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Daily Mail
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Daniel Craig, 57, looks worlds away from his James Bond days as he sports a much fuller head of hair and quirky sense of style at Tate Modern's 25th Anniversary Gala
Daniel Craig looked worlds away from his 007 days as he arrived at the star-studded Tate Modern 25th Anniversary Gala in London on Wednesday night. The actor, 57 - who finished his time as James Bond with the 2021 film No Time To Die - donned a typically suave cream tux and co-ord tie for the occasion. Sporting a stylish pair of orange-tinted sunglasses over his eyes, Daniel was showcasing a much fuller head of hair than usual. The star was also sporting long salt and pepper sideburns. He seemed in good spirits for the occasion, and was pictured posing with his arm around Maria Balshaw, the director of Tate's four art museums across the country. The actor - who was a widely popular Bond - enjoyed a five-film stint with the franchise, beginning with the 2006 movie Casino Royale. During his days as 007 the actor sported a more rugged look than he does now, with Craig often seen opting for a longer hairstyle at events post-Bond. He was was joined at the event on Wednesday by a host of stars, including Reese Witherspoon, Bianca Jagger, Sir Grayson Perry, Gwendoline Christie and Tracey Emin. Legally Blonde actress Reese, 49, looked effortlessly chic on the night in a sophisticated black midi dress as she posed up a storm for photographers. Her elegant ensemble featured an asymmetrical neckline, a black leather belt with gold hardware, and a figure-hugging silhouette. Adding a touch of height, Reese teamed the look with classic pointed black court heels and carried a sleek gold clutch. Reese's outing came after she announced Sunnie, a Gen Z-focused spin-off of her Hello Sunshine label, at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity earlier this month. He was joined at the event by Reese Witherspoon, 49, who exuded elegance as she arrived at the star-studded Tate Modern 25th Anniversary Gala in London on Wednesday night The actress put on a leggy display in a chic white mini dress, featuring short puffed sleeves, a scoop neckline, a figure-hugging design, and exposed stitch detailing. Flaunting her long, toned pins, Reese added inches to her frame with a pair of white stiletto heels, which featured a large buckle fastening. On stage, Reese described Sunnie as a 'celebration' of young women's creativity, curiosity and agency. She said: 'It's been a dream of mine to build a space where young women can be the truest version of themselves, 'We've discovered that young women are not defined by doom and gloom as they're often portrayed in media – they're complex, creative individuals with incredible agency. 'Sunnie will be a celebration of that spirit, giving them the tools and community to navigate life's challenges while embracing their authentic selves.' According to The Hollywood Reporter, the multi-platform brand will feature collaborations with such Gen Z creators and celebrities as YouTuber Lana Condor, Canadian high diver and social media personality Molly Carlson, and Young Sheldon actress Raegan Revord. The group announced strategic alliances with organizations including Child Mind Institute, IF/THEN Initiative, and Purdue University, which will serve as the brand's official university partner. Former actress Bianca Jagger also turned heads as she arrived at the fundraising gala wearing a stylish silk co-ord The Sunnie ecosystem will span social content, digital zines, book clubs, custom curriculum, and real-world events. Maureen Polo, head of direct-to-consumer at Hello Sunshine said: 'Young women – despite the many pressures they face – are intentionally creating space for joy, 'They're writing their own stories, setting boundaries, finding community, and embracing both digital and real-world connections on their terms. 'And yet, 75 percent say advertising rarely reflects how they actually talk, dress, or act — a clear signal that the industry still isn't truly seeing them. 'Sunnie will support and amplify these efforts, providing content, curriculum, and experiences that resonate with how they actually live their lives, not how adults assume they do.' Hello Sunshine was launched in 2016 by Reese and Sarah Harden and has produced TV series such as Big Little Lies and The Morning Show. It was acquired by Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs' Candle Media in 2021, according to the publication.
The Guardian
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Tate raises £43m from donations as it launches ‘ambitious' endowment fund
Tate has launched an endowment fund and secured £43m from donations in what it calls 'one of the most ambitious cultural fundraising campaigns of its kind in the UK'. Donations to the Tate Future Fund have come from individuals, foundations and Tate trustees, including James Bartos, Bloomberg Philanthropies, Nick Clarry, Mala Gaonkar, Anthony and Sandra Gutman, Jack Kirkland, Jamie and Michael Lynton, the Manton Foundation, Jorge M and Darlene Pérez, Manizeh and Danny Rimer, and Roland and Sophie Rudd. The aim of the campaign is to raise an endowment of £150m by 2030 to help support the Tate's exhibition programme and research in perpetuity. Donors are being solicited from Tate's extensive global supporter network. Tate's director, Maria Balshaw, said: 'There are a number of organisations in the UK that are working hard to create endowments, especially in higher education, but no cultural organisation has done an active campaign like this before. 'Many organisations in the arts sector would really like to have this kind of support. If you look to our North American peers, museums like MoMA, the Met or the Whitney all have very significant endowments. It is what protects them from the vagaries of economic change and allows them to think and plan long term.' The fund was announced by Tate's chair, Roland Rudd, at Tate Modern's 25th anniversary fundraising gala on Wednesday night, which was attended by more than 600 artists and philanthropists. The gala itself raised more than £1m from table hosts and guests, which will be used to directly support the Tate's artistic programme, its collection and its learning and educational activities. The gala followed Tate Modern's anniversary celebrations in May, when more than 76,000 people visited the gallery in a single weekend. More than 70% of those who visited were under 35 years old, and 2,000 of them joined Tate Collective, making it the largest arts membership scheme for young people in the world with more than 180,000 members, Tate said. Balshaw said the Tate's ethics committee helped 'advise on every kind of donation that we get'. Other cultural institutions have recently been urged by pro-Palestine supporters to cut ties with Bloomberg Philanthropies over the company's alleged links to illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian West Bank. Sign up to Art Weekly Your weekly art world round-up, sketching out all the biggest stories, scandals and exhibitions after newsletter promotion In September, dozens of film-makers including Mike Leigh, Julia Loktev and James Schamus called on the New York film festival to drop the sponsor. In January, more than 20 artists taking part in an exhibition at London's Institute of Contemporary Arts staged a walkout in support of pro-Palestine demonstrators calling on the organisation to cut ties with Bloomberg Philanthropies. And in May, hundreds of theatre and arts professionals demanded Islington's Almeida theatre end its partnership with the company. Balshaw said Bloomberg Philanthropies supported 'a very wide range of arts organisations in the UK and across the world, and they are already very longstanding supporters of Tate. 'In common with all arts organisations and museums in this country, our ethics committee follows the principles laid out by the Charity Commission, so we are obliged to consider all donations with a presumption that we should accept the money if it's for public benefit.'
