted in 2017: ‘It’s s**t – with this one again.’ for an answer,’ she candidly said. we never see each other.’ But Stella and Kristen’s Jade first hinted that the pair’s And it seems in this case, sadly new show of affection busy schedules could cause absence doesn’t make the suggests Stella and problems in the future when she heart grow fonder. Liam are just friends.
WWW.OK.CO.UK 35 A DOUBLE HONEYMOONA DOUBLE HONEYMOON SOPHIE AND JOE START MARRIED LIFE IN PARADISE ‘GAME OF THRONES’ ACTRESS‘GAME OF THRONES’ ACTRESS SOPHIE TURNER AND SINGER JOE JONAS JET OFF TO THE MALDIVES BEFORE HEADING TO ITALY
hey had two weddings, in Las Vegas and boozy lunch on the Italian Riviera, washed down France, so it makes sense that Sophie with plenty of Aperol Spritz cocktails. While Game Turner and Joe Jonas enjoyed two Of Thrones star Sophie kept it casual in a white honeymoons, too! The lucky pair kicked T-shirt and denim shorts, it was her new wedding Toff celebrations with an idyllic-looking break in ring that really caught the attention of onlookers. the Maldives before heading back to Europe to During the lunch, a clearly smitten Joe was continue their special holiday in Italy. snapped showering his new wife with attention, During their tropical getaway, Sophie, 23, kissing her hands and her forehead. and Joe, 29, shared a handful of snaps from After officially becoming Mr and Mrs Jonas in their ‘magical’ stay at the Soneva Fushi resort. a ‘quickie’ Las Vegas wedding chapel ceremony They hired a nine-bedroom private villa costing in May, the couple said ‘I do’ again in a lavish £22,000 a night for the ultimate in secluded luxury, celebration at Château de Tourreau in Sarrians in the which boats a private gym, spa and sauna. They south of France in June. Sophie wore a breathtaking relaxed in hammocks and played chess against the Louis Vuitton gown and their adorable dog Porky backdrop of the crystal clear Indian Ocean. Basquiat was the guest of honour. OK! And their second honeymoon was just as luxurious, as they headed to Positano on Italy’s REPORT BY CLARE FISHER PHOTOGRAPHS BY BACKGRID UK, INSTAGRAM Amalfi coast. The loved-up newlyweds enjoyed a 36 Sophie soaks Right and below right: up the sun in The couple enjoyed the Maldives an affectionate lunch in Positano
Below: Joe enjoyed sushi and a game a chess when he wasn’t enjoying the view (far left)
WWW.OK.CO.UK 37 Kate and Meghan enjoyed the tennis with AN ACE WEEKEND AT WIMBLEDON Kate’s sister Pippa KATE AND MEGHAN HOLD COURT THE STARS FLOCK TO FINALS WEEKEND INCLUDING KENDALL JENNER BROOKLYN BECKHAM AND LILY JAMES
he drama may have been on the court, watched Meghan’s close friend Serena Williams her in general as a friend is great. She’s such but all eyes were on the Duchess of lose out to Simona Halep. a great friend and a great person as well,’ she Cambridge and the Duchess of Sussex While Meghan dressed in her tennis whites said. Serena continued: ‘She’s such a fan of as they attended the ladies’ singles final in a white shirt and Hugo Boss skirt, Kate was the sport and she too was happy for Simona Tat Wimbledon. Putting to bed any rumours of a also clad perfectly for the Championships in a [Halep]. She saw that she played unbelievable rift, the royal duo giggled their way through the Wimbledon-green Dolce & Gabbana dress. and that’s just the kind of person that she is.’ match and whispered in one another’s ears. Revealing Meghan’s support following her The following day Kate was back at the All The duchesses were joined in the royal box loss to Romanian Simona, Serena said Meghan England Lawn Tennis Club with the Duke of by Kate’s younger sister Pippa Matthews as they is ‘always positive no matter what’. ‘Just having Cambridge for the exciting men’s singles final. 38 Above, below and bottom: Kate and Meghan enjoyed chatting away between games
Caption Brooklynblack toBeckham be andadded Hana Crosshere matched in beige WWW.OK.CO.UK 39 Above: Kate attended the men’s final on Sunday with William and presented the trophy (right) to a victorious Novak Djokovic
Above: Benedict Cumberbatch and Sophie Hunter dressed up for Wimbledon while Kendall Jenner opted for a more relaxed look (right)
40 Katherine Jenkins and Andrew Levitas enjoyed the epic men’s final
But we imagine the royal couple didn’t anticipate they would be watching the longest ever final in Wimbledon history! The thrilling match between Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic lasted four hours and 57 minutes. Congratulating Roger despite his defeat, Kate – who gave a nod to her patronage of Wimbledon by teaming a green and purple bow brooch with her Emilia Wickstead dress – told the Swiss star: ‘You’re incredible.’ Kate was later given a pair of signed trainers from tennis legend Stan Smith for her youngest son Prince Louis, 15 months. The Adidas trainers were embellished with the words ‘To Louis’ on the side. Meanwhile, Roger recently revealed he has given the couple’s eldest son Prince George tennis lessons. He said of the youngster: ‘At that stage it’s all about just touch the ball, it’s already good. I’m the only player he’s ever met. Then you have a little head start in who is your favourite player! His mum has always enjoyed the tennis.’ Roger is also friends with George’s auntie Pippa, and attended her wedding to James Matthews in 2017. Also in attendance for the final days of the tournament were Kendall Jenner and Brooklyn Beckham with his girlfriend Hana Cross. The pair matched in beige outfits, with Brooklyn, 20, wearing a three-piece suit from Ralph Lauren. Actor Benedict Cumberbatch and his wife Sophie Hunter also showed their support, as well as actresses Kate Beckinsale and Lily James, and singer Katherine Jenkins and her husband Andrew Levitas. Both Sophie and Lily looked Above: The chic and followed in Kate’s footsteps in tension was all outfits from Emilia Wickstead. OK! too much for Kate and Lily James REPORT BY KIRSTY HATCHER PHOTOGRAPHS BY (above centre) GC IMAGES, GETTY IMAGES, WIREIMAGE
WWW.OK.CO.UK 41 Above: George was joined by the rest of the family at the Duchess of Cambridge’s Back To Nature garden. Below: A newborn George makes his first public appearance
A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY! PRINCE GEORGE TURNS SIX OK! LOOKS BACK ON SIX YEARS OF PLAYFUL PRINCE GEORGE AS HE CELEBRATES HIS SPECIAL DAY
heeky Prince George celebrates his month, Kate told teenage students: ‘Get sixth birthday on July 22 on holiday outside with your camera... George and in Mustique surrounded by his doting Charlotte love it when we do that.’ She also parents and siblings – and what an revealed how he’d been inspired to draw Cimpression the young royal has made since with charcoal found in a fireplace at home! his arrival in 2013! Over the past six years, the George is sporty like his parents, too, with future king has become well known for his tennis ace Roger Federer confirming earlier playful antics and sensitive nature. this month that he has been giving the Proud mum Kate recently revealed that ‘cute’ young royal private lessons. ‘He’s her eldest son is showing signs of real got good technique,’ Federer revealed of creativity too, with a passion for drawing and George’s skills on the court. photography. Speaking during a visit to the Here’s to an equally fun and eventful year Action For Children centre in London last ahead, George! 42 AGED FIVE ust under two weeks before JGeorge’s fifth birthday, his newborn brother Prince Louis was christened at Chapel Royal in St James’ Palace. On George’s birthday, Kensington Palace released an official photo from the ceremony, which showed George grinning alongside his parents and siblings. A second snap, taken by trusted royal photographer Matt Porteous, showed a cheeky-looking George snapped against a wall in the gardens of Clarence House. He celebrated his big day on the Caribbean island of Mustique with his family and maternal grandparents, Michael and Carole Middleton.
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WWW.OK.CO.UK 43 AGED FOUR eorge again posed alone in his fourth official Gbirthday portrait, showing off his gorgeous toothy grin and trademark side-swept hair. The photographer on this occasion was Chris Jackson, and it was taken at Kensington Palace a month before his birthday. Chris revealed he wanted to capture the spirit of George, explaining: ‘He is such a happy little boy and certainly injects some fun into a photoshoot.’ The third in line to the throne celebrated his birthday abroad, during a royal tour of Poland and Germany.
44 AGED THREE or his birthday in 2016, the Duke and Duchess of FCambridge released a series of photos of their son, all taken by Matt Porteous at their Anmer Hall home in Norfolk. The first of the pictures showed George standing barefoot on a swing baring the names of his parents – a wedding present to the couple following their 2011 nuptials. In another image, the prince was seen sitting on a rug offering the family dog, Lupo, a taste of his ice cream. The Duke of Cambridge later said: ‘I’m not telling [what he got as presents]. He got too many things, he’s far too spoilt.’
For his third birthday, pictures were released of George at Anmer Hall, having fun on a swing (top left and top right) and sharing an ice cream with Lupo (above)!
WWW.OK.CO.UK 45 AGED TWO wo months before his Tsecond birthday, Prince George became a big brother. His sister Princess Charlotte was born on May 2, 2015 and, to celebrate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge released these gorgeous official portraits taken when she was just a few weeks old. Shot by amateur photographer Kate, the pictures showed George cuddling his new sibling. And he was thoroughly spoilt for his second birthday, too, having received 706 gifts from an overseas tour, including an £18,000 shepherd’s hut.
46 Left: A ‘lively’ AGED ONE Prince George was photographed with he prince’s first birthday his parents (below and Twas celebrated with a set bottom) at the Natural of gorgeous photos taken History Museum with his parents during a visit to the Sensational Butterflies exhibition at the Natural History Museum. George, dressed in a navy polo shirt and striped overalls by Petit Bateau, was fascinated by the butterflies, and the moment was captured by photographer John Stillwell. The photographer went on to describe George as ‘quick on his feet’, ‘lively’ and ‘determined’. OK!
