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Pierce Brosnan attended the latest Oscar Wilde Awards ceremony with his wife, Keely Brosnan, causing quite a stir. Despite Pierce’s fame for his James Bond role and iconic films like “Mamma Mia” and “Mrs. Doubtfire,” it was his wife who captured the public’s attention.

Keely has been accompanying Pierce throughout half of his career, as a friend, lover, and dedicated wife. They got married in 2001 after Pierce’s first wife, Cassandra Harris, passed away in 1991.

Now, Keely and Pierce are happily married with four children — Christopher, 51, and Sean, 40, from Pierce’s previous marriage, and Dylan, 27, and Paris Brosnan, 23, whom the couple share. Aside from being a mother, Keely is also a chef in the kitchen.

“Keely is such a wonderful cook,” said Pierce lovingly about his wife. “I always have the best table in the house when I’m sitting at her table. But date nights are Giorgio Baldi [a restaurant in Santa Monica]. That’s where we had our first date,” added the 70-year-old actor.

Pierce had only kind words to say about his spouse, though the public was not always so kind to Keely. Due to her larger size, she faced bullying on the internet. However, her husband does not care about her looks; he believes that love comes from the heart, regardless of appearance.

“Watching someone grow up with you and grow old with you is a very spiritual journey. To watch each other change … whatever it may be, the hair, the waist. But it’s the love in the heart,” said the actor in an interview about his wife, foreshadowing the changes that were yet to come

After being criticized on the internet for so many years due to her body, Keely showed up to the Oscar Wilde Awards with a drastically slimmer figure. Fans were surprised and flooded the post of the couple’s red carpet looks with weight-related comments.

“Keely looks fantastic. Congratulations on the weight loss,” commented a user. “How much weight Keely lost!” another chimed in“Lost soo much weight,” a commenter agreed.

As Keely was praised for her successful weight loss, one fan couldn’t let go of how the public treated the woman previously. “Didn’t they make fun of her for being overweight?” a user asked.

They did, but despite Keely’s weight, her husband was always there for her with words of affirmation and gratitude for having Keely in his life.

“We like each other a lot. We love each other a lot,” Pierce has said. “And we’ve been down the road, and we’ve seen many, many hardships as families do, as we all do.”

Keely supported Pierce after his previous wife passed away from cancer, being there for him during his darkest times. Hand in hand, they navigated the challenges that come with having a career in Hollywood.

“New York, Radio City, doing Golden Eye, James Bond, you know we have grown up together into this fantasy world and beautiful world of James Bond,” said Pierce. “Our love and life are very much connected to that role.

Now, Pierce is not the only one praising his wife. After their recent outing, fans are in love with Keely’s new look.

“They look awesome, especially his wife,” posted a user. “What a great Bond between them. Awesome,” another commenter remarked“Looking gorgeous and healthy,” a user wrote.

Pierce Brosnan and Keely Brosnan, 2024 | Source: Getty Images

Pierce Brosnan and Keely Brosnan, 2024 | Source: Getty Images

The couple attended the awards, not only to flaunt their appearance but also because Pierce won an award, paying tribute to him as one of the most successful Irish actors in history.

As he received the trophy, the actor shared heartfelt words about Keely. “Being with Keely has been the highlight of my life in moments like this,” he said.

Pierce Brosnan, 2024 | Source: Getty Images

Pierce Brosnan, 2024 | Source: Getty Images

As the couple moves forward in life, Keely’s journey from online bullying to confidence on the red carpet stands as an inspiration for many. But no matter what size she is, Pierce Brosnan is always there for Keely, appreciating the “highlight” of his life.

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Social media users recently took to Twitter to share their thoughts after the posting of a before and after picture of Pierce Brosnan and his wife, Keely Shaye Smith, where she appeared to have gained weight.

The critic told his followers to avoid marriage in the post, suggesting that women may change their physical appearance through the years after tying the knot.

Pierce Brosnan and Keely Smith during The 68th Annual Academy Awards at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, California, United States. | Source: Getty Images

Pierce Brosnan and Keely Smith during The 68th Annual Academy Awards at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, California, United States. | Source: Getty Images

Pierce Brosnan and Keely Shaye Smith during the "Mamma Mia" after-party at the 99 Club on the South Bank, central London. | Source: Getty Images

Pierce Brosnan and Keely Shaye Smith during the “Mamma Mia” after-party at the 99 Club on the South Bank, central London. | Source: Getty Images

Fortunately, many of the actor’s fans came to his and Smith’s defense, claiming that love goes above beyond physical appearances. “Yes because staying a size 2 forever is the real meaning behind everlasting love,” one fan wrote.

Another Twitter user countered the critic’s comment, saying that the photos prove that a marriage well taken care of can last. Many others also shared their admiration for Smith, saying she looked beautiful before and now.

