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The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Brits bump into real-life namesakes of Taylor Swift, David Beckham and Beyoncé
TAYLOR Swift, David Beckham and Beyoncé are some of the celebrity namesakes Brits have met in real life. A poll of 2,000 adults found meeting someone with the same name as a famous face certainly leaves a mark – with 48 per cent saying it makes that person instantly more memorable. Advertisement 7 Beyoncé is just one of the celebrity namesakes Brits have met in real life Credit: Getty 7 Five Mrs Carter namesakes have been treated to a VIP experience at Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter concert Credit: James Linsell-Clark/PinPep 7 They work across the NHS, social care, the police and the Armed Forces Credit: James Linsell-Clark/PinPep 7 A poll of 2,000 adults found meeting someone with the same name as a famous face certainly leaves a mark Credit: James Linsell-Clark/PinPep Some have rubbed shoulders with celebrity namesakes such as While other common names include global superstars like Emma Watson, Tom Cruise and even It also emerged 56 per cent would never forget someone with a celebrity name, while 29 per cent reckon it's a great conversation starter. The research was commissioned to launch Advertisement READ MORE ON BEYONCE To mark the occasion, five Mrs Carter namesakes who work across the NHS, social care, the police and the Armed Forces, have been treated to a VIP experience at Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter concert in London – complete with glamorous makeovers and paparazzi-style photoshoot. One was Mrs Addy Carter, from Colchester, who has been a military medic for over five years and spoke about the most rewarding part of her job: 'As a medic in the Armed Forces, I get to help people every day and can be deployed overseas to assist with humanitarian aid at a moment's notice. 'Being able to support people with injuries - to make them feel safe and cared for - makes me so happy and proud of what I do. 'Wherever I'm based, I know I'm making a difference. As part of my work, I also see the incredible effort of NHS staff, which really inspires me. Advertisement Most read in Showbiz Exclusive 'I've had so much fun meeting some other inspiring Mrs Carters from different industries and hearing about what they do. 'We got glitz and glammed and treated like superstars for a night at the Cowboy Carter Tour to celebrate the launch of Blue Light Tickets.' Watch Beyonce and mini-me Blue Ivy's incredible Christmas Day showcase as Jay-Z's daughter joined mum in country dance According to the study, if they were to meet someone with a celebrity name, 17 per cent admit they wouldn't be able to resist asking about it – and it helps 25 per cent break the ice instantly. It also emerged 13 per cent of those polled share a first or last name with an A-lister, according to the figures. Advertisement For 70 per cent of these, it's regularly mentioned in conversation, and 23 per cent find the encounters amusing. Tarun Gidoomal, CCO for Blue Light Card, said 'Our community are superstars. 'While one Mrs Carter entertains a stadium, ours continue to serve the nation and whether that's saving lives or supporting their communities, they show up day in, day out. 'Our members told us that they struggle to access live music, with queueing systems and ticket drops clashing with shift patterns. Advertisement 'For so many in our community, live events are more than just entertainment, it's that let-your-hair-down feeling after a string of long days and demanding shifts.' TOP 20 CELEB NAMESAKES BRITS HAVE ENOUNTERED IN REAL LIFE: Here is a list of the top 20 celeb namesakes Brits have met in real life: 1. James Martin 2. Ian Wright 3. Martin Lewis 4. Emma Watson 5. Taylor Swift 6. Beyoncé 7. David Beckham 8. Ruth Jones 9. Robbie Williams 10. Jamie Oliver 11. Jennifer Lopez 12. Tom Cruise 13. Ed Sheeran 14. George Michael 15. John Lennon 16. James May 17. Katy Perry 18. Paul McCartney 19. Angelina Jolie 20. Stephen Graham 7 13 per cent of those polled share a first or last name with an A-lister like Taylor Swift Credit: Getty 7 Some have rubbed shoulders with celebrity namesakes such as David Beckham Credit: Getty 7 The Miss Carter namesakes 'got glitz and glammed and treated like superstars for a night' at Beyonce's Cowboy Carter Tour Credit: Getty Advertisement
The Irish Sun
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Brooklyn Beckham makes rare comment about bond with David amid feud as it's revealed Becks is desperate to resolve rift
BROOKLYN Beckham spoke publicly about his famous dad for the first time since the family's alleged feud. Brooklyn and his wife , 30, were absent from David Beckham's marathon 50th birthday celebrations, including an intimate Advertisement 5 Brooklyn Beckham and dad David Beckham in happier times Credit: Instagram / @brooklynpeltzbeckham 5 Brooklyn is the eldest of David and Victoria Beckham's four children Credit: David Beckham/Instagram 5 Brooklyn was noticeably absent from his dad's 50th celebrations Credit: David Beckham/Instagram The Sun previously exclusively revealed that his eldest son did not join his celebrations as the But now, Brooklyn has spoken fondly of his football legend dad and their bond over cars and motorsports which he has been a fan of since he was "very young." 'It's something that me and my dad bonded over. My dad's had some pretty cool cars,' Brooklyn told He made the comments at a Formula E Evo Session where he was invited to drive one of the electric racing cars. Advertisement the beckhams Formula E is a category of motor racing using only electric-powered cars. Brooklyn, who runs his own hot sauce brand, was unhappy when his little brother Romeo 's new girlfriend , 24 , was invited the David's birthday events. Romeo's big brother is said to have questioned Kim's 'motives' for starting a relationship with his younger sibling. He is also said to have felt uncomfortable that his ex would be in attendance. Advertisement Most read in Showbiz Exclusive A source close to Brooklyn said: 'Brooklyn flew to London with the sole intention of seeing his family and celebrating his dad's birthday. 