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Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Laura Hamilton hits back at cruel troll who said she was 'too old' to wear bikinis as she shares a glimpse from her lavish holiday
Laura Hamilton has hit back at a cruel troll who said she was 'too old' to wear bikinis as she shared a glimpse from her lavish holiday. The A Place In The Sun star, 43, has been enjoying a family holiday at Forte Village resort in South Sardinia. Joined by her children Rocco, 11, and Tahlia, 10 - who she shares with ex-husband Alex Goward - Laura has shared an array of gorgeous snaps as she soaked up the Italian sun. However, the blonde beauty was forced to hit back at a comment from one follower who cruelly said she was too old to wear a bikini. In a clip shared to Instagram, Laura was sat poolside as she flaunted her incredible figure in a blue and white swimsuit. She lounged on a day bed with her daughter as they waved while the camera panned out. In a caption, Laura made a poignant jibe at the troll as she penned: 'Who decides when we're 'too old' for anything? 'I recently read a comment saying I was too old to wear a bikini… and it honestly made me stop and think for a second. 'But then I reminded myself, life's way too short to worry about what other people think. 'Today I'm wearing a swimsuit, not because of the comment I read but because I wanted to and I feel comfortable in it!' 'We all have days when we feel self-conscious, but we deserve to enjoy the sunshine, the beach, the pool, whatever makes us happy, no matter our age and whether we choose to wear a swimsuit or a bikini!! 'Live your life and feel good in your own skin' Fans flocked to comments on her post as many were shocked by the troll's unkind remarks. Comments included: 'You keep going and you look amazing. While you've got it flaunt it'; 'Today I'm wearing a swimsuit, not because of the comment I read but because I wanted to and I feel comfortable in it,' she penned 'Absolutely not! Bikinis don't come with age restrictions—just confidence requirements! The only age limit is the age you stop caring what other people think'; 'People that say negative comments are just jealous! Do whatever makes you feel happy'; 'Wow, glad you didn't listen, some people should keep their comments to themselves. We are all different and we should do and wear what makes us happy.' Earlier this year, Laura revealed that she went on a date with Shaggy - and he made her pay. Laura, who split from husband Alex Goward, 44, in 2022 after a decade of marriage, shared details about her dating life in a new interview on Friday. Speaking exclusively to DailyMail Laura confirmed that she was still single and having fun as she recalled a surprise date from over 20 years ago. Recounting meeting up with Shaggy, she explained: 'I met him for coffee and I had to pay for it. It was at Heathrow airport. 'I'd been working with him, and he said, 'I really want to meet up with you and talk about work opportunities.'' As she soaked up the sun, the blonde beauty hit back at a comment from a follower who said she was too old to wear a bikini Confirming that he made up a song and sang it to her, she continued: 'God, that was over 20 years ago. I'm not sure he'd recognise me now.' Adding of her dating life now, Laura said: 'I'm busy working and dating and having fun, and I prefer to find people naturally rather than being on dating apps. 'I like to go out and meet people who have common interests. I made a decision going forward that I want to keep that aspect of my life private. 'I think it's really important that if I'm dating people - and I have been dating people - if they're not in the public eye, then they have a right to privacy. 'Just because I'm in the public eye – you never know what their job is, and they might need privacy for security reasons, and so I'm always mindful of that.' Laura shares two children Rocco, 12, and Tahlia, 10, with her ex-husband Alex, they split after 13 years together. In a statement at the time, she wrote: 'This isn't something I ever thought I'd be saying but, after 13 years of being together Alex and I have separated. 'Our children are and always will be our number one priority and we would respect privacy for our family at this time.' She has been a presenter on A Place in the Sun since 2012 and regularly posts pictures from her sun drenched holidays and filming trips on Instagram. Laura also explained that her time on the Channel 4 show has seen her through so many life changes, notably her engagement, the births of her children and her divorce. The former Dancing On Ice star described feeling like she had 'failed' amid their separation, which saw Laura move out of the couple's Surrey family home. She said: 'We are co-parenting, and it works. But even that, you know, I kind of felt like I had failed.'