“She still looks absolutely fine, she gave him children, she’s faithful to him and is good to him and he is happy with her!” one fan tweeted“I think his wife is attractive in both photos personally,” another said.

Brosnan and Smith have been married for 22 long years, and through the ups and downs, they remain as strong as ever. Brosnan has praised his wife publicly several times and shared how much love they have for each other.

“But watching someone grow up with you and grow old with you is a very spiritual journey. To watch each other change whatever it may be, the hair, the waist. But it’s the love in the heart.,” he said. He also revealed that Smith is a very supportive partner and a wonderful mother.

“Keeley is a journalist, a reporter. She’s an artist in her own right. And as a woman, she has made a family for our sons,” he saidPierce Brosnan shares glimpses of their relationship on social media, showing fans that there is only one woman in his life.

He previously posted a picture with his wife where she looked absolutely stunning in a glittering gold outfit. Her husband sat beside her, looking at her with loving eyes.

Cillian Murphy was joined by his sons Malachy, 17, and Aran, 16, for his Oscar-winning night on Sunday.

The Irish star scooped the Best Actor Academy Award for his lead role in Oppenheimer and he turned his big night into a family affair, with his wife Yvonne McGuinness and two boys joining him on the red carpet.

After his lookalike sons made a rare red carpet appearance with their dad, Cillian took his seat next to his his wife on the floor of the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, while Malachy and Aran had seats in the upper circle.

Cillian paid a sweet tribute to his boys during his acceptance speech, looking up at them in their seats, as he told them he loved them.

‘Yvonne McGuiness, my partner in life and art,’ an emotional Cillain told his wife, before adding: ‘My two boys, Malachy and Aran who are sitting up there. I love you so much.’

Cillian Murphy was joined by his rarely-seen sons Malachy, 17, and Aran, 16, for his Oscar-winning night on Sunday, walking the red carpet with his wife Yvonne and the boys

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Cillian Murphy was joined by his rarely-seen sons Malachy, 17, and Aran, 16, for his Oscar-winning night on Sunday, walking the red carpet with his wife Yvonne and the boys

Cillian paid a sweet tribute to his boys during his acceptance speech, looking up at them in their seats, as he told them he loved them

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Cillian paid a sweet tribute to his boys during his acceptance speech, looking up at them in their seats, as he told them he loved them

Cillian Murphy shares tender kiss with wife as he wins Best Actor

Cillian said he was ‘overwhelmed’ to have won, adding: ‘I’m a very proud Irishman standing here tonight.’ He then lifted his Oscar to the air and was met with huge cheers from the crowd.

The actor also shared a tender kiss with his proud wife, who he first met in the 1990s and tied the knot with in 2004, before heading up to the stage to collect his first Oscar.

Despite his steady rise to global fame over the past few years, Cillian has managed to maintain a low-key family life – thanks in part to the unwavering support of his wife Yvonne.

Appearing on Desert Island Discs, which was broadcast on BBC Radio 4 last month, the actor said his wife has been ‘crucial’ in helping him adapt to Hollywood.

Speaking to host Lauren Laverne, Cillian explained how he found the ‘ancillary aspect’ of being an actor – such as walking red carpets – ‘quite challenging’.

Gushing about his wife, he continued: ‘To have a really secure, solid base is important.

‘You have to have that safe place. I certainly do. It’s just like an island of comfort and ease.’

He told Lauren Laverne: ‘It’s been crucial, honestly.

The Irish star scooped the Best Actor Academy Award for his lead role in Oppenheimer and he turned his big night into a family affair

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The Irish star scooped the Best Actor Academy Award for his lead role in Oppenheimer and he turned his big night into a family affair

The actor also shared a tender kiss with his proud wife, who he first met in the 1990s and tied the knot with in 2004, before heading up to the stage

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The actor also shared a tender kiss with his proud wife, who he first met in the 1990s and tied the knot with in 2004, before heading up to the stage

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Despite his steady rise to global fame over the past few years, Cillian has managed to maintain a low-key family life - thanks in part to the unwavering support of his wife Yvonne

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Despite his steady rise to global fame over the past few years, Cillian has managed to maintain a low-key family life – thanks in part to the unwavering support of his wife Yvonne

The Irish star scooped the Best Actor Academy Award for his lead role in Oppenheimer

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The Irish star scooped the Best Actor Academy Award for his lead role in Oppenheimer

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The Irish star scooped the Best Actor Academy Award for his lead role in Oppenheimer

Cillian  became the first Irish-born winner of the Best Actor Oscar last night. He is pictured here in his role as J Robert Oppenheimer

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Cillian  became the first Irish-born winner of the Best Actor Oscar last night. He is pictured here in his role as J Robert Oppenheimer

‘I don’t think I could have done any of the things that we’ve talked about without having them.