'He suggested going for breakfast or a coffee but was told the only chance to see the family would be at one of their lavish parties which Kim would be at - so he refused. Brooklyn Beckham should take a leaf out of my book - my famous mum footballer dad tried to control me for decades 'As far as he sees it, his parents have Nicola has been targeted by trolls suggesting she is the reason for the pair's no-show at the family celebrations. Advertisement But a source has since said of Nicola: 'She has never told him what to do and has been nothing but supportive — she's a loyal wife.' David and fashion designer, Victoria, are also parents to Cruz, 20, and Harper, 13. 5 David had multiple events to mark his birthday, including a day in France Credit: instagram/victoriabeckham 5 Brooklyn is married to actress, Nicola Peltz Credit: AFP Advertisement What do David Beckham's tattoos mean? Hands Starting with the hands, and David Beckham has the word "Love" inked across the top of his left hand, with a swallow on either side. This is joined by the numbers 723, a combination of the shirts he famously wore for On his little finger, he has the year he was married. Becks also has a small female-stick figure designed by his daughter The devoted husband has "Posh' tattooed on a finger as a nod to wife Victoria Beckham's Spice Girls nickname. Arms Becks has two sleeve tattoos on both his arms with the centrepieces paying tribute to his marriage to Victoria. The most famous of his body art comes in the shape of her name along the inside of his forearm, which is inked in Sanskrit. Both The matching tatts translate to, "I am my beloved's and my beloved is mine". Meanwhile, Becks also has a separate rose inking on his left arm to mark the couple's tenth anniversary. Neck One of Beckham's most famous tattoos is on his neck, which is a gothic style cross and wings. It is symbolic of to his religion and acts as a protective guardian of his son Romeo, whose name is tattooed just below the angel wings. Beckham also has the name of his daughter, Harper, on the side of his neck. This was later updated to include the words "Pretty Lady", to mark her fourth birthday. Back Beckham's back tattoos serve as tribute to his sons. He has angel wings at the top as a sign of protection for them. Becks has both his eldest on Brooklyn, and his youngest son Cruz's names inked across his back. Body Beckham has a large chest tattoo that is an image of himself as Jesus, with three cherubs representing his sons, Brooklyn, Romeo, and Cruz. The footy ace also has a vertical tattoo down his left side in Chinese symbols - this translates as 'Death and life have determined appointments". Paying homage to his father, he has an inking of a ship at full mast - which is identical to the same one his dad has.
The Irish Sun
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Cops rush to ‘shooting' at Gordon Ramsay's LA mansion after TV chef falls victim to twisted ‘swatting' prank
GORDON Ramsay's home was surrounded by police after a prank caller told cops they heard gunfire in the top chef's mansion. Ramsay is the latest California-based star to be targeted by a "swatting" scam. Advertisement 2 Gordon Ramsay is the latest star living in California to be targeted by the vicious 'swatting' scam Credit: Getty 2 The 58-year-old chef's residence was swarmed by armed cops earlier this week. They were called at 8:40 PM on Tuesday to the chef's mansion in Bel Air. An unknown individual told police that a gunman had opened fire at the residence. But cops in Los Angeles quickly established that the reports were a hoax. Advertisement read more in world news Neighbours confirmed that nothing had happened. Sources have told Police have put it down to another "swatting" incident - a hoax call to the emergency services aimed at triggering a major response. Ramsay has not yet commented on the events. Advertisement Most read in Showbiz Exclusive A probe into the incident has been launched and detectives are currently investigating. However, no arrests have been made so far. It makes Ramsay the latest celebrity to be targeted in a swatting prank. What is "swatting" Swatting is an internet prank where someone makes a hoax phone call reporting a serious crime to emergency services. Pranks might involve calling police to a fake major incident such as a shooting or a robbery. This can even involve a SWAT team being deployed to the property - which is where the prank get its name. Several celebrities have been on the receiving end of such pranks over the past few years. Earlier this month, Nicki Minaj's home was swarmed by officers responding to another fake report of a shooting. Advertisement Top Gun star Tom Cruise was also a swatting victim back in 2013. Beverly Hills cops came to his mansion after being told there was an "armed robbery in progress." No sign of trouble was found when police arrived. Chris Brown , Rihanna , and Justin Bieber are among the other LA based celebs to have been on the receiving end. Advertisement But it's not just celebrities who have been victims of swatting. Republican presidential hopeful Nikki Haley's South Carolina home was raided last year following a fake call. Bomb threats and swatting callouts were also made against several of Donald Trump's cabinet picks last year. It came following the American president's victory over Kamala Harris in November. Advertisement Sometimes these pranks can have tragic consequences. One particularly horrific case came in 2017 when a man was shot dead by police after a hoax police report was phoned in. Father
