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Daily Mail
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
From tiny toes to titanic feet: The very surprising shoe sizes of your favourite male stars
Many celebrities have the world at their feet, but some of those feet are bigger than others. Ever wondered what your favourite star's shoe size is? Well wonder no more because we've got you covered. Some male celebrities' feet are so big they have to get their shoes custom made, while others are so small they find more options in the women's section. From Hollywood actors to basketball stars and 90s rockstars, MailOnline takes you through some of your favourite male star's shoe sizes. And some of them just might surprise you. the Daily Mail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Shaquille O'Neal - size 21 (22 US) Shaquille O'Neill stands at a towering 7'1 and has size 22 feet. The retired basketball player, 53, has custom shoes made for himself and also gets custom traners from an artist he discovered on YouTube. In 2023, USA Today told how a 14-year-old from Michigan with size 23 feet received a call from Shaq himself after the teen had spent years struggling to find shoes that fit. Stephen Merchant - size 14 At 6'7, Stephen Merchant wears a size 14 shoe, or a 15 when he's in the US. The actor has poked fun at his large feet before and even let Kate Beckinsale try on his shoes during an appearance on Conan O'Brien's former TBS talk show in 2012. 'Look what you've done to this beautiful woman, you monster,' Conan joked during the interview. Stephen Fry - size 13 Stephen Fry is thought to have size 13 feet, well above the 8-9 average for men in the UK. The actor, 67, cuts an imposing figure at 6'5 and has previously told how he lost five and a half stone after taking Ozempic. The comedian was an early proponent of Ozempic, an obesity drug that is all the rage in Hollywood - with celebrity fans including Sharon Osbourne and Amy Schumer. Arnold Schwarzenegger - size 12 Arnold Schwarzenegger doesn't just have muscles above average as he also boasts a size 12 shoe. The former pro bodybuilder won Mr. Universe at age 20 and went on to win Mr. Olympia seven times before becoming an action star. His son Patrick is now following in his footsteps with a role in the latest season of The White Lotus. Alexander Skarsgard - size 12 Alexander Skarsgard ranks as another male star with an above average shoe size and is thought to be a UK size 12. The Swedish actor was back in the limelight recently as his latest film Pillion premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. The film explores the BDSM relationship between a gay biker and a parking attendant - with the project earning rapturous applause at the premiere this weekend. Harry Styles - size 10 Harry Styles is thought to wear a size 10 shoe, slightly on the smaller side for his reported height of 6ft. However, he does appear to wear the biggest shoes in One Direction. His former bandmates Niall Horan and Zayn Malik are both thought to wear an eight while Louis Tomlinson wears a size 9. Daniel Radcliffe - size 8.5 There have been varying shoe sizes given for the Harry Potter star, who stands at 5'5, but he is thought to wear a 8.5. Daniel has taken on less film projects lately with his most recent release being Weird: The Al Yankovic Story in 2022. Fans will be able to see him in afew upcoming projects though including Now You See Me 3 and Batso And The Wall. Johnny Depp - size 8 Johnny Depp has never confirmed his shoe size but the actor is thought to be around an eight, or a nine in the US. The actor's latest film project was Modì, Three Days on the Wing of Madness which he directed. He is next slated to appear in the upcoming action thriller Day Drinker alongside Penelope Cruz. Zac Efron 7.5 (8.5 US) Zac Efron has never confirmed his true size but he is thought to wear around 8.5 US size or a 7.5 in the UK. The actor's fans have been pleasantly surprised by his new look - with many declaring that he looks better than ever before. He has debuted a more mature hairstyle, with visible salt and pepper color coming through on the sides. Hugh Grant - size 6 Coming in on the smaller side is Hugh Grant who is thought to wear a size 6 shoe. The actor returned to the limelight this year as he returned as Daniel Cleaver in Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy. In 2024, he received some of the best reviews of his career for his role in horror film Heretic. Critics widely praised his performance, often describing it as a standout, transformative, and chilling departure from his earlier rom-com roles Noel Gallagher - size 5.5 Noel Gallagher wears a size 5.5 shoe and as this is consideraly smaller than the male average, he sometimes struggles to find shoes that fit. In a past conversation with Justine Frischmann from the band Elastica, he said: 'I'm p****d off. I'm size five-and-a-half. I can't get any shoes.' He added: 'The amount of times I've walked into a shop and said, 'Can I have them in a six?' and they've said, 'they're women's.' Women are so f*****g lucky. They get periods, but they've got better shoes.'
