Inhoudsopgave van 18 July 2017 - Closer

With so much suffering in the world, it’s sometimes only natural to think that there’s little we can do to help – especially if it’s happening thousands of miles away. This week, we’ve spoken to a British couple who are working hard to stamp out bear bile farming in Vietnam – a despicably cruel process that sees bears trapped in tiny cages their entire lives, with tubes painfully inserted to remove their bile for traditional medicine. Despite the trade being made illegal in 2005, it’s still rife and a wave of celebrity supporters, including Ricky Gervais and Charlotte Crosby, have condemned it. If this cruelty was happening here in the UK, we wouldn’t rest until every last bear was rescued. Some of those poor bears suffer for 35 years, but…

STING The musician, 65, has admitted his six children won’t inherit his £180m fortune, saying: “I don’t want to leave them trust funds that are albatrosses round their necks. They have to work.” SIMON COWELL He spent over £10k on son Eric’s third birthday in February, but Simon, 57, has said he’ll leave his £225m fortune to charity, saying: “I don’t believe in passing on from one generation to another.” BILL GATES Microsoft founder Bill, 61, who’s worth around £70bn and is dad to Jennifer, 21, Rory, 18, and Phoebe, 14, has said: “It’s not a favour to kids to have them have huge sums of wealth.” ELTON JOHN Elton, 69, is dad to Zachary, six, and Elijah, four, with husband David Furnish and has a £200m fortune. He has…

She’s famed for her outrageous antics but, last week, Jordan’s behaviour hit an entirely new level when she unleashed her drunken self on unsuspecting holidaymakers, despite vowing to give up booze earlier this year. After an all-day drinking session in Mallorca, the mum-of-five reportedly attempted to kiss a man – and his girlfriend – before launching into a potty-mouthed tirade, which featured her thoughts on everything from oral sex to her swimsuit giving her a camel toe. She even fired an unloaded co2 air gun at all the men she found attractive. Just two days later, Jordan, 39 – who is married to 30-year-old Kieran Hayler – admitted she fancied Love Island’s Chris Hughes in a Good Morning Britain interview, telling host Piers Morgan: “I’m not picking a new husband,…

They appeared to be one of the rare few celeb pairings who’d last the distance, with a marriage spanning nearly two decades. But last week, reports claimed Louise Redknapp has told pals that her 19-year marriage to Jamie is over. A friend of the star – mum to Charley, 12, and Beau, eight – said in an interview: “Louise was quite open about the fact the relationship was over. She mentioned how much time they had spent apart and that when she and Jamie had tried to spend time together, it hadn’t been good. It’s a very difficult situation because of their two children, who they are both determined to protect. They hope time apart might fix things, even though that doesn’t look likely.” SPLIT RUMOURS Last week Louise was…

Looking confident as she strolled along the beach in Mallorca last week, Ferne McCann proved she’s finally put a turbulent few months behind her and is embracing pregnancy as a single woman. Showing off her baby bump on social media during the trip, the 26-year-old former TOWIE star was the picture of confidence, and pals say she’s loving seeing her body change. A source says: “Ferne’s feeling great right now. Her skin’s glowing and she’s loving how big her boobs are. This is the happiest she has ever felt about herself and her body.” Ferne’s world crumbled in April when her then-boyfriend Arthur Collins, 25, was arrested after a six-day manhunt. He was later charged with five counts of causing GBH with intent and 11 counts of assault occasioning ABH,…

CLOSER’S PSYCHOLOGIST EMMA KENNY SAYS: “We live in a society now where different people identify in different ways, but we all make choices when it comes down to children and we should celebrate that. “Evidence shows that children from trans and same-sex families often seem to do better than their peers because the parents are more engaged. They may encounter bullying because their family dynamic is different, but their parents will be experienced and may prepare them for that. “There may be confusion about traditional ‘mum and dad’ roles, but children who have things explained to them at an early age will accept it as long as they’re brought up in an open and honest environment.”…

