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Scottish Sun
12-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
90s soap bombshell hasn't aged a day as she returns to show TWENTY years after quitting
She's hardly changed since her debut at the age of 19 in 1993 TIMELESS BEAUTY 90s soap bombshell hasn't aged a day as she returns to show TWENTY years after quitting A 90s soap bombshell hasn't aged a day as she returned to the the show she was on, twenty years after quitting. The 52-year-old actress is best known for playing Annalise Hartman on the Aussie soap Neighbours 1993 and 1996. Advertisement 4 A 90s soap bombshell hasn't aged a day as she returned to the the show she was on, twenty years after quitting Credit: X 4 The 52-year-old actress is best known for playing Annalise Hartman Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Kimberley Davies starred in Neighbours for three years in the 90s and went on to become a huge sex symbol from that time. The star appeared on various magazines including Loaded, FHM and Maxim. And it looks like the star has barely aged, as she reprised her role as devious Annalise. She's hardly changed since her debut at the age of 19 in 1993. Advertisement In fact, Kimberley looks as glamorous as ever in a short clip shared on her social media. The actress tells fans: 'You might remember me as Annalise Hartman. 'So being definitely brought up a lot of memories, makes me feel really old, I must say. 'But so great to see some familiar faces and everyone's just so lovely and in a way even though I feel old it's kind of like I never left.' Advertisement The star also teased what Neighbours fans might be able to expect from her character on the show, continuing: 'Last time I was here, Annalise was doing docos and she was making a documentary about the history of Ramsay Street, but she's back this time with a different job shall we say... and [she has] a couple of new conflicts due to the new job. Neighbours star hits back after being labelled a nepo-baby - can you guess her 90s rock legend dad? 'And she has a lot going on in her life... so she's got some stories to tell.' Fans of the Aussie soap have been left delighted by the comeback, with one person writing: 'I absolutely loved Annalise's return episode. So many callbacks! So much history!' A second added: 'It's a great coup getting Kimberley back on Neighbours.' Advertisement After her stint in the Australian soap, she appeared in various shows such as Pacific Palisades, Friends and Ally McBeal. Neighbours stars who made it big The long-running Aussie soap has launched the careers of some of Hollywood's biggest stars. Here are some of the Neighbours alums who went on to make it big after starring on the soap... Kylie Minogue Before she hit the big time with her music career, Kylie shot to fame playing Charlene Mitchell on Neighbours. Shortly after her arrival, Kylie began an on and off-screen romance with co-star Jason Donovan, who played Scott Robinson, which gained the couple an army of adoring fans. Jason Donovan After his stint as Scott, singer and actor Jason became an international popstar and had his pick acting of roles. He moved to the U.K., married, had children and has since starred in over a dozen West End show, most notably Joseph and his Technicolour Dreamcoat. Alan Dale New Zealand born actor Alan was one of Neighbours 12 original cast members having made his debut as Jim Robinson on the soap's first episode on 18 March 1985. As the head of the Robinson clan, widower Jim lived at Number 26 Ramsay Street with his children Paul, Julie, Scott and Lucy, and was a real anchor in the community. He stayed with the show for eight years, before his character was killed off in dramatic scenes aired in 1993 but which still reverberate through the soap to this day. Margot Robbie Way before she was Barbie or Harley Quinn, Margot was best known as Ramsay Street resident Donna Freedman. Her notable storylines included her marriage to Ringo Brown and becoming a young widow following his tragic death. After three years she bid farewell to the soap and Australia with a plan to make a name for herself in Hollywood which she did when she bagged the role of Naomi Lapaglia opposite Leonardo DiCaprio in The Wolf of Wall Street. Jesse Spencer Jesse rocked up on Ramsay street in 1994 with the rest of the Kennedy clan. He stayed for five years, literally growing up in front of the camera, but in 2000 felt it was time to spread his wings and head for Hollywood. It was certainly a smart move as he went on to bag leading roles in popular shows like House and Chicago Fire. Russell Crowe New Zealand-native Russell had a brief arc on Neighbours, appearing in four episodes of the soap 1987 as Kenny Larkin, the former cellmate of Street resident Henry Ramsay. The role obviously got him noticed though because he quickly went on to become a fully-fledged Hollywood A-lister, winning the Best Actor Oscar for his standout performance as Roman General Maximus Decimus Meridius in Gladiator. Kimberley has also taken part in reality shows such as Celebrity Circus, I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here and Dancing with the Stars. She was last on our screens when she took part in Neighbours' 20th anniversary special in 2005. She didn't appeared in the Neighbours 2022 finale which saw some of the show's biggest characters return to Ramsay Street. Advertisement Kimberley was apparently asked by producers, but she declined, according to Private Sydney. But now she's firmly back on the soap, and fans are delighted. The star is married to her husband Jason Harvey. The pair, who tied the knot in 1997, share three kids - Isabella, Josh and Ashton. Advertisement 4 The star appeared on various magazines including Loaded, FHM and Maxim Credit: Rex Features