‘It’s been the most important thing for me, having those kids and raising them.’

The couple – who have made efforts to shun the spotlight – have now been together for over 28 years.

Cillian and Yvonne first met in the 1990s when he was starring in a play called Disco Pigs, which is about two Irish teenagers and was later adapted into a film.

Following a successful run in Dublin, the play then transferred to Edinburgh, London, Australia and the US, which is how Irish musician Yvonne McGuinness got involved.

Speaking to The Guardian in 2016, the actor – whose parents were teachers – said:

‘That time, making Disco Pigs, was kind of the most important period of my life.

‘The people I met there remain my closest friends.’

‘They shaped me in terms of my tastes, in terms of what I wanted to do with my life. And it was around the same time I met my wife.

Cillian and Yvonne first met in the 1990s when he was starring in a play called Disco Pigs, which is about two Irish teenagers and was later adapted into a film

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Cillian and Yvonne first met in the 1990s when he was starring in a play called Disco Pigs, which is about two Irish teenagers and was later adapted into a film

Oscars 2024 winners: AT A GLANCE

Best Picture: Oppenheimer

Best Actress: Emma Stone – Poor Things

Best Actor: Cillian Murphy – Oppenheimer

Best Director: Christopher Nolan – Oppenheimer

Supporting Actress: Da’Vine Joy Randolph – The Holdovers

Supporting Actor: Robert Downey Jr. – Oppenheimer

Original Song: Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell – What Was I Made For? from Barbie

Seen left to right: Actor In A Supporting Role - Robert Downey Jr. (Oppenheimer), Actress In A Supporting Role - Da'Vine Joy Randolph (The Holdovers ), Actress In A Leading Role - Emma Stone (Poor Things), and Actor In A Leading Role - Cillian Murphy (Oppenheimer)

Seen left to right: Actor In A Supporting Role – Robert Downey Jr. (Oppenheimer), Actress In A Supporting Role – Da’Vine Joy Randolph (The Holdovers ), Actress In A Leading Role – Emma Stone (Poor Things), and Actor In A Leading Role – Cillian Murphy (Oppenheimer)

Original Score – Ludwig Göransson – Oppenheimer

Cinematography: Hoyte van Hoytema – Oppenheimer

Achievement in Film Editing: Jennifer Lame – Oppenheimer

Production Design: James Price and Shona Heath; Set Decoration: Zsuzsa Mihale – Poor Things

Make-up and Hairstyling: Nadia Stacey, Mark Coulier and Josh Weston – Poor Things

Achievement in Costume Design: Holly Waddington – Poor Things

Original Screenplay: Justine Triet and Arthur Harari – Anatomy Of A Fall

Adapted Screenplay: Cord Jefferson – American Fiction

International Feature Film – The Zone of Interest from United Kingdom

The big winners on the night were Christopher Nolan, Cillian Murphy, Emma Stone, Da'Vine Joy Randolph and Robert Downey Jr.

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The big winners on the night were Christopher Nolan, Cillian Murphy, Emma Stone, Da’Vine Joy Randolph and Robert Downey Jr.

Oppenheimer won a whopping seven Oscars at Sunday night's Academy Awards, while Poor Things, The Holdovers, American Fiction, Anatomy of Fall and The Zone of Interest picked up big prizes

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Oppenheimer won a whopping seven Oscars at Sunday night’s Academy Awards, while Poor Things, The Holdovers, American Fiction, Anatomy of Fall and The Zone of Interest picked up big prizes

‘She came on tour with us. It was so exciting, 20 years ago or whatever it was – we were all just kids, trying to find our way – but such a special, special time.’

Yvonne grew up in Kilkenny, Ireland, and studied at Cork Institute of Technology. In 2001, the couple are said to have moved to London so Yvonne could study for her master’s at the Royal College of Art.

Yvonne’s uncle is the Irish politician Jim McGuinness and her grandfather Michael McGuinness also reportedly was Kilkenny’s longest-serving councillor from 1959-1999.

The couple married in 2004 and reportedly held the ceremony at Yvonne’s father’s vineyard in France.

However, the couple have never publicly commented on this rumour or acknowledged where their wedding took place.

The following year, the couple welcomed their first son Malachy – with Aran following in 2007.

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Although the family were living in London at the time, Cillian and Yvonne decided to return to Dublin to raise their young family.

He told The Guardian: ‘We wanted them to be Irish, I suppose. It’s amazing how quickly their accents have adapted.’

In 2005, Cillian also shut down any possibility of him moving to the US for work and praised Yvonne for her continuing support.

He told People magazine: ‘I don’t need to live in Los Angeles. I’d be tremendously far away from my family — I’d never see them.’

While Cillian’s career skyrocketed over the past two decades, Yvonne has also created short films and other experimental artwork.