Miami Herald
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Why Stephen Merchant auctioned off his childhood ‘Star Wars' collection
By Filipa Gaspar Comedian Stephen Merchant's childhood "Star Wars" toys have been sold for more than £5,000 (over $6,000) to help raise money for a local school. Merchant, 50, was born in Hanham in Bristol and went on to co-write "The Office" and "Extras" with Ricky Gervais. His most recent work – the comedy drama series "The Outlaws" – was filmed in his hometown. Star Wars fans had the opportunity to purchase his childhood toys, with the funds going to a worthy cause. More than 30 lots of action figures and playsets went under the hammer at Auctioneum Ltd in Bristol on May 19. His Star Wars Collection was estimated to sell for between £300 and £500, but it fetched over £5,000. "An amazing out-of-this-world result," said auctioneer Andrew Stowe. All of the funds raised from the sale of Merchant's childhood toys are being donated to Ashton Park School, where his niece and nephew attend. They are raising funds to build a new outdoor covered space for lessons, activities and events. Merchant first saw "The Empire Strikes Back" at age six when it was released in cinemas, and it had a profound effect on him. It's where he fell in love with cinema. "Every child born in the seventies grew up with Star Wars around them," says Andrew, "but for some, the franchise had a greater effect." "We sell many childhood collections of toys, but when that child grew up to be one of the country's most recognizable stars, it really makes them special. ''These are no longer just 'toys', they're important social artefacts." One of the most sought-after lots from Merchant's collection was his original Millennium Falcon playset. "It's in remarkably good condition," says Andrew "Usually they are battered and bruised from flights around the living room – but Stephen clearly treasured this as it's complete and in good condition." The post Why Stephen Merchant auctioned off his childhood 'Star Wars' collection appeared first on Talker. Copyright Talker News. All Rights Reserved.
Boston Globe
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
‘The Paper,' a new ‘The Office' spinoff, will be out in September
For those who dismiss 'The Paper' as unoriginal, keep in mind: technically, 'The Office' was, too. Based on Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant's acclaimed English series, NBC's 'The Office' was derivative from the start. So while I'd love for original sitcoms to become breakouts more often, the fact is that any connection to a preexisting series can only help a show attract more viewers. It'll then be up to 'The Paper' to keep them from flipping back over to 'Office' reruns. At first, it seemed like 'The Paper''s only real tie to 'The Office' was the fact that it would also be set in a dingy office, but there are two more connecting threads between the shows. For one, the character of Oscar Martinez (Oscar Nuñez), who's seemingly given up on Pennsylvania politics since we last saw him on 'The Office,' returns. But the other overlap between the shows is the most significant. Advertisement By the end of 'The Office,' its 'mockumentary' style became part of the story. A late arc revealed the actual documentary crew behind the interviews, including a cameraman who'd been pining for Pam (Jenna Fischer) for years. Now, the same crew that camped out at Dunder Mifflin are headed to Toledo for their next project: 'The Paper.' Whether that means more meta 'behind the scenes' moments remains to be seen. Some mockumentaries (' Caroline Framke is a media analyst who previously served as Variety's chief TV critic. Her other work can be found at The Atlantic, Vulture, Vox, and more.
BreakingNews.ie
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BreakingNews.ie
Stephen Merchant puts Star Wars collection up for auction
Comedian Stephen Merchant has announced his entire Star Wars collection is to be auctioned off, saying 'I've reached an age now where I'm not playing with them as much as I'd like'. The actor and writer, who starred in The Office and Extras with Ricky Gervais, made the announcement on his social media pages ahead of May 4th – commonly known as Star Wars Day. Advertisement I'm selling my entire Star Wars collection for charity. Bidding begins on May the 4th. Take a look and may the Force be with you. — Stephen Merchant (@StephenMerchant) May 1, 2025 In a video posted on social media, Merchant said: 'When I was a kid I loved Star Wars, but what I enjoyed even more than the movies were the action figures. 'I built up quite the collection and I've reached an age now where I'm not playing with them as much as I'd like, so I've decided to auction off my entire collection for a local Bristol charity. 'It will be an online auction, it will start as you'd expect on May 4th and it runs until May 19th, and my entire collection is up for grabs. 'So whether you're a collector or whether you just want to buy some for your kids, have a look, see what takes your fancy.' Advertisement Merchant captioned the video – which features figurines of characters such as Darth Vader, Han Solo and Chewbacca from the popular film franchise – writing: 'I'm selling my entire Star Wars collection for charity. Bidding begins on May the 4th. Take a look and may the Force be with you.' The collection will go on sale with Auctioneum, an auctioneers in Bristol and Bath.
Irish Independent
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Stephen Merchant puts Star Wars collection up for auction
©Press Association Comedian Stephen Merchant has announced his entire Star Wars collection is to be auctioned off, saying 'I've reached an age now where I'm not playing with them as much as I'd like'. The actor and writer, who starred in The Office and Extras with Ricky Gervais, made the announcement on his social media pages ahead of May 4 – commonly known as Star Wars Day.