She’s dusted herself off and found a new man, following two failed romances with Rixton singer Jake Roche and TOWIE star Chris Clark. But Jesy Nelson could be at risk of having her heart broken once again – as the ex-girlfriend of her new love interest Harry James, 23, has reportedly warned the star against the former rapper and branded him untrustworthy. Harry’s ex Gabrielle-Louise Dalligan has been allegedly telling friends that he cut her off out of the blue and lied about going on holiday with a friend when he was actually with Jesy. Gabrielle reportedly told pals: “Jesy should be careful. Harry isn’t a trustworthy person. It doesn’t take a genius to work out that he was going behind my back.” The Little Mix star, 26, was spotted…

❛I’M SO GLAD I’VE BEEN ABLE TO COMBINE A JOB I LOVE WITH CARING FOR MY ANIMALS❜ Louise Kay earns up to £1,000 a week fulfilling men’s fantasies as a webcam girl. But rather than blowing her cash on partying and designer clothes, she spends a sizeable chunk of her earnings caring for her 20 rescue animals. Vegan Louise has saved eight chickens, two dogs – Eric and Stevie – and 10 rabbits, but their upkeep, along with her monthly charity donations, costs her up to £9,400 a year. Yet she can think of no better way to spend her hard-earned cash. Louise, who’s 30 and lives in Derby, says: “I’ve always loved animals and turned vegan two years ago, because I can’t justify killing them to eat. I’d do…

When rescue bear Son La arrived at Hanoi’s Wild Life Rescue Centre last year, he was worryingly skinny and fearful of human contact after years of being kept in a tiny cage and being mistreated by his keepers. But now Emily Lloyd, 33, who works as a manager at international animal welfare charity Four Paws, is thrilled to see that Son La has been transformed back to health, gained the confidence to be around humans and has even made friends with another rescue bear, Sleepy. Both bears were rescued by Emily’s colleagues from bile farms in Vietnam – where 1,300 other Malayan sun bears and Asian black bears are cruelly kept in tiny metal cages suspended off the ground. The bears are subjected to painful procedures where they are anaesthetised…

‘Being a stepmum to Rod’s kids was daunting’ She famously met Rod Stewart when she asked for his autograph at a concert in 1998, and last month Penny Lancaster marked their 10-year wedding anniversary by throwing a “special” celebration to renew their vows. The couple, who married in Portofino, Italy, in 2007, held their vow renewal at their 18th-century Essex mansion in front of 100 friends and family. Penny, 46, revealed that “to reflect on those 10 years, and say those words to one another and still know we mean them is important. It was a very special day to mark that.” Here, the former model-turned-photographer tells Closer that their successful marriage is centered on being open with each other. She says: “I can’t believe it’s been 10 years. What…

‘MY WARDROBE IS VERY ORGANISED – I’M A LITTLE BIT OCD!’ If I had to describe my style, it would be feminine, glamorous and comfortable . How I dress has definitely changed since becoming a mum [Kristina has 11-month-old Milena with her rugby star boyfriend Ben Cohen, 38], and it took a while before I really felt happy to get back into some of my pieces. I feel better now, but these days when I’m at home my outfits are much more about comfort – I’m running around after Milena, so I’m usually in sweatsuits and leggings. I love a bargain, so whenever I go to LA, I’ll head to all the discount stores and stock up, but I’m a fan of the high street here, too. My favourite places…

1 MY ALL-TIME FAVOURITE PERFUME HAS TO BE CHANEL CHANCE… It’s the fragrance I always wear when I’m on the red carpet. It smells amazing and is an absolute classic. 2 I ALWAYS TAKE OFF MY MAKE-UP AT THE END OF THE DAY… I’ll give my face a really good clean with some micellar water and a Johnson’s face wipe – they’re quite oily but get everything off with just one swipe. 3 WHEN IT COMES TO LIPSTICK, I STICK TO PINK TONES… MAC Mehr is a gorgeous dusky pink shade and my ultimate go-to. The colour works really well with my skin tone and I always get so many compliments when I’m wearing it! 4 I NEVER LEAVE THE HOUSE WITHOUT MASCARA… I swear by Charlotte Tilbury Full Fat…