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WWW.OK.CO.UKWWW OK CO UK 47 RETURNING TO OUR SCREENS ‘I’M NEVER GOING TO GROW UP!’ ACTRESS NAOMI WATTS OPENS UP ABOUT CO-PARENTING RAISING HER CHILDREN TO BE ‘DECENT HUMAN BEINGS’ AND WHY SHE WILL ALWAYS STICK UP FOR YOUNGER WOMEN IN THE INDUSTRY
fter being announced as a leading navigate this and co-parent with star of the hotly-anticipated Game complete mindfulness every Of Thrones prequel, Naomi Watts’ step of the way. We always put star power is set to rise even more. the children first, we both have AWhile filming for the prequel has only just the same wants and desires for kicked off, we don’t have to wait too long them, and we’re talking about to see her on the small screen, with her new it openly. It means so much to mini-series The Loudest Voice set to air in the kids to have their parents the UK this summer. relating in a healthy and special The show is based on a book about way. The studies say that if it’s an Roger Ailes, the former CEO of Fox News, acrimonious break-up, they pick and includes commentary on the sexual up on all of that stuff. And so it harassment allegations made by some of his was absolutely our intention to female employees. Naomi, 50, credits the do this in a careful way. Naomi with her The #MeToo movement, and Gretchen Carlson, Loudest Voice co-stars, the presenter and journalist who spoke up How do you teach your kids to including Russell Crowe about her ordeal, who Naomi plays in the be respectful? series, for changing the landscape. Opening All we can do is have empathy. up about her own experiences, Naomi says: We try to teach our children to be kind to heart breaks for those women that have ‘There were times where I was directed everybody around you. That’s my main focus, gone through things like that – and what by someone who was making me feel which is shared with Liev. We want to make Gretchen went through. It feels like we’ve uncomfortable. Luckily, I’ve learned a lot sure that we’re raising decent human beings. set things up in a much safer way for the from them over time, so it’s not happening next generation, and that’s encouraging. to me now.’ How do you and Liev manage to juggle Away from her acting commitments, both your schedules around the children? Have you ever had to speak up for Naomi is a mum to children Sasha, 11, We make it work whatever happens. younger women in the industry? and Samuel, ten, who she shares with her I’m reluctant to go into too much detail, I’ve had my eye on certain people that I’ve former partner, actor Liev Schreiber. The because I want to protect the Game Of worked with. I’ve seen how they’ve been pair have created a positive co-parenting Thrones prequel, but I will say that I did pushed around a little bit and I’ve given my relationship, which she discusses here, research and we’re going to make it work two-cents worth. Yeah, I’ll definitely be there along with her opinion on the current state so that no one is struggling from not seeing to stick up for anyone who needs my help. of the industry… their mum enough. The last time you worked with Russell You split from What can you tell us Crowe, who plays Roger Ailes in The Liev in 2016, but about the Game Of Loudest Voice, was in 1990. How would you seem to have Thrones prequel? you describe your friendship now a very amicable I can literally say nothing compared to then? relationship. How if I want to keep my job! Well, we’ve definitely grown up since then, tough is it to I’m super excited and and maybe we still have some growing up remain friends? proud to be part of such an to do. I’m never going to grow up [laughs]! Liev and I have incredible brand. The show Even though we didn’t have many scenes found a way to is a phenomenon. I watched together in 1990, I can remember being on the whole of the first seven set with him. He had a commanding sense series in about three months. of power.
In your new series The Do you see him often? Loudest Voice, out this summer, we see There’s been big gaps because he lives sexual harassment in the workplace. Is it over in Australia most of the time, where something you’ve experienced? he’s busy raising kids. When I see Russell, Yes. It happens in every industry. You don’t it all comes flooding back to me. He’s such know how to manage that situation as a a great human being. When they came to young girl. You don’t have that agency me and asked me about playing this part, to say: ‘No, I don’t feel comfortable.’ It’s I instantly said yes; especially knowing that really confusing and hard. There were times Russell was involved. You just long for scene where I was directed by someone who was partners like that to elevate and inspire you Above: Liev and making me feel uncomfortable. Luckily, and arrive with surprises. I live for that. OK! Naomi share children I’ve learned a lot from them over time, so Samuel and Sasha ‘THE LOUDEST VOICE’ WILL AIR THIS SUMMER ON SKY ATLANTIC. it’s not happening to me now. I’m so glad (above right) that the #MeToo movement took place INTERVIEW BY ALAN TANNER PHOTOGRAPHS BY GETTY IMAGES, INSTAGRAM, SHOWTIME and that voices are being heard now. My
48 ‘It means so much to the kids to have their parents relating in a healthy and special way,’ Naomi says of co-parenting
WWW.OK.CO.UK 49 LIFTING THE LID ON ‘LOVE ISLAND’ ‘IT WAS DEVASTATING FOR US TO WATCH’ AMBER GILL ’S BEST FRIEND TELLS OK!’S KIRSTY HATCHER ABOUT THE HIGHS AND LOWS OF SEEING HER ON SCREEN
hile many viewers breathed a What will it take for Amber to let her that, too. He’s sigh of relief when Love Island’s guard down? made her cry so Amber Gill chose to recouple For someone to treat her well and be a many times and with Greg O’Shea last week, gentleman, like Greg has been. And for it’s awful to watch. Wno one was more pleased than her best someone not to mess her around. Basically friend Mart Tweedy. not doing what Michael was doing by telling Does she get ‘I was over the moon!’ says Mart of the her one thing and doing another and then emotional over Above: Amber and moment Amber, 21, chose rugby player Greg treating her like c p and then wanting her boys usually? ** Mart. Below left: over firefighter Michael Griffiths. ‘Greg is back. I think Michael only wanted her back Not really. The The date with Greg exactly the type of person Amber would go because he saw her laughing and happy with only time she gets for. I think Michael was just desperate to stay Greg. He was jealous. emotional is when in the game. He burnt his bridges.’ it’s coming to the end of the relationship. Mart has known beauty therapist Amber How did you feel when Amber chose to She’s a strong person. It’s very rare that she for four years after meeting her at former recouple with Greg? would get this upset, which is why it was so Love Island contestant Adam Collard’s gym I was so happy! He’s such a gentleman. The devastating for us to watch because we all in Newcastle. way she is with Greg reminds me of what she knew how down she must have been. Here, he tells OK! his thoughts on Greg, the was like with Michael initially. He’s Irish with reasonreason hehe andand MichMichaelael wwillill nneverever bbee ffriendsriends muscmuscles,les, wwhat’shat’s nonott ttoo liklike?e? It wouwouldld hhaveave WWouldould yyouou hhaveave bbeeneen didisappointedsappointed iinn hherer and why Amber doubts her self-worth…self-worth… been didifficultfficult fforor Amber to build trust with if sshe’dhe’d cchosenhosen MiMichael?chael? MicMichael.hael. I tthinkhink it wouldwould hhaveave bbroughtrought bbackack NNotot disappointed,disappointed, as it’s differentdifferent fforor her, AmberAmber seems to question a lot ofof what memories ooff when she was hurt in the ppast.ast. bbeingeing in tthere,here, bbutut I’m glgladad sshehe ddidn’tidn’t peoplepeople say to her.her. WhyWhy is sheshe llikeike that?that? recourecoupleple witwithh MicMichael.hael. He wouwouldn’tldn’t hhaveave saisaidd She’sShe’s alwaysalways bbeeneen llikeike tthat.hat. WWhenhen sshehe totoldld me Do AmAmber’sber’s parents llikeike GreGreg?g? ananythingything iiff Joanna [Chimonides] was still in sheshe was going on Love Islandd I said: ‘You’re Yes, hherer mum tthinkshinks hhe’se’s a reareallylly nice gguy.uy. tthere,here, I tthinkhink hhee just says wwhathat ppeopleeople want going to win this.’this.’ AndAnd sshehe said:said: ‘W‘Why?’hy?’ SShehe We’re really imimpressedpressed with him so ffar.ar. He’s to hhearear anandd llikesikes to kkeepeep ppeopleeople on hhisis side.side. wants to know the ins and outs ofof everything. exactly the typetype ooff ppersonerson Amber would go I think he was desperatedesperate to stay in the game. She’s very self-doubting.self-doubting. Even though shshee ffor.or. TheTheyy have the same humour and he ggetsets HHee was plplayingaying AmberAmber andand Joanna against has a confidentconfident exterior, she really doubdoubtsts hherer bbanter,anter, wwhichhich is wwhathat sshehe neeneeds.ds. each other. I ffeltelt reallyreally sorrysorry fforor Amber. her self-worth.self-worth. Are yyou angryg y at Michael for how he CouCouldld ttherehere bbee ananythingything WhyWhy is that?that? treatetreatedd hher?er? bbetweenetween AmAmberber anandd I think it’s becausebecause ooff YYeah.eah. IIff we Michael in the ffuture?uture? howhow she’sshe’s bbeeneen treatetreatedd ccrossedrossed ppathsaths I ddon’ton’t tthinkhink so. He in thethe past.past. Every ppartnerartner I’I’dd bbee ccivilivil witwithh bburnturnt hhisis bbridges.ridges. SShehe thatthat she’sshe’s bbeeneen witwithh bbarar hhimim bbutut we’re wouwouldn’tldn’t hhaveave ggiveniven one hashas chcheatedeated on hher.er. never ggoingoing MMichaelichael a chchanceance I thinkthink that’sthat’s whywhy sshehe to be ffriendsriends oonn the was frostyfrosty initially and bebecausecause ooff how outsioutside,de, sheshe hadhad a bbarrierarrier up. SShehe hhe’se’s treatetreatedd sshe’dhe’d was using hherer sarcastic hher.er. I tthinkhink aallll GeordieGeordie hhumourumour her ffamilyamily and as pprotection.rotection. ffriendsriends thinthinkk
AmberAmber won’twon’t havehave sexsex in thethe villa,villa, says Mart: ‘Not‘Not inin a millionmillion years’years’ 50 Amber was coupled up with Michael originally have told him to get gone long beforef now. If she took him back she’d only be mugging herself off and she’s got a lot of pride. I do think they could be friends, though.
Would Amber have sex in the villa? Never in a million years. She’s been getting requests on Instagram from companies like Babestation and Pornhub. They basically want her to do saucy photoshoots and videos. I’m messaging straight back saying: ‘She wouldn’t be interested in this at all!’
Are there any causes she feels passionately about that she’ll want to promote after the villa? She’d like to do mental health campaigning. It’s not something she’s struggled with herself but she’s seen how low others have been in the past. She really helped me through a dark time last year. She’s amazing at talking through things and would help by going on dog walks with me. OK!