The mother-of-two’s bio on her website reads: ‘She has an interest in embodied experience of place and belonging by staging live, public, interventions and performances which create surreal and dynamic moments of interaction and connection to place, time and communities.’

Last summer, Cillian revealed it was Yvonne’s idea to adapt Claire Keegan’s novel Small Things Like These into a film.

Cillian and Yvonne first met in the 1990s when he was starring in a play called Disco Pigs, which is about two Irish teenagers and was later adapted into a film

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Cillian and Yvonne first met in the 1990s when he was starring in a play called Disco Pigs, which is about two Irish teenagers and was later adapted into a film

Speaking to The Guardian in a separate interview, Cillian remembered telling her: ‘No, there’s no way [the rights would be available]. That’s going to be gone already.’

Much to his delight, Cillian’s agent told him the book rights hadn’t been purchased – which prompted him to pitch the idea to Matt Damon, who has his own studio.

At Sunday’s Academy Awardsm Yvonne channelled dark glamour as she donned an inky black gown.

The Irish visual artist opted for a theatrical shoulderless gown, the neckline of which descended into puffy sleeves.

The cinched bodice also flowed out into a fitted skirt. Yvonne accessorised her monochrome look with a choker necklace. She accessorised with a clutch and simple jewellery, adding a pop of grunge with some black nail polish.

Yvonne matched her make-up to the gothic aesthetic with a red lipstick and smokey eyes. The mother-of-two tied her chestnut tresses back as she held her husband’s hand for the occasion.

Earlier this year, Yvonne also joined her husband as he won Best Actor for his role in Oppenheimer at the Golden Globes.

After his win was announced, Yvonne jumped out of her seat and gave her husband a quick kiss – prompting him to joke about the red lipstick on her mouth during his speech.

During his acceptance speech, Cillian dubbed himself ‘the luckiest man’ as he spoke directly to his wife and children.

‘To my family, I’m the luckiest man and I love you,’ he said.

The week before, the actor paid tribute to Yvonne and their sons while honored with the Desert Palm Achievement Award at the Palm Springs International Film Awards.

He said: ‘Two-thirds of them are sitting down there. We had to leave one of them at home doing exams.

Although the family were living in London at the time, Cillian (pictured with John Krasinski) and Yvonne decided to return to Dublin to raise their young family.

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Although the family were living in London at the time, Cillian (pictured with John Krasinski) and Yvonne decided to return to Dublin to raise their young family.

‘But just thanks for putting up with me — putting up with the half me and the shadow me and the absent me, the remains of me when I’m doing a film like this or work in general. You’re always there. I love it. So thanks, guys.’

During his appearance on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs, Cillian admitted he has ‘struggled’ with walking red carpets in the past.

He added: ‘It is still not something I’m totally at ease with. You have to choose to enjoy it and I think you can do that in your brain. Just make that alteration and it’s easier then.’

However, he did go on to say that having Yvonne with him this year has made it easier.

He added: ‘I’ve had my wife and kids with me and that’s been lovely. You’d be an idiot not to enjoy it. Go with it, that’s my attitude.’

Elsewhere, Cillian paid loving tribute to his wife and their life together.

He told Lauren Laverne: ‘It’s been crucial, honestly. I don’t think I could have done any of the things that we’ve talked about without having them.

In 2005, Cillian also shut down any possibility of him moving to the US for work and praised Yvonne for her continuing support. Pictured next to his co-star Emily Blunt

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In 2005, Cillian also shut down any possibility of him moving to the US for work and praised Yvonne for her continuing support. Pictured next to his co-star Emily Blunt

‘I’ve been with my wife for 28 years now. It’s been the most important thing for me, having those kids and raising them.’

The A-List actor went on to say that having a ‘secure, solid base’ has been really important to him and functions as a ‘safe place’ amid the madness of fame.

During the interview, Cillian also admitted he was ‘relieved’ the BBC drama had ended in 2002 but is now ‘totally’ on board with a movie adaptation.

Cillian also hinted that the programme’s writer, Steven Knight, had more stories to tell about the Birmingham-based Shelby clan and their criminal activities between the 1880s and 1910s.

He explained: ‘I have always said that if Knight delivers a script that I know he can deliver, because he is such a phenomenal writer, I’ll be there. If we want to watch 50-year-old Tommy Shelby, let’s do it.’

Seth Rogen opened up about his choice not to become a father and his ‘very happy’ life with wife Lauren Miller, who he wed in 2011 after seven years of dating.

After he was asked if he would be might be ‘happier’ if he had children, the 40-year-old Superbad actor said he didn’t ‘think it would’ and credits the decision for helping him ‘succeed’ in Hollywood over the past two decades.

While speaking about discussions between him and his spouse as they get older, the comedian said: ‘Now, more than anything, the conversation is honestly, thank God we don’t have children.’