‘ DON’T LEAVE IT TOO LATE WITH YOUR KIDS’ SKIN’ A shocking study shows some parents don’t apply SPF before their children go out in the sun – Dr Christian is horrified A poll for the Met Office and NHS England has revealed seriously worrying views about sun safety; 17 per cent of parents of children under 11 said their offspring had experienced painful sunburn four or more times in the past two years. Suffering one or more blistering sunburns in childhood or adolescence more than doubles your chance of developing potentially deadly melanoma later in life. Parents are often good at applying sunscreen on holiday, but in the UK many think the sun isn’t strong enough to worry. It’s the same sun as in Spain, so just a couple…

FLY MIDWEEK “The lowest fares are often on Sundays and Tuesdays, and early morning and late evening flights are also more affordable,” says Sam Katterfield, travel expert at Holidaypirates.com. “You can also sometimes bag last-minute bargains as airlines worry about filling the plane. Set up an alert on Skyscanner to stay informed,” he says. “Compare on sites like Kayak and Skyscanner, where you can check the entire month.” HUNT FOR HOTELS Go to sites like HolidayPirates and Trivago for hotel deals. And before booking a hotel or Airbnb, read reviews. “Look at photos and read comments on social media,” says Sam. Keep an eye on package holiday deals and voucher codes too, for example Thomson is offering up to 10 per cent off when you book online (Vouchercodespro.co.uk/thomson) and Thomas…

ACCEPT YOURSELF “When I started going to the NA meetings, I was told to look in the mirror every day and say: ‘I love you.’ I thought it was so embarrassing at first, but I’ve learned that loving yourself doesn’t make you arrogant, it means you accept yourself, even when you aren’t perfect.” TAKE ONE DAY AT A TIME “After I quit drinking, I threw myself into fitness. I completed 500 miles of swimming, running and cycling. I have an addictive personality and I know that I can never drink again; it really is a case of taking one day at a time.” THINGS WILL WORK OUT “I saw a hypnotist once and the first thing he said to me was: ‘We need to talk about the abandonment (from my…

MUST READ The Music Shop (RACHEL JOYCE) Set in the ’80s, this centres on music shop owner Frank, who knows pretty much everything there is to know about music. Just don’t ask him to swap his beloved vinyl for state-of-the-art CDs (back then, Spotify was a distant dream). Frank loves his job – and is great at it – but a development company is offering to buy out the little parade of shops he’s part of and everything around him is changing. When a young woman , Ilse, faints outside Frank’s shop one day, his life takes a surprising turn. This nostalgia hit will lift your spirits. BEST DAY OUT Star Wars Identities Grab your lightsaber and discover yourself in a galaxy far, far, away. Well, O2 London to be…

IF IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK You have a pretty amazing year ahead and it’s unlikely to boring. If anything, there is almost too much going on, too many changes and too many curve balls. Try to relax into whatever unfolds. Ultimately, your love life and finances look good. THIS WEEK’S CELEB STAR SIGN CANCER 23 JUN – 23 JULY Don’t let your temper get in your way this week. The Sun and Mars are in your sign (so you are centre of attention), but they’re clashing with Uranus in your Career Zone. Don’t let a situation spin out of control at work. For your spoken forecast about your current astro-cycle, call 0906 7511 677* LEO 24 JUL-23 AUG There is a paradox in your chart this week. On the…

