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Actor Matthew Perry’s ready to go The Whole Nine Yards with Ben Stiller’s gorgeous ex-wife Christine Taylor! The mum-of-two caught the actor’s attention when she appeared as a bald woman on Friends. According to a source close to Matthew, 48, he’s ready to make a move two decades later, now the Brady Bunch Movie star, 46, has split from her hubby of 17 years, Zoolander actor Ben, 52. “Matt had a huge crush on Christine, but the timing wasn’t right,” our source spills. “She and Ben were very serious. Now, he’s got a second chance. Everyone is pushing him to ask her out.” Of course, he’ll need nerves of (blue) steel!…

Bem-vindo à Nova Zelândia! For actress Emily Robins, these surprise words from her dad Danny, who learnt a little Portuguese especially for her wedding, were the perfect salute to her new life with Brazilian husband Vanderson Pires. “He memorised how to say ‘Welcome to New Zealand’ for Vanderson’s best friend and his wife,” the former Shortland Street star tells, speaking of the guests who travelled here for 16 hours to attend the couple’s ceremony. “She started crying, she was so touched by it!” But the sweet gesture wasn’t the only cause for waterworks as the proud father-of-the-bride took to the stage at the reception. Just weeks earlier, the Aucklander’s life, and the chance to walk his girl down the aisle, was threatened by a massive brain aneurysm that doctors said…

Since her first public performance at the age of five, in her parents’ piano bar in Quebec, superstar Celine Dion has been showered with praise and awards for her powerful stage presence and her spectacular three-octave vocal range. Yet despite five Grammys and her title as one of the best-selling musical artists of all time, the Canadian singer – who turns 50 this week – insists her children are her greatest achievement. “What makes me most proud is to be a mother,” Celine says of son René-Charles, 17, and seven-year-old twins Eddy and Nelson from her 21-year marriage to late husband René Angélil. “My kids give me the balance to live right.” Two years after René’s death, they still miss him terribly, but “The Power of Love” singer is able…

Lesley Elliott answered the front door to her daughter’s killer. January 9, 2008 was a breathless summer’s day in Dunedin and that morning, she’d walked around the family home on the slopes of Signal Hill overlooking Otago Harbour to open all the doors and windows. At 12.25pm, there was a knock outside. It was Clayton Weatherston, Sophie’s ex-boyfriend, who was also her tutor at the University of Otago. It was his 32nd birthday and while he was meant to meet his mum for a celebratory lunch that day, his plans were about to change. “I was surprised to see him,” remembers Lesley, who doesn’t refer to Weatherston by name. “He stood on the doorstep and said, ‘Can I see Sophie? I have something for her.’” Weatherston was holding a plastic…

Most love stories start with a couple locking eyes across a room or a flirty first date, but for Auckland newlyweds Harmeek Singh and Sukhpreet Kaur, it began with a proposal. Despite spending just a few hours in each other’s company before getting hitched in February last year, the pair tell Woman’s Day they couldn’t be happier one year on. The couple, who both grew up in Punjab, India, are part of the second season of Three’s popular reality show Arranged, which lifts the veil on arranged marriages. Radio DJ Harmeek, 29, recalls, “I saw Sukhpreet for the first time when I was singing at a community event and she was there with her family. She stood out because she was looking glamorous in a Punjabi outfit.” Beautician Sukhpreet, 26,…

Chicken & Lemongrass Summer Rolls MAKES 18 PREPARATION 20 MINUTES COOKING 8 MINUTES 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 500g chicken mince 2 stalks lemongrass, trimmed, chopped 2 spring onions, finely chopped ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped 2 tablespoons sweet chilli sauce, plus extra to serve 1 tablespoon fish sauce finely grated zest and juice of 1 lime 1 garlic clove, crushed 18 sheets round rice paper 3 cups shredded iceberg lettuce 1. In a large, nonstick wok or frying pan, heat oil on high. Stir-fry chicken with lemongrass for 5-7 minutes, breaking up lumps, until mince is browned and cooked through. 2. Transfer to a large bowl. Cool. Add onion, mint, sauces, zest, juice and garlic, then mix well. 3. Half-fill a shallow dish with warm water. Dip one…

