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Daily Mail
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- Daily Mail
Daisy May Cooper surprises fans as she reveals her real legal name in throwback photo to celebrate her son Benji's first birthday
Daisy May Cooper stunned fans as she revealed her legal name, while sharing a throwback snap to celebrate her son's first birthday. The actress, 38, took to her Instagram Stories on Friday to mark it being a year since she and partner Anthony Huggins welcomed son, Benji, by sharing a photo of her hospital chart from the birth. Over the top, she penned: '1 year ago today at 03.04am we welcomed our baby boy into the world'. But as well as listing the medical details, timings and staff, the photo revealed that the comedian was legally called Daisy May Weston, not Cooper as fans know her. Weston is the surname of her ex-husband Will, with it appeared that Daisy has retained the legal name despite their split four years ago. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Daisy and Will were married from September 2019 to July 2021 and share two children together, daughter Pip, seven, and son Jack, four. Daisy admitted their relationship hadn't been working for around three years, but they only split shortly after Jack was born, after she read about a woman who felt as if she had become 'trapped' by marriage. Speaking about their split in 2022, the This Country star gushed that Will is 'amazing' and an 'incredible' father but admitted lockdown 'shone a spotlight' on their marital difficulties. She explained how they both realised that 'there wasn't real love there' and that they had felt pressure to get married and settle down once they reached their thirties. While becoming friends with Selin Hizli, an old adversary from drama school, made her realise she needed to leave her marriage as their platonic love for each other helped Daisy to realise what 'real love' was and that 'life's too short' not to be happy. Following their split, Daisy briefly dated Ryan Weymouth, but the pair parted ways in May 2022 after a whirlwind five-month romance. She went on to find love with current partner, Anthony, who she met on the dating app Hinge. A DJ on the Bristol night scene who plays club shows under the moniker Fuse One, Anthony also has two children from a previous relationship. The couple welcomed their son Benji in June last year, but went through a 'scary time' as their little boy was born seven weeks premature. Announcing his birth at the time, Daisy shared a heartbreaking video of her being pushed by a nurse into the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, where she broke down in tears when she saw her little one. The mother-of-three was seen crying 'hi bubba' as she reached into his incubator to touch him, and captioned the clip: 'You came a bit earlier than we expected and gave me the worst post op constipation that I nearly had to phone the Samaratins but my God you are perfect. 'I cannot thank @deliverysuitegrh enough. The way you looked after us through such a scary time was above and beyond. You are all bloody superstars. I am so blessed. Welcome to the world little Benji, ya nutter Born 06/06/24.' Despite Benji making a full recovery, Daisy has admitted the 'terrible and scary' childbirth experience has made her not want any more children. She told Closer in October: 'No way. Oh my God, it was terrible. It was so scary having him seven weeks premature. 'I don't think I've quite processed it. It's one of those things that five years down the line I'll think... "F***, how did we get through that?"' The TV star admitted that the little one is 'fine now' but jokingly called him a 'miserable b******'. Meanwhile, she has sparked engagement rumours with Anthony, after flashing a glitzy diamond ring during a loved-up outing together in March. Daisy wore the ring on her wedding ringer, underneath where she got the name of her ex-boyfriend Ryan tattooed, before covering it up with a new floral inking. She also appeared to let slip the news in a post on Instagram Stories, where she referred to Anthony as 'her fiancé'. In a video promoting her BBC series Am I Being Unreasonable?, Daisy told fans her 'fit fiancé and baby daddy' Anthony would make a cameo in the show. While in February, sources revealed the couple had taken the next step in their relationship and are set to tie the knot after secretly getting engaged. An insider told The Sun: 'Daisy and Anthony are madly in love with each other and are a success story for dating apps. 'Their relationship has gone from strength to strength and already have a baby boy together. 'It felt the natural step for them both, and their friends and family are made up for them.'
