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Wales Online
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
BBC Death Valley star on what's 'haunted her entire life' as health diagnosis help with new role
BBC Death Valley star on what's 'haunted her entire life' as health diagnosis help with new role Gwyneth Keyworth stars opposite Timothy Spall in BBC One's new drama, Death Valley, but the actress has opened up about her struggles with ADHD. Gwyneth Keyworth plays Janie, a Welsh detective with an obsession for old TV detective shows (Image: BBC/BBC Studios/Jay Brooks ) Being neurodivergent can be challenging, as actress Gwyneth Keyworth recently confessed, her condition can sometimes be difficult to manage and even admitted "that has haunted me my entire life." Whilst in a BAFTA Cymru Q&A session for her new BBC comedy crime drama Death Valley, the actress told the audience how there are some parallels between her and her character Janie when it comes to neurodiversity. Gwyneth, who has been diagnosed with ADHD said that she had struggled growing up with the condition. Her new series, follows her character Janie Mallowan, a Welsh detective sergeant who teams up with her favourite actor John Chapel, played by Timothy Spall, to solve crimes around the Welsh Valleys. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter . Gwyneth told the audience that she worked with the writer to reflect her own neurodiversity in her character after saying that her ADHD "has haunted me my entire life." She said: "I'm diagnosed ADHD, and when I was in school in a certain system it was really hard, but in real life there's always some real pros to it. "So, it was really about letting that be part of Janie, because she doesn't work the way everyone else works, but the way she does work - works for her." Article continues below She also added that despite struggling herself with the condition: "I think that's the lovely thing about how Janie's been written, is it is not a hindrance." Content cannot be displayed without consent Recently she also confessed that she wouldn't be able to take on a career as a detective. She admitted: "I'm definitely not built for detective work. I have , I can't keep track of anything!" The actress added: "Janie and I are both scatty. I am always losing stuff, but Janie is more direct than I am and a lot more blunt. I like her commitment to being good at her job and how she won't let anyone get in the way of it." Despite being her first leading role, Gwyneth has previously starred in numerous large scale projects. This includes another BBC series set in Wales, Lost Boys & Fairies, where she played the character Becky. She has also starred in Game of Thrones, Netflix's Black Mirror, The Crown and also Misfits. She also spoke of working with Timothy Spall and said that her co-star looked out for her on set. Gwyneth said: "He is the best and not only is he an amazing actor, but he is also a really nice and kind person. Article continues below "I learnt so much from him especially on how to approach leading a series. We became really good friends, and I always knew he had my back, he would say: 'take a minute, we've got this.'" Death Valley will air on Sunday, May 25 at 8.15pm on BBC One, however the whole boxset will be launching on BBC iPlayer at the same time.
Daily Record
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Exploring Death Valley stars life from diagnosis to career highs and lows
Gwyneth Keyworth is set to have the nation in stitches in BBC's new comedy crime thriller, Death Valley. Gwyneth Keyworth is poised to tickle the nation's funny bone in the BBC's upcoming comedy crime thriller, Death Valley. The show charts the adventures of an oddball duo: a retired actor named John Chapel (played by Timothy Spall) and detective sergeant Janie Mallowan (Gwyneth Keyworth). When asked about what sets Death Valley apart from other crime murder mysteries and what viewers can anticipate, the actress pinpointed the humour as the distinguishing factor. The Welsh actress remarked: "We all love solving crimes, guessing what is going to happen and piecing it all together. It's like playing a good game of Cluedo. But also, Death Valley is really funny, it has so much heart." She added: "You really see John and Janie's friendship evolve and see how it helps transform them. They are two lonely people who manage to find a friend. They are genuine with each other even if he does overstep the mark at times!" With the premiere of Death Valley just around the corner this weekend, we delve into the life of the actress. Health battle The 34-year-old has recently been candid about her neurodivergence and the challenges that sometimes accompany it, reports Surrey Live. Discussing her portrayal in the BBC series, Gwyneth admitted that she wouldn't be suited for her character's profession in real life. She confessed: "I'm definitely not built for detective work. I have , I can't keep track of anything!" Nonetheless, when reflecting on what she enjoys most about embodying Janie, she identified several traits they share. The actress remarked: "Janie and I are both scatty. I am always losing stuff, but Janie is more direct than I am and a lot more blunt. I like her commitment to being good at her job and how she won't let anyone get in the way of it." Career low With roles in notable television series such as Game of Thrones, Misfits and Black Mirror, Gwyneth boasts an impressive array of career highlights. Despite these achievements, she recalls a moment that she views as a 'low' point. Chatting with Essence about moments she'd prefer to leave behind, she admitted one particular low was: "Faceplanting on stage – bad." However, she reminisced about a career high point whilst shooting for Black Mirror. She shared: "I loved filming Black Mirror, I've always been a huge fan of the director, Tim Van Patten. He directed nearly all of my favourite episodes of The Sopranos, so working with him was incredible." Guilty Pleasure Gwyneth disclosed that there's one particular show that captivates her more than perhaps it should, a sentiment she describes as a guilty pleasure. In her conversation with Essence, Gwyneth admitted: "Getting far too involved in Love Island than is at all necessary or acceptable." An evident fan of Love Island, Gwyneth would no doubt be thrilled to learn that ITV is set to commemorate the reality show's decade-long run with a special anniversary episode. Scheduled to broadcast before the summer series, viewers will witness some of the most recognisable islanders reminisce about their villa experiences and the enduring impact on their lives.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Go F*** Yourself': Gwyneth Paltrow Has A Message For Anyone Still Hung Up On Her Vagina Candle
Gwyneth Paltrow is absolutely not here for anyone making fun of her infamous vagina-scented candle. The Oscar winner and polarising wellness guru's brand Goop made headlines in January 2020, when the company announced a new product, a candle titled This Smells Like My Vagina, was going on sale on its website. Five years later, the candle is still generating plenty of headlines (as are its successors, This Smells Like My Orgasm and Hands Off My Vagina), with Gwynnie being asked about both the product and the media furore it created during a Q&A for Mind Valley over the weekend. Standing by the candle, the Sliding Doors actor said: 'That product is so fascinating. It took us a long time to live that one down, but I kept it on the site because there is an aspect to women's sexuality that I think we're socialised to feel a lot of shame [about]. And I sort of loved this kind of punk rock idea.' Gwyneth then added: 'We are beautiful and we are awesome and go fuck yourself.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mindvalley (@mindvalley) Around the time the This Smells Like My Vagina candle first went on sale, Gwyneth told US talk show host Seth Meyers: 'I think women, a lot of us, have grown up feeling certain degrees of shame around our bodies or whatever. 'So, this is a little bit of a subversive candle for all of us out there.' Gwyneth later claimed that the candle was never intended to 'actually smell like anyone's vagina', instead having scents of bergamot, geranium and cedar juxtaposed with damask rose and ambrette seed. More recently, the candle made headlines for a rather different reason when it was reported that at least two had exploded, leading to a disclaimer being added to its packaging telling users not to burn it for more than three hours. Gwyneth Paltrow Sums Up Her Infamous Ski Trial In 3 Words We Were All Thinking At The Time Gwyneth Paltrow And Meghan Markle React To 'Beef' Claims In Truly Epic Way Gwyneth Paltrow Shares Complicated Feelings About Working With An Intimacy Coordinator For Timothée Chalamet Sex Scenes
Herald Sun
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Herald Sun
Candace Owens talks to Harvey Weinstein over Gwyneth Paltrow, Ashley Judd and Rose McGowan
In a new interview with conservative political commentator Candace Owens, disgraced film producer and convicted sex offender Harvey Weinstein maintained his innocence from prison. 'I hurt my family. I hurt my friends. I cheated on my wife. And that was a mistake, you know, a terrible mistake,' Weinstein said in the sit-down interview. 'But I did not commit these crimes. I swear that before God, and the people watching now, and on my family.' Since 2017, more than 80 women have come forward with allegations against Weinstein, accusing him of sexual harassment, assault and rape. Weinstein was found guilty in 2020 of a criminal sexual act in the first degree and third degree rape, and he was found guilty in 2022 of rape. He was sentenced to a total of 39 years imprisonment over the two court cases. Last year, the 2020 conviction was overturned due to the trial judge allowing testimony based on accusations that were not part of the case. The overturning was criticised by complainants, lawyers and activists. A retrial is currently playing out in a Manhattan court. In a trailer released of the Owens interview, Weinstein - who is filmed behind prison glass holding a phone to his ear - said, 'The people who support me are scared to talk. They are frightened to death that they're going to be cancelled.' One of the people the convicted sex offender took aim at was actor Gwyneth Paltrow, who accused him of sexually harassing her when she was 22. 