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WWW.OK.CO.UK 51 AFTER CAUSING A STIR ‘CURTIS AND MAURA WOULDN’T WORK ON THE OUTSIDE’
CURTIS PRITCHARD’S BEST FRIEND CHLOE HEWITT SPILLS THE BEANS ON THE ‘LOVE ISLAND’ LOTHARIO
urtis Pritchard has been at the centre of some of Love CIsland’s most explosive storylines. After the departure of his ‘half girlfriend’ Amy Hart, he found himself in a love triangle with Maura Higgins and Francesca Allen. But last week the dancer finally decided to put all his eggs in Maura’s basket! The experience has been Why do you think it might an emotional roller coaster not work? for Curtis, but thankfully when Their lives are very different he emerges from the villa and they’re opposite in what he’ll have the support of his they want. I love that Maura is childhood friend Chloe Hewitt. upfront and feisty but I think ‘Growing up we were she’s a bit overpowering. He’s inseparable,’ says Strictly Come found a bit of fun in Maura; Dancing professional Chloe, Curtis is thinking about the who’s known Curtis for 14 now and not the future. I years. ‘I danced with his brother wanted him to go for Francesca AJ, so I was around their family because there might’ve been a constantly. The three of us were bit more longevity there. the best of friends and still are to this day.’ Is Maura the type of girl Above: Curtis’s friend Chloe is proud of Curtis, 23, Curtis usually goes for? Chloe says she’s ‘proud’ for doing the ‘right thing’ and A hundred per cent. She’s of him, but thinks he and ending his relationship with gorgeous but she also seems to Maura (top right) will not Amy. ‘I think she’ll look back have a lot of layers and that would work on the outside and be grateful that he was be intriguing to him. He would honest with her,’ Chloe says. see her as a bit of a challenge. Here Chloe, also 23, opens up to OK! about They appeared to have sex growing up with Curtis, for the first time last week... missing him while he’s in the Before he went into the villa villa and whether she thinks I said to him: ‘I want you to his relationship with Maura promise me that you won’t Higgins is the real deal... have sex on television.’ He said: ‘I promise!’ I’ll be having words What do you think of with him when he comes out Curtis and Maura? if it’s true. I was cringing when I can tell Curtis is into Maura. he was talking to Tommy [Fury] I’m starting to warm to them, about it. I had my fingers in my but I’m not convinced the ears. I feel sorry for his mum! relationship will work on Curtis has been the outside. It could be a Were you cringing when he coupled up with summer romance and then called Maura a ‘naughty girl’? Francesca (above) they come back to reality. I Just a bit! And everyone’s and Amy (left) do believe Maura likes him. talking about him keeping his
52 Left: ‘I don’t think Curtis knew how much Amy loved him,’ says Chloe. Below left: With brothers Curtis and AJ
socks on in bed! It’s so weird for me. He told he got too caught up with her as it was so me he’d always be aware of the cameras but I intense and it freaked him out. I don’t think think he got very comfortable in that moment. Curtis knew how much Amy loved him. I’m proud of him, despite the backlash he’s had. Is Curtis usually a player? He did the right thing. Not at all. He likes attention but he’s never had two girls on the go before! What was Curtis like growing up? He’s always been the life and soul of the party. What’s your reaction to people calling him a He has a really infectious personality. sociopath over his treatment of Amy? It’s so shocking. He’s not a sociopath. He’s the Have you ever dated? polar opposite. No, that would have been weird, but I can’t say what will happen in the future. It’s strange How do you think he really felt when Amy watching him every night and not being able walked out of the villa? to tell him he’s doing a good job. OK! He would’ve been heartbroken. He never wanted to intentionally hurt Amy and he’d be INTERVIEW BY EMILY WHITWAM AND KIRSTY HATCHER PHOTOGRAPHS BY DAVE NELSON, INSTAGRAM, ITV really upset if he lost Amy as a friend. I think
WWW.OK.CO.UK 53 LIZ HURLEY PROUD OF HER ‘HANDSOME’ SON
he apple certainly hasn’t fallen far from the tree in TELIZABETH HURLEY’s family. Her 17-year-old son DAMIAN HURLEY made his modelling debut in a new campaign for Pat McGrath Labs’ new skincare range (left). And with his high cheekbones, defined brows and big glossy hair, he bore more than a passing resemblance to his famous mum (below). Liz, who shares Damian with her former partner, US entrepreneur Steve Bing, had him marked as model material from an early age, saying three years ago: ‘My son has turned out to be tall, dark, handsome and talented.’ However, it seems he’s also got a good chance of emulating his mum’s career in film. Having already landed a small role opposite Elizabeth in US drama The Royals three years ago, the 54 year-old actress says of Damian: ‘Being on set is where he’s happiest.’ Damian, in turn, described Elizabeth last month as ‘the best mummy on the planet’. BABY JOY FOR ‘LINE OF DUTY’ STAR AND ABBEY AND PETER ongratulations go out to Line Of Duty actor MARTIN COMPSTON and his actress wife TIANNA FLYNN who are expecting their first child. The Ccouple revealed their news at the Henley Festival in Berkshire, where Tianna’s baby bump was very visible beneath her floral dress (right). They married in Scotland in 2016 after meeting at an LA hotel where Tianna was a nightclub manager at the time. They now live in Las Vegas, two streets away from Tianna’s mum. Speaking of his wish to become a dad, Martin said in March: ‘I absolutely would like a family. We’re at that age and the move to Vegas was to buy a house, put down proper roots and look to the future.’ In other baby news, ABBEY CLANCY and her husband PETER CROUCH (above left) have revealed that they’ve named their seven-week-old son Jack (left). The pair kept fans guessing after joking that they had named their fourth offspring Divock Samrat after the Liverpool striker and Peter’s favourite curry house! Peter, who also shares Sophia, seven, Liberty, four, and 18-month-old Johnny with Abbey, said that ‘life is hectic in a brilliant way’ since Jack’s arrival.
54 BRITCROWD AMANDA’S GREEK ODYSSEY
ith her career set to take an exciting new direction with her new £1 million record contract with Virgin, AMANDA WHOLDEN took the opportunity to enjoy some fun in the sun with her family last week. Holidaying on the Greek isle of Zante, the Britain’s Got Talent judge spent some quality time with her daughters Alexa, 13, and Hollie, seven (far left) after revealing her eldest isn’t interested in spending as much time with her any more! ‘Lexi is a bit older and she has banned me from going to her sports day. She isn’t interested in anything parental,’ she said. The 48 year-old shared some gorgeous photos of her husband Chris Hughes (left) and her ‘girlies’ during their Greek adventure, as well as giving a shout out to her Heart FM radio listeners with a cheeky bikini picture posing with a microphone muff (top)! HARRY’S ‘STALKER’ TO FACE COURT t’s been reported that former One Direction star HARRY STYLES (right) says he has been Iliving in fear of an over zealous fan who sleeps outside his London home and posts notes through his door. Pablo Tarazaga-Orero (left), 26, who denies stalking Harry, 25, was arrested at a UK airport last week after returning from a two-week visit to his native Spain. He was charged with pursuing ‘a course of conduct which amounted to the stalking of Harry Styles’, including approaching him in the street. Following an appearance at Westminster Magistrates’ Court, Pablo was bailed for trial in October, when it’s understood Harry will be allowed to give evidence from behind a screen. Harry, who’s rumoured to be in line to play Prince Eric in the live action Disney remake of The Little Mermaid opposite HALLE BAILEY, has admitted he struggles with fame, saying: ‘There’s no textbook telling you how to go through that stuff.’ However, he’s known for being generous towards his fans, buying pizzas for those who camped out for days to see him perform in America. BACKGRID, GETTY IMAGES, INSTAGRAM WWW.OK.CO.UK 55 BY ZARA; TOP H&M; SOCKS MARKS & SPENCER; AND SHOES NEXT
Mikey and Rachel’s family of three are soon to become a family of four! RACHAEL WEARS DRESS BY ASOS; AND JEWELLERY BY H&M. MIKEY WEARS BLAZER MOSS LONDON; AND SHIRT BY BOSS. ARCHIE WEARS TROUSERS RACHAEL WEARS DRESS BY ASOS; AND JEWELLERY 56 SHARING THEIR HAPPY NEWS ‘I’M NOT BOTHERED WHAT WE HAVE AS LONG AS THEY SLEEP THIS TIME!’ ‘CORONATION STREET’ STAR MIKEY NORTH AND HIS WIFE RACHAEL TELL OK!’S KATIE LANGFORD- FOSTER THEY’RE EXPECTING A BABY GIRL
he family man who greets OK! at our With less than a month to go until they’re exclusive shoot is a far cry from the a family of four, the duo tell us why they’ve dangerous character Mikey North thrown their birthing plan out of the window portrays on screen. His Coronation and what they hope will be easier second TStreet alter ego Gary Windass has, in recent time around… months, become one of the soap’s most notorious killers. But today he couldn’t be Congratulations to you both! How further from Weatherfield’s cobbles when are you feeling about welcoming your we meet Mikey and his wife Rachael in the second child? Bolton sunshine to celebrate some happy Rachael: Excited! news (Rachael’s bump being a big clue!). Mikey: It’s going to be double trouble. I Just like his dad, the couple’s two-year- don’t think you’re ever prepared for your old son Archie is a natural in front of the first, but we’ve learnt a lot from Archie. Bring camera, crying out ‘cheese’ as he shows off on this next one! his best grin! The lively toddler is also a big fan of dinosaurs so we’re soon bonding over Was it planned? T-Rexes, before enjoying a game of catch. Mikey: Oh, yes. Get it out the way, close Mikey and Rachael’s wedding day was together! I wanted them even closer in age. featured exclusively in OK! in 2016, and they I said let’s do it straight away. welcomed their son nine months later. As we Rachael: Yes, but that was literally the day sit down with them today, they exclusively after I gave birth to Archie. I was like: ‘I need reveal that they’re expecting their first some time.’ daughter in August. Rachael, 34, tells us: ‘I knew we were having a girl – I’ve been Tell us about the moment you found out craving everything sweet this time.’ you were pregnant... Although they can’t wait to meet baby Rachael: I knew instantly. number two, it’s all come at a very busy time Mikey: When she said that, I was like, no for Mikey, 32. With Gary responsible for two chance! I didn’t think it’d happen so quickly. fatalities on the Street, his storylines are set to Rachael: Then we went for a run together get even darker. ‘I’ve been that busy at work, and I had to stop. I felt weird. I was like: ‘I I’ve not seen as much of this pregnancy as definitely am!’ So the test just confirmed it. I did the last,’ says Mikey, adding: ‘Which is [To Mikey] You didn’t have the same reaction probably not a bad thing for Rach!’ as last time, did you? WWW.OK.CO.UK 57 Rachael says her cravings gave away the fact she was expecting a girl, revealing: ‘With Archie it was all savoury but this time it’s ice cream and milkshakes’ MIKEY WEARS ERS BY JACK JONES TOP BY TOPMAN; AND TROUSERS BY ZARA. INSET: ARCHIE WEARS JUMPER AND DUNGAREES BY ZARA. MIKEY WEARS T-SHIRT BY REISS; AND TROUS ARCHIE WEARS JUMPER AND DUNGAREES BY ZARA. MIKEY T-SHIRT TOP BY TOPMAN; AND TROUSERS ZARA. INSET: THIS PAGE: RACHAEL WEARS TOP BY TOPSHOP; TROUSERS BY H&M BOUTIQUE; AND JEWELLERY BY H&M. ARCHIE WEARS TOP AND TROUSERS NEXT. RACHAEL WEARS TOP BY TOPSHOP; TROUSERS H&M BOUTIQUE; AND JEWELLERY THIS PAGE: 58 ‘Archie seems excited so I’m sure he’ll be a great big brother,’ says Mikey
Mikey: The first time, I think my words were: ‘F***, f***, f***’ [laughs]. It wasn’t as dramatic this time.
Does Archie understand he’s going to be a big brother? Mikey: Yes, he gets it! He told our parents for us. Rachael: His talking was just coming on at the time and he said: ’Baby, Mummy, tummy!’ We’ve got a few books about little boys who get baby sisters, so that helps. Mikey: I hated becoming a big brother myself. I used to demand one-on-one time with my mum. But Archie seems excited so I’m sure he’ll be a great big brother.
How did you feel when you found out you were having a girl? Rachael: I already knew it was a girl because of the cravings. With Archie it was all savoury but this time it’s ice cream and milkshakes. Mikey: We had to find out – we’re too impatient! I’m not bothered what we have, as long as they sleep this time. For all his good qualities, sleeping has not been one of Archie’s strong points!
