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Daily Mirror
4 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
Aimee Lou Wood wraps up on snowy festive set as she films exciting new Christmas advert
The White Lotus and Sex Education star Amy Lou Wood has been pictured getting into the festive mood as she is filming for Marks & Spencer's new Christmas advert Aimee Lou Wood has been pictured on a picturesque set of a Christmassy street filled with festive decorations and the streets lined with snow as she takes on her latest filming project. The White Lotus and Sex Education star, 31, is currently filming for the new Marks & Spencer Christmas advert. The upmarket food and lifestyle shop's Christmas adverts have become somewhat of a staple around the festive period – rivalling the likes of John Lewis, Aldi and other brands with its Christmas campaigns. And it seems M&S are pulling out all the stops once again and have this time recruited actress Aimee to be at the helm of this year's festive offering. Photos show Aimee shunning the scorching heatwave and imagining a chillier climate as she is dressed in a faux-fur, cheetah print inspired jacket with a collar and long sleeves. The gorgeous jacket is paired with some fashionable, black wide leg trousers and heeled boots with a pointed toe. Aimee had her long brunette locks styled down and in soft waves with a middle parting to frame her face. The actress looks to be getting into the festive spirit on set as she's seen pulling a funny face and pumping her hands up to the sky – in clear excitement over her next filming project. In other snaps, Aimee appears to be taking a break from wearing the thick furry jacket in the middle of the August heatwave as she folds it over her arms while standing with other actors on set. Aimee was embracing the cameras snapping photos of her on the set as she was seen holding two peace signs up and confidently pouting as a photographer snapped away. Other snaps see her with hair and stylist specialists to ensure her look for the highly-anticipated festive ad is seamless. Meanwhile, a broader view of the magical set gives us an early idea on what to expect from this year's advert. A festive, traditional high street is laden with massive baubles, traditional lamp posts decorated with snow and festive wreaths while a number of snowy trees are also pictured on the set. Finally, a shop is decorated with green busy garlands, bows and festive green wreaths while the floor is covered in a layer of snow. The stunning actress rose to fame on Netflix 's hit series, Sex Education, where she played the loveable Aimee Gibbs. She went on to become a massive star with a legion of loyal fans. Fans were over the moon when she was announced as a main cast member for series three of The White Lotus. She played Walton Goggins' young girlfriend, Chelsea, and became a huge hit with international audiences. She also stars in Netflix's Toxic Town and co-created BBC's upcoming series, Film Club. The Stockport-born star has been open about her life and previously opened up on learning to love herself while overcoming issues with low self esteem. While Aimee was still at school, her parents split up, and her mother's new partner paid for her to attend a fancy private school. However, she was the target of bullies and it further dented her confidence. Despite her difficulties, however, Aimee found solace in acting, studying for a drama A Level at Cheadle Hume School before studying at the Oxford School of Drama, and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). Barely two years after graduating in 2017, she got the role in Sex Education and the rest was history. She even scooped up the British Academy Television Award for Best Female Comedy Performance. In a 2020 interview with Glamour, Aimee shared how she had suffered from body dysmorphia all her life, revealing: "When I think back now, I was so harsh to myself. I actually wrote on my mirror when I was younger, "fat," in lipstick so that every day I'd go to it and go, "Okay, just remind yourself that that's what you are." Despite struggling with confidence issues, she threw herself into Sex Education's explicit scenes and made her first topless appearance. She said of her decision: "With the masturbation montage, even with all the unflattering angles I thought, 'Think of the young girls that are going to be watching this and going, 'Oh thank God, that's what I do,' or, 'we don't always look perfect'. "I remember before the first sex scene, I thought, "Right, okay. I'll start eating salads every day," and I just didn't. That was such a turning point for me, making that decision to go, 'Actually, I'm not going to alter how my body looks before this scene because this is how my body looks'."
The Sun
4 hours ago
- The Sun
M&S Christmas advert revealed as White Lotus star Aimee Lou Wood films in winter wonderland
MARKS & Spencer has given a first glimpse at its magical new Christmas advert featuring White Lotus star Aimee Lou Wood. The British actress, 31, was pictured on a 'snow'-covered festive set with trees, wreaths and ribbons setting a quintessential Christmassy scene. 5 Aimee looked stylish in a sleeveless cream top and smart, baggy black trousers. She wore her hair down and carried a faux fur leopard print coat in her arms. The popular star was joined by fellow cast members all kitted out in M&S winterwear. A source opened up to the Mail about Aimee's casting in the project, saying: "She was one of the most talked about women in the world at the end of 2024 so became a target for Marks & Spencer. "She's just so utterly charming and so very relatable, she's a superstar but she's down to earth with it. Marks have definitely set the bar for this year's Christmas ad battle, the others will be seething when they see that they have her. "It hasn't come cheap but the view at Marks & Spencer is that it is well worth it. They wouldn't be able to buy that kind of publicity." Hannah Waddingham, Sophie Ellis Bextor and Zawe Ashton have all starred in past M&S Christmas campaigns. Meanwhile, celebrity brand partners like Spencer Matthews and Mark Wright have helped reinvigorate the brand and boost its fashion profits. The battle of the Christmas adverts is now big business with brands going all out to outdo each other and win the festive crown. John Lewis famously led the way with superstar director Michael Gracey overseeing their 2007 effort with a £6 million budget. Aimee first found fame in Netflix's Sex Education before boosting her profile in global hit, The White Lotus, alongside Walton Goggins. The pair played love interests Chelsea and Rick, but there were rumblings of tensions when the cameras weren't rolling. Goggins denied that was the case, saying: "I adore, I love this woman madly." Aimee is dating Happy Valley star Adam Long after they met filming upcoming BBC comedy series Film Club. Stockport-born Aimee previously dated Connor Swindells, 28 — her co-star on Netflix comedy series Sex Education — but they split in 2020. 5 5
Daily Mail
7 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Princess Anne's signature sunglasses are back in vogue as she celebrates her 75th birthday - here's how to wear the trend
Daily Mail journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission - learn more Her mother, Queen Elizabeth II, was widely admired for her impactful sense of style. And now, Princess Anne - often dubbed the most industrious royal - is earning fashion recognition of her own for a very different reason: her dedication to outfit recycling. Famed for her no-nonsense approach, Anne has repeatedly stepped out in the same coats, dresses, hats and handbags - some dating as far back as the 1970s. She often pairs them with identical accessories, right down to the jewellery and shoes, proving that classic pieces never go out of vogue. Even her sunglasses tell a story of consistency. For over a decade, Anne has been sporting the same pair of frameless Adidas Team GB wraparound shades, complete with mahogany red polarised lenses. The aerodynamic silhouette adds a surprising edge to her otherwise traditional ensembles. As luck would have it, wraparound sunglasses are having a serious moment for SS25. From sleek tortoiseshell frames to oversized black styles, the trend is available in endless variations. Whether you're after a subtle nod to sporty chic or a statement-making finish, there's a pair out there for every taste - and budget. Explore our edit below, featuring designs from Le Specs, Ray-Ban and Balenciaga.