In the new romantic comedy I Feel Pretty, Amy Schumer stars as Renee, who desperately wants to be one of the “pretty” girls. After a freak accident during spin class, her dream comes true when she wakes up to a completely new reflection, believing she is now the most beautiful woman on the planet. The catch? To everyone else around her, she looks exactly the same. Woman’s Day is offering you the opportunity to win one of 163 double passes to the New Zealand premiere screening of I Feel Pretty, to be held in Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch on Thursday, April 12. IN CINEMAS APRIL 19 BE IN TO WIN • A double pass to the New Zealand premiere screenings of I Feel Pretty in Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch, on…

It’s the style that’s taking over the red carpet and the perfect way to look chic and sexy with minimal effort. The “Brush Back” is a wind-blown look that’s been spotted on everyone from Khloé Kardashian to Sophie Turner. As hair is swept off the face, it’s ideal for managing summer’s heat and humidity. GIVE IT A GO 1. Apply mousse to damp hair and blow-dry. 2. Warm some styling paste in your hands and use your fingers to rake it through dry hair, working it up through the crown for hold. 3. Lock the shape in place by blasting with flexible-hold hairspray. 4. To finish, mist with salt spray for a piecey texture.…

Life is busy! Too often we’re pulled from pillar to post, which leaves us with little time to prepare and think about our food. When we’re rushed, we tend to reach for quick and easy foods that provide us with no nutritional benefits. One of the first steps to eating healthily is getting organised, knowing what’s in your food and planning ahead to help you stay on track. FRESH FARE As a general guide, the bulk of what you buy should come from around the edges of the supermarket, where fresh food is displayed. This means you’ll purchase fewer packaged, processed goods and more of the nutritious food your body needs. KEEP IT SIMPLE To make progress in the long term, you need to develop a simple routine. The key…

Far from being an early adopter who jumps from one glittering jewel of new technology to the next, I’m still resentful that the fax has had its day. What a time saver! But it’s not coming back, so in recent years, I’ve been trying to navigate the brave new world to figure out what other bits of it I like and can use in day-to-day life. Social media works for a lot of people, but sadly, I’m not one of them. However, I have become a fan of podcasts. For those of you even further behind in the future than I am, a podcast is a recorded audio file you download via a website or iTunes so you can listen to it on your computer or phone. Gwyneth Paltrow has…

God bless my ex-husband and good friend Grant. He was always my number-one cheerleader. “You’re the best actor I know, Polly. You’ll be in the movies one day. I know you can do it.” And he’d say, “Polly, write a book. You know you can write.” I’d ask him, “But about what?” And he’d always reply, “About anything. People will read it.” I’d look at him dubiously and say, “One day I will. I will when I know what to write about.” He’d raise his voice slightly and firmly state, “Just start writing! It will come!” I have started 12 books. I write a chapter, then lose faith in myself, so I put it away in a folder in my computer under “Chapter one … again” and forget about the…

Drew Barrymore is retiring from action. After a season-one stunt on Santa Clarita Diet left her hospitalised, the actress says, “I basically will only have a stunt double. I got to be in Charlie’s Angels. Now I’m a 43-year-old soft mum.” Currently starring in a second season of the hit Netflix show about a woman who finds herself to be a flesh-hungry zombie, the actress and her co-star Timothy Olyphant feed Woman’s Day more meaty tidbits. How’s your on-screen marriage? Drew: We know this is our new normal, so this season is about our moral compass – like, could we take out people the planet would be better off without? My character is more sensitive to Joel [played by Timothy] and what it must be like for him. Timothy: There’s…

Love first The latest Married at First Sight Australia is an epic fail. There are stronger feelings for other partners and also a suspected paid actor – it’s off the rails! The least that should happen is participants meet others beforehand to see if there is chemistry. Even better, a speed-dating process so they can build a foundation of genuineness. It would make viewing a heck more enjoyable and educational for us back home. • Glenn, Taupo Dark days I could relate to Jay-Jay Feeney’s story “Coming out of the dark” (WD, March 19). I also suffer from anxiety and depression – it’s a very dark place to be in. I take medication for it, which helps, but you also have to make positive changes in your life. I’m glad…

