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Daily Mail
07-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
I've watched the Titanic movie multiple times - but only just realised a major detail about Rose
A fiery debate erupted between the hosts of a New Zealand morning radio show over the 1997 Hollywood blockbuster movie Titanic. A recent segment on The Edge NZ saw announcer Dan Webby passionately argue that he'd always believed the main character in the film, Rose, was based on a real person. Furthermore, he felt the movie led him to believe that the woman who appeared as the older version of Rose was in fact the real-life person whom the story was based on. 'I thought for many, many years that the old lady was legit on the Titanic and she was Rose in real life,' Dan told his co-hosts. 'You know how it sort of crosses back between documentary?' he explained. Flabbergasted, co-host Ash London promptly corrected Dan's error. 'No part of this film is a documentary. It's people acting,' she replied. The breakfast announcers continued to press Dan on how he'd come to the conclusion that Rose was a real person in the movie, he explained that it was because the sections of the film she was featured in were 'filmed in a documentary style'. '[W]hen she turns up on the helicopter… I was like, "Oh, my God, this is fantastic - they brought her in for the movie. She knows the story",' he said. Fellow announcer Clinton Randell proceeded to point out that there was no logic to this assumption. 'Wouldn't you have done the maths?' Clinton questioned. 'The Titanic sank in 1912 and the movie came out in '97, so that's 85 years ago. Bro, she would be 110!' But Dan continued to insist that he wasn't alone in mistakenly believing that the elderly woman in the Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio film was a real person. 'The number of people that stand with me, you're gonna look like the idiot here,' Dan said. And he was right. The show quickly began to receive a flurry of texts and messages from listeners confirming that they too had made this mistake about the award-winning film. When a clip of the radio segment was later posted to TikTok, it was also inundated with replies from movie-goers who'd also presumed the elderly woman was a real-life Titanic survivor. An NZ radio announcer felt that Titanic had a 'documentary style' in the sections featuring the older Rose, leading himself - and others - to mistakenly believe that Rose was a real person, not an actress 'I 100 per cent also thought that,' read one comment. 'Is she not the real Rose? I've been living a lie,' added another. 'I can't believe it's not the real Rose!!' chimed in a third. One woman even explained that she'd wound up 'arguing' with her husband about the older Rose in the film being a real person, only to be proven wrong when they'd Googled it. In the movie, the elderly 100-year-old character of Rose Dawson Calvert was played by veteran actress Gloria Stuart. Her appearance in Titanic was her most well-known and earned nominations for Best Supporting Actress at both the Academy Awards and the Golden Globes. Gloria's 75-year acting career also included credits such as the 1997 film Batman & Robin, and guest roles on TV shows such as The Waltons, Murder, She Wrote, Touched by an Angel and General Hospital. In 2000, the actress was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Gloria lived to be 100 years old - the exact same age as her most famous on-screen role of Rose. She passed away in September 2010. Titanic director James Cameron has previously confirmed that although the character of Rose is not real, the character was inspired by a real person, American artist Beatrice Wood. The acclaimed filmmaker said he drew inspiration for Rose's personality after reading a biography about the artist - and particularly her rebellious spirit and family background. However, Beatrice was not a passenger on the Titanic. Film buffs have also previously noted that while there was a real-life passenger named Rose on-board the Titanic, her life story is not the same as the Rose character in the movie. The RMS Titanic sank on 15 April 1912, only four days into its maiden voyage. At the time, it was the largest ocean liner in service. The ship struck an iceberg and sank in under three hours. This resulted in the deaths of 1,635 passengers on board, making it one of the deadliest peacetime maritime disasters in history.
Daily Mail
25-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
I'm happily married with kids but I've been keeping a shocking secret from my wife for six years - do I tell her?