Daily Mail
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
A Place In The Sun's Laura Hamilton, 43, hits back at cruel trolls insisting she is 'too old to wear a bikini' as she wows in stunning swimwear snap and shares powerful message
Laura Hamilton hit back at cruel trolls insisting she is 'too old' to wear a bikini in her latest Instagram snap on Wednesday. The A Place In The Sun presenter, 43, wowed in a plunging black and white snake print swimming costume as she beamed beside the pool and asked fans: 'Who decides when we're 'too old' for anything?✨…' She continued: 'I recently read a comment saying I was too old to wear a bikini… and it honestly made me stop and think for a second. 'But then I reminded myself, life's way too short to worry about what other people think.' Waving in a swimming costume beside her daughter Tahlia she added: 'Today I'm wearing a swimsuit, not because of the comment I read but because I wanted to and I feel comfortable in it! 'We all have days when we feel self-conscious, but we deserve to enjoy the sunshine, the beach, the pool, whatever makes us happy, no matter our age and whether we choose to wear a swimsuit or a bikini!!' It comes after Laura displayed her incredible figure in a blue halter neck bikini during her Sardinian holiday earlier this week. Joined by her children Rocco, 11, and Tahlia, 10, who she shares with ex-husband Alex Goward, Laura soaked up the Italian sun at the Forte Village resort. She looked sensational in a light blue halter neck bikini top with low-rise briefs featuring gold brooches as she did matching poses with her mini-me Tahlia in an array of snaps. Documenting her trip on Instagram on Monday, Laura shared that her and the kids had enjoyed an electric bike ride around the resort before listening to a piano recital. Later the trio took to the clear-blue sea to go snorkelling at the picturesque resort. 'Sass, sparkle, and sun-kissed days at Forte Village ✨,' she captioned the snaps. 'Tahlia's the kind of girl who turns palm-lined paths into catwalks and ice cream runs into comedy shows. She's my tiny travel queen. Quirky, kind, bold, and bursting with magic.' Earlier this year, Laura revealed that she went on a date with Shaggy - and he made her pay! She asked fans: 'Who decides when we're 'too old' for anything?… 'I recently read a comment saying I was too old to wear a bikini… and it honestly made me stop and think for a second' Laura, who split from husband Alex Goward, 44, in 2022 after a decade of marriage, shared details about her dating life in a new interview on Friday. Speaking exclusively to the Daily Mail, Laura confirmed that she was still single and having fun as she recalled a surprise date from over 20 years ago. Recounting meeting up with Shaggy, she explained: 'I met him for coffee and I had to pay for it. It was at Heathrow airport. 'I'd been working with him, and he said, 'I really want to meet up with you and talk about work opportunities.'' Confirming that he made up a song and sang it to her, she continued: 'God, that was over 20 years ago. I'm not sure he'd recognise me now.' Adding of her dating life now, Laura said: 'I'm busy working and dating and having fun, and I prefer to find people naturally rather than being on dating apps. 'I like to go out and meet people who have common interests. I made a decision going forward that I want to keep that aspect of my life private. 'I think it's really important that if I'm dating people - and I have been dating people - if they're not in the public eye, then they have a right to privacy. 'Just because I'm in the public eye – you never know what their job is, and they might need privacy for security reasons, and so I'm always mindful of that.' Laura and her ex-husband Alex, split after 13 years together. In a statement at the time, she wrote: 'This isn't something I ever thought I'd be saying but, after 13 years of being together Alex and I have separated. 'Our children are and always will be our number one priority and we would respect privacy for our family at this time.'