With her dark shades on at night as she left a suitably posh London restaurant, it was no wonder Victoria Beckham needed a helping hand from her 19-year-old son Brooklyn to get to her car. But just days later, the multi-millionaire Spice Girl dropped the celebrity act and ditched the sunnies for a charity visit to Kenya, where she chatted to poverty-stricken families living in shanty towns made of corrugated iron and without access to running water. At a medical clinic in Nairobi,Victoria, 43, fell in love with a wee lad with the same name as her husband. She wrote on Instagram, “Meet baby David. He’s about to be given lifesaving vaccinations thanks to Red Nose Day donations.” At a centre that trains young girls in self-defence, Posh got sporty…

When Selena Gomez bravely showed off her post-surgery scars in a bikini in Sydney, the pop princess was slammed by body-shaming bullies on social media. But the “Wolves” singer – who has split from on-off beau Justin Bieber – shut them down with a statement on Instagram, saying, “I chose to take care of myself because I want to, not to prove anything to anyone.” She also quoted a feminist motto: “The beauty myth – an obsession with physical perfection that traps modern woman in an endless cycle of hopelessness, self-consciousness and self-hatred as she tries to fulfil society’s impossible definition of flawless beauty.” The singer, 25, underwent a life-saving kidney transplant last year, with BBF Francia Raisa donating the organ. Selena tells, “I didn’t feel comfortable with my scars…

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It’s the twist in Hollywood’s most controversial love story that the world has been waiting patiently for – Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston confirming their second attempt at romance. After all, both of their camps have been leaky, with several well-placed sources revealing that the relationship is definitely back on. But the red carpet has been bare of the pair. So why are they being so secretive? An insider explains to us that the couple won’t be going public until Brad’s divorce is finalised from Jennifer’s love rival Angelina Jolie. “Because of his past booze problems and the explosive way their marriage ended, Brad needs Ange to smile kindly on him when it comes to the court deciding what happens to the kids and what access he gets,” says our…

Secret bride ROBIN WEDS HER TOYBOY Looks like House of Cards actress Robin has found her Mr Wright after tying the knot with her boyfriend Clement Giraudet in a secret ceremony. It’s been revealed the couple, who had been dating for just under a year, had a a hush-hush wedding late last year. Robin, 51, and her 30-year-old French-born beau then enjoyed a loved-up Christmas together as man and wife in Lake Tahoe, California. “Robin and Clement are very happy,” reports a close source. “He’s two decades younger than her, but when you see them together, you can tell she’s very much in love.” The star’s marriage to Clement, who works for fashion house Saint Laurent, comes eight years after she divorced actor Sean Penn, 57. All you need is…

When Scarlett Johansson’s boyfriend Colin Jost popped the big question, she responded with a resounding “maybe”! The twice-married star, 33, was recently spotted rocking a sparkler on a night out in New York and a source tells us it’s an “unofficial engagement ring” from TV writer Colin, 35. “They’re in a great place and Colin wants to tie the knot, but Scarlett is wary,” the source claims. “They’ve only been dating for 10 months and the last thing she wants is another failed marriage. She didn’t want to turn him down, so she’s wearing the ring, just not on her ring finger.” Undeterred, Colin has reportedly told mum-of-one Scarlett – who was previously married to Ryan Reynolds, 41, and French journalist Romain Dauriac, 35 – he’ll ask again on their…

On the eve of her 54th birthday, Elle Macpherson showed us that her longtime nickname “The Body” is just as apt as ever as she hit the beach in a daring cutaway swimsuit in Sydney. Clearly there are good genes involved, but the Australian supermodel has recently revealed another secret to her success – she wakes up every day at 5am to meditate, then follows that up with a breakfast of warm water and lemon juice. “If I need a boost, I just add cayenne pepper,” adds Elle, who’s a mother to sons Flynn, 20, and Cy, 15, from her nine-year relationship with hotelier Arpad “Arki” Busson, 55. For lunch, the leggy beauty scoffs a big superfood salad “drenched” in olive oil, and laced with seeds and sardines, while dinner…

Tanned and radiant, Karin Horen is the picture of health. It’s not yet noon, but already the pint-sized mum-of-three – the former fiancée of Spartacus and The Hobbit star Manu Bennett – has done the school run and been out paddle boarding near her Auckland home. But Karin, who battled breast cancer at 26 and again at 40, reveals the past couple of years have been among the most difficult of her life. A shock split from Manu, her partner of 10 years, came in December 2016, soon after she was hospitalised when her breasts became infected following reconstructive surgery. “I woke up one morning and my whole upper body was red, sore and infected,” she recalls. “I had to be admitted as an emergency.” Karin says Manu, 48, left…

