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Perth Now
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Carey Mulligan insisted on watching 'Wicked' alone at first
Carey Mulligan refused to watch 'Wicked' with her husband and children at first. The 39-year-old actress and her Mumford and Sons lead singer spouse, Marcus Mumford, 38, have three children together - Evelyn, nine, Wilfred, seven, and a baby daughter whose name and sex have not been publicly revealed - and Carey wanted to see the musical fantasy film first because she was "very excited" but wanted to determine if the children would find it boring. Carey told Ed Gamble, 39, and James Acaster, 40, on the 'Off Menu' podcast: "I went to 'Wicked' on my own, and Marcus took the children because I wanted to experience it without my children. "I don't want to be sitting there thinking like, is this scary, or is this boring to them? "So, I went on with my friends." Carey "loved" the Jon M. Chu adaptation of the hit musical, which tells the untold story of the Witches of Oz, and stars Cynthia Erivo, 38, as the film's protagonist, Elphaba, and Ariana Grande, 31, as the Good Witch of the North, Glinda. And she eventually took her kids to watch movie too, but she made sure to take them each in turn. 'The Ballad of Wallis Island' star said: "I then took them separately to see it, to be fair. "But I wanted the first time because I was very excited about 'Wicked', and I loved it." Carey also revealed how she has given food nicknames, based on how one of her and Marcus' children pronounces them. Asked by comedian Ed if she had anything from her family that she calls "weird things", 'The Great Gatsby' actress revealed: "Well, just because of the children, sausages became ooze ooze. just because one of them couldn't say it." "You know, it's where all the nicknames come from. It's you just - they can't say it. So, they make up their own things." Carey and Marcus welcomed their youngest daughter in 2023, and she said that year the tot is a "10 out of 10 so far". Speaking to Entertainment Tonight at the Variety Power of Women Los Angeles gala on November 16, 2023, she said: "Oh, she's great. Great. Good baby, 10 out of 10, so far. We'll see how long that lasts." And Carey was "very happy" when fellow actress Emily Blunt, 42, who has Hazel, 11, and Violet, eight, with her husband John Krasinski, 45, "stole" her baby for "a good 20 minutes" to cuddle her. She quipped: "She stole my baby for a good 20 minutes, and I was very happy with that."
Edinburgh Live
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Strictly Come Dancing's Stacey Dooley says Kevin Clifton has 'let her down' after coming home
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Stacey Dooley says partner Kevin Clifton "let her down" after he returned home from tour empty-handed. Strictly Come Dancing professional Kevin, 42 was away from home earlier this year performing in the musical Chicago. It left Stacey, 38, at home alone with daughter Minnie. Television presenter Stacey says she likes Kevin to make a fuss about her whenever he's back home. On the Off Menu podcast, she was asked if Kevin had brought her any gifts back from his travels. She replied: "Not really, he's really let me down there hasn't he. Got to pull your socks up, got to try harder, make an effort." Stacey also opened up about loving the extra attention she receives from Kevin on Valentine's Day, recalling how he gifted her and Minnie matching necklaces to celebrate, reports Wales Online. (Image: Stacey Dooley Instagram) When talking about her affinity for Valentine's festivities, Stacey elaborated: "Some girls do get the ick, but not me, I need fuss, fuss, fuss. I just love treats." Despite admitting her love for surprises, she quipped about the consequences if the romantic gestures were absent: "'If you don't get me anything for the 14th, you are dumped'." She also mentioned that Kevin honoured the tradition by providing a bouquet of flowers for their daughter this year. On a concluding note, Stacey mentioned: "She got a bouquet off her dad. You've got to set the bar higher so when she's older, she doesn't go for a man who won't buy her anything for Valentine's Day." (Image: Stacey Dooley / Instagram) Stacey, however, confessed she's not keen on receiving chocolate as a present. This revelation came as comedian Ed Gamble shared that he had purchased a box of Lindt chocolate balls for his wife Charlie. Stacey remarked: "I'd rather nothing than a box of Lindt balls." Ed retorted: "Well, wait until you hear this, I've done half of those balls, she's not had one." The Luton-born Stacey formed a winning partnership with Kevin when they triumphed on Strictly Come Dancing in 2018. The couple made their relationship public in January of the following year. (Image: Getty Images for SOLT) In 2022, they announced Stacey's pregnancy with Minnie, and the family welcomed the new addition in January 2023. Having recently moved from London to Liverpool, Stacey frequently offers fans a peek at their dream home via social media. This move brought the family nearer to Stacey's mother, who hails from Merseyside. Speaking to the ECHO, Kevin said: "Stacey loves looking at houses on the internet. Looking at interiors and stuff is her favourite thing to do. "She just happened to have seen something she liked and thought 'oh it's not too far away from my mum'. We went and had a look and the second she walked in was like 'I love it and I can really see us living here'. It all happened really quickly and we love it." He also mentioned: "Our little girl is going to be raised as a Scouser."