'It's a complete fabrication about my relationship with Gwyneth. I didn't put my hands on her. I didn't touch her,' Weinstein said. 'I definitely made a pass,' he admitted. Variety reported that Weinstein also said, '[Paltrow] thought the relationship was abusive. Anybody who was there, who witnessed that relationship with [Paltrow], it just turned into total friends. 'There's pictures of her hugging me when I was sick and in the hospital and didn't think I was gonna make it in 1999. Gwyneth, at the Golden Globes, said, 'Bomber, we miss you.' She got up and made a speech about me. Nobody asked her to do that. In her Academy speech, she thanks me.' Weinstein also took aim at actor Ashley Judd, who was one of the first actors to come forward with sexual harassment and assault claims against Weinstein. 'Ashley Judd's claims are ridiculous,' he said in the trailer. Of actor Rose McGowen, another prominent accuser who said that Weinstein raped her in 1997, the disgraced producer said, 'I settled with Rose McGowan. I gave her $100,000, don't tell my wife, don't get me into trouble. It's all conflated, and it's all led to the idea that I'm going to be the one they persecute. They broke me. They broke me in half.' At the time, Weinstein was married to fashion designer Georgina Chapman. She is now dating actor Adrien Brody - you may remember her as the person Brody threw his chewing gum to when he picked up his Oscar for The Brutalist earlier this year. Weinstein also said he had asked for lie detector tests to be brought into the prison. 'I know they're not admissible but I want the world to know.' At the end of the trailer, the 73-year-old said, 'Candace, one thing I can tell you is that this is going to explode.' The full interview is available through Owens' paid subscription service.
Daily Mirror
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Harvey Weinstein sobs as he admits 'making a pass at Gwyneth Paltrow'
Harvey Weinstein has spoken out about allegations that he sexually harassed Gwyneth Paltrow and insisted that while he made a pass at her, he didn't touch her Harvey Weinstein has denied ever sexually harassing Gwyneth Paltrow – but admits "making a pass" at the actress. The actress had previously accused the disgraced movie mogul of sexually harassing her when she was just 22. The disgraced Hollywood executive, 73, has now addressed the allegations from behind prison bars. Weinstein is currently serving a 23 year prison sentence after being convicted of rape and sexual assault in 2020. He's currently being held at Rikers Island jail. Now, he has spoken out in an unprecedented interview and acknowledged the allegations made against him by both Gwyneth and Rose McGowan – who has accused him of oral rape. "I did not commit these crimes," Weinstein said. In a trailer for an interview with US broadcaster, Candace Owens, he went on to add: "I swear that before God and the people watching now and on my family." He discussed several of his alleged victims, including Gwyneth, Rose and actress Ashley Judd. Addressing the claims around Gwyneth, he said: "I definitely made a pass," before claiming that the allegations had been fabricated. He said: "It's a complete fabrication about my relationship with Gwyneth. I didn't put my hands on her. I didn't touch her." Gwyneth claims that she was sexually harassed by Weinstein in his hotel room after being cast in his 1996 movie, Emma. She said: "It was weird. I was alone in a room with him. It was out of the blue. I was blindsided. I was shocked." Gwyneth claims Weinstein appeared in a bathrobe before asking if he could give her a massage, or if she could watch him shower. Meanwhile, Ross claimed that after being cast in Scream in 1997, she was orally raped by Weinstein. Speaking about the allegations, Weinstein told Owens: "I settled with Rose McGowan. I gave her $100,000, don't tell my wife, don't get me into trouble. It's all conflated, and it's all led to the idea that I'm going to be the one they persecute." During the interview, Harvey wiped away tears after saying the allegations made against him had "broken" him. "They broke me, they broke me in half," he said. He explained that he'd asked for a lie detector to be brought into prison in an attempt to clear his name. "I know they're not admissible, but I want the world to know," he said. Sixty women have since come forward and made allegations against him. He was convicted of various sexual offences in both New York and California. He is currently on trial again after an appeals court decided that his New York trial had been tainted by prejudicial testimony and his conviction was overturned. He pleaded not guilty to all allegations and has insisted he had never raped or sexually assaulted anyody. "The casting couch is not a crime scene," defence lawyer Arthur Aidala told the mainly female jury.