Easter Bunny Slice SERVES 10 PREPARATION 10 MINUTES COOKING 30 MINUTES 200g butter 1/2 cup caster sugar 1 egg 1 1 /2 cups plain flour, sifted 1/3 cup desiccated coconut 1/3 cup milk ICING 3 cups icing sugar 2 tablespoons lemon juice 20g butter, softened 2 teaspoons cocoa pink food colouring 20 white chocolate melts, 10 halved 1 tablespoon rainbow sprinkles 1. Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C. Lightly grease and line a 20cm x 30cm lamington pan, extending paper at the long ends. 2. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar, using an electric mixer, until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Stir in flour, coconut and milk. Mix until well combined. 3. Press mixture evenly over base of prepared pan. Bake for…

I’d describe myself as fairly healthy, but not too strict. I’ve always had a sweet tooth, which I’m more than happy to indulge! The option to use a naturally derived sugar alternative appealed to me though, especially with the promise that stevia is 200 times sweeter than table sugar and is calorie-free. Stevia sweetener is sourced from the leaves of the stevia plant. It’s mainly grown in South America and Asia, and has been harvested and used in recipes by indigenous people for centuries. It’s readily available from the supermarket and health food shops, and a little goes a very long way. With that knowledge, I decided to sweeten up my life naturally and incorporate stevia into a typical day of eating and drinking. The first stop was my morning…

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SPECIAL SPECKLES Tip: Spray a napkin or piece of paper first, so you know how fast the paint comes out. FORTUNE FUN 1 Buy some plastic Daisy Chain Fillable Eggs (you can find them at Spotlight stores) and coat them in chalk paint. Choose a paint colour similar to your egg to avoid having to do lots of layers. Two coats of paint usually provides good coverage. 2 Once dry, give the painted egg the tiniest squirt of gold spray paint to add a speckled effect (see tip). 3 Fill both sides of the egg with coloured paper shreds or even confetti. 4 Roll up your pre-made fortunes. You can write them by hand or print them out from your computer. 5 Gently push your egg halves together – you’ll…

I’m very relieved that research now proves baby brain is an actual thing. Of course, those of us who are mothers have known this forever, but like most things, it’s nice to hear it backed up by actual data. People seem to believe the “experts” more than they believe new mums. Go figure! Anyway, hot on the heels of baby brain, I bring you my own personal research on the reality that is puppy brain. Yep, I’m sure it’s real. Because I have it. Ever since we adopted our little baby-girl pup, I have been a hot mess of dizziness, vagueness and, to be honest, completely at sea. My days just pass me by. It’s all a blur. All I know is, I spend a good chunk of my time…

GREY’S ANATOMY Fridays on TVNZ OnDemand  Rating: Now in its 14th season, this fan-favourite drama has your medical fix covered with brand new episodes airing every Friday night. HIGH ROAD Available Friday on Lightbox  Rating: This new local series follows a washed-up English rock star who is shipped off to New Zealand so as not to embarrass his famous sister Emma Thompson. THE ORIGINALS Seasons one to four on Netflix  Rating: Quick! Before the new season starts in April, catch up on all the bloodthirsty episodes of this Vampire Diaries spin-off about the Mikaelson family. AMERICAN HOUSEWIFE Thursdays on TVNZ OnDemand  Rating: This family comedy shows that the life of a housewife is anything but simple, from raising kids to remaining true to yourself in a town full of “perfect”…

Aries MAR 21 – APR 20 The Easter full moon is stirring up strong emotions, but that’s not necessarily bad. For couples, April’s passionate patterns could prove to be a blessing in disguise, while on the family front, a gift or gesture might touch your heart. If unexpected guests appear, make “the more the merrier” your motto! Taurus APR 21 – MAY 21 Secrets are about to be revealed! Break-ups, bankruptcies or baby news could leave you reeling, but don’t stress – there is loads of fun in store, with singles perhaps even cajoled into a blind date. If you’ve been ignoring a health-related problem, the Easter full moon could bring a wake-up call. Gemini MAY 22 – JUN 21 Mixing a bit of business with pleasure could prove fortunate…