Wales Online
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Strictly's Stacey Dooley says Kevin Clifton has 'let her down' after returning home
Strictly's Stacey Dooley says Kevin Clifton has 'let her down' after returning home Stacey Dooley met partner Kevin Clifton when they took part in Strictly Come Dancing together in 2018. Their relationship blossomed and they are now parents to daughter Minnie Stacey Dooley says Kevin Clifton 'let her down' when he returned home from tour (Image: Getty Images for SOLT ) Stacey Dooley says Kevin Clifton has 'let her down' after he returned home from work empty-handed. Strictly Come Dancing professional Kevin, 42, has recently been away performing in the musical Chicago. It has left Stacey at home 'hanging out' with daughter Minnie. Journalist Stacey says she likes Kevin to make a 'fuss' about her whenever he's back home. On the Off Menu podcast, Stacey was asked if Kevin had brought her any gifts back from his travels. She replied: 'Not really, he's really let me down there hasn't he. Got to pull your socks up, got to try harder, make an effort.' Stacey went on to reveal that she enjoys it when Kevin makes a fuss over her on Valentine's Day. It came as the professional dancer bought her and Minnie matching necklaces to mark the occasion. Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton (Image: Stacey Dooley Instagram ) Article continues below Discussing her fondness for Valentine's Day, she explained: 'Some girls do get the ick, but not me, I need fuss, fuss, fuss. I just love treats. 'I just love a treat. I'm expecting a bouquet, not red roses obviously, but like a luxe bouquet, Kev's actually very romantic, he bought me and Minnie matching necklaces.' She joked: ''If you don't get me anything for the 14th, you are dumped'.' Before explaining that Kevin also bought the youngster a bouquet of flowers for Valentine's Day this year. She added: 'She got a bouquet off her dad. You've got to set the bar higher so when she's older, she doesn't go for a man who won't buy her anything for Valentine's Day.' Stacey revealed Kevin bought her flowers for Valentine's Day (Image: Stacey Dooley / Instagram ) Stacey however admitted she isn't a fan of chocolate as a gift. It came as comedian Ed Gamble explained he bought a box of Lindt chocolate balls for his wife Charlie. Stacey said: 'I'd rather nothing than a box of Lindt balls.' To which Ed replied: 'Well, wait until you hear this, I've done half of those balls, she's not had one.' Luton-born Stacey met Kevin when the pair won Strictly Come Dancing together in 2018. The pair went official with their relationship in January the following year. They announced Stacey was pregnant with Minnie in 2022, welcoming the youngster in January 2023. The family recently relocated from London to Liverpool, with Stacey often sharing glimpses of their dream home on social media. Article continues below Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton (Image: (Image: Getty) ) It meant the family were closer to Stacey's mum, who grew up in Merseyside. Speaking to the ECHO, Kevin said: "Stacey loves looking at houses on the internet. Looking at interiors and stuff is her favourite thing to do. "She just happened to have seen something she liked and thought 'oh it's not too far away from my mum'. We went and had a look and the second she walked in was like 'I love it and I can really see us living here'. It all happened really quickly and we love it." He added: "Our little girl is going to be raised as a Scouser."