Newsweek
05-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Owners Get Puppy, Think It's a 'Giant' Breed—a Year Later Realize Mistake
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Annalise, 24 and from Minnesota, is the proud owner of 1-year-old Irish setter, Rinka, a breed she has always loved. "We originally wanted an Irish setter because they were big dogs," Annalise told Newsweek. "We also loved the breed because we heard they were similar to golden retrievers in personality, with just more energy—which worked great for us because we are very active!" Irish Setters, originally bred as a gun dog, are known for their active and outgoing personality, and getting along well with adults, children and other dogs, according to the American Kennel Club. They are a large breed, growing up to 27 inches at the shoulder, and weighing up to 70 pounds. But when Annalise brought Rinka home, as time went on they began to get worried—as Rinka didn't seem to be growing properly. "We were stressed," Annalise, who gave her first name only, admitted. But it turned out there was a very good reason Rinka wasn't growing into the large dog they had expected. In a video to Annalise's TikTok account, @333tape on August 3,which has racked up more than 1.3 million views, she shared a video of Rinka as a tiny puppy, and wrote: "When we brought you home and didn't know you were a field Irish setter for the first year and thought we had somehow forever stunted your growth." Rinka as a puppy. Rinka as a puppy. TikTok @333tape She added in the caption: "I genuinely believed I had done something wrong because she wasn't like all of the giant Irish setters I saw everywhere." Because, there are two types of Irish setters: the show Irish setter, and the field Irish setter, which are smaller and leaner, bred for hunting and stamina, according to a vet-reviewed report from Pooch and Mutt. Annalise told Newsweek it took them "a long time to realize she was so small because she was a field setter," as in their year and a half with her, "we have never met another 100 percent Irish setter, just some mixes." "I never expected this video to go viral but it has been amazing to hear about all the other Irish Setters out there and to know we weren't the only ones to have this mix up!" Annalise's video has racked up more than 150,000 likes, as animal lovers shared their own stories, one writing: "My cousin bought a field English setter, and wondered the same thing when it never really filled out. Great dogs though." "That's how I found out my Aussie was a mini Aussie," another said. "I was so confused like why aren't you growing, nope you're just the tiny version." Another agreed: "Yes! We've always owned field English setters and people often comment that they thought they were supposed to be bigger." And yet another wrote: "I got an Irish setter at five months old but the breeder didn't tell me he was a field Irish setter, so was wondering for a while why he'd stopped growing. Went to research and found out about the field ones." Read more Irish setter ignoring owner by bringing huge stick indoors delights viewers Irish setter ignoring owner by bringing huge stick indoors delights viewers Despite not being exactly what Annalise expected, Rinka has proven to be the perfect pet, she told Newsweek. "She is the sweetest dog I have ever met and she is incredibly emotionally intelligent, which worked out because we also originally got her to be an ESA [emotional support animal]," she said. "I would definitely recommend field Irish setters to people who have a lot of energy, time, and patience. They can be very energetic and stubborn dogs, but if you put in the time for them to be trained and played with a lot they will 100 percent be amazing dogs!" Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@ with some details about your best friend and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
Axios
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
What to read this summer
Now that you're itching to visit your local library, we're thinking you may need a couple of recommendations for summer reads from your favorite Axios Detroit co-authors. Annalise's recs: If you're flying anywhere this summer, you've got to pick up " Less," a witty read about a depressed failed novelist who travels the world. A quick read for animal lovers that has very summer-like seaside vibes is " Remarkably Bright Creatures." I've never rooted so hard for an octopus. If you're looking for something innovative, try Rivers Solomon's " Sorrowland," a novel that threads together themes of horror, fantasy, religion, government and race. I wouldn't say it's a quick beach read, but you won't be able to put it down, and you'll come away with a lot of thoughts. Joe's recs: For a breezy beach read with an edge, check out Fonda Lee's " Jade City," an action-packed fantasy novel with mafioso family drama (think "The Godfather") and magically powered warriors. Go back to the 1980s for acclaimed writer Alan Moore's " Saga of the Swamp Thing" graphic novel series. Moore's take on the classic antihero is complex, touching on topics like gun control, environmental issues and racism. For a gripping tale at sea, try " The Wager," David Grann's exhaustively researched account of an 18th-century shipwreck and the ensuing fight for survival.
