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Daily Mail
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Daisy May Cooper surprises fans as she reveals her real legal name in throwback photo to celebrate her son Benji's first birthday
Daisy May Cooper stunned fans as she revealed her legal name, while sharing a throwback snap to celebrate her son's first birthday. The actress, 38, took to her Instagram Stories on Friday to mark it being a year since she and partner Anthony Huggins welcomed son, Benji, by sharing a photo of her hospital chart from the birth. Over the top, she penned: '1 year ago today at 03.04am we welcomed our baby boy into the world'. But as well as listing the medical details, timings and staff, the photo revealed that the comedian was legally called Daisy May Weston, not Cooper as fans know her. Weston is the surname of her ex-husband Will, with it appeared that Daisy has retained the legal name despite their split four years ago. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Daisy and Will were married from September 2019 to July 2021 and share two children together, daughter Pip, seven, and son Jack, four. Daisy admitted their relationship hadn't been working for around three years, but they only split shortly after Jack was born, after she read about a woman who felt as if she had become 'trapped' by marriage. Speaking about their split in 2022, the This Country star gushed that Will is 'amazing' and an 'incredible' father but admitted lockdown 'shone a spotlight' on their marital difficulties. She explained how they both realised that 'there wasn't real love there' and that they had felt pressure to get married and settle down once they reached their thirties. While becoming friends with Selin Hizli, an old adversary from drama school, made her realise she needed to leave her marriage as their platonic love for each other helped Daisy to realise what 'real love' was and that 'life's too short' not to be happy. Following their split, Daisy briefly dated Ryan Weymouth, but the pair parted ways in May 2022 after a whirlwind five-month romance. She went on to find love with current partner, Anthony, who she met on the dating app Hinge. A DJ on the Bristol night scene who plays club shows under the moniker Fuse One, Anthony also has two children from a previous relationship. The couple welcomed their son Benji in June last year, but went through a 'scary time' as their little boy was born seven weeks premature. Announcing his birth at the time, Daisy shared a heartbreaking video of her being pushed by a nurse into the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, where she broke down in tears when she saw her little one. The mother-of-three was seen crying 'hi bubba' as she reached into his incubator to touch him, and captioned the clip: 'You came a bit earlier than we expected and gave me the worst post op constipation that I nearly had to phone the Samaratins but my God you are perfect. 'I cannot thank @deliverysuitegrh enough. The way you looked after us through such a scary time was above and beyond. You are all bloody superstars. I am so blessed. Welcome to the world little Benji, ya nutter Born 06/06/24.' Despite Benji making a full recovery, Daisy has admitted the 'terrible and scary' childbirth experience has made her not want any more children. She told Closer in October: 'No way. Oh my God, it was terrible. It was so scary having him seven weeks premature. 'I don't think I've quite processed it. It's one of those things that five years down the line I'll think... "F***, how did we get through that?"' The TV star admitted that the little one is 'fine now' but jokingly called him a 'miserable b******'. Meanwhile, she has sparked engagement rumours with Anthony, after flashing a glitzy diamond ring during a loved-up outing together in March. Daisy wore the ring on her wedding ringer, underneath where she got the name of her ex-boyfriend Ryan tattooed, before covering it up with a new floral inking. She also appeared to let slip the news in a post on Instagram Stories, where she referred to Anthony as 'her fiancé'. In a video promoting her BBC series Am I Being Unreasonable?, Daisy told fans her 'fit fiancé and baby daddy' Anthony would make a cameo in the show. While in February, sources revealed the couple had taken the next step in their relationship and are set to tie the knot after secretly getting engaged. An insider told The Sun: 'Daisy and Anthony are madly in love with each other and are a success story for dating apps. 'Their relationship has gone from strength to strength and already have a baby boy together. 'It felt the natural step for them both, and their friends and family are made up for them.'