She’s the ex who’s haunted Michelle Keegan’s relationship with Mark Wright since they started dating in 2012 – and last week, Lauren Goodger unleashed more drama with explosive claims that she believed Mark was still seeing her at the same time as the actress. Following reports earlier this month that Lauren, 30, held Mark, also 30, responsible for having her removed from Essex restaurant Sheesh because he was on his way, the former TOWIE star revealed in an interview that it wasn’t the first time she’d had to make way for him. She said: “In 2012 he got me removed from Faces nightclub. We were still sort of seeing each other and I think he’d just started seeing Michelle.” Now insiders tell Closer that Michelle, 30, who’s in South Africa…

BROOKLYN’S ARTY SNAPS After playing football with Arsenal Academy, Brooklyn, 18, turned to photography. He moves to a New York school to study the art this autumn. ROMEO’S MODEL LOOKS The 14-year-old kicked off his career with a Burberry campaign in 2014. He’s also a big tennis fan and had a private lesson with the World No 11 earlier this month. CROOVER CRUZ  Cruz, 12, launched his debut single last year, and is mentored by Ed Sheeran, who s ’ been “teaching him ho to write a song. ” HARPER’S DANCE DREAMS She’ s a regular on the front row at Posh’s fashion shows alongside Vogue editor Anna Wintour. And dance fan Harper, six, is also training with the English National Ballet.…

Yet another bitter blowout exploded last week between Stephanie Davis and Jeremy McConnell when the Irish model reportedly branded the actress – who is mum to his six-month-old son Caben and who he claimed recently is pregnant with his baby again – a “slag with two kids.” But someone who knows just how hard it is to live through and finally leave a destructive romance – especially when there’s a child involved – is Chanelle Hayes. The former model, who rose to fame on Big Brother in 2007, had her own relationship torment when she dated late star Jade Goody’s ex Jack Tweed – who she says called her an “ugly c**t” and who was reportedly arrested for harassing her in October 2014 but denied the claims. Chanelle, 29, first…

 They’ve had a notoriously rocky romance since they started dating in 2012, but friends say Kerry Katona is so serious about her latest split with George Kay, she’s already secretly begun legal proceedings. ❛SHE’S BEEN IN TALKS WITH A SOLICITOR – SHE’S DEADLY SERIOUS ABOUT THIS❜ As Closer reported last week, George, 36, had been freezing her out and pals say it’s prompted Kerry, also 36, to seek legal advice from a divorce lawyer. A source says: “Kerry can’t believe her marriage is over, it’s the last thing she wanted, but she’s adamant enough is enough. She couldn’t carry on with George being so distant, so she’s decided to officially end things and says this time it’s over forever. She’s been in talks with a solicitor – Kerry’s deadly serious…

‘I’m raising my girls to be dynamic women’ She started off in pop band Hear’Say 16 years ago and bore the brunt of cruel insults about her then size 16 figure. But nowadays, Myleene Klass is known for showcasing her size 8 physique in raunchy selfies, with her TV and radio career also going from strength to strength. The star, 39, tells Closer her rise to fame is similar to that of friend Gary Barlow, 46, who was dubbed the “Fat One” during his Take That days in the ’90s. She says: “I told Gary, ‘We were the fat ones behind the piano! No one expected anything from us.’ He kind of agreed.” Hear’Say were put together in 2001 through reality show Popstars – which would eventually inspire The X…

She announced her third pregnancy last month, saying she and husband Peter Crouch were “over the moon,” and last week Abbey Clancy happily showcased her growing tummy as she hit the beach in Portugal. Abbey, who already has Sophia, six, and Liberty, two, with footballer Peter, hasn’t revealed if she’s expecting a boy or a girl. However, she said Pete “loves the daddy’s girl thing” but added: “Sometimes when he’s having his nails painted I think he feels it would be nice to have a boy to watch football with!”…

Thomas Beatie, 42, is now a dad-of-three, after first becoming pregnant in 2007. Thomas, from Arizona, US, was born female but had hormone treatment while keeping his female reproductive organs. He says: “I think it’s brilliant that more men are having children. We’re an ever-changing society and this completely reflects that. “My advice to Hayden and Scott would be to focus on the baby and enjoy your time as they don’t stay small for long. Have a thick skin and don’t worry about what outsiders think. They both knew the backlash that they’d get from going into this but they did it because they wanted a family of their own. That’s what they have now and that’s all that really matters. “There should be no negativity surrounding the fact that…