How is Archie sleeping now? Mikey: It’s getting better. We finally got it nailed when he turned two, then we went away for three nights at Christmas and that ruined it. Rachael: Then we moved house and that didn’t help either. But he’s preparing me for the sleepless nights again.
How has your pregnancy been, Rachael? The first three months were horrendous with morning sickness. Well, sickness throughout the whole day. But, touch wood, since then everything has been fine. I didn’t have any sickness with Archie, so I knew this baby was going to be a different gender.
You had a dramatic labour with Archie. [Rachael lost 1.5 litres of blood when a vein was accidentally severed during an episiotomy.] How are you feeling about the second time around? Rachael: A little bit apprehensive, to be honest. But I feel more prepared because I know what contractions feel like and how bad it can be. I’m not as naïve this time, I guess. What will be will be. WWW.OK.CO.UK 59 Have you got a birthing plan? Mikey: Absolutely no chance after last time! Rachael: Just get her out! Mikey: I remember Rach insisting: ‘I’m not having any pain relief,’ and then about six hours in, she’s like: ‘Give me everything!’
As a former fitness instructor, what’s your ‘WHEN ARCHIE WAS approach to exercising during pregnancy, Rachael? When I was pregnant with Archie I did aqua aerobics, YOUNGER HE’D pregnancy yoga and I still ran a little bit. But I’ve been focused on looking after Archie as Mikey has been so SEE PRINCE HARRY busy at work. Fitness has taken a back seat for now. ON TV AND SAY Have you decided on a name? Mikey: We’ve just moved house and put the name “THERE’S DADDY”’ on the wallpaper that Rachael has chosen. Archie wouldn’t let us call her anything else anyway, so he partly chose the name, but we’re keeping it a secret.
Do you think you’ll have any more children? Both: Absolutely not! Mikey: I would be highly surprised if we had any more. Two is a great number.
How did you feel when Harry and Meghan chose the name Archie for their son? Rachael: They’ve got great taste! Mikey: When Archie was a little bit younger, whenever Prince Harry came on the TV, he always said: ’There’s Daddy!’
What’s been the biggest challenge of parenthood? Mikey: The not sleeping. And from the second they’re born there’s never any respite, especially for Rach. She’s a great mum. Obviously I’m at work a lot of the time, so Rach bares the brunt, but she has done a great job. Rachael: The highlights outweigh the hard bits.
Has it changed your relationship? Rachael: [Laughs] We argue all the time! We disagree on everything. Mikey: [Jokingly] You’ve caught us on a good day, usually we arrive separately! No, it is hard with the sleepless nights and there’s suddenly three people to think about. But Archie’s a superstar and well worth all the hard work! Rachael: I think it brings you closer as well.
‘Archie is a superstar and well worth all the hard work,’ Mikey tells us
60 Asked if they’d like more children after their daughter is born, their answer is unequivocal: ‘Absolutely not!’ D TRAINERS BY TOPMAN. ARCHIE WEARS TROUSERS BY ZARA; T-SHIRT AND SHIRT BY NEXT; AND SHOES BY MARKS & SPENCER AND SHIRT BY NEXT; D TRAINERS BY TOPMAN. ARCHIE WEARS TROUSERS ZARA; T-SHIRT RACHAEL WEARS DRESS BY ASOS; SHOES BY RAID; AND JEWELLERY BY H&M. MIKEY WEARS T-SHIRT BY ZARA; TROUSERS HEART AND DAGGER; AN BY H&M. MIKEY WEARS T-SHIRT RACHAEL WEARS DRESS BY ASOS; SHOES RAID; AND JEWELLERY WWW.OK.CO.UK 61 Above: Archie kisses his little sister! Facing page: FOR EXCLUSIVE BEHIND The couple have already THE SCENES FOOTAGE chosen their daughter’s name, with Mikey telling FROM OUR SHOOT us: ‘Archie wouldn’t let us VISIT WWW OK CO UK call her anything else’ RACHAEL WEARS DRESS BY HOPE AND IVY; SHOES BY OFFICE; AND JEWELLERY BY H&M. ARCHIE WEARS OUTFIT MARKS & SPENCER SHOES BY OFFICE; AND JEWELLERY RACHAEL WEARS DRESS BY HOPE AND IVY; 62 What will you do differently with baby number two? Mikey: She’s not coming in our bed! Rachael: And she’ll have day naps in her bed. We still have to drive Archie around to get him to sleep, which is ridiculous. But apart from that, he’s turned out alright [laughs].
You’re long-listed for Best Actor, Best Bad Boy and Shock Twist at the Inside Soap Awards. How does it feel to be recognised? Mikey: I didn’t know that until you told me, but that’s great! I’ve put a shift in at Corrie for the past six months, so it’s great to hear. It’s nice to be nominated in so many categories. The last two years have been brilliant. Rachael: He’s worked so hard so it’s lovely for him to get recognition.
Some of your recent scenes with Tina O’Brien, who plays Sarah Platt, have been very aggressive. Is it difficult to get into that space? Mikey: Tina’s really turned my time around at Corrie. Things were going a bit sideways for me, but when our characters got put together, I started enjoying it more than ever. I feel like I’m stretching myself as an actor again. This year’s been the highlight of my time there. But when we had to do break-up scenes and I threw her around the room a little bit, it wasn’t easy. The tears were real. I give her a lot of credit too. Rachael: [To Mikey] You were quite traumatised, weren’t you? ‘I FEEL LIKE I’M STRETCHING
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Are there downsides to playing a bad boy? Oh, I love it! When I first started, people would shout at me in the street but that died down. Now it’s back again! I was asked to introduce a band on stage at a gig in Manchester recently, and I got booed [laughs]! You almost take it a bit to heart. But wait until you see what happens to Gary in the next six months! I want to punch myself, never mind how everyone else feels.
Are you planning on sticking around on the cobbles for the foreseeable future? I hope so! I’ve never enjoyed it so much there. I’m just happy with this storyline. Gary’s committing crimes, so who knows where it could go? I’m up for anything! He’s learned from the best – Pat Phelan [Connor McIntyre]!
Does Archie realise that you’re on TV yet? Yeah! If you say to Archie: ‘Do Gary from Corrie,’ he gets angry and starts hitting things! I took him to the set the other day, and we saw Gary’s van parked outside the yard. I said: ‘Be Gary!’ He goes up to the van and starts hitting it because that’s what he saw Gary do. He’s an actor in the making! Rachael: He’s only seen clips but he understands that Daddy goes to work and he’s Gary! OK! STOCKISTS: ASOS WWW.ASOS.COM; BOSS WWW.HUGOBOSS.COM; JACK JONES WWW.JACKJONES.COM/GB/EN/HOME; H BY LONDON WWW. HUDSONSHOES.COM; H&M WWW.HM.COM; HEART AND DAGGER AT ASOS; HOPE AND IVY HOPEANDIVY.CO.UK; MARKS & SPENCER WWW. MARKSANDSPENCER.COM; MAMALICIOUS WWW.MAMALICIOUS.COM; MOSS LONDON WWW.MOSS.CO.UK; NEXT WWW.NEXT.CO.UK; OFFICE WWW.OFFICE.CO.UK; RAID AT ASOS; REISS WWW.REISS.COM; SELECTED HOMME WWW.SELECTED.COM; TOPMAN WWW.TOPMAN.COM; TWISTED Asked if they have TAILOR WWW.TWISTEDTAILOR.COM; ZARA WWW.ZARA.COM/UK. a birthing plan, TWITTER.COM/KT_ELLE_EFF Rachael says: ‘Just PHOTOGRAPHS BY CRAIG FLEMMING STYLING BY BETHAN ROSS get her out!’ HAIR AND MAKE-UP BY CAROLINE MENKES RACHAEL WEARS DRESS BY HOPE AND IVY; SHOES BY RAID; AND JEWELLERY BY TOPSHOP. MIKEY WEARS TROUSERS BY TOPMAN PREMIUM; SHIRT BY BY TOPSHOP. SHOES BY RAID; AND JEWELLERY RACHAEL WEARS DRESS BY HOPE AND IVY; WWW.OK.CO.UK 63 ‘It’s taught me that anything’s possible,’ Katie says of setting up her charitable foundation
64 TALKING PAIN PRESSURE AND PARENTING ‘ARE PEOPLE REALLY EXPECTING YOU TO BE PERFECT?’ KATIE PIPER TELLS OK! ABOUT RECOVERING FROM SEPSIS TRAVELLING WITH KIDS AND THE IMPORTANCE OF SUPPORTING OTHER WOMEN
hatting to Katie Piper, it’s hard to infection. As a woman if you get lower believe that just two months ago abdomen pain you don’t tend to go to the she was battling a life-threatening doctor. The lesson learnt is don’t ignore condition. The 35 year old symptoms, get them checked out. Cdeveloped sepsis after ignoring the signs of a kidney infection. Has your husband urged you to look ‘It was obviously scary,’ she says, telling after yourself more in future? OK!: ‘I was quite ill for a while afterwards.’ No, because I can’t be any more healthy! But the TV presenter and author took I eat well, I don’t really drink, I don’t her two-week hospital stay in her stride, smoke, I exercise. It was just unfortunate. having grown accustomed to surgical procedures over the past 11 years. To How are your two girls? date, she has had nearly 300 operations My kids are great, thanks. I’m really happy after an acid attack caused severe burns as a mum. Penelope doesn’t talk yet but and partially blinded her in one eye. It they play together and run around in the spurred her to set up The Katie Piper park. Belle loves being a big sister but Foundation, which has been helping burns she’s quite an active child so she tries to victims rebuild their lives since 2009. pick Penelope up and drag her around Katie is now happily married and shares the house. She’s quite sporty so she’s daughters Belle, five, and 18-month-old determined to make Penelope like that! Penelope with husband Richard Sutton. Here, she tells OK! why she refuses Do you travel much with the girls? to feel the pressure of being ‘perfect’, Yes, and we seem to take so much stuff. Above: Katie and how motherhood has affected her style It’s good that they’re both girls so they can husband Richard. choices and why she had no clue just how share lots, like hairbands and brushes – Below left and bottom ill she really was recently… and poor Penelope is in Belle’s hand-me- left: With daughters downs. Since becoming a parent, I live in Penelope and Belle How are you after contracting sepsis? the same outfit when we go away whereas I was quite ill for a while afterwards, quite the girls look amazing because they have tired, but I’m actually fully recovered now. their whole wardrobes with them. What else do your girls love doing? I’m doing a 10k run this week for The They love books. Belle’s reading now so Katie Piper Foundation, so I’m healthy Have you had any difficult flights? at bedtime we have two books, one she enough to do that. Always! It’s unpredictable – we’ve had reads to us and the other one we read amazing flights where they’re really chilled to her. I love doing different voices. Belle Were you too busy looking after others and then other times when they’ve been tries to copy them but she can only do to pay attention to your own health? awake, crying for the whole night. Other one accent. It’s very sweet. Richard and I No, I think it’s just that my pain threshold parents are usually sympathetic, though. tag team each night so it’s quite equal in is slightly skewed. I’m quite tolerant of our house, which is nice because Belle’s as pain and I didn’t realise I had a kidney Lily Allen complained last week about close to her dad as she is to me. a baby crying for 45 minutes during a flight... Keira Knightley banned her daughter I wouldn’t judge without from reading fairy tales about being there. I wouldn’t princesses searching for their prince. judge Lily and I wouldn’t Do you share her view? judge the passenger with No, we haven’t banned anything. I think the baby. You should books open up conversations. At the end never make judgements of the story you might chat with your child of other women. about what other possibilities there are for the character – and for their own lives. Do you feel the pressure to be a ‘perfect parent’? What strengths have you found in Are people really expecting yourself since becoming a mum? you to be perfect or is it just Being able to function on no sleep and your insecurity telling you having patience. I really admire single that? It’s all about self-belief. parents. If you’re part of a couple you can If you do your best and do tag team when you get to the end of your what brings you happiness, tether. As a single parent you’re taking the you’ll feel fulfilled. full brunt and that’s really hard. WWW.OK.CO.UK 65 Below: ‘I just want to be my authentic self,’ Katie tells us. Left: Katie has teamed up with easyJet to put children’s books on planes
What kind of role model do you want to be for your daughters? I just want to be my authentic self, which should always be good enough for everybody, not just your children.