The Sun
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Daisy May Cooper surprises fans as BBC comedy star reveals her ‘real name' in throwback snap
THIS Country actress Daisy May Cooper has surprised fans after revealing her "real name" in a throwback snap. The comedy star has always been known by the surname Cooper since her rise to stardom but in a throwback Instagram post, she has revealed that she isn't actually legally Cooper. 6 6 Instead, Daisy May's surname is Weston. This is the surname of her ex-husband, Will Weston, whom she wed in 2019. Despite the pair splitting in 2021, she appears to have legally retained his last name. The throwback snap in question was about the day that Daisy gave birth to her third child last year with new partner, Anthony Huggins. The snap was of Daisy's hospital visit to give birth to her son Benji in which her full name - Daisy May Weston - could be seen written on the board behind her. The Sun exclusively revealed earlier this year that Daisy and Anthony were secretly engaged. Despite retaining her ex-hubby's last name, it seems that Daisy is ready to move on and acquire a new one. The couple first met on dating app Hinge. A source said in February of this year: "Daisy and Anthony are madly in love with each other and are a success story for dating apps. "Their relationship has gone from strength to strength and already have a baby boy together. Emotional Daisy May Cooper breaks down in floods of tears live on Loose Women "It felt the natural step for them both, and their friends and family are made up for them." Best BBC comedies A BBC boss called on the industry to "save our sitcoms", but the corporation has a history of fantastic shows. We look back at some of the best to ever grace the screen. Fawlty Towers (1975-1979) - Only two series were made of the beloved institution. However, the cultural impact of the series starring John Cleese and Connie Booth spans decades. It follows rude and intolerant Basil Fawlty (Cleese) as he attempts to improve the reputation of his hotel. Only Fools and Horses (1981-2003) - The show was crowned by some as the best British sitcom of all time by a TV poll in 2004. Seven series were broadcast on BBC until 1991 with additional sporadic Christmas specials airing until 2003. Sir David Jason starred as ambitious market trader Derek "Del Boy" Trotter whilst Nicholas Lyndhurst played his younger half-brother Rodney. Set in working-class Peckham in south-east London, it follows the highs and lows of the lives of the Trotters', in particular their brazen attempts to get rich. Blackadder (1983 - 1989) - Four series were made of the iconic show, created by Richard Curtis and Rowan Atkinson. Each series spans a different historical period as anti-hero Edmund Blackadder (Atkinson) tries to better himself in each society. Accompanied by his dogsbody Baldrick (Tony Robinson), trouble always ensues. A TV poll in 2004 found that Blackadder was voted the second-best British sitcom of all time Absolutely Fabulous (1992 - 2012) - Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley star as failing PR guru Edina 'Eddie' Monsoon and alcoholic fashionista Patsy Stone. The pair embark on heavy-drinking sessions and abuse drugs in a desperate attempt to stay 'hip'. Eddie constantly chases bizarre fads and fails to lose weight whilst her disappointed and neglected daughter Saffy (Julia Sawalha) looks on. Little Britain (2003 - 2006) - The premise is simple. A sketch show which features different British people from all walks of life that are engaged in all sorts of comical scenarios. Starring Matt Lucas and David Walliams, the pair created iconic pop culture characters. Viewers loved obnoxious council estate teenager Vicky Pollard, morbidly obese scrounger Bubbles Devere, slimming coach Marjorie Dawes, despondent office worker Carol Beer, disgraced politician Sir Norman Fry, of course the iconic Lou and Andy! The Catherine Tate Show (2004-2015) - A sketch show starring the likes of Catherine Tate. She made iconic characters such as rowdy schoolgirl Lauren Cooper with her line 'Am I bovvered?'. Other characters featured Bernie the nurse, the aga saga woman, complaining couple Janice and Ray, and of course her infamous 'Nan', Joannie Taylor. The last character herself spawned multiple specials and even a movie. Gavin and Stacey (2007 - Present) The series tells the story of Gavin (Matthew Horne) and Stacey (Joanna Page). The pair embarked on an online and telephone romance for six months. But when they finally decide to be together properly, their friends and family get in the way. Ruth Jones and James Corden created the beloved show, which has been going for over a decade. The 2019 Christmas special was the most-watched comedy in 17 years and the most-viewed non-sporting event in a decade. 6 6 6