It would appear that she’s been the only woman to tame notorious Lothario Spencer Matthews. And as reports surface they’ve moved in together, pals say Vogue Williams has given the former Made In Chelsea star a list of strict house rules to ensure he doesn’t cheat. The couple, who have been dating for seven months, met while filming reality show The Jump in January. Now Irish model Vogue, 31, has taken the relationship to the next stage and moved into Spencer’s West London flat along with her dog Winston. A source says: “Vogue was spending most nights at Spencer’s place, so he asked her to move in permanently in a bid to prove how committed he was to her. “She was initially hesitant, but she agreed to move in on…

It’s enthralled the nation since hitting our screens in June – but the Love Island final is now only days away. And as the couples battle it out to be crowned the winners of this year’s show, last year’s victor Cara De La Hoyde – who won the £50,000 prize with ex Nathan Massey – wants to prepare them for what’s to come when they leave the island. Cara, 25 – who is now five months pregnant – entered the villa on day one and immediately charmed the public with her bubbly persona and adorable relationship with partner Nathan, 24. And a year on, the former dancer tells this year’s couples – which, as Closer went to press, included Marcel Somerville and Gabby Alan and Alex Beattie and Montana Brown…

She’s in the midst of one of Hollywood’s biggest divorce battles, and pals say Angelina Jolie is preparing to adopt a seventh child in a bid to help her family move forwards following her bitter split from Brad Pitt. Last month, the actress, 42, jetted off to Addis Ababa in Ethiopia with her adopted children, Maddox, 15, Pax, 13, Zahara, 12, and her and Brad’s biological children, Shiloh, 11, and eight-year-old twins Vivienne and Knox. A move that is rumoured to have caused tension between her and estranged husband Brad, 53. TURMOIL & UPHEAVAL Now insiders tell Closer that part of the reason for her trip was to visit Wide Horizons For Children Agency – the same orphanage where she adopted Zahara aged six months – to discuss the process…

• Kieran Harkin, Head of International Animal Campaigns at Four Paws, estimates that two thirds of the 1,300 bears currently being held in Vietnam are still being used for their bile. • Four Paws has gathered evidence that proves bear bile is still being sold across Vietnam by traditional medicine practitioners, on the streets and even by licensed pharmacies. • Most of the bears in the farms were poached as cubs, while the wild population of black bears in Vietnam is dwindling and they are listed as endangered. • Kieran says bear farmers are reluctant to give up their bears as they believe they are valuable.…

ROD BEING KNIGHTED LAST YEAR... “He was excited and has his knighthood hanging up proudly at home. He quite enjoys people calling him ‘Sir Rod,’ but he never insists on it. He’s very tongue-in-cheek about it all and says: ‘Yes, I have been knighted, but I’m still Rod the Mod!’” BEING BULLIED AT SCHOOL… “I wasn’t that confident when I was younger and was bullied at school. But it was my mum who kept telling me that I should believe in myself and not change to please others. That’s what I try to teach my little ones. I was bullied for being tall and for speaking nicely. I didn’t quite fit the mould.” EATING HEALTHILY… “My mother was always making sure there was fresh fruit available, which meant our snacks…

He’s known to many as claw-wielding tough guy Wolverine in the X-Men films but, while Hugh Jackman admits he doesn’t have much in common with his iconic character, he still plays it tough when it comes to being a dad. Hugh, 48 – who has children Oscar, 17, and Ava, 12, with wife Deborra-Lee Furness – reveals he keeps his eye on what his kids are up to online and even confesses he frequently checks their phones. He says: “They are on social media but I tell them they can only follow people they know, and only people we know can follow them. “Fans may look to befriend them because of who I am. I also tell them that I am going to look at their phones. I do it…

