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Young stars like Kaia Gerber look older than they really are, proving that women can never win

Young stars like Kaia Gerber look older than they really are, proving that women can never win

Published by Daniella Wilson

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Beautiful women have always appeared older to me. Even popular girls at school had an air of maturity that basically just came from confidence – or the beauty tips imparted by someone’s older sister. As such, the fact that I’m the same age as a model like Kendall Jenner simply does not compute in my brain. No matter your age, it’s easy to look at someone styled and polished and think “I hope I look like that when I grow up” – even if you’re already there. Most recently, the model daughter of Cindy Crawford, Kaia Gerber, has been met with criticism for presenting far older than her 24 years. After a visit to the US Open in a black midi dress and peep-toe …

Homeland and The Beauty stars in first look at Dan Brown Netflix series

Homeland and The Beauty stars in first look at Dan Brown Netflix series

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Production has kicked off on Netflix’s upcoming Dan Brown adaptation series that’s set in the world of The Secret of Secrets – and we now have a first look at the drama. Netflix has unveiled a shot of leading stars (and real-life married couple) Morgan Spector and Rebecca Hall as filming gets under way in Prague. It was announced just a couple of months ago that The Gilded Age and Homeland star Spector would be leading the cast as Harvard professor Robert Langdon, with The Beauty and The Listeners actor Hall joining him as Katherine Solomon, whose relationship with Langdon also introduces a new dimension to the long-time character. As per the series description: “The story follows symbologist Robert Langdon as he races against ancient forces – and the clock – to rescue a missing scientist and recover her groundbreaking manuscript, which contains discoveries that have the power to forever change humanity’s understanding of the mind. “The adaptation will blend futuristic science with mystical lore, bringing the suspense, international intrigue, and history-spanning mysteries of Brown’s …

Thought The New Stars Of The Gentlemen Season 2 Looked Familiar? Where You've Seen Them Before

Thought The New Stars Of The Gentlemen Season 2 Looked Familiar? Where You've Seen Them Before

Published by Sam Flores

Kaya Scodelario, Theo James and Ray Winstone all return in The Gentlemen’s second season After a two-year absence from our screens, Netflix is inviting audiences back into the loud, brash and bloody world of The Gentlemen. Inspired by the 2019 Guy Ritchie film of the same name, the well-received second season of The Gentlemen sees power players like Theo James’ Eddie, Kaya Scodelario’s Susie and Ray Winstone’s Bobby returning, alongside a host of new stars, as their criminal empire expands to Italy. As well as recruiting some huge acting talent for season two, the casting team has cast a wide net, plucking some of the biggest talents from the world of sport, reality TV and beyond to play characters in the new run of episodes. Here’s our guide to who has joined The Gentlemen this season – and where you may have seen these newbies before… Hugh Bonneville   Hugh Bonneville in Downton Abbey Hugh Bonneville is a new addition to the cast of The Gentlemen as Lord Hawthorne, a well-connected member