‘We get to do whatever we want, we are in the prime of our lives, we are smarter than we’ve ever been, we understand ourselves more than we ever have, we have the capacity to achieve a level of work and a level of communication and care for one another, and a lifestyle we can live with one another that we’ve never been able to live before,’ he said on Steven Bartlett‘s The Diary of a CEO podcast.

The filmmaker continued: ‘And we can just do that and we don’t have to raise a child, which the world does not need right now.’

Seth Rogen reveals being childless has helped him succeed
Childfree lifestyle: Seth Rogen opened up about his choice not to become a father and his 'very happy' life with wife Lauren Miller, who he wed in 2011 after seven years of dating

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Childfree lifestyle: Seth Rogen opened up about his choice not to become a father and his ‘very happy’ life with wife Lauren Miller, who he wed in 2011 after seven years of dating

Happy marriage: After he was asked if he would be might be 'happier' if he had children, the 40-year-old Superbad actor said he didn't 'think it would' and credits the decision for helping him 'succeed' in Hollywood over the past two decades; seen in 2016

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Happy marriage: After he was asked if he would be might be ‘happier’ if he had children, the 40-year-old Superbad actor said he didn’t ‘think it would’ and credits the decision for helping him ‘succeed’ in Hollywood over the past two decades; seen in 2016

Overall, Rogen noted: ‘Me and my wife seem to get a lot more active enjoyment out of not having kids than anyone I know seems to get out of having kids.’

‘I’ve been around, obviously, a lot of children, I’m not ignorant to what it’s like to… I’ve seen everyone I know [have] kids, I’m 40. Some of my friends have had kids for decades, you know?’ Rogen pointed out. ‘Some people want kids. Some people don’t want kids.’

The star also stated that ‘a lot of people have kids before they even think about it.’

His interview comes two years after he said that his wife ‘wants kids less than’ him on SiriusXM’s The Howard Stern Show.

The Knocked Up star insisted that parenthood would prevent them from being ‘able to do all this work that’ he likes.

‘We’re f*****g psyched all the time. We’re lying in bed on Saturday mornings smoking weed, like watching movies naked – if we had kids we could not be f*****g be doing this,’ he mused.

‘There is no one whose child is giving them as much joy as we are right now getting because we do not have a kid,’ the actor added.

Howard, who has three daughters, says as a parent you can’t be narcissistic and ‘give yourself over to parenting,’ and the kids have to be the ‘priority.’

Not interested in parenthood: While speaking about discussions between him and his spouse as they get older, the comedian said: 'Now, more than anything, the conversation is honestly, thank God we don't have children'

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Not interested in parenthood: While speaking about discussions between him and his spouse as they get older, the comedian said: ‘Now, more than anything, the conversation is honestly, thank God we don’t have children’

Satisfied: Overall, Rogen noted: 'Me and my wife seem to get a lot more active enjoyment out of not having kids than anyone I know seems to get out of having kids'

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Satisfied: Overall, Rogen noted: ‘Me and my wife seem to get a lot more active enjoyment out of not having kids than anyone I know seems to get out of having kids’

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‘Yeah, I don’t want that. That does not sound fun to me and why, there’s enough kids out there. Do we need more people? Who looks at the planet and thinks, do you know what we need, more f****n people. Like that is truly a confounding thing to me.’

Seth and Lauren began dating in 2004 after meeting on the show Da Ali G Show; he appeared on six episodes of the show.

The couple got engaged on September 29, 2010 and tied the knot on October 2, 2011 in Sonoma County, California.

 

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Goldie Hawn is a name almost anyone will recognize. The actress has been a mainstay in the American media for decades because of her immensely successful career.

Behind the scenes, Hawn and her actor boyfriend Kurt Russell have been together for four decades (they celebrated their 40th anniversary on Valentine’s Day this year), and they’ve remained just as committed to one another as they were back in the very beginning.

Given the various allures and distractions life in the spotlight can bring, it’s a wonder that neither ever seems to have put a foot wrong.

What makes Kurt and Goldie’s relationship so very special – and, we might add, so real in the eyes of the public – is their steadfast dedication to each other. They don’t wield their romance as a tool to heighten their celebrity presence, nor have they ever been embroiled in scandals or publicity stunts to hijack the locomotive PR train.

Instead, theirs is a partnership that appears to be a throw-back to a by-gone era, an inspiring and very agreeable union that reminds us all what true love is really about.

As well as sharing adoration for one another, they also defend each other when scrutinized by the media. In fact, Russell defended Hawn when she was recently called cruel names by internet trolls, and when some pretty unflattering paparazzi photos of her emerged online.

One photo in particular shows her in Aspen, Colorado, rocking ugg boots, quilted pants, and a black turtleneck. At 77, she looks fantastic, but most people couldn’t help but comment on how old she now looks – cruelly saying she’s “gone too far” and no longer looks like herself.