You’re full of wise advice. Have you ever thought of becoming a life coach? Oh God, don’t follow my life, no! People might want a refund! I do enjoy writing – and reading – self-help books, though.
It’s been ten years since you launched The Katie Piper Foundation. Did you ever envisage how huge it would get? No! It’s been a lot of hard work and I’d never even worked in the charity sector before, let alone in an office. It’s been really uplifting. It’s taught me that anything’s possible.
Your Strictly Come Dancing partner Gorka Marquez and his girlfriend ‘IF YOU DO WHAT BRINGS YOU HAPPINESS YOU’LL BE FULFILLED’
Gemma Atkinson became parents earlier this month. Have you met baby Mia? No, but she looks so sweet. I haven’t phoned Gorka but we talk on Messenger and I left a message saying I’m really happy for them. They’re such a lovely couple, it’s just brilliant news.
Tell us about easyJet’s ‘Flybraries’… It’s a great idea – easyJet are putting children’s books in the seat pockets of their planes so parents can use what’s essentially dead time on a flight to encourage their children to read. It’s a great way of bonding with your child and, as a mum myself, I wouldn’t like the idea of being told to find extra time to read to my kids. Extra time doesn’t exist! OK! KATIE PIPER HAS TEAMED UP WITH EASYJET TO LAUNCH ‘FLYBRARIES’, A UNIQUE IN-FLIGHT LIBRARY INITIATIVE. OVER 60,000 HARPERCOLLINS CHILDREN’S BOOKS WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE IN PASSENGER SEAT-POCKETS OF ALL EASYJET FLIGHTS DEPARTING THE UK OVER THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS.
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66 EMILY’SCOLUMN in association with ‘IT’S A HUGE PRESSURE TO OPEN YOURSELF UP TO’ OUR COLUMNIST LOOKS FORWARD TO THE ‘LOVE ISLAND’ FINALE AND PRAISES ROBBIE’S HONESTY
adly Love Island is nearly over but House and it’s gorgeous. They’ve I’m not sure who I want to win. I moved their toys in and just sit and really like Ovie [Soko] and Amber play together – it’s so sweet! Especially [Gill, left] – if only they’d been a with the weather being so lovely, it’s Sromantic couple! I think their friendship great seeing them play outside. Theo is really sweet, and it’s nice to see how found a frog in the garden the other he has been supporting her. Whenever day and picked it up straight away I watch reality shows it always gets me [bottom]. He was so careful with it, it thinking how I would feel if one of my was so sweet. I love that he isn’t scared kids wanted to be on one. It feels like of things like that. double standards as I sometimes watch that type of show, but I can’t say I would be very happy with my children appearing in one when they grow up, especially having seen somee of the challenges! I also think it’s such a huge amount of pressure to open yourself up to at a relatively young age. You have to have very thick skin to cope with the public perception of you when the show finishes, especially if it’s not positive. It was good to hear that Amy [Hart] has been very happy with the amount of psychological support she has had from the team after she left the villa. I bought a playhouse and slide [right] for Millie and Theo recently for the summer. It’s from Dunster WELL DONE ROBBIE NURSERY TIMES obbie Williams [right] has been talking t’s strange to think that this socialising Rabout his battle with agoraphobia, revealing Itime next year Theo will be on and makes the condition left him unable to leave the a summer break from nursery. them more robust. I waited house for three years and he thought he may Millie didn’t start nursery until until Millie was three to send never perform again. Agoraphobia is a form after Theo was born, so I’ve her to nursery and it was really of anxiety disorder where you fear and avoid never been at home without great for her confidence. She places or situations that might cause you to the kids before. I won’t know was quite shy before but it panic. The anxiety is often caused by fearing what to do with myself! Maybe made her come of out her there isn’t a possibility of being able to escape I’ll actually get some things shell. Theo is still very clingy from a situation, and for this reason it often leads to sufferers done around the house. so I don’t want to rush him avoiding public places, especially where it is crowded. It is common I will still work part-time when he turns three, so he’ll for people with agoraphobia to have experienced panic attacks in because the whole point of me probably start in January. I feel the past, and it can be a fear of having further panic attacks that can doing that is so I can be around very lucky that I’m able to work prevent them from leaving home. It’s great to hear Robbie opening for some of the school runs and part-time and have the luxury up about this as it’s probably more common than we realise. things like parents’ evening. of having him at home for a Hopefully his honesty will mean people who are struggling with Nursery is so good for little longer. He’s definitely a agoraphobia don’t feel alone. helping with development, mummy’s boy! OK! WIPE AWAY PARENTING GUILT Wiping sticky fi ngers or changing dirty nappies isn’t doing wonders for our environment. As a parent you need to do things to make your family life a little easier, but the reality is, baby wipes are clogging up our oceans. By switching to The Cheeky Panda baby wipes, this parenting chore will be guilt-free. The Cheeky Panda wipes are sourced from bamboo, not from trees, and are 100% biodegradable, gentle and natural. Perfect for the Earth... and your baby’s bottom! SEE THEIR ENTIRE PLASTIC-FREE RANGE AT WWWTHECHEEKYPANDACOUK GETTY IMAGES, ITV EMAIL ME AT [email protected] WWW.OK.CO.UK 67 Right and facing page: ‘It did feel very strange spending time without Freddie,’ says Nathan of the couple’s honeymoon
68 THEIR VERY OWN LOVE ISLAND ‘I CAN’T REMEMBER THE LAST TIME IT WAS JUST THE TWO OF US’ NEWLYWEDS CARA DE LA HOYDE-MASSEY AND NATHAN MASSEY TELL OK!’S KIRSTY HATCHER ABOUT THEIR CRETE HONEYMOON AND THEIR THOUGHTS ON THIS YEAR’S ISLANDERS
hat better way to try and get over the post- time without Freddie. I play with him a lot so I felt a bit wedding blues than with a gorgeous honeymoon stuck, but we didn’t miss the tantrums or pooey nappies!’ He in Greece? And that’s exactly what newlyweds continued: ‘We didn’t want to go too far because of Fred. We Cara De La Hoyde-Massey and Nathan Massey kept it short and sweet, just like myself!’ Wdecided to do! Following their stunning wedding last month, The couple enjoyed their child-free time by indulging in which was exclusively covered by OK!, the former Love Island romantic dinners and relaxing in the private swimming pool of stars jetted off to the beautiful island of Crete to spend a their beachfront suite at the Aldemar Royal Mare, a five-star rare four nights away from their adorable 19-month-old all inclusive resort in Hersonissos. ‘The food was unbelievable, son Freddie-George. we ate a lot of sushi,’ says Nathan. ‘It was so nice to go out ‘It was so nice to just be Cara and Nathan. I can’t for dinner and not worry about entertaining Fred or taking remember the last time it was just the two of us, so it was an iPad,’ adds Cara, who admits she did get a little carried good to have that space,’ Cara tells OK! on their return to the away one night! UK. Nathan adds of Freddie, who was being looked after by ‘We went to this lovely beach bar called Buddha Bar. It was Cara’s mum and a friend: ‘It did feel veryygpg strange spending reallyyp posh and I basically y forgot g that I can’t drink any y more.
WWW.OK.CO.UK 69 I had a couple of glasses of wine and was but that’s it. There’s a life. She’s the first partner sick!’ says Cara, 29. ‘It was the first time I’ve pressure in this industry to I’ve had that we could ever taken Cara home. It’s usually the other look a certain way so you leave each other to way round!’ laughs Nathan, 27. ‘But it was have to be careful and really go on a night out and the perfect honeymoon. We went with Jet2 research things. I think we’d have no worries,’ and they really looked after us and ensured we’ve always been quite explains Nathan. Cara everything went smoothly.’ sensible about it. Some adds: ‘You’ve got to have Over the past few weeks, the pair have people are so desperate a good sex life, too.’ spent plenty of time reminiscing about their for perfection.’ ‘Child number wedding day, and they say they wouldn’t Cara and Nathan won two pending!’ laughs change a thing. ‘I couldn’t have asked for Love Island back in 2016, Nathan, adding: ‘I a better wedding,’ says Nathan of their and next week the winners think it was all the ceremony on June 28 at the picturesque of this year’s series will be wedding excitement Preston Court in Canterbury. announced. ‘I still think and being able to have ‘We watched our wedding video back last Molly-Mae [Hague] and time to ourselves.’ week and I had a massive lump in my throat.’ Tommy [Fury] will win, but Cara continues: ‘It’s Cara adds: ‘It was the best day. As we didn’t Ovie [Soko] should just no secret that we had get married abroad, we’ll go away when we win it by himself! Ovie has saved the show,’ sex in the villa but I don’t think having sex renew our vows in ten years and have a day Nathan says, adding: ‘There was no one on TV affected our careers. Yes Fred will exactly like our wedding.’ with any personality or banter until he came probably get some grief for it at school and And while the pair both had Botox ahead in. You spend a long time in that villa so my dad and brother weren’t too happy, but of their wedding, Nathan tells OK! there’s you have to make things happen. I used to now we’re married with a child – it wasn’t a another procedure he’s got his eye on. ‘I play pranks on everyone. I used to draw on random, one-off thing!’ have been thinking about getting a hair people’s faces when they were napping and Thoughts have definitely turned to transplant. I want a fuller hairline, I’m quite I put cling film on the toilet. One of the girls expanding their family, with Cara telling OK!: conscious of it. I’m going to have a proper ended up weeing all over herself!’ ‘We’d like a big family. We want two close look into it because I don’t want to regret Nathan continues of together and then we’ll it,’ he says. ‘I don’t think he needs it. He’s this year’s Islanders: ‘I’m wait until they’ve gone to got such lovely thick hair, but if it makes him not buying into Maura ‘OVIE HAS school and then have a happy…’ adds Cara. [Higgins] and Curtis third. If we have another She continues: ‘Once I was offered [Pritchard] one bit. I don’t SAVED THE boy we would try for a vaginal reconstruction for free at an event. I think they’re into each third and then hopefully was thinking, I know I’ve just had a baby but other.’ Cara adds: ‘I can’t SHOW’ have a girl.’ Nathan I don’t need that done! Nathan has been put my finger on it but I adds: ‘I’d be happy with asked if he wanted his nose done, too. I’ve don’t trust Curtis. I don’t a boy and a girl but if had Botox, fillers and we’ve had veneers, think he’s being himself. It’s cringe when Cara wants a third, I will have a third! I like he talks about sex. I think the name Mila for a girl. Mila Massey sounds him and Maura say things like a Hollywood star!’ OK! for a reaction.’ WITH THANKS TO ALDEMAR ROYAL MARE WWW. Offering advice to this ALDEMARROYALMARE.GR AND JET2 HOLIDAYS WWW. year’s contestants, the JET2HOLIDAYS.COM. pair say the key to their TWITTER.COM/KIRSTY_HATCHER relationship surviving is PHOTOGRAPHS BY VANTAGE NEWS ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPH trust. ‘I trust Cara with my BY LIZ GREGG CARA’S HAIR BY RIRI HAIR AND COLOR WOW
Above: Cara and Nathan jetted off to Crete after their wedding last month (top inset). Left: Nathan says the key to the pair’s successful relationship is ‘trust’
70 WWW.OK.CO.UK 71 BROTHERLY LOVE FOR KIM AND KANYE’S BOYS he famously ‘broke the internet’ with one of her stunning photographs, but KIM KARDASHIAN WEST’s adorable Sphoto of her sons Saint and Psalm (below) looked worthy of smashings all records! The gorgeous image of big brother Saint cuddlingc two-month-old Psalm was captured after the three yeary old asked his reality star mum to take the snap. ‘Saint asked me to take a pic of him and his brother this morning,’m Kim wrote alongside the Instagram post. The three yeary old, who usually wears his hair in braids, appears besotted with his brother, and last month Kim shared a photo of him gently cradling Psalm’s face. Kim also has two daughters, North, six, and one-year-old Chicago with her husband KANYE WEST (left). But while Saint’s clearly a doting brother, it seems big sister North has never had much time for him! Speaking previously about the siblings’ relationship, Kim revealed: ‘I don’t know if it’s because she’s the older sister… I don’t know what it is; I thought it was a phase. She does not like her brother. It’s so hard for me.’