Forbes
11-07-2025
- Health
- Forbes
Live Long: Longevity And The Pursuit Of Happiness At Palazzo Fiuggi
Palazzo Fiuggi in the Apennine Mountains outside Rome. By the time you've driven through the charming hillside village of Fiuggi, up the circular colonnaded drive, and entered the exquisite marble lobby flooded with natural light, it's obvious: a visit to Palazzo Fiuggi is destined to be a beautiful experience. The building itself, majestic and graceful, holds an immediate promise of well-being. But it's what happens inside that is nothing short of life-changing. The award-winning Palazzo Fiuggi, less than an hour from Rome, first opened as a wellness medical spa in 2021, but it was originally built in 1913. It was then known as Palazzo della Fonte ('the source'), for its proximity to healing mountain mineral springs, which are still a centerpiece of the program today. Wellness seekers have been drawn to the famous Fiuggi hills since before the 15th century, when Michelango credited the curative waters of Acqua de Fiuggi with relieving his kidney stones. Many centuries later, Palazzo Fiuggi is in the forefront of global wellness. The spa pairs the area's historic healing legacy with a hyper-modern approach, elevated by luxurious Italian design and warm hospitality. Each suite, flooded with natural light, is more calming than the last, and many feature glass doors that open onto a terrazzo with views of the Apennine mountains. Mineral water from the nearby Acqua de Fiuggi springs. Longevity at Palazzo Fiuggi A sister property to the incomparable Forte Village, in Sardinia, also a wellness world unto itself, Palazzo offers state-of-the-art customized wellness programs, led by top medical doctors--sleep experts, neurologists, endocrinologists--from Rome. The focus is on four pillars: healing thermal waters; a Food as Medicine culinary program designed by three-star Michelin chef Heinz Beck; the Movement Lab HPM (High Performance Method); and mind/body healing in nature. The slogan, "A Longer Life, Better Lived,' flows through it all like a clear mountain spring. Guests arrive with a chosen objective: attaining optimal weight, detox, sleep and stress management, gut/brain health. But the ground-breaking Longevity Program is undoubtedly the jewel in Palazzo's wellness crown, by taking an integrative approach to slowing the effects of aging, building mind/body strength, promoting tissue regeneration, restoring energy. It begins with a full medical workup, including blood and urine tests, a bone scan, electrocardiogram, muscle mass tests, body composition analysis and more, depending upon how deep you want to go. The doctors devote plenty of time to helping guests understand the 'why' behind their health issues. And of course, it is much more relaxing to tackle those issues here than it would be in a traditional doctor's office or medical facility, where you most certainly wouldn't be gazing at gorgeous frescoes or Murano glass chandeliers. A customized fitness assessment and workout. The renowned Hiking for Longevity program includes four to six days of daily hikes. "Outdoor activity–engaging with nature and social activity–has been shown to increase both mental and physical health,' says a resident doctor. Cycling for Longevity was just launched this year. The Sleep Program is overseen by a neurologist who prescribes 'a combination of innovative medical science with spa treatments, food and the right lifestyle.' Palazzo recently launched Biohacking Retreats created by Stefano Santori, founder of the Mindset Biohacking® method, geared to optimize mind-body performance by building strength, optimizing metabolism and improving cellular function. An Exquisite Spa at Palazzo Fiuggi Throughout the day, guests pop into the elegant Tisaneria for a snack or a smoothie, and step onto the terrazzo to marvel at the rolling hills beyond. The spa features a full treatment menu from cryotherapy and hydrotherapy to thalassotherapy, thermal mud baths and hammam, along with many new science-based aesthetic protocols so unique and cutting edge that you've certainly never heard of them. Meanwhile, the exquisite marble walls and original frescoes remind you, everywhere you look, that you are, indeed, living in a century-old palace. The spa: marble floors and walls, original crystal chandeliers. The exquisite 20,000 square-foot spa includes a thermal circuit that includes a hot/cold plunge, a large thermal pool, a Kneipp walk, steam and traditional sauna, infrared sauna, hammam, salt chamber, thermal mud and an outdoor swimming pool. Sustainability is an important part of the Palazzo ethos. Products in the spa and suites are EcoCert or organic, all kitchen food waste is composted for the gardens, and the restaurant sources local and organic ingredients. With a strong focus on local produce and fish, meals