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INSIDE KATE’S FRIDGE • Eggs• Cream cheese• Houmous• Blueberries• Strawberries• Salmon fillets• Chicken breast• Steak• Mayonnaise• Spinach• Lemons• Sweet potato• Salad leaves• Garlic• Onions• Chocolate• Water• Pinot Grigio• Prosecco KATE How much do you spend? I shop at Tesco or Sainsbury’s and spend around £60 a week. Describe your daily diet… I usually start the day with porridge, then on the weekend I’ll have eggs and spinach. For lunch I’ll have a chicken and spinach omelette or falafel with houmous and red cabbage. Dinner is often baked chicken with sweet potato and asparagus, or a precooked meal from FitFood, like prawn stir-fry. I’ll snack on fruit, nuts, Snack a Jacks or Ryvitas. Is there anything you refuse to eat? Peas and sweetcorn – I hate the texture. I’m really fussy when it comes to vegetables. I’m not adventurous when it comes to “exotic” foods. I could never eat snails…

£3.10 For a Matcha Green tea latte from Starbucks. £29 For an Apple USB phone charger. My phone was about to die and I needed to do some work in a coffee shop. £26.50 For groceries, including veggie sausages, butter and baked beans. £18.50 For a meal at Ukai in London’s Notting Hill. I was staying at friend’s house and wanted decent vegan food. £2.40 For an underground journey into central London. The Tube is the best way to get around to avoid traffic. • Sarah is releasing the Viappi app, which helps locate the nearest vegan eateries.…

THE PROPOSAL Mark proposed in Dubai in 2013. Afterwards, he said: “I’ve got for the first time in my life… love, best friend, a girl I fancy… rolled into one.” They threw an engagement party on TOWIE in 2011. He told guests: “I want you to support us all the way to the wedding… if we make it.” THE WEDDING They tied the knot in May 2015 in a lavish ceremony and signed a lucrative deal with a magazine to share the photos. They honeymooned in the Maldives and Dubai. THE BREAK-UP Despite meeting when they were 14 and dating on and off for 10 years, they split five months after getting engaged. Mark accused Lauren of cheating. WHAT THEY ARE WORTH Mark’s earned an estimated £4m from radio and…

It’s not unusual for the daily lives of the rich and famous offspring to be packed with designer wardrobes, exotic holidays and extravagant gifts. Only last week, Kim Kardashian faced a backlash after her four-year-old daughter North was pictured wearing a designer “corset”style dress. But that’s small fry compared to her £48,000 diamond-encrusted tiara and, controversially, her own fur coat collection. Heiress Tamara Ecclestone was accused of animal abuse when she posted a photo of daughter Sophia riding a “unicorn” horse with its mane dyed pink and a horn stuck to its head at a party last week. The three-year-old also has a £10,000 playhouse that’s a replica of her mum’s £70m London mansion. Closer’s psychologist Emma Kenny believes that being given everything on a plate at a young age…

CHEATING SCANDAL Shortly after leaving the CBB house, Steph took to Twitter in March 2016 to dump Jeremy amid rumours he’d slept with five women. BOOZED-UP ATTACK They reunited but Jeremy was reportedly spotted “throttling” Steph in a boozy row while the couple were away in Cape Verde in April last year. Police were said to have been called and Jeremy had to have six stitches. PREGNANCY ROW After calling it quits with Jeremy in May 2016, Steph then shockingly announced she was pregnant with his baby. But the Irish model persistently denied he was the father until a paternity test taken after the birth revealed he was. ASSAULT ARREST They reconciled after Caben’s arrival, but in March Steph posted an alarming pic of her bruised legs. Jeremy was arrested…