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Hawn has fought against agism in Hollywood by simply ignoring the comments, embracing getting older and not letting the teasing faze her. Russell is also incredibly supportive of his partner, with Hawn telling People magazine that Russell told her before a dinner date: “You’re unbelievable. I cannot believe how [beautiful] you look.”

After 40 years, the couple is still as in love as they were at the start, and their love story just goes to show the power of love. Despite facing harsh public opinions about their appearances, the couple doesn’t let this affect them.

Hawn especially continues to exude grace and confidence as she embraces the natural process of aging.

Rowan Atkinson, known for his iconic portrayal of Mr. Bean, has been a household name for decades. But behind the scenes, he leads a life filled with family, love, and a successful career beyond the quirky character that made him famous.

Born in 1955, Rowan Atkinson has delighted audiences worldwide with his comedic talents. Renowned as one of the masters of physical comedy, Rowan Atkinson’s path to success could have taken a different turn. During his formative years, Atkinson was a shy and introverted child, grappling with social interactions.

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Former Prime Minister Tony Blair, who attended the same school as Atkinson but was two years younger, has previously mentioned recollections of the challenges Atkinson faced during his time there.

Renowned as one of the masters of physical comedy, Rowan Atkinson’s path to success could have taken a different turn. During his formative years, Atkinson was a shy and introverted child, grappling with social interactions.

The star grappled with a severe speech impediment. Fortunately, he found solace in acting, a remedy that ultimately helped him overcome this challenge.

Former Prime Minister Tony Blair, who attended the same school as Atkinson but was two years younger, has previously mentioned recollections of the challenges Atkinson faced during his time there.

The character of Mr. Bean, introduced in 1990, became a global phenomenon, spawning cartoons, books, and movies that captivated audiences of all ages. Reflecting on the success of Mr. Bean, Atkinson attributes it to the character’s universal appeal.

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”Mr. Bean’s success has never surprised me. Watching an adult behaving in a childish way without being remotely aware of his inappropriateness is fundamentally funny. The fact the comedy is visual rather than verbal means it has been successful internationally, too,” he once remarked.

Despite Mr. Bean’s popularity, Atkinson has expressed mixed feelings about portraying the character.

”It’s easier for me to perform the character vocally than visually,” Atkinson told Radio Times. ”I don’t much enjoy playing him. The weight of responsibility is not pleasant. I find it stressful and exhausting and I look forward to the end of it.”

Beyond Mr. Bean, Atkinson has enjoyed success in other roles, including the cunning Blackadder and the bumbling secret agent Johnny English. His versatility as an actor has contributed to his enduring popularity.

With a reported fortune of $150 millions, Atkinson has achieved considerable financial success throughout his career.

But his greatest joy comes from his family life.

Rowan Atkinson and Sunetra Sastry attend the UK Premiere of “Bridget Jones’s Diary” at the Empire Leicester Square followed by the party at Mezzo on April 5, 2001 in London. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images)

Married to Sunetra Sastry in 1990, Atkinson shares two children, Ben and Lily, with his ex-wife. While Ben pursued a career in the British military, Lily followed a more artistic path, establishing herself as a singer and burlesque artist.

Atkinson first met his wife, whose father was an Indian engineer from Ealing, West London, in the late Eighties, while she was employed as a make-up artist for the BBC.

Despite their long marriage, Atkinson and Sastry divorced in 2015 amid rumors of infidelity. Their marriage ended abruptly after a 65-second court hearing.

Rowan Atkinson’s daughter Lily and ex-wife, Sunetra arrives for the”Johnny English Re-Born” premiere at the Empire Leicester Square, London / Shutterstock

Media reports indicate that Sunetra initiated divorce proceedings against her husband citing ”unreasonable behavior” as the grounds for their separation.

At the time of their split in 2014, the couple was in the midst of constructing a multi-million-pound home in Oxfordshire.

Shortly thereafter, Atkinson found love again with actress Louise Ford, known for her role as Kate Middleton in The Windsors. The couple had met two years earlier while starring opposite each other in the West End comedy Quartermaine’s Terms.

At the time, an insider informed The Sun that ”Sunetra was deeply upset to be replaced by such a younger woman.”

Louise Ford as Kate Middleton in The Windsors / Credit: Channel 4

Louise was raised in Bexley, South East London, where she attended the local grammar school. Her father worked as a gas fitter, while her mother was involved in caring for disabled individuals.

Their relationship, despite the significant age gap, blossomed from friendship into something more meaningful. In 2017, they welcomed their first child together, a daughter named Isla, bringing joy and fulfillment to their lives.

For Atkinson and Ford, age is merely a number, and they embrace their life together as a blended family. As they navigate the joys and challenges of parenthood, they continue to cherish each moment together, celebrating love and happiness in all its forms.