can feel restrictive–no alcohol, for example, though there is pasta (this is Italy, after all!). A typical lunch may include red snapper carpaccio and grilled polenta with vegetables, dinner may be beetroot soup with filet of sea bass and tomato coulis or tortellini with ricotta and herbs. But each delicious meal in the elegant dining room inspires guests to slow down and savor the beautiful presentation, to eat with intention. Thermal pools with a view. Immersive Wellness at Palazzo Fiuggi There are many expert wellness spas around the globe, with an increasing focus on longevity, but Palazzo is the real deal. Guests depart with a data-driven road map (including measurable test results) that will inspire lifestyle changes that may include a new love of hiking, or a more mindful approach to food. After just a few days at Palazzo Fiuggi, you will feel like a new, much-improved version of yourself, with new tools to keep the journey moving forward toward robust health, mental clarity and longevity. Dinner is served. Under the expert guidance of talented medical professionals with a deep dedication to restoring optimal health, guests invest anywhere from three nights to up to two weeks, learning to take care of themselves, so they can live la bella vita for a long time to come. The experience brings a boost to your emotional and mental health, and makes you happy. What is wellness, after all, if it doesn't bring joy, and make you feel well? And, if you decide to visit the Sistine Chapel or the Pantheon while you're there, it is easy for the hotel to arrange. After all, Rome is less than an hour away. And don't miss a visit to Fiuggi's old town. If you have more time, plan a trip to Naples or Pompeii, about two hours' distance, before or after your stay. Though you may feel like you are at a remove up on the hilltop at Palazzo Fiuggi, it is Italy, after all. The rest of the world is close.
Daily Mail
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Heather Graham stuns in a blue co-ord as she joins a chic-looking Sarah Michelle Gellar at the Filming Italy 2025 photocall
Heather Graham stunned in a blue co-ord as she joined a chic-looking Sarah Michelle Gellar at the Filming Italy 2025 photocall at Forte Village Resort on Saturday. American actress Heather, 55, looked incredible as she stepped out to the film festival in a busty bralette layered under a matching blazer. She paired her summery top and structured jacket with a set of matching high-waisted shorts. Adding inches to her statuesque frame, Heather slipped into a pair of towering, white, strappy heels. Meanwhile Buffy actress Sarah, cut an elegant display in a black and white Chloe dress, which is worth £1,350. She paired her sophisticated halter neck piece with a pair of matching black and white strappy heels. Heather maintains her youthful appearance by getting 12 hours of sleep a night and doing regular YogaWorks workouts, daily affirmations, and practicing transcendental meditation for 40 minutes a day. 'I work out, eat healthy, do yoga, and mediate,' the Gunslingers actress revealed in her Retreat Magazine cover story last week. 'There's a very hard, sweaty class that I love.' Heather also avoids white flour and refined sugar and she doesn't drink alcohol or do drugs. 'Eating healthy makes me feel good. I like cooking for myself and other people. And I love when people cook for me. Basically, I like eating,' Graham explained. 'Also, I do affirmations. I think they are very powerful. I work on strengthening my inner loving parent muscle, so I can be supportive and loving to myself. One of my affirmations is, "This is the best time of my life."' Missing from Heather's side on Saturday was her boyfriend, professional snowboarder John de Neufville, who she has been with since 2022. And while Heather never married nor had children, she has a bond with the 46-year-old Vertical Change founder's 10-year-old son Johnny. Heather previously romanced silver-screen leading men like Leonardo DiCaprio, Josh Lucas, Edward Burns, Matt Dillon, and the late Heath Ledger. The Chosen Family director-star is also said to have loved and left the likes of Scott Speedman, Corey Feldman, Kyle MacLachlan, James Woods, Adam Ant, Jon Favreau, Elias Koteas, Russell Crowe, Benicio Del Toro, and Matthew Perry. On June 10, Deadline revealed Heather signed on to be a recurring guest star in Mike Flanagan's eight-episode reimagined reboot of Stephen King's 1974 novel Carrie through Amazon MGM Studios, which is scheduled to film through October 17 in Vancouver. And last month, Heather was cast as wronged wife Sophie in Hernán Jiménez's big-screen adaptation of Jane Fallon's novel Getting Rid of Matthew, which begins shooting this October in Toronto. The extramarital affair rom-com will also feature Luke Wilson and Emma Roberts - according to Deadline.