She showed off her newly-blonde, tousled hair in an Instagram post last week, and sources tell Closer that Cheryl is now bracing herself for a big return to the spotlight. The 34-year-old’s post followed a cute “date night” snap of her with boyfriend Liam Payne, 23, also marking a social media comeback for the singer. “Cheryl’s got a few projects lined up which she’s both excited and nervous about after all the time off,” says an insider. Last week it was reported that the former Girls Aloud singer might make a return to this year’s X Factor as a guest at the Judges’ Houses stage, which is just one of many offers that she’s considering. Our insider adds: “Cheryl loves being on The X Factor and she’s keen on coming…

Wearing a sports bra and shorts during a hike last week, Kim Kardashian showed off her slimmed-down figure. This comes just months after she lost 100,000 Instagram followers after unflattering snaps of her bum were taken while she was on holiday in Mexico. Pals say the size 8 star, 36 – who admitted she was “a little heavier” at the time, is now on a mission to become a US size 4 (UK size 6). A source says: “Kim was devastated when the bum pictures were published and it sparked a new body obsession. She upped her workouts to three hours a day – even cancelling work commitments to exercise – and started a strict 900-calorie-a-day diet, fasting for 18 hours inbetween to burn fat faster. “She starts the day…

Rumours were rife that Coleen and Wayne Rooney could soon be welcoming baby number four to their brood – after she recently appeared on a beach in Ibiza in a blue bikini with a rounded belly. Fans commented on the hint of a bump, with many asking “Is she pregnant?,” while others had more confidence in their baby-spotting skills, with one stating: “That’s not a bloated tum, it’s too prominent.” Another commented: “She’s definitely pregnant.” LONGED-FOR GIRL Coleen, 31 – who’s already mum to sons Kai, seven, Klay, four, and Kit, one, with footballer husband Wayne – has often hinted she’d like a girl, admitting in 2015 just before baby son Kit was born: “I think a girl would complete the family but, because the boys get on so well,…

Beyoncé caused a sensation on Instagram again last week when she shared the first picture of her one-month-old twins, Sir and Rumi. The pop queen, already mum to Blue Ivy, five, with rapper husband Jay-Z, proudly cradled her babies and wrote: “Sir Carter and Rumi 1 month today.” The post – which garnered two million likes in just one hour – mirrored the picture Beyoncé used to announce her pregnancy, with the pop queen looking regal in a veil and posing in front of a floral arch.…

Writer Sam Brick, 46, has struggled to come to terms with her own battle to become a mum and underwent two gruelling rounds of IVF, which sadly ended in failure. She says: “I’m stunned that transgender men Scott Parker and Hayden Cross think it’s perfectly OK to reject womanhood yet also be entitled to give birth to babies. They want to have their cake and eat it! “If they want to be men then they have to accept that males simply do not have the equipment to give birth. The NHS should spend the £29k it costs to transition on funding infertile women’s IVF. “It’s hard for me to take when I – like thousands of other childless women – desperately wanted to become a mum, endured gruelling and expensive…

Four-time Olympic medallist Rebecca, 28, who separated from fellow swimmer Harry Needs, 25, after 18 months of marriage in March last year, revealed her husband had questioned whether he was with her for the right reasons. In a candid interview she said: “[Harry] was younger than me. He saw Beijing and really idolised me. We were dating for a long time and Harry had to step back and say, ‘I have to figure out whether I like you or whether I like you because of everything you achieved.’ He wanted to make sure he was with me for the right reasons.” The former couple – who have two-year-old daughter Summer – announced their break-up in a joint statement, insisting they remained on good terms. “We move forward with respect for…

CHARLIZE THERON The Mad Max star, 41, adopted son Jackson, now six, from her native South Africa in 2012 and daughter August, now two, from the States in 2015. SANDRA BULLOCK Miss Congeniality actress Sandra, 52, adopted her son Louis, now six, in 2010 and her daughter Laila, now four, in 2015 from Louisiana, USA. MADONNA Superstar singer Madonna, 58, became a mum to David in 2006, Mercy in 2009 and twin girls Esther and Stella in February this year – all of whom are from Malawi.…