In the end, Rowan Atkinson’s life is a testament to the enduring power of laughter, love, and family, reminding us that true happiness knows no bounds.

Actress Shirley MacLaine is a living legend. Her career has spanned decades, with pivotal roles coming her way in the 1950s. Now, almost 70 years later, she is still in the limelight.

Keep reading to learn more about her.

Shirley MacLaine first gained prominence in the 1950s when she began appearing in projects such as The Trouble with Harry, and Some Came Running. She gained critical acclaim for her acting skills due to those projects and since then has had a splendid career.

Now, the actress is about to turn 90 years old on April 24th, and she has shared details on how she will celebrate this milestone in her life.

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Even though she is about to be 90 years old, she still focuses on her career as an actress, not letting anything else get in the way of her passion for acting. In a recent interview, she revealed that while turning 90 years old is indeed a big milestone, she is choosing not to have a lavish celebration for the occasion.

Instead, she once again showed her commitment to her career by sharing that on her birthday, her plans also centered around work. She said, “I’m going to be on a set,”  MacLaine stated. “I’ll be in Atlantic City.”

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During the interview, MacLaine revealed that working with Peter Dinklage in American Dreamer was a pleasure. She explained since it had been the first time they had worked together, she had expected some snags. However, the process was incredibly smooth. She said of it, “we really hit it off.”

The 89-year-old actress played the role of Astrid Fanelli, a wealthy widow who felt lonely. The upcoming film delves into the concept of the American dream. “I think that we should care more about what the American democracy means,” she said. “We seem to have forgotten what it means, and I think it’s time we get back into the level of reality of understanding American democracy.”

My parents were more inclined towards the old-fashioned Christmas hits – the likes of Mariah Carey and Wham! were strictly off-limits – so I have a special place in my heart for those ballads that have survived the decades and wake feelings of nostalgia whenever they’re played.

That’s probably why I got all fuzzy inside the first time I heard Carrie Underwood’s take on The Little Drummer Boy, which she sang as a heartwarming duet with her little boy…

The Little Drummer Boy is truly a timeless hit, I think we can all be in agreement on that.

Reportedly, the lyrics for the tune have their roots in a traditional Czech carol, with the song as we know it today believed to have been written by Katherine K. Davis in 1941.

As with any well-received Christmas hit, it’s benefitted from numerous covers over the years: the likes of Bing Crosby, Johnny Cash and even Justin Bieber have produced their own versions.

The favorite version of this much-loved musical piece is something that differs from person to person based on taste, but the chances are you’ll find aspects to appreciate in all of them. After all, it’s a bona fide classic for a reason.

Yet I can’t deny that I was overcome with an especially warm feeling upon first hearing Carrie Underwood’s cover from 2020, recorded alongside her then-5-year-old son Isaiah.

For those who don’t know – we hope there aren’t many of you – Carrie Underwood is a country music icon who has captivated and charmed audiences time and again over the years.

HOLLYWOOD, CA – SEPTEMBER 20: Carrie Underwood with her husband, Mike Fisher and their son, Isaiah Michael Fisher attend the ceremony honoring Carrie Underwood with a Star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame held on September 20, 2018 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Michael Tran/FilmMagic,)

When she announced back in 2020 that she was releasing an album around everyone’s favorite festive season, Christmas, it’s no understatement to say that the excitement among her fans was palpable.

The album in question featured a bewitching blend of Christmas classics and original compositions created by Carrie herself. The song that stands out, at least for me, though, is the 11th track… yep, you guess it: The Little Drummer Boy.

In a truly special duet, Carrie featured alongside her aforementioned son Isaiah, who took on the challenge of providing the iconic vocals… and knocked it out the park.

Science often validates what we all know to be true, but sometimes it gives us a new fact that can be mind-boggling. Recently, a few scientific studies proved that a 43-year-old model might have what is considered the ‘perfect body.’

But what people were not expecting was how she looked… keep reading to know more about her!

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For a long time, we have been led to believe that the perfect figure is a woman who is model-like in her figure, which basically means someone very thin. But get ready to have this perception changed forever.

Beauty standards are always evolving. While at one point Marilyn Monroe’s curvy figure was considered the epitome of beauty, later it became Kate Moss’ incredibly thin figure. For a long time, women who have the perfect hourglass shape and measurements have been considered beautiful.

But now, this belief is being challenged by a study done at Texas University. The study has found that the ideal female body is ‘fuller’ with a ‘curvier shape.’ The study found that the perfect BMI is of 18.85 with a 93 cm bust, a 61 cm waist, and 87 cm hips. The study also found that the hip-to-waist ratio is very important and should be about .65–.75.

A British model named Kelly Brook fits all these measurements quite perfectly. While after looking at her, society may deem her shape to be ‘plump’ according to beauty standards set today, according to science, she has the shape which is most desirable to men.