Daily Record
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Claudia Winkleman refuses sex with husband over peculiar phobia
Claudia Winkleman refuses sex with husband over peculiar phobia Strictly Come Dancing host Claudia Winkleman has been married to film producer Kris Thykier for 24 years- but she won't get intimate with him if he's done one thing beforehand. The star revealed some peculiar insight into her love life (Image: Samir Hussein/WireImage via Getty Images ) Strictly star Claudia Winkleman has made a very peculiar confession about one thing she cannot stand in the bedroom with her husband, Kris Thykier. Oddly, the much-loved TV host confesses that intimacy is a complete no-go if Kris has been gurgling water. Claudia shared this odd quirk while taking part in the Off Menu podcast, headed by comedic duo Ed Gamble and James Acaster way back in 2020. She revealed her aversion to water is quite serious. "I don't like or believe in water, I won't have it," she quipped. Apparently, even a glass of water approaching her at a table is enough to raise flags, as she says: "It's a solid no from me." Claudia dived deeper into how this phobia affects her love life, remarking: "My husband drinks great amounts of water and I really like him but it's problematic. He's glugging. Don't touch me. 'Claud, take your bra off.' I don't think so – you should be ashamed of yourself." The mum-of-three gave us more context: "Imagine you're on a date – I've been with the same man for 100 years. He's sitting there and he's like: 'I don't know what to have, what are you going to have? Maybe we should have the same thing.' Article continues below And someone comes round and says: 'Would you like some water? And he goes: 'Yeah, sure'. "And they give him a pint glass of water and he drinks the whole thing. Are you going to want to kiss this man anymore? No. A wet mouth with a big fleshy tongue that is covered in liquid." Claudia then shockingly revealed that it's not just water that turns her off, but practically all fluids, reports OK!. "I want a dry shrivelled up little man, I want to sleep with Mr Burns, he doesn't drink water, I want him at the table," she explained. "I just don't like liquid, I don't like wine, there's all kinds of stuff. Is this too weird?" Married for the past 24 years to movie producer Kris, Claudia tied the knot back in 2000. The pair share three kids: Jake, Matilda, and Arthur. The beloved TV star wows audiences presenting a series of shows – she co-hosts Strictly Come Dancing on the BBC, alongside her pal Tess Daly, and also presents The Piano and The Traitors. The line-up for the new celebrity version of The Traitors has been revealed. Article continues below Filming is underway for the hit BBC show - also hosted by Claudia Winkleman - and some very famous faces are set to enter the Scottish castle. As previously confirmed, comedians Bob Mortimer and Alan Carr, along with former child star Charlotte Church lead the list of big names to grace our TV screens on Celebrity Traitors soon.
Daily Mirror
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Claudia Winkleman refuses intimacy with husband and says he should be 'ashamed'
Strictly Come Dancing host Claudia Winkleman has been married to film producer Kris Thykier for 24 years - but there is one thing that stops her getting intimate with him Strictly's own Claudia Winkleman has made a rather unusual admission regarding her bedroom antics with hubby Kris Thykier. The much-loved 53 year old telly star confesses there's an intimacy no-go if Kris has been guzzling water. Dishing the peculiar detail on the Off Menu podcast, headed by comedic duo Ed Gamble and James Acaster back in 2020, Claudia revealed her aversion to water is quite serious. "I don't like or believe in water, I won't have it," she quipped. Apparently, even a glass of water approaching her at a table is enough to raise flags, as she says: "It's a solid no from me." Claudia dived deeper into this phobia affecting her love life, remarking: "My husband drinks great amounts of water and I really like him but it's problematic. He's glugging. Don't touch me. 'Claud, take your bra off.' I don't think so – you should be ashamed of yourself." The mum-of-three gave us more context: "Imagine you're on a date – I've been with the same man for 100 years. He's sitting there and he's like: 'I don't know what to have, what are you going to have? Maybe we should have the same thing.' And someone comes round and says: 'Would you like some water? And he goes: 'Yeah, sure,'" reports OK!. "And they give him a pint glass of water and he drinks the whole thing. Are you going to want to kiss this many anymore? No. A wet mouth with a big fleshy tongue that is covered in liquid." Claudia then shockingly revealed her peculiar aversion, stating it's not just water that turns her off, but practically all fluids. "I want a dry shrivelled up little man, I want to sleep with Mr Burns, he doesn't drink water, I want him at the table," she explained. "I just don't like liquid, I don't like wine, there's all kinds of stuff. Is this too weird?" Married for the past 24 years to movie producer Kris, Claudia tied the knot back in 2000. The pair share three kids: Jake, Matilda, and Arthur. Claudia wows audiences presenting a series of TV shows – she co-hosts Strictly Come Dancing on the BBC, alongside her pal Tess Daly, and also presents The Piano and The Traitors. The line-up for the celebrity version of The Traitors has been revealed. Filming is underway for the hit BBC show - also hosted by Claudia Winkleman - and some very famous faces are set to enter the Scottish castle. As previously confirmed by The Mirror, comedians Bob Mortimer and Alan Carr and former child star Charlotte Church lead the list of big names.