CHARLOTTE CROSBY, REALITY STAR “Bear farming sounds awful and it’s something we have to stop. I love animals and it’s horrible knowing that things like this are happening.” RICKY GERVAIS, COMEDIAN “It sickens me this sort of thing still goes on. [Bears] are locked in cages the size of their own bodies, and their bile is drained through an incredibly painful procedure.” NIKKI REED, TWILIGHT STAR “This cannot end soon enough. Every drop of bile extracted from bears, every minute those bears spend in tiny cages… it has to stop.” IAN SOMERHALDER, LOST ACTOR “The practice of bear bile farming is inexcusable, unnecessary and inhumane.”…

Pregnant Danielle Lloyd, 33, spoke out last week about her fears that she could once again get crippling postnatal depression (PND) and end up “drinking herself into oblivion,” like she did after the birth of her second son, Harry, in 2011. The former glamour model has three sons with her ex, footballer Jamie O’Hara, 30 – Archie, seven, Harry, six, and George, three. She was left fearing the worst when Harry was born 10 weeks premature and spent seven weeks in hospital, during which time she suffered from PND and self-medicated her depression through booze. Remembering her traumatic time, Danielle said: “I was in a really bad way. I couldn’t comprehend what was happening to Harry. I started drinking a lot to try to block it out. I felt detached…

GET HER LOOK OLIVIA PALERMO, 31 It’s hard to decide what we love most about Olivia’s swoon-worthy outfit: her standout Fendi pleated skirt or her pointy flats? Recreate her office-to-bar outfit with these high-street picks… WHO WORE IT BEST? KESHA VS SALMA HAYEK Singer Kesha and actress Salma looked like they’d stepped back in time thanks to this ’70s-inspired Gucci two-piece (top £1,610; trousers £795). They both teamed the eye-catching ensemble with oversized sunglasses – however, Salma opted for sensible flatform shoes, while Kesha went matchy-matchy with a pink headband and mules. VERDICT Both ladies are looking a little OTT in this Gucci get-up, but Kesha wins this wardrobe war thanks to her twinning accessories. CELEB STYLE OBSESSION… BELLA CHECKS OUT From tartan trousers to a checked blouse, model Bella…

FAMILY MATTERS TEACH CHILDREN TO MANAGE EMOTIONS Kids need to learn how to cope when they’re sad, angry or frustrated to lead a healthy life – and parents are the key! As a mum or dad, emotional literacy is one of the greatest skills you can teach your kids, and the earlier you educate them, the better. Research suggests that children who struggle to articulate their emotions are more likely to become obese, as they use food to self-soothe. It’s a way to “escape” difficult or negative feelings that aren’t easy to process. Make sure you’re creating an “emotion friendly environment,” where your child is confident that they can express how they feel. Employ the rule that no feelings are good or bad; they are simply there to remind us…

I WANTED TO BE A PARENT TO DO WHAT MY MOTHER COULDN’T I had a rough childhood and growing up with an alcoholic mother, who left me when I was three, was really tough. I lived with my Granny Pippy, who was amazing, but I longed for a mother. Because of my experiences, I want my children [Holly, 15, Tilly, 13, and Chester, 10] to know they can ask and tell me anything. I would never want them to feel as alone as I did. MY BEST FRIEND SAVED MY LIFE In my early twenties, I had a problem with drugs. In the end, it was thanks to my best friend Sarah’s stern words that I faced up to my addictions. She said: “We all know you are a junkie…

Where do we find Robin this time around? She’s so much more messed up than she’s been before! It’s been a challenge to play, but it’s also been really fun. How did doing another series come about? It came up in conversation [with the drama’s creator Jane Campion] over sushi in Queenstown [New Zealand]. She said: “What if there was a season two?” There never was supposed to be a season two. And we were all like: “Oh, that’s kind of exciting!” I said yes, I would love to do it, but it needs to be more challenging than season one. Otherwise there’s really no point. Were you surprised by how well series one did? I don’t want to say I was surprised because that sounds like we weren’t expecting…