‘LOVE ISLAND’ GOES TO HOLLYWOOD
ormer Love Island star CAMILLA THURLOW looked a million miles away from the world of the Majorcan villa Flast week as she rubbed shoulders with Hollywood royalty ANGELINA JOLIE. The pair were both attending a fragrance launch with perfume house Guerlain in Paris, and 30-year-old Camilla appeared to be thrilled to be posing with the actress. And it seems the pair – who both looked beautiful in monochrome (left) – have more in common than you’d think; they both share an affinity with Cambodia. Alongside the snap that she shared of the event, Camilla wrote: ‘It was truly an honour to meet Angelina Jolie as the new campaign was filmed in her Cambodian home. As many of you know Cambodia has a very important place in my heart so this was really special.’ Earlier this year, former humanitarian worker Camilla, who finished as runner-up in Love Island 2017, returned to Cambodia where she’d previously worked for the Halo Trust anti-land mine charity before entering the villa.
72 HOLLYWOODGOSSIP BEYONCE AND BLUE IVY LOOK FIERCE IN NEW VIDEO hen your parents In the stunning video, are BEYONCE which was shot in the Wand JAY Z, Havasupai Reservation in yyour future as a musical Arizona, Blue Ivy, seven, ssensation is practically sports voluminous red curls wwritten in the stars. and a mauve dress (below Sure enough, the pop left and bottom left) to ppower duo’s daughter Blue match her mum, who makes IIvy looked like she was 11 outfit changes in total. bborn to do it as she made Despite encouraging her hher cameo in the video older daughter’s passion ffor Spirit (left). The track for performing, Beyoncé ffeatures on the soundtrack has stressed that she wants oof the new The Lion King Blue Ivy to have normal mmovie, in which Beyoncé childhood experiences, ggives her voice to the explaining: ‘School visits llioness Nala. and lemonade stands and all that stuff. It’s very important for me.’ And revealing why The Lion King is so special to her, she said: ‘Being a mother, my family is my biggest priority. It’s not many films that the parents can come and feel the way I feel about The Lion King, and feel that and pass that legacy on to their kids.’ Turn to page 18 to see which special guest Beyoncé was delighted to meet at the London premiere of The Lion King. MICHAEL SHEEN SET TO BE A DAD AGAIN ctor MICHAEL SHEEN challenging job’ but it appears he is up shocked pals last week when for the challenge once again! Michael Ahe announced that he and his split from actress AISLING BEA, 35, 25-year-old girlfriend ANNA earlier this year and is thought to have LUNDBERG (right) were having a baby, been dating aspiring actress Anna for just two months after theyy were first a few months. romantically linked. ‘Very happy to let everyone know that my partner Anna and I are expecting a little angel of our own (just to be clear – we’re having a baby!)’ he tweeted. The 50 year old added Swedish and Welsh flag emojis to his tweet in reference to his and Anna’s home countries. The Good Omens star already has a 20-year-old daughter, Lily Mo Sheen, with his former partner, actress KATE BECKINSALE. He’s previously called parenting the ‘most INSTAGRAM WWW.OK.CO.UK 73 PARTIES
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WHAT: TUI party. WHERE: Soho, London. WHEN: Wednesday July 17. WHO: Former TOWIE favourites Ferne McCann and Sam Faiers enjoyed a catch-up and joined Lucy Mecklenburgh and Sam Thompson. LOWDOWN: After checking in at the pop-up hotel, guests enjoyed Above: Lucy Mecklenburgh. some holiday highlights including Above right: Sam cocktails at the beach bar, relaxing Thompson. Right: Sam spa treatments and canapés. Faiers and Ferne McCann SCOTT GARFITT/PINPEP/COVER IMAGES
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WWW.OK.CO.UK 77 ‘I’M HAPPIEST WHEN I’M SURFING OR OUT ON THE FARM’ OK! LOOKS BACK AT THE PATH TO SUPERSTARDOM FOR ‘ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD’ ACTRESS MARGOT ROBBIE
tarring alongside Brad Pitt and dreams for the future. I want to go to LA But unbeknown to their other flatmates, Leonardo DiCaprio in Quentin and be a massive actor over there.’ things secretly turned romantic between Tarantino’s new flick Once Upon A True to her word, she took a huge the pair after a few boozy nights out – and Time In Hollywood confirms Margot risk by quitting the popular soap in 2011 they weren’t best pleased when they found SRobbie as the most and headed to out. ‘I’m not going into the details, but s t ** sought after actress California with no hit the fan,’ Margot reminisces, adding: in Tinseltown. roles lined up. ‘Our house turned into The Jerry Springer Worth £10 million After a few Show for a moment there. But then the dust and with an Oscar minor acting parts, settled, and it was all good.’ nomination under Margot caught the So good, that Margot and Tom remained her belt, Margot’s eye of legendary in the flat share even after they got married glamorous life in filmmaker Martin at a private ceremony in Byron Bay two Los Angeles is a Scorsese, who cast years later, in 2016. ‘We came home and million miles from her her as Leonardo our roommates told us: “You guys had a childhood growing DiCaprio’s sexy wedding. You have to live on your own up on a farm in wife in the 2013 now,”’ Margot revealed. ‘It honestly hadn’t hinterland Australia. blockbuster The occurred to us. And the first time we were She was raised by Wolf Of Wall in a house, just the two of us, it was weird. her mum, Sarie, after Street, beating Nice, but we missed having heaps of her sugarcane tycoon competition from people around.’ dad Doug walked out Jessica Biel and The pair eventually decided to move on the family when Kristen Stewart. back to LA, where Margot’s star looks set to Margot was young. While she has played many a keep rising in Tinseltown. OK! After he left, Margot and her three glamourpuss on screen, Margot says: ‘I’m ‘ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD’ IS RELEASED IN THE siblings took over working on the farm, not someone who walks in a room and the UK ON AUGUST 15. while Margot also juggled jobs as a cleaner, record stops and people turn like, look at sandwich maker in Subway and a surf that woman. That doesn’t happen.’ The FEATURE BY REBECCA GREENOW PHOTOGRAPHS BY GETTY IMAGES, SHUTTERSTOCK store assistant. star adds: ‘People who know me, if they Even now, the 29 year old struggles to had to sum me up in one word, I don’t forgive her dad, only saying of him: ‘I’m know what that word would be, but it nothing like him.’ The hardship, though, would not be bombshell.’ made her more determined to make a life She continues: ‘I’m happiest when I’m for herself, so she moved from the Gold surfing or out on the farm hunting wild Coast to Melbourne aged 17 with a dream pigs, building cubbies out in the paddocks to become an actress. or riding around on motorbikes.’ Her dream came true, and a year later And she will only use her enviable body she landed a role on Neighbours playing for artistic purposes, too – after getting school girl Donna Freedman. Then 18, she naked in The Wolf Of Wall Street, she was told a student magazine: ‘I’ve got big, big offered huge money to do Playboy by Hugh Hefner, but turned it down. Instead, days after attending the Golden Globes in 2014, the Hollywood star left LA and moved to Clapham in south London to flat-share with six other friends, where she could live relatively anonymously. She said: ‘It was my first time living in London properly and I wanted to try every pub. In Clapham you’re just left alone to get on with who you are, and Above: Margot that’s perfect. And I like living with her proud with lots of people. It reminds me mother Sarie. of the house I grew up in.’ Top: With One of her flatmates was Britishh Above: As Sharon Tate in Once husband Tom assistant director Tom Ackerley, Upon A Time In Hollywood. Top: Ackerley who she’d met on the set of war In The Wolf Of Wall Street drama Suite Francaise in 2014.