Daily Mail
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Heather Graham, 55, stuns fans with braless red carpet look after dishing on maintaining her youthful glow
Heather Graham left fans stunned with her braless look at film festival Filming Italy on Thursday. The Boogie Nights alum easily defied her 55 years in a plunging brown-lace and patterned gown - which flashed her ample cleavage - as she posed. Heather kept her make-up minimal and wore her signature flaxen mane side-parted in waves. Graham maintains her youthful appearance by getting 12 hours of sleep a night and doing regular YogaWorks workouts, daily affirmations, and practicing transcendental meditation for 40 minutes a day. 'I work out, eat healthy, do yoga, and mediate,' the Gunslingers actress revealed in her Retreat Magazine cover story last week. 'There's a very hard, sweaty class that I love.' Heather also avoids white flour and refined sugar and she doesn't drink alcohol or do drugs. Heather Graham managed to pull off yet another age-defying look as she sizzled at film festival Filming Italy, which was held at Forte Village Resort in Santa Margherita di Pula, Italy on Thursday 'Eating healthy makes me feel good. I like cooking for myself and other people. And I love when people cook for me. Basically, I like eating,' Graham explained. 'Also, I do affirmations. I think they are very powerful. I work on strengthening my inner loving parent muscle, so I can be supportive and loving to myself. One of my affirmations is, "This is the best time of my life."' Missing from the Independent Spirit Award nominee's side was her boyfriend since 2022, professional snowboarder John de Neufville. And while Heather never married nor had children, she clearly has a bond with the 46-year-old Vertical Change founder's 10-year-old son Johnny. Graham previously romanced silver-screen leading men like Leonardo DiCaprio, Josh Lucas, Edward Burns, Matt Dillon, and the late Heath Ledger. The Chosen Family director-star is also said to have loved and left the likes of Scott Speedman, Corey Feldman, Kyle MacLachlan, James Woods, Adam Ant, Jon Favreau, Elias Koteas, Russell Crowe, Benicio Del Toro, and Matthew Perry. On June 10, Deadline revealed Heather signed on to be a recurring guest star in Mike Flanagan's eight-episode reimagined reboot of Stephen King's 1974 novel Carrie through Amazon MGM Studios, which is scheduled to film through October 17 in Vancouver. And last month, Graham was cast as wronged wife Sophie in Hernán Jiménez's big-screen adaptation of Jane Fallon's novel Getting Rid of Matthew, which begins shooting this October in Toronto. The extramarital affair rom-com will also feature Luke Wilson and Emma Roberts - according to Deadline. The Wisconsin-born blonde's other upcoming films include Nick Simon's 1974-set supernatural horror film Within, A.J. Tesler's inspirational drama Maybe We Should, and Kirill Sokolov's horror thriller They Will Kill You. Heather took a seat beside an unidentified gal pal and Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning actor Shea Whigham, whom she posed for a selfie with at Filming Italy. Graham posed with The Ritual actress Ashley Greene, who wore a sheer striped top with black trousers. The two-time SAG Award nominee then hit the stage and lined up with numerous other celebs including Nathalie Emmanuel, Pom Klementieff, Jane Seymour, and Fran Drescher. Also spotted at Filming Italy was The O.C. alum Mischa Barton wearing a single-strapped white midi-dress with silver sandals.