Thandie Newton Who needsWestworld when the gorgeous Brit can look this ethereal in a real-life Jason Wu gown?! Millie Bobby Brown A Calvin Klein sequined dress paired with Converse kicks? Stranger Things have happened and we love it! Naomi Watts The Australian actress cuts a romantic picture in a Bottega Veneta number with just a hint of Gypsy flair. Allison Williams The Girls star usually hits the fashion high notes, but this gown by Adeam is so not her sheen! Lea Michele More aisle than style! Yet another sighting of the Glee star in a dress fit for a bride. This time, it’s J.Mendel. Saoirse Ronan The Lady Bird steps into a modern ’70s moment in Louis Vuitton silk set off with silver slivers. Margot Robbie The I, Tonya star’s…

If you’d told me I was going to spend Wednesday morning this week curling, I would have said stop pulling my leg. But that’s exactly what I was doing. And I don’t mean curling my hair with Ghds – but wearing a crochet beanie and pushing big, round stones down a long, icy sheet at a bullseye, with manic sweeping and lots of yelling, just like in the Winter Olympics – only really badly. Man, it was fun. Yes, I found myself quite by surprise at the International Indoor Curling Rink in the little town of Naseby. I was on a mystery tiki tour with fine folk from Webstar, who print Woman’s Day, and I was thrilled to be introduced to the delights of Central Otago for the first time.…

Carly & Troy WE’RE HAVING A BABY Shacked up and so in love! Now Married at First Sight Australia is finally coming to a close, undercover lovers Troy Delmege and Carly Bowyer have put their romance on fast-forward! We hear Sydney boy Troy, 34, has moved into Carly’s pad in Melbourne and the lovebirds are now preparing to take the next step in their relationship, with a baby announcement expected sooner rather than later. “We’re going to see how it goes living together, but we’re definitely on the same page,” confesses Carly, 32, who was caught sneaking out of Troy and his bride Ashley’s apartment at 4am one morning. After their respective on-screen marriages fell apart, the pair enjoyed a hot and heavy first date at a Melbourne bar, where…

After The Bachelor New Zealand, Lily McManus seriously wondered if she’d ever find true love again. She’d spent three years looking for “the one” and came close on the romantic reality series, making it to the last two vying for that final rose – then ultimately leaving with a buddy but not a boyfriend in Zac Franich. When 21-year-old Lily jetted to the States to take part in spin-off series The Bachelor Winter Games, she remained quietly convinced she wouldn’t meet any decent guys. So when the Australian-born snowboard instructor found herself falling for The Bachelorette Australia’s Courtney Dober within 48 hours of her arrival, she had to pinch herself. “I was like, ‘This is so good! Where’s the catch?’” she recalls, talking to Woman’s Day in her new Los…

Ask Gillian Anderson a simple question and you get a simple answer. For example, why is she now leaving The X-Files after a quarter of a century playing FBI agent Dana Scully? “Because.” She leaves the single word hanging in the air. It is a complete sentence, not the beginning of one. She softens the finality of it with a quirky lopsided smile. This is classic Gillian – accountable to no-one, enigmatic, slightly abrasive, captivating and very likeable. Gillian turns 50 this year and has long said she wants to do other things. She’s been playing Scully on and off for half her life, even though The X-Files is not the sort of programme she watches. “It’s not my cup of tea,” she tells us. “I tend towards documentaries.” She’s…

In the garden of Monique Lawrence’s Whanganui home is a tiny headstone dedicated to the cherished son she carried inside her body for 28 weeks but only embraced briefly. It reads, “Marlo Cole Gilsenan. Some only dream of angels – we held one in our arms.” “I know some people find it weird that I have a tombstone in my backyard, but it is my way of coping and keeping Marlo close to my heart,” says Monique, 29. Although Monique’s tiny son is interred at the nearby Aramoho Cemetery, the gravestone by her bedroom window is a daily reminder of her “Angel Marlo”. He was to be a second son for Monique and her former partner Casey Gilsenan, and a little brother for Jaxon, now aged four. But the odds…

Japanese Katsu Chicken Curry SERVES 4 PREPARATION 15 MINUTES (PLUS CHILLING) COOKING 25 MINUTES 4 chicken thigh fillets, trimmed 1/3 cup seasoned flour 1 egg 1 tablespoon water 1 cup panko breadcrumbs 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 onion, thinly sliced 1 carrot, chopped 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 tablespoon curry powder 2 teaspoons cornflour 2 cups chicken stock 1 tablespoon light soy sauce 2 teaspoons honey sushi rice, sliced spring onion to serve 1. Dust chicken in flour. Coat in combined egg and water, then press in crumbs. Chill. 2. In a medium saucepan or wok, heat 1 tablespoon oil on medium. Cook onion for 4-5 minutes, stirring, until golden. Reduce heat to low. Add carrot and garlic, then cook for 6-8 minutes until tender. 3. Stir in curry…