Metro
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
'Addictive' TV thriller is finally completely free to binge on UK streamer
A 'riveting and addictive' legal thriller is streaming for free right now (Picture: Disney General Entertainment Con) A legal drama thriller from legendary producer Shonda Rhimes is now available to binge in full for free. First hitting screens in 2014, How to Get Away with Murder was produced by Rhimes, best known for working on other shows including Grey's Anatomy, Scandal, Bridgerton and The Residence. The show – which ran for six seasons before ending in 2020 – followed Annalise Keating (Viola Davis), a defence attorney and law professor at a prestigious university in Philadelphia who becomes entangled in a murder plot with five of her students. The cast also included Alfred Enoch, Jack Falahee, Aja Naomi King, Matt McGorry, and Karla Souza as Annalise's students, while Charlie Weber and Liza Weil played her employees. Last year fans of the series were left devastated when it was removed from Netflix, with one declaring it was being 'snatched away' from them. But now, nearly eight months later, it's available again for UK viewers. Even better – it's also streaming for free on Channel 4. How to Get Away with Murder ran from 2014 until 2020 and starred Viola Davis (Picture: Disney General Entertainment Con) How to Get Away with Murder boasts an impressive 88% rating on review site Rotten Tomatoes. When reviewing the first season, the Associated Press wrote: 'Murder promises to be twisty, wicked, dark and fun. And it stars Viola Davis, who brings life to a character of endless calculations and mystery.' 'The most addictive new thriller on TV,' Entertainment Weekly declared. 'Smart, slick and sexy, How to Get Away with Murder might be your new obsession,' the Boston Herald added. It also picked up many fans as soon as it started, with some calling it 'riveting', 'addictive' and 'captivating'. It followed a legal professor who got wrapped up in a murder plot with her students (Picture: Disney General Entertainment Con) Many also praised Viola's 'magnetic presence'. 'Viola Davis is a powerful screen presence — almost too strong for TV. But she commands the small screen like few actors can,' the Baltimore Sun explained. The actress, who went on to also find success starring in The Help and Fences and Suicide Squad, received widespread critical acclaim for her performance in the series. She became the first Black woman to win a Primetime Emmy Award for outstanding lead actress in a drama series, won two Screen Actors Guild Award for outstanding performance by a female actor in a drama series, and was nominated for Golden Globes and Critics' Choice Awards. Viola's performance was called 'magnetic' (Picture: Lionel Hahn/ Getty Images) She previously spoke to Shondaland about how starring in How to Get Away with Murder marked a turning point in her career. 'I see Annalise as that point in my career where something switched. And what it did was wake me up to the value of using myself. And what I mean by that is that it changed the way people saw a Black woman,' she said. 'Every role that I got before this time, not that I wasn't extremely happy with those roles, and that's including the roles I had onstage, but they very much were roles that you could see me in. 'How to Get Away with Murder was thinking outside of the box. This was my way of subverting that narrative or that reality that we have of what a leading lady should look like, their sexuality should look like, womanhood should look like. It was my opportunity to just turn that on its head, and I had to because I was in the role. So, I could either play it like people expected me to play it, or I could really use myself and use what I know about life, and what I know womanhood to be, and sexuality to be, and Blackness to be — it was my way to just sort of inject my voice and my artistry.' How to Get Away with Murder is streaming on Channel 4. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. Arrow MORE: 'Wildly entertaining' Amazon Prime action thriller soars up top 10 chart Arrow MORE: Major WWE SmackDown spoilers as iconic star returns on Friday's episode Arrow MORE: UK viewers can finally watch season 2 of 'compelling' Australian thriller
Daily Mail
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Pete Wicks is left fuming over hilarious prank as one of his employees jokes she is quitting to star on Love Island