But when it comes down to it, beauty is subjective. Not everyone has the same taste, and it varies from person to person and what their idea of beauty is.

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While this scientific study might show us what, according to science, is the perfect body, it does not mean that everything else is not acceptable or deemed ugly. The study merely shows us that what we perceive as beautiful, a thin woman is not what science considers the only way to be beautiful. In this day and age, where there is an emphasis on diversity in beauty, it is important to recognize that this study shows us exactly that, that there is diversity in what we consider beautiful.

Women considered plus-size by the modeling industry standards are just as beautiful as any other model. Models like Ashley Graham have been showing us this is true for years!

Maluma is a dad! The 30-year-old Colombian singer welcomed daughter Paris Londono Gomez with girlfriend, architect Susana Gomez, 31 on March 9.

The Marry Me star, posted three pictures on Instagram to announce the happy news.

‘On March 9th at 8:23 A.M. the love of our lives Paris Londoño Gomez was born. Thank you all for your birthday messages and well wishes…,’ he began.

‘Serena Love: Thank you for fulfilling my biggest dream of being a Father, I will never forget that moment. I love them,’ he gushed in Spanish.

Maluma – born Juan Luis Londoño Arias – and Serena have been dating since 2020 – and announced they were having a baby in October 2023 in  his music video for Procura.

Maluma is a dad! The 30-year-old Colombian singer welcomed daughter Paris Londono Gomez with girlfriend, architect Susana Gomez, 31 on March 9

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Maluma is a dad! The 30-year-old Colombian singer welcomed daughter Paris Londono Gomez with girlfriend, architect Susana Gomez, 31 on March 9

'On March 9th at 8:23 A.M. the love of our lives Paris Londoño Gomez was born. Thank you all for your birthday messages and well wishes,' he wrote

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‘On March 9th at 8:23 A.M. the love of our lives Paris Londoño Gomez was born. Thank you all for your birthday messages and well wishes,’ he wrote

'Serena Love: Thank you for fulfilling my biggest dream of being a Father, I will never forget that moment. I love them,' he gushed in Spanish

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‘Serena Love: Thank you for fulfilling my biggest dream of being a Father, I will never forget that moment. I love them,’ he gushed in Spanish

Kelly Clarkson brings holiday cheer in red with Maluma in green

The music video features footage of the couple’s pregnancy journey, including the first look at Susana’s growing baby bump.

The couple also confirmed they were having a girl

He gave fans their first look at Susana’s baby bump and confirmed they’re having a baby girl.

In a quick montage, Maluma is seen kissing Susana’s bare belly and hosting an elaborate gender reveal party at his mansion in Colombia.

They learned they were having a girl after smoke machines exploded with the color pink along with coordinating flashing light.

Both Maluma and Susana also wore necklaces with the name Paris.

On the red carpet at the 2024 Grammy Awards the Cuatro Babys singer admitted he was nervous about becoming a dad.

‘I’m not ready. I’m kind of nervous to be honest,’ he told Laverne Cox, who was reporting for E! News.

‘That’s why they say there is no manual to have children, so I’m just gonna learn and let’s see what happens.’

However, the Playgirl cover model is sure of one thing: ‘The only thing I know is that I love that baby with all my heart.’

The couple revealed they were expecting in the music video for Maluma's song Procura

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The couple revealed they were expecting in the music video for Maluma’s song Procura

The music video features footage of the couple's pregnancy journey, including the first look at Susana's growing baby bump. The couple also confirmed they were having a girl He gave fans their first look at Susana's baby bump and confirmed they're having a baby girl

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The music video features footage of the couple’s pregnancy journey, including the first look at Susana’s growing baby bump. The couple also confirmed they were having a girl He gave fans their first look at Susana’s baby bump and confirmed they’re having a baby girl

The couple have been dating since 2020, pictured here in 2024 at Paris Fashion Week

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The couple have been dating since 2020, pictured here in 2024 at Paris Fashion Week

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They announced they were expecting a baby girl in October 2023

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They announced they were expecting a baby girl in October 2023

Maluma is the cover model for the re-launch of Playgirl magazine

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Maluma is the cover model for the re-launch of Playgirl magazine

When it comes to his steamy Playgirl shoot, his girlfriend is on board: ‘She was like, ‘No way! I love it. You’re going to show the world that you’re stronger than ever. That you’re the best version right now. You’re showing the world that you’re killing it,” he said.

In the interview in the re-launched magazine, the Según Quién hitmaker said sexy is ‘something that I have in my DNA,’ and he doesn’t plan on hiding the fact that he’s a sex symbol from his daughter.

Maluma said he knows there will be a day when his daughter will find out ‘her dad is a sex symbol and that’s what people see.’

When she does, he hopes it will inspire a more positive effect on the way Paris hinks about her sexuality and body.