A happily married dad has dropped a shocking bombshell about his secret double life. Alex*, believed to be from New Zealand, confessed he cheated on his wife with another woman six years ago when he was on a six-month work trip. 'We ended up having a kid together,' the man, whose voice had been altered as a disguise, told The Edge Breakfast during the Truth Booth segment. 'I had a child with another woman that no one knows about.' Radio hosts Ash London, Clinton Randell and Dan Webby were lost for words as the unfaithful dad explained how he had been living with guilt all these years. Getting it off his chest for the first time, Alex admitted he still struggles to wrap his head around the secret, knowing deep down it would destroy not only his marriage but also his relationships with friends and family. 'I've been married for over 10 years with children,' he explained. Reflecting back, Alex said he had an extramarital affair six years ago while working overseas for six months. 'I found out about five years ago that we ended up having a kid together,' he said. 'Not to mention the fact that it's financially draining me, and I almost feel like this will come out at some point... it needs to. It's a bit tricky.' Alex said he's been quietly sending the other woman payments to support their son, which has taken a financial toll on him. 'My wife has pointed that out, and I've just said I'm investing more into my investments, which I guess technically is true because his future is my investment,' he said. He then made another surprising revelation - he has never met his love child in person - only through videos. 'At first I didn't believe it, but then my child has a birthmark that is virtually identical to mine and my mother's, which kind of passes down through genetics,' he said. The radio hosts tried to put a 'positive spin' on the situation, with Dan suggesting that Alex was 'partly a good person' for supporting his secret child financially. When asked if he could ever see his worlds collide, Alex said: '100 per cent. Honestly sooner rather than later. 'My heart is beating a mile a minute right now because I don't even know how to approach the situation to be quite honest,' the dad confessed. 'I would absolutely love to meet my son, and I would like my son to be a part of my life and my children's lives.' Ash chimed in with her advice on what Alex should do. 'I don't know you from a bar of soap and you don't know me, but I'm just going to speak as a wife and a mother... You need to tell your partner,' she said. 'This will eat you alive. And we have one life. Every day that you go on keeping this secret is a day less that you have a relationship with your child. 'They don't know their parent. The longer you leave it, I feel the worse it is. Human beings are complex, but we're also forgiving, and I think truth and light is always better than darkness.' Alex said he feels a sense of 'dread' and 'relief' by the thought of coming clean. 'I ultimately feel it would be beneficial for all parties, maybe not right now or six months or five years down the line, but at some point it is, I've got to rip the band-aid off,' he said. 'It's quite challenging.' He said he knows his wife will be 'heartbroken' when the day finally comes that he confesses. 'All things aside, I would call myself a good father and a good husband, despite the obvious,' he said. 'I've been feeling I'm keeping something that I would cherish, you know, a secret. And it's just, it's really not fair.' Ash was brought to tears as the dad explained how he just wanted to tell his wife the truth but was afraid of the consequences. 'I feel like the trust is quite literally irreversible, irreversibly broken and it's unfortunate,' Alex said. 'God knows I would do anything to rectify it and to move forward, but it's literally juggling my current family and my wife with the child who I want in my life.' After his confession, Alex said he will eventually come clean to his wife. 'I can definitively say I will inevitably and 100 per cent bring this to light,' he said.
SBS Australia
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- SBS Australia
Lebanese at home? These recipes have you covered
Tahini chicken by Joseph Abboud. Credit: Jiwon Kim Timeless Lebanese Flavours Cooking Lebanese food is more accessible than many people realise, says chef Joseph Abboud from Melbourne Middle Eastern restaurant, Rumi. "Most of the ingredients, people already have on hand. There's only a few ingredients here and there, but otherwise it's very accessible," he says in his appearance on Season 8 of The Cook Up with Adam Liaw. And Lebanese food is all about sharing, adds podcast host Ash London, who joins Joseph and Adam in the Cook Up kitchen. "It's meant to be shared. It's meant to be messy. It's meant to be on the table." So let's dive in and explore how you can cook and share these classic Lebanese dishes at home. Fluffy scrambled eggs meet tender potatoes and a fragrant blend of warm spices — a hearty Lebanese breakfast dish that speaks straight to the soul. Ready in just under 20 minutes, it's a for busy families looking for something quick, yet satisfying. This Middle Eastern street food is perfect for appetisers, lunchboxes, or meat-free mains. High in protein and packed with herbs and spices, falafel is both nourishing and full of flavour. If you've been wondering how to make falafel, try for an authentic reward, great served up with sauce in flatbread. Don't have time to soak dried chickpeas and beans? Then try . Nothing beats fresh homemade hummus. Enjoy it with or or as part of your . Hummus is a cross-cultural favourite — versatile, nourishing and endlessly adaptable. While there are many variations, by Jasmin Rose Ibrahim is super simple, using just seven ingredients, including canned chickpeas. If you have the time to soak dried chickpeas, then try by Greg Malouf. You will not be disappointed! Check for more hummus ideas. Bean stews (fasolia) are a staple of Lebanese home cooking, offering warmth, comfort, and hearty flavour. Often served with rice, these time-honoured dishes are passed down through generations and enjoyed at family gatherings. comes from Ash London's mum. This comforting classic of ground meat, rice, chicken, spices and nuts is one of the simplest Lebanese dishes to make at home. Try : he uses a rice cooker. , with spiced lamb and rice topped shredded poached chicken, golden almonds and pine nuts, takes a little longer, but makes a pretty addition to a multi-dish meal for special occasions. Inspired by the classic Lebanese samke harra, this dish by chef Joseph Abboud swaps fish for chicken. With just 15 minutes of prep and the oven doing the rest, it's an easy, fuss-free way to get a delicious dinner on the table — even on your busiest nights. is a national dish of Lebanon, made from bulghur grain, fresh lamb mince and fragrant spices. Rolled into ball or patties, then either deep-fried or baked, these make great party snacks. Serve with a squeeze of lemon and a side of creamy or for the perfect bite. a round-up some delicious kibbeh recipes. A beloved Middle Eastern dessert made of thin layers of flaky filo pastry, filled with crushed nuts, and sweetened with syrup. This classic recipe by Abla Amad will not disappoint, with each bite a perfect balance of crispness, sweetness, and tradition. And baklawa isn't the only highlight of Lebanese sweets. Here's a list of some of the best Lebanese desserts on the SBS Food portal. Click for more Lebanese recipes. Watch now Follow The Cook Up with Adam Liaw Series Share this with family and friends