The Staying Relevant Podcast took to their Instagram account on Tuesday to share the hilarious moment Pete Wicks was pranked by one of his employees. The former TOWIE star, 37, who regularly hosts the podcast with his best pal Sam Thompson, 32, was completely unaware he was being filmed as his employee dropped a bombshell on him. At the beginning of the clip, she coyly told Pete that she had been having conversations with a Love Island producer to appear on the show, news which left him gob-smacked. Looking 'nervously' at Pete, she said: 'So Pete, I actually do have another thing to tell you.' Pete replied: 'F*****g hell' under his breath as he kept his head down making notes waiting for her to continue. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. She added: 'And I'm actually a little bit nervous for this... I've been in conversations with a Love Island producer, and they've asked me to fly out next Friday for the Sunday episode.' Appearing lost for words, Pete replied: 'You're not going on Love Island' as his employee Annalise confirmed: 'Yeah, I am.' Pete then fumed: 'Oh f**k off Annalise' as she replied: 'No I am, I've been really nervous to tell you.' Still raging, Pete added: 'You alright in the f*****g head? Is this why you've been off so much in f*****g May? Cause you've been at auditions not f*****g off all over the f*****g Europe.' Annalise cheekily replied: 'No, no no no no I done it on my lunch break.' Pete then changed his tune, saying: Hold on, do you actually really want to do this?' and Annalise confirmed: 'Yeah, I do.' Pete then showed his soft side as he stood up to hug Annalise, saying: 'Then I'm very happy for you. You take as much time as you need.' The pair shared a sweet hug as Annalise replied: 'Aw, I wasn't expecting that.' Pulling away to go back to his end of the desk, Pete replied: 'Well no, I mean, it's f*****g ridiculous.' Annalise replied: 'I mean it's obviously not great timing, and it's been a really tough decision.' Pete then said: 'Does that mean you're leaving us?' Confirming she won't be leaving permanently, Annalise replied: 'Yeah, so well next week, not permanently if you guys will obviously keep me.' Pete said: 'Well you're not going to want to f*****g work here if you've done that.' Denying that she would leave her job, she said: 'No, I'll still work here.' Pete sweetly replied: 'If you ever want to still work here then the job is yours. But that is f*****g ridiculous.' Annalise said: 'I've literally watched it since like series one, I'm obsessed, like I love it.' Pete jokingly swiped: 'I've watched crime documentaries since they were on Netflix, but I haven't killed anyone yet.' The room erupted into laughter as he added: 'But you know I'm very happy for you if that's what you really want and that's what you then deserve, everyone will get behind you. We'll all f*****g support you.' 'I may even fly out, I'll tell you what I'll do, I'll come out, do they have to meet the family and that?' The room confirmed islanders get to see their family during their stint, and Pete sweetly said: 'I'll come and be your person.' He added: 'Is this serious?' and Annalise cheekily smiled replying: 'No'. Shaking his head and looking lost for words, Pete simply said: 'F*****g c***s.' The hilarious prank video comes after Pete cut a smart figure as he hosted a Dogs Trust fundraiser at the Kennel Club in London on Tuesday. The TV personality, who has been a Dogs Trust ambassador for many years, is involved in several initiatives to support the charity. He has also filmed series of 'For Dogs Sake' for the Dogs Trust, which has led to a significant increase in adoption applications. For the fundraiser, Pete looked incredibly suave in a navy blue pinstripe suit, consisting of a double-breasted blazer and matching trousers. He paired brown suede loafers with his smart ensemble as he smiled for the cameras during the event. During the event, Pete was also joined by a host of stars including his Strictly Come Dancing dance partner Jowita Przystal, 30. The pair sparked romance rumours last year during their stint on the show, however, they have both publicly denied any romantic relationship, clarifying that they are just good friends. Jowita looked sensational in a black-and-white mini dress which featured a plunging V-neckline as she beamed alongside Pete. To complete her look, the pro dancer added inches to her frame with a pair of black over-the-knee boots and further accessorised with a silver layered necklace. Also in attendance were Kirsty Gallacher, Charlotte Hawkins, Jay Bothroyd, and Jacquie Beltrao.