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‘I WANT RESULTS – AND I PROMISE YOU I GET THEM!’ TRAINER MANDY PLATT TELLS OK!’S YASMINE GRIFFITHS THE STORY OF HOW SHE TURNED HER LIFE AROUND AND IS NOW HELPING WOMEN ACROSS THE WORLD
he came to our attention earlier this ‘My family didn’t need me much at summer in a heated debate about home any more, and I didn’t know what plus-sized mannequins on Good to do with myself,’ Mandy tells OK!, as Morning Britain, and now Mandy celebrity hairstylist Gary Cockerill gets her SPlatt tells us that she’s on a mission to ready for our shoot. Feeling lost at the age improve the nation’s health. The fitness of 45, she made the bold decision to train coach got into a war of words with Hayley as a fitness instructor – and since qualifying Hasselhoff and Piers Morgan, who said has accumulated thousands of followers. they thought Nike’s bigger mannequins She explains: ‘I feel so lucky to have would encourage people of all sizes to found my passion in my forties. Now I want go to the gym. Mandy disagreed, telling to help women all over the world to be the the pair that, in her opinion, neither best version of themselves.’ ‘overweight’ nor ‘stick thin’ mannequins Mandy, 52, who begins filming next promote healthy living. month for a new library of workouts, which Empty nest syndrome was the catalyst will be available on her website, reveals all for fitness guru Mandy Platt’s life-changing about hitting her all-time low and how she career change. The mum of three’s feels better than ever in her fifties… confidence hit an all-time low after she waved her son off to study abroad. WWhy did you disagree with HHayleya and Piers on Good MorningM Britain about plus- Below: Mandy re-trained sizedsi mannequins boosting in her forties. Below gymgy membership? right: With Piers Morgan, I’mI’m so passionate about health Susanna Reid and Hayley andan fitness and I feel that using Hasselhoff on GMB overweightov mannequins isn’t goodg for anyone. It’s just not a healthy shape to aspire to. MostM of my clients start off on thet bigger side but being toned anda healthy is their goal. In my opinion,o overweight mannequins dod not promote healthy living, it’sit just the same as if you had sticks thin mannequins – neither ofo these show a healthy size. WeW need examples of what it’s likel to be fit and healthy, not thet opposite.
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‘I feel so lucky to have found my passion in my forties,’ says the mum-of-three. ‘Now I want to help women all over the world to be the best version of themselves’ MANDY WEARS DRESS BY LORE; AND SHOES BY YSL. FACING PAGE: MANDY WEARS TOP BY SWEATY BETTY; LEGGINGS BY ADIDAS; AND TRAINERS BETTY; MANDY WEARS TOP BY SWEATY PAGE: MANDY WEARS DRESS BY LORE; AND SHOES YSL. FACING WWW.OK.CO.UK 93 MAKING A DIFFERENCE LET’S DO A PLASTIC DETOX! THIS WEEK OK! COLUMNIST EMILY ANDRE DISCOVERS AN EASY WAY TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT
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Mandy says ‘all women are beautiful’ and we should focus on the beauty within
Have you always been healthy and fit? No! I used to eat loads of rubbish food and MANDY’S METHODOLOGY although I went to the gym and spent hours running on a treadmill my body still felt HER FAMOUS / / flabby. At my biggest I was only around a ‘It’s my goal to show women that you don’t have to spend hours every day in the gym to large size 14, but I didn’t feel healthy. be fit and healthy,’ says Mandy. Her tummy-toning exercises are so popular and they can be done at home without any specialist equipment. ‘Think of the stomach as a mattress Why did you get into the fitness industry? – you can’t get strong until you train the bottom layers,’ she adds. ‘With my 10/10/10 I had a lightning bolt moment when I was exercises you can target different muscle groups within the core and also improve posture.’ 45. My children had grown up and my STEP ONE husband was busy with his career. Most days Lie on your back with your I’d sit in my bedroom on my own. I had no legs flat and arms crossed at the chest. Raise your chest slightly off the floor ‘IT WAS SCARY and lower down slowly in a ALL THE OTHERS controlled way. Do ten reps. WERE IN THEIR STEP TWO Lie on your back with legs TWENTIES’ flat and keep your arms crossed at the chest. Come up slowly to a seated self-worth and I felt anxious. It was an all- position and then lower time low. I needed to do something drastic, down slowly. Do ten reps. so I enrolled on a personal training course. STEP THREE How did you feel about starting afresh? Lie on your back with your It was really scary. All the other students arms stretched out above were in their twenties, but when I realised your head, slowly rise up that my age and experience could actually to touch your toes with be an advantage, I got really excited. your arms still stretched out, return back to start What other changes did you make? position. Do ten reps. I overhauled my family’s diet and my workouts became fun, short and effective. I became Concentrate on holding your tummy in for all three of the moves and then do three sets of a toned size 8 and people were shocked by each, with a 30-60 second rest in between. my transformation. By the time I finished my VISIT WWW.OK.CO.UK TO SEE VIDEOS OF MORE OF MANDY’S EXERCISES. course I had a huge list of clients. BOTTOM: MANDY WEARS TOP AND LEGGINGS BY LULULEMON; TRAINERS NIKE. TOP: DRESS GODDIVA
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Left: Mandy iss discreet about herr We love the celebrity clients.. emphasis on Right: As she wass health, is looking before she begann good a bonus? her coursee All women are beautiful and we need to focus on the beauty within. Health comes irst. Think of food as fuel or medicine. If you eat well, yyou’ll feel so good about yourself. Go on walks with friends, or cycling with your children.
How often should we work out? Ideally, at least three times a week plus a walk at the weekend to de-stress.
New statistics say that a quarter of women prefer to work out at home. Would you agree? Yes, most women have childcare issues or are just too shy to work out alongside other people. My most popular exercise is the tummy-toning 10/10/10 [see previous page] and you don’t need any equipment.
Have you had any celebrity clients? Yes, but I respect their privacy. When I’m training people, I want results and I promise you I get them! OK! SEE MANDYPLATT.COM AND ON INSTAGRAM @MANDY_ PLATT1. MANDY WILL BE MAKING VARIOUS RADIO AND TV APPEARANCES OVER THE COMING WEEKS.
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INTERVIEW BY YASMINE GRIFFITHS PHOTOGRAPHS BY SAM RILEY STYLING BY HOLLIE LACAYO SET STYLING BY LEE FLUDE HAIR AND MAKE-UP BY GARY COCKERILL MANDY’S MENU ‘This is a typical day,’ says Mandy. ‘I try and fit in a 40-minute workout before my late breakfast. If I want a snack I’ll have a handful of frozen grapes or a square of dark chocolate with banana.’
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8am Banana and a tablespoon of almond butter
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Valdemossa is one of Majorca’s most THE MAGIC beautiful villages OF MAJORCA OK! COMES DOWN WITH ‘LOVE ISLAND’ FEVER AS WE GET PACKING FOR PALMA
WHY GO THERE NOW? Majorca has always been a popular destination with Brits but interest has reached fever pitch at the moment, with Love Island – filmed on the Balearic isle – reaching its gripping conclusion. Watching their seemingly endless days of flirting, frolicking by the pool and sipping cocktails, OK! felt it was time for us to pack our bags for our own romantic getaway. The island’s capital Palma is a perfect place to eat, drink and shop while the spectacular scenery of the Tramuntana mountains are just a short drive away. WHAT ARE THE MUST-DO ACTIVITIES? Below: OD Port Portals Wander the labyrinthine maze of streets in Palma’s is a design-led hotel enchanting medieval Old Town overlooked by with very stylish La Seu, the magnificent 14th-century sandstone bedrooms (facing page) waterfront cathedral. Sign up for one of the guided summertime visits to the imposing cathedral’s rooftops for panoramic city views. Shop along the pedestrianised Calle de Sant Miguel, where you’ll find Desigual, Pull & Bear and artisanal food stores; the tree-lined Passeig d’es Born for Zara and Massimo Dutti; and Avinguda d’Alexandre Rossello for the likes of Bershka and Mango. Jumping into one of our hotel’s Smart Cabrio cars, OK! took the scenic route through the stunning Tramuntana mountains to Valdemossa on the island’s west coast. Viewed as one of Majorca’s most beautiful villages with its cobblestone streets and flowering bougainvillea, it’s also where actor Michael Douglas owns a cliffside mansion. OK! stopped off at a café and ordered a traditional Majorcan coca de patata, a fluffy white roll made from potatoes. Trust us, it’s far nicer than it sounds!
98 WHERE CAN I STAY? Just a 20-minute drive from the heart of cosmopolitan Palma, OD Port Portals is a design-led four-star hotel with 67 rooms and ten junior suites which is open all year round. Just minutes after arriving, OK! was relaxing on a plush white double poolside sun lounger with a minty mojito in hand feeling just like a Love Islander! Overlooking the glitzy Puerto Portals marina lined with restaurants and flanked by sandy beaches, OD Port Portals has a cool modern look with bespoke design features such as funky lighting, artwork and mismatched chairs. OK! loved our suite’s sea-facing balcony, the blue cow skin rug and colourful Baiben restaurant is potted plants. Don’t miss their famed weekend brunches (£23), the perfectly situated to spot complimentary yoga classes and DJ beats at the rooftop Sky Bar. celebrities by the marina
WHERE CAN I DINE AND BE SEEN? Puerto Portals marina, nicknamed Millionaire’s Marina, is a great place to people watch and has a celebrity following with Louise Rednapp, Michelle Keegan and Paris Hilton all fans. Take a pew at Baiben restaurant, which boasts the perfect location overlooking the marina with a huge outdoor terrace. There OK! enjoyed crispy tuna spring rolls, ceviche in a zingy mango dressing and a prawn and courgette paella. Leave room for the dumpling rochers, sweet doughy pastries filled with a warm praline sauce on a bed of crunchy nuts. Just heavenly! Dine at La Paloma, located in the heart of Palma’s Old Town. The wonderfully atmospheric restaurant is housed in the stone basement of a 15th-century mansion and is famous for its tapas. OK! ordered the tapas festival, a tasty selection including traditional favourites patatas bravas, garlic prawns, dates wrapped in bacon and Serrano ham. OK!
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WHAT IS IT? To say the three-bedroom, On a sunny summer’s day you’d be forgiven four-bathroom lodge is state- for thinking you’re in the Caribbean, but of-the-art is an understatement. Carbis Bay Estate is a five-minute drive Floor lights lit up at night to guide from the coastal town of St Ives in beautiful us from room to room, and the Cornwall. The 125-acre estate is set on the lodge features every conceivable butter-coloured sand of a privately owned gadget you might need. beach and is a little slice of heaven. The open-plan living area on the ground Above and bottom left: WHY DO WE LOVE IT? floor had floor-to-ceiling Soak up the stunning OK! stayed in one of the eight chic Beach windows that led out on to views from the sofa or Lodges, which have direct access to the our own private garden with the rolltop bath (left)! beach. Set on three levels, every room has a hot tub and steps to the stunning coastal views and each of the sandy beach. The estate sprawling bedrooms has its own balcony. We also features a range of Associates products for especially loved the en-suite bathroom in the accommodation, including our ultra-relaxing and master bedroom on the second floor, which hotel rooms in the main cleansing facial. The featured a Villeroy & Boch freestanding roll house, suites and cottages. hotel also features two toppy bath with views across Carbis Bay. restaurants, the fine-dining WHO GOES?W Sands Restaurant, headed Footballers, up by Michelin star chef, musicians, actors Tom Sellers and the Beach and TV presenters Club for laid-back dining. have all stayed On our last night we sat on at Carbis Bay but the Beach Club’s terrace the hotel has a and ate steamed local strict hush-hush mussels with chips (£17.95) policy. You might accompanied by a glass just spot a celeb of white wine from local while you’re there, though! Cornish vineyard, Camel Valley. Eating local seafood and sipping local wine while looking WHAT ELSE? out at the Atlantic Coast was the perfect If you can tear yourself away from ending to a wonderful trip. OK! the beach, head to The C Bay RATES AT CARBIS BAY ESTATE START FROM £270 BASED ON TWO Spa for a pampering session. Our PEOPLE SHARING, INCLUDING BREAKFAST. TO BOOK YOUR BREAK therapist used Aromatherapy VISIT WWW.CARBISBAYESTATE.CO.UK OR CALL 01736 795311.