RED Don’t get too caught up with rules for redheads. Take a leaf out of Emma’s book – she’s incredibly bold with her colour choices. Experiment! Eyes Use a sharp pencil to create definition on pale brows with small, feathery strokes in a taupe shade. Do the same with black mascara for lighter lashes, then apply warm gold and bronze eyeshadows. Lips Pinkish corals go well with darker, more auburn hair, while blue-toned shades of pink and red suit most cool skin tones. Face Many redheads have fair skin, so radiant pinks are great as they look like a natural flush. A powder formula with a subtle shimmer is a modern choice. Don’t feel the need to cover freckles! A luminous, sheer foundation allows them to shine through and gives…

If you want to lose weight, boost energy levels and improve your health, injecting more colour into your diet can make a huge difference. “The way most people eat, especially in winter, tends to be quite bland,” says nutritionist Deanna Minich, author of The Rainbow Diet (Red Wheel/ Weiser, rrp $36.99). THE RULES Eat different colours every day For example, mainly red foods on day one, orange foods on day two, yellow on day three, green on day four, blue on day five and indigo on day six. Finish with a light white detox on day seven. Feel good on all levels According to some Eastern healing systems, the energetic vibration of different colours can help us to rebalance emotionally. Red foods help you feel grounded. Orange feeds creativity. Yellow…

Packing up my family-of-five for a tropical break in Rarotonga, I found there’s no chance of being resort-bound here – exploring is easy and enjoyable for all ages. 1 Where to stay For a touch of indulgence, we booked into Nautilus, one of Raro’s newest resorts. Perched on the edge of the stunning Muri Lagoon, this hotel is all about low-key luxury. Within minutes of arriving, the kids were in the private plunge pool and the grown-ups were diving into a waiting bottle of bubbly. Despite being full, the hotel felt intimate and quiet – no jostling for space by the pool or for a table at the buffet. Most days, it was as if we had the place to ourselves. A kids’ concierge made Tom, Hugo and Thea’s holiday…

Q My man has booked a trip to Australia to visit old friends of his. The thing is, he only booked a flight for himself, not me as well. When I asked him about it, he said I could come if I really wanted to. But given he didn’t book a flight for me, would I be an idiot to go on the trip with him? • Flight Risk, Cambridge A Sheesh, I think you’d be an idiot to not go with him. I’ve had this discussion in length with family and friends lately. I don’t, from experience, believe in separate holidays. Now a lot of people may disagree, but my whole experience in life says separate holidays are not a good thing for a lasting relationship. They never, ever…

ANGELINA JOLIE & BRAD PITT 2014-2016 Their shocking split rocked the world and the custody battle continues after Ange accused her ex of child abuse. LAMAR ODOM & KHLOÉ KARDASHIAN 2009-2016 Behind the reality-TV fairytale, the marriage was marred by his cheating and drug addiction. AMBER HEARD & JOHNNY DEPP 2015-2017 Their bitter divorce battle lasted eight months, with the actress accusing her Rum Diary co-star of being “verbally and physically abusive”. TOM CRUISE & KATIE HOLMES 2006-2012 Rumour has it Katie feared her hubby’s devotion to Scientology would see daughter Suri taken away. JENNIFER GARNER & BEN AFFLECK 2005-2017 They claim to have had an amicable split, but the marriage ended messily after Ben’s alleged affair with their kids’ nanny in 2015.…

Reality-TV diva Charlotte Crosby first shot to fame in 2011 as part of the Geordie Shore crew. Now, the outspoken 27-year-old is stealing the limelight all for herself in what she says will be her most intimate series yet. Get ready to see Charlotte like you’ve never seen her before as she navigates her hectic life from her home in Newcastle to exotic press trips across the globe. Here’s what she’s been up to lately. … googled something I searched for a pirate-name generator last night because I was going on a boat and I wanted a pirate name. … felt nervous When I was filming the other day with some friends who had never been on camera before. I don’t get very nervous on TV any more, but I…

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