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Daisy May Cooper shares her 'real name' in sweet social media post
In a post marking her son Benji's first birthday this week, Daisy May Cooper seemingly revealed that her legal surname is still the same as her ex-husband, Will Weston Daisy May Cooper has seemingly shared her real legal name as she posted a sweet throwback photo on social media. The actress and writer, who won the 2018 BAFTA TV Award for Best Female Comedy Performance for playing Kerry Mucklowe in the BBC Three series This Country, has always been known by the surname Cooper since rising to fame. However, in a post shared this week, she revealed that her surname is actually Weston. The photo, shared by Daisy on her Instagram Stories on Friday, is an image of her hospital visit on June 6, 2024, when she gave birth to her son Benji. She wrote: "1 year ago today at 03.04am we welcomed our baby boy into the world." In the snap, her full name is written as Daisy May Weston - the surname of her ex-husband, Will Weston. The pair married in The Cotswolds in September 2019 and they share to children to whom they are "both devoted parents". However, they decided to part ways in 2021 after the Covid-19 lockdown "shone a spotlight" on their marital difficulties. Daisy, 38, is now in a relationship with her new partner, Anthony Huggins, who is Benji's father. The couple met on dating app Hinge in December 2021 and welcomed their child a year ago. When her youngest son was born, Daisy announced the news via Instagram and detailed how the little one arrived earlier than planned, penning: "You came a bit earlier than we expected and gave me the worst post op constipation that I nearly had to phone the Samaritans but my god you are perfect. "I cannot thank @deliverysuitegrh enough. The way you looked after us through such a scary time was above and beyond." Daisy's pregnancy was announced in March last year when she and Anthony packed on PDA while shopping for baby clothes in Cirencester, Gloucestershire. The couple held hands when they stepped out for a spot of shopping, with the actress' bump on full display in a figure-hugging all-black look. The pair could barely keep their hands off one another while making the most of the sunny weather, and Daisy was seen heartily laughing as they went about their day. At the time, a source said: "Daisy is pregnant and is really excited to become a mum for the third time with her new partner. The pair have been going strong, so the addition of a baby will only bring them closer together." Then earlier this year, the couple sparked engagement rumours after Daisy was spotted wearing a diamond rock on her ring finger. Speculation that Anthony had popped the question began in February when Daisy was promoting her BBC series Am I Being Unreasonable? on her Instagram Stories and referred to Anthony as her "fiancé" for the first time. In a clip, she jested that her "fit fiancé and baby daddy" would make an appearance on screen. It was reported at the beginning of the year that Daisy and Anthony were happily engaged and "over the moon" with the news after a secret proposal. A source told The Sun at the time: "Daisy and Anthony are madly in love with each other and are a success story for dating apps. Their relationship has gone from strength to strength and already have a baby boy together." In addition to son Benji, Daisy shares children Pip, five, and Jack, three, with her ex Will. After their break-up, Daisy admitted to The Times: "Will is amazing, an incredible, incredible dad - but fundamentally, there wasn't real love there, I don't think there ever was, really." She went on to reveal that the lockdown "shone a spotlight" on their marital difficulties" and that she needed to be by herself after the strains of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Metro
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Daisy May Cooper reveals 'real name' in adorable throwback snap
Daisy May Cooper is known for her comedic prowess and instantly recognisable name, but turns out that's not her real name anymore. The This Country star shared a throwback snap, celebrating the first birthday of her baby boy, Benji. On her Instagram story, Daisy May, 38, posted a picture of the hospital board with her full legal name. '1 year ago today at 03.04am we welcomed our baby boy into the world,' she wrote with 'Thursday 6 6 2924' written below. Written clearly as the patient's name was Daisy May Weston, the surname of her ex, Will Weston, who she wed in 2019. It seems, while she uses her maiden name professionally, the Am I Being Unreasonable? actress has kept her ex's last name. The pair split in 2021 and she is now with Anthony Huggins, who is the father of little baby Benji. She also has two other children; Pip, five, and Jack, three, from her relationship with Will. Daisy May met Anthony on Hinge and are 'madly in love', with the star referring to him as her fiancé in February. A source said: 'Daisy and Anthony are madly in love with each other and are a success story for dating apps. 'Their relationship has gone from strength to strength and already have a baby boy together.' They added to The Sun: 'It felt the natural step for them both, and their friends and family are made up for them.' Daisy herself told Katie Price on the reality star's podcast: 'I'm with the same guy I've been with for a year and he's so f*****g good for me. More Trending 'He's so calming and it's made me realise that I can actually be a f*****g good partner, if I have a nice partner in return, if he's not trying to f*****g control me, or compete with me or put me down.' Benji arrived early, in what Daisy called 'a scary time' with the tot believed to have spent some time in the NICU (neonatal intensive care ward). The happy couple shared snaps of their newborn, one in Anthony's arms and one in an incubator. View More » Cooper is Daisy May's maiden name and her professional, working name, having risen to fame in mockumentary-style sitcom This Country with her brother Charlie Cooper. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you.
BreakingNews.ie
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- BreakingNews.ie
Daisy May Cooper and Ruby Barker to star in Asterix And Obelix: The Big Fight
Actresses Daisy May Cooper and Ruby Barker are to star in the voice cast of Netflix animated series Asterix And Obelix: The Big Fight. Bafta-winning This Country star Cooper and Bridgerton actress Barker will voice Impedimenta and Metadata respectively when the series airs on Netflix on Wednesday. Advertisement The cast also includes Haydn Oakley voicing Asterix and Ben Crowe voicing Obelix. The show will see Rome desperate to conquer the last independent village in Gaul, the home of Asterix and Obelix. The Gauls have superiority in battle thanks to a magic potion, but when the potion master loses his memory, the villagers are left to their own devices against the might of Rome. Asterix And Obelix: The Big Fight has been adapted by Alain Chabat from the comic books by Rene Goscinny and Albert Uderzo. Advertisement Since it was created in 1959, the Asterix series has produced a number of books, TV series, films and video and board games. It follows Asterix, a short man who wears a helmet with wings, and his friend Obelix as they resist Roman conquerors in Gaul. A theme park based on the characters, called Parc Asterix, opened about 20 miles north of Paris in 1989, and is one of the most visited tourist attractions in France.
Belfast Telegraph
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Belfast Telegraph
Daisy May Cooper and Ruby Barker to star in Asterix And Obelix: The Big Fight
Bafta-winning This Country star Cooper and Bridgerton actress Barker will voice Impedimenta and Metadata respectively when the series airs on Netflix on Wednesday.