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WWW.OK.CO.UK 101 NADIYA HUSSAIN ‘THE GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF’ WINNER AND MOTHER OF THREE SHARES TWO RECIPES FROM ‘TIME TO EAT’ HARISSA BEAN PIZZA
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102 SERVES INGREDIENTS t 100ml buttermilk (but if you don’t have buttermilk, which I don’t most of the time, you can make your own by adding a teaspoon of lemon juice to 100ml of whole milk) t 410g pitted prunes in juice, drained t125g butter, softened t200g caster sugar t200g plain flour t½ tsp baking powder t2 medium eggs t1 tsp vanilla extract t 200g of your favourite granola PRUNEY GRANOLA BAKE
here is nothing wrong with cake for 3. Put the butter, sugar, flour, baking for 40-45 minutes. In the meantime, you can breakfast, as my husband always says, powder, eggs, buttermilk and get into your first caffeinated Tand I could not agree more. This has vanilla into a bowl and give beverage of the day. fruit in the form of prunes, and granola, everything a good whisk, using 5. When the cake is ready, a with a cake in between. All it needs is a a hand-held mixer, until the skewer inserted should come good cup of coffee, or strong tea in my mixture is super-smooth and out clean. Leave it in the tin case, and that’s not a bad way to start the shiny – this should only take for 5 minutes, then either turn day. Any leftover portions can be frozen. about 2 minutes. Pour the it out or cut it into squares in 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/fan 160°C. mixture over the prunes and the tin and scoop it out. OK! Grease and line the base of a 20cm x 25cm spread out evenly. RECIPES FROM ‘TIME TO EAT’ BY NADIYA baking tin, and grease the sides well too. 4. Top with your granola, HUSSAIN (MICHAEL JOSEPH, £20), WITH PHOTOGRAPHS BY CHRIS TERRY, OUT NOW. 2. Roughly chop the prunes, then put them pressing it gently down on to ‘NADIYA’S TIME TO EAT’ WILL AIR AT 8PM into the tin and spread them out evenly. the batter so it sticks, and bake ON MONDAYS ON BBC TWO.
WWW.OK.CO.UK 103 TALKING SUPERHEROES… ‘I THINK TOM IS THE BEST SPIDER-MAN’ JAKE GYLLENHAAL ON HIS NEW FILM LIFE IN THE UK AND HIS LOVE OF THE WILDERNESS
ver since his celebrated role as What’s your favourite thing about her? troubled Donnie Darko in the 2001 She works on herself and her work, she hit film, actor Jake Gyllenhaal pushes herself. She will always be my big has thrilled audiences with his sister and we have had our complications, Evaried and captivating performances. but I am so profoundly proud of her. I look While Jake, 38, has often stuck to indie up to her a lot and I will do anything to films, he is changing pace and takingg make pppeople know how extraordinary she on his first superhero role in is. I love her. new blockbuster Spider-Man: Far From Home. He and Do you enjoy living in Tom Holland, who plays New York? Spider-Man, are the dynamic I spend a lot of time away. duo saving the world, There’s a lot of travel with but with plenty of twists work, but I also like being and turns thanks to Jake’s out in the wilderness. I did character Mysterio! a film in Spain a while ago While Jake has dated – there was no cell phone Hollywood stars including service. It was bliss. Kirsten Dunst and Reese Witherspoon, he is now What did you do instead? keeping his private life out of I’d find myself sitting on a spotlight. However, he is rumoured to be rock or leaning on a tree or putting my feet seeing 23-year-old model Jeanne Cadieu. in the river. I get into an obsessive mindset One person he is happy to speak about when I’m working, but I let that go. is his sister, Maggie, who is a star in her own right. Of his sibling, Jake admits: ‘I Do you enjoy visiting the UK for work? am so profoundly proud of her. I look up I love the parks in the UK. I have a German to her a lot and I will do anything to make shepherd, who is the best, but in Central people know how extraordinary she is.’ Park, you can take your dog off the leash Here, he discusses his love for the before 9am – but you get a ticket after. It’s humble pillow, his craft and his sister… harsh. In the UK, you can be off-leash most of the time. I think that’s because people Above: ‘I am obsessed How does it feel to be part of the are more responsible here. with pillows,’ says Marvel superhero universe? Jake. ‘And unwinding.’ Shooting Spider-Man was intimidating but What’s your idea of luxury? Below: With Tom fun. I loved being part of the action and Cartier, Calvin Klein, the scent of Eternity. Holland in Spider- stunts. You get thrown in the deep end on Plus, I also have a very important and Man: Far From Home. a big movie like this, it took me about two strange obsession with pillows. I honestly Above left: With his months to figure out what was going on. don’t think pillows are given enough actress sister Maggie credit. I am obsessed with pillows.. What’s it like to work with Tom Holland? And unwinding. Pillows are where I adore Tom. I love his commitment to his I unwind! craft and I think he’s the best Spider-Man around. He’s humble, as well as deferential How many pillows do you have to the people around him. on your bed at home? Is the question: ‘Have you dated Do you get along with your sister, any pillows?’ [Laughs] The answer Maggie Gyllenhaal? to that is: ‘Yes, I actually have.’ My sister is incredible. She’s been very No. In all seriousness, I have a outspoken as a woman in these current lot of pillows. I have about six times. She’s always been like that. I pillows on my bed. OK!
grew up in household full of supremely ‘SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME’ IS OUT NOW intelligent and fierce women. If I talk about her more, it’ll make me cry, because I think INTERVIEW BY ALAN TANNER PHOTOGRAPHS BY FILMMAGIC, SONY PICTURES, WIRE IMAGE my sister is extraordinary.
104 MUSIC FILM ‘THE LION KING’ PG ‘DUCK’ KAISER CHIEFS hough the new Kaiser TChiefs album Duck undeniably embodies the spirit of the band, as bassist Simon Rix says, it is ‘something different’ for them. The bouncy lead single People Know How To Love One Another has echoes of Panic! At The Disco, and emits positivity – an important message – Rix says, for Brexit Britain. And the recent release of dates for a 12-date tour in 2020 promises a series of must-see shows for fans! We definitely predict a riot. ★ ★ ★ ★ TS OUT JULY 26
BOOK ‘LITTLE PEOPLE BIG DREAMS – DAVID BOWIE’ he Duke and Duchess of Sussex enjoyed a date ISABEL SANCHEZ VEGARA Tnight at the European premiere of The Lion King AND ANA ALBERO remake (see page 18), and after watching Disney’s newest export we can see why they made the effort. art of the acclaimed The impressive CGI is so realistic it will have you PLittle People, Big questioning whether you’re actually watching a David Dreams series, this quirky Attenborough documentary – that is until the wildlife kids’ book is filled with start belting out the hits such as I Just Can’t Wait To bright illustrations and Be King and Hakuna Matata. The film has plenty of exciting facts about the icon David Bowie. With a star appeal thanks to Beyoncé taking on the voice of head full of outlandish ideas, and as one of music’s lioness Nala, while Seth Rogen provides major laughs most influential musicians, who better to inspire as loveable warthog Pumbaa. A stunning remake of your little ones to dream big? An inspiring bedtime the Disney classic. ★ ★ ★ ★ JC OUT NOW story, the book serves as a reminder to children of all ages that even the Starman himself began his journey with a dream. ★ ★ ★ LW HOT TICKETS! TOP TELLY ‘FLIP IT LIKE DISICK’ HAYU MONDAY AUGUST uckily the show isn’t Scott Disick flipping fans Lwith his middle finger! Instead, as he immerses himself in the lavish LA property scene, the reality star turned property tycoon attempts to flip – that’s renovate and resell to the unschooled among us – some rather ambitious projects. Expect plenty of ‘The Lord’s’ dry humour as well as cameos from his adorable children Mason, Penelope and Reign, as he does up the playhouse at their mother Kourtney Kardashian’s home! And with HayU streaming the same day as the US, there’s no need to worry about any stateside spoilers! KLF MRS FOGG’S GIN BRUNCH MRS FOGG’S MARITIME CLUB & DISTILLERY LONDON tep aboard a treat for the senses with bottomless Sbrunch at the nautical-themed Mrs Fogg’s Maritime Club & Distillery this summer. Launching an extensive Indian-fusion menu, this is sure to raise the brunch game in the capital – boasting an afternoon of live entertainment and endless Bombay Sapphire G&Ts. Enjoy a selection of innovative Indian-style breakfast cuisine on an outdoor terrace, complete with exotic plants and aged-canvas umbrellas. With music playing and drinks free flowing, it’s bound to be a fun-filled Asian feast. TS WWW.MR-FOGGS.COM/EXPERIENCE/MRS-FOGGS-GIN-BRUNCH. REVIEWS BY JOSIE COPSON, KATIE LANGFORD-FOSTER TREENIE SMITH, EMILY WHITWAM, LAUREN WILLIAMS WHITWAM, LANGFORD-FOSTER TREENIE SMITH, EMILY REVIEWS BY JOSIE COPSON, KATIE WWW.OK.CO.UK 105 VINTAGE OK! REVISITS THE STAR-STUDDED CEREMONY OF MATT AND EMMA WILLIS AS THEY CELEBRATE YEARS OF MARRIAGE ISSUE JULY
elebrating 11 years of checking marriage, Matt and Emma himself Willis returned to the into rehab venue they chose for their five weeks Cspecial day – Rushton Hall in the prior to the Northamptonshire countryside – wedding. earlier this month. In July 2008, But his OK! was lucky enough to be there bride never when they said ‘I do’ in front of their had any closest family and friends. doubts The couple took three very that he was special people with them to revisit the man the location – their children Isabelle, for her. The 43-year-oldld ten, Ace, seven, and Trixie, three presenter, who will soon return to – and on their wedding day they our screens with the second series of were also surrounded by their loved Emma Willis: Delivering Babies, told ones. The guest list included Holly OK!: ‘I never actually thought, I don’t Willoughby, Heidi Range, Matt’s want to marry him, because I do Busted bandmate James Bourne want to marry him, but I did start to and the McFly boys. think I can’t have this for the rest of When a 25-year-old Matt revealed my life… I was so relieved when he he didn’t feel old enough to get got some help.’ married, his future wife told him to Matt and Emma have since ‘watch your mouth’! Luckily Matt, successfully proved that showbiz and now 36, lovingly replied: ‘I can’t wait long-lasting marriages can go hand for us to become Mr and Mrs Willis. in hand. While Matt said at the time: Imagine that! Me, a married man.’ ‘Emma Willis sounds so weird,’ we However, the lead up to their big now couldn’t imagine the former day wasn’t entirely perfect, with Matt Emma Griffiths any other way! OK!
Above and far right: The happy couple tied the knot in Northamptonshire, where they were joined by guests including Heidi Range and Holly Willoughby (right)
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