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The Sun
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Huge noughties presenter looks worlds away from her TV days on the red carpet with Angelina Jolie – could you spot her?
A HUGE noughties TV presenter looked unrecognisable on the Cannes red carpet with Angelina Jolie. Through her work as a TV presenter and model, she has become a hugely influential figure in the fashion industry. 7 7 7 She frequently appears on best-dressed lists and is a regular model for Vogue, Elle, and Harper's Bazaar, and you can often find her in the front row at fashion shows. But she's also had a successful career as a TV presenter, hosting shows including 24 Hour Catwalk on Lifetime, and Next In Fashion on Netflix. It's none other than Alexa Chung, who cut a sensational figure in a beautiful black dress. The star wore her dark locks pushed behind her ears, and accessorised with some long silver earrings. The 41-year-old tucked her hands into the pockets of her dress, and rocked a subtle makeup look for her red carpet appearance at Cannes. She walked the red carpet alongside the likes of Hollywood stars Angelina Jolie, Emma Stone and Natalie Portman. Angelina looked sensational in a dusky pink gown and she wore her blonde hair down for the very glamorous event. Just last year, Alexa got engaged to her beau Tom Sturridge. A source said at the time: 'Alexa has confirmed to her friends that she is indeed engaged to Tom and she is over the moon. 'She is in a great place and seems completely head over heels for him. They're a great match. Alexa Chung speechless as Portrait Artist of The Year contestant urges her to sit with her legs open in dress 'They have been hard at work planning a wedding with all of their close pals there. 'It won't be a massive over-the-top affair but a smaller, classier and cooler bash.' Alexa has had a few famous partners over the years, but this is the first time she has got serious enough to become engaged. In the early Noughties she dated fashion photographer David Titlow, before a four-year romance with Arctic Monkeys frontman Alex Turner. She went on to have a two-year relationship with hunky actor Alexander Skarsgard and later dated confectionery heir Orson Fry. 7 7
Daily Mail
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Joel Dommett's wife Hannah Cooper admits she was left shocked by husband's 'intimate jokes about her body' as she reveals what it is really like being married to a comedian
He's one of the biggest comedians in the country and has also paved a career as a successful TV presenter, hosting The Masked Singer as well as the National Television Awards. And while being married to Joel Dommett may mean there is never a dull moment without a laugh, it also means that when it comes to their private life making its way into set material, nothing is off limits. After sliding into Joel's DMs following his 2016 appearance on I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, the star and Hannah Cooper went on their first date just days later and immediately hit it off. The couple tied the knot three years later in a romantic beach ceremony in Mykonos and in September 2023 they welcomed their son Wilde. And now Hannah has confessed that nothing surprises her with her husband as she admitted there are no boundaries when it comes to their private life crossing into his comedy. Speaking exclusively to MailOnline ahead of the release of her new jewellery collection with Posh Totty Designs, Hannah admitted she was shocked when she sat in the audience of one of Joel's shows and listened to jokes about her breastfeeding and giving birth. She explained: 'I had a lot more time before Wilde to go to a lot more work in progress gigs. So I almost like vetted the material, whereas obviously now that's not so much the case. 'So actually he ended up going on tour, and it wasn't until possibly the 10th tour date that I had a chance to go to one that was pretty local. 'And then I was sitting there going like, 'Oh, okay, right cool. We're talking about me breastfeeding, me giving birth me, like quite intimate areas of my body'. 'And he's like, 'Oh, you know. But it's fine' and I'm like, 'Yeah, but you could have checked with me.' And he's like, 'Well, I can't change it now. It's the show.'' She joked: 'But I guess that does come with sort of marrying a comedian. 'I guess the price that you pay is that no stone is unturned. And same with the podcast it's all out there anyway, so it's hard to be surprised now.' Speaking about how her husband's career has rocketed since meeting Hannah she teased: 'Yeah I say to Joel, "Is it a coincidence that when you met me it all changed. Is that a coincidence, or is it just a weird thing?"' Hannah, who began her career as a model after being signed aged 16, has now brought out her first jewellery collection with Posh Totty Designs. She joked: 'And then I was sitting there going like, 'Oh, okay, right cool. We're talking about me breastfeeding, me giving birth me, like quite intimate areas of my body'' She joked: 'But I guess that does come with sort of marrying a comedian. I guess the price that you pay is that no stone is unturned... it's hard to be surprised now' The collection is inspired by Hannah's journey into motherhood and her love of all things vintage, boho, and 'cowboy core'. Named Wilde after the couple's son, Hannah said: 'It's a really lovely thing and it really means a lot as well that it's called the Wilde collection and I can show him one day all this merch that's branded with his name,' she joked: 'Even though he won't care.' Branching out on her own project without her husband by her side she admitted: 'Obviously in the beginning you're just "Joel Dommett's girlfriend" and then "Joel Dommet's wife" and now it's that transition. 'The podcast [Never Have I Ever] has allowed sort of people to get to know us as a couple and our dynamic and that's really lovely. 'And I'm so grateful that in turn it's allowed people to get to know me. And then opportunities like Posh Totty come along and it's like been really lovely from modeling and that sort of thing to now being able to have more of an input and a voice and choose the brands that I want to work with. 'It's been a really nice year so far, and I'm really excited for the collection to come out and be proud of it and it's mine.' Hannah also admitted Joel is her biggest supported as she added: 'Joel's like my biggest cheerleader as well. 'I'm sort of the one going, "Oh my God, you're so busy with work." And then I work loads, and he's like, "Yeah, you go for it." 'It's really sweet and I mean now I'm at the point where Joel's on telly so much that I'm like "Oh, it's you again! I also have you in real life, and I don't have a remote for that".' Meanwhile Posh Totty Designed Founder and Creative Director Alice Rivers-Cripps also spoke about working with Hannah as she gushed: 'From the moment I met Hannah (pregnant with little Wilde at the time!) at a party, we clicked. 'Together, we've created a collection full of charm, meaning, and a little Wild West flair — lucky horseshoes, buckle-inspired designs and symbolic charms. 'At the heart of it all is our guiding star — a little reminder to follow your own path, passion, and that spark of magic that's uniquely yours.' The full collection will be available from May 16 at Posh Totty Designs' boutique stores in London and Brighton, online, and at select pop-up locations.
Daily Mail
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Graham Norton's quiet life away from the spotlight with husband Jonathan McLeod as he sells homes in NYC and London
He is one of the most beloved presenters and talk show hosts on our screens. But away from the glitz and glamour of TV work on the hugely-popular Graham Norton Show, awards shows and Eurovision commentary he enjoys a low-key happy life with his husband. Graham, 62, married Scottish filmmaker partner Jonathan 'Jono' McLeod in 2022 in a private ceremony in Cork attended by just 120 guests. And the pair live a life away from the Showbiz circuit, regularly spending time in Graham's native Ireland and are never seen together at public events. This week it was revealed that Graham has put his gorgeous New York townhouse on the market just a week after revealing he was also selling his £4.95million east London mansion after 20 years of living in the grade-II listed home. Amid the move Graham said he was 'finally feeling brave enough to make a big change in his life' - possibly alluding to stepping back from the spotlight even more with his husband. He told The Sunday Times: 'We've been thinking about it for a couple of years and I finally feel brave enough to make a huge change to my life. 'My favourite times have definitely been enjoying a drink sitting by the river on a summer's evening.' So what does Graham Norton's quiet life with his husband look like? Away from the glitz and glamour of TV work, awards shows and Eurovision commentary Graham Norton enjoys a low-key happy life with his husband Scaled back radio work Last February Graham confirmed that he was leaving his weekend shows on Virgin Radio after three years. The Irish presenter had hosted The Graham Norton Radio Show on the station since 2021 alongside Maria McErlane. Announcing the news of his departure live on his show, Graham said: 'The show isn't quite the normal show today because I have a bit of an announcement to make. I'm kind of off! I'm leaving weekends here at Virgin Radio.' His final weekend show was on Sunday, February 25. Virgin Radio revealed Strictly Come Dancing star Angela Scanlon would step in for him. Graham explained live on-air: 'I'll still be popping up at the station from time to time but my regular Saturday and Sundays, I'm stepping away. 'I've worked weekends between here and the old place for 13 years and my life has changed a bit, so I thought, 'Oh, I want my weekends back!' 'So, really, the next two shows, today and tomorrow, are me just saying thank you to you all for listening.' Graham has repeatedly mentioned cutting back on his work and desire not to keep going until he was too old. He told SiriusXm in September, 2019: 'We are on air right now 35 to 36 weeks a year. So if I cut that down, maybe lob ten weeks off it, then I think that would be ideal. 'What I might try to do is just cut back on my workload.' And in 2015 he said he would retire before hit the age of 60. He told the Mirror: 'I'm not jumping tomorrow but it is in my head. You want to get out when you can still enjoy your life. 'Neighbours of mine worked and worked and went on this trip of a lifetime round the world. They had to be airlifted three times because they were too old to do this trip. They got stuck on every hike they did. 'So I don't want to be them. You want to get out of work when you have still got time to enjoy your life.' He still works on his hugely-popular chat show The Graham Norton show. Amid his 'huge change', Graham recently took a break from hosting duties on The Graham Norton Show. The legendary host travelled Down Under in February and March to present An Evening With Graham Norton, which saw the Irish presenter discuss hilarious stories and shed light on some career highlights, before taking questions from the audience. BBC 's The Traitors host Claudia Winkleman took over while Graham stepped away from presenting. Time in his native Ireland Graham grew up in Bandon and regularly heads back to west Cork where he often recorded his Virgin Radio UK show. And there was no better place for him to return to for his 2022 wedding than Ireland. Just last year Graham took a trip down memory lane as he opened up about the crazy 'rumour-mill' that followed his epic marriage. He married BAFTA-winning filmmaker Jonathan in Bandon, west Cork, where the presenter was raised. And rumours were very quick to escalate as A-listers were apparently spotted by locals in the rural area. Graham and Jono tied the knot in Bantry House having opted for an Irish wedding to accommodate the former's mother Rhoda Walker. 'I don't talk much about my personal life but the big headline is now I am a married man,' the hosting icon began on his first night of his new book tour. He often shares snaps of the beautiful Irish countryside to his Instagram account He is a regular visitor back to where he grew up 'I'm surprised. I did not see that happening in my life. I am glad I waited. It is quite nice to get married at my stage in life,' he added. 'There are perks, like the vows. At my age 'til death do us part' is more achievable. I have got things in my fridge that will outlast me.' Fondly recalling the wedding, he continued: 'We got married but every f**ker in Bandon knew. 'You can imagine the rumour mill. I talk to celebrities for a living but I know practically none. People in Bantry said they saw Lady Gaga at Cork Airport, Elton John was seen in the local pub. 'Imagine being the man and somebody mistook you for Elton John. That is a cruel day,' Graham finished. Close and private relationship In 2023 Graham broke his silence on his marriage to Jonathan, revealing that he wed the filmmaker in July 2022. The news took his fans by surprise due to the private nature of their relationship. But in the interview he lifted the lid on details from their wedding and what it was like to marry later in life. The lavish do was held with 120 guests in attendance with a rumoured performance from music icon Lulu while drag queen Panti Bliss DJed. Graham later told The Guardian about the day as he joked that 'till death do us part' was 'more achievable' at the age of 60. He said: 'I had a joke in my speech: the vows are much more manageable. 'Till death do us part' seems more achievable at our age. 'If you get married at 23, that's a big ask. We only have to put up with each other for a couple of decades. And then I'll be out of here.' Jonathan is an esteemed Scottish filmmaker and the couple tied the knot after having met six years previously. Having drawn together a slew of stars for their glamorous Irish wedding, the couple have remained blissfully happy ever since. At the time, Graham revealed: 'I got married this year and we had our wedding party near to where my mother lives in Ireland just so she could come. 'She wouldn't have been well enough to come to London so West Cork it was. And it made me very happy.' Speaking about their marriage, Graham went on: 'It's good so far, it would be awful if it wasn't at this stage, just a few months in, I'd like to think that even I could manage a few months. 'I'm from that generation of gays who assumed it was never going to be on the cards. So, one, it's extraordinary that it can happen, I mean, I never gave up hope of finding the one. If it was a surprise, it was a pleasant surprise.' Slimming down property portfolio Graham 's fans shared their concerns after it was revealed he had put two of his homes up for sale in just one week. The huge move left some concerned about the reasoning behind the decision to sell both properties, with fans sharing their fears online. The presenter was previously one of the BBC's highest paid stars, but in recent years has seen his earnings reduce. The star, who tied the knot with Jonathan in 2022, had also shared his hopes of 'a big change' when he first put his London home on the market. Underneath a post about the sale of the London property, fans mused: 'And I read yesterday that his New York City apartment is up for sale. Hmm...'; 'So is his New York home [pondering emoji]'; 'Just read he is selling his NYC place too'; 'Are we about to see the downfall of Graham Norton or something? Selling two homes at once?' 'Is he well? I'm actually concerned. These are big life decisions for a man his age. Perhaps he's getting ready to retire? Gorgeous home.' Graham, previously among the BBC 's highest earners, is no longer one of the top-paid presenters on the publicly funded broadcaster. He left BBC R2 in 2020 and his BBC One show is produced by an independent company, meaning his earnings are not reflected in the annual list of highest earners. However, Graham's recent comments about the reason behind the potential sale of his home in the English capital may put their worries to rest. Revealing the reason for the sale, the TV presenter told The Sunday Times that after pondering over it for a couple of years he is ready for a 'big change'. The Irish comedian said he is 'finally feeling brave enough' to sell his beloved Georgian house which sits on the banks of the River Thames. The four-storey house features two reception rooms, views of the river as well as a garden overlooking the Thames. His upscale abode also has double-height ceilings, five bathrooms and an internal patio courtyard garden. Speaking to the publication about the move, he said: 'We've been thinking about it for a couple of years and I finally feel brave enough to make a huge change to my life. 'My favourite times have definitely been enjoying a drink sitting by the river on a summer's evening. 'My least favourite memory in the house was that time one of the dogs got stuck in a neighbour's shrub.' During the interview Graham did not mention that he is also selling his Manhattan home, which he bought from supermodel Claudia Schiffer in the noughties. Speaking on his decision to purchase the charming property, he told The New York Times: 'I couldn't stop thinking about it, and finally caved in and flew over to see it.' Graham viewed several properties in the area but admitted that none of them captured his heart in the way Sniffen Court did. He added: 'Once you step into Sniffen Court there is no sense that you are in the heart of Manhattan!' The second home has been used as a base for the TV host's US visits over the years, apart from a brief period in 2004 where he lived in it full time while hosting the NY Graham Norton talk show. The house was only recently completely renovated as Graham believed he may one day retire to the city. However his plans changed when he married Scottish film maker Jono McLeod in 2022. It's not the first time Graham has put a plush home of his up for sale as he previously listed a six-bedroom seaside pad in 2017 for £2.3million. The stunning mansion in Bexhill, had a private beach and master bedroom opening on to a balcony overlooking the English Channel. According to property records, Graham bought the property for £1.3million in November 2009. Graham and his husband Jonathan are often seen walking through Hampstead with their black cockapoo named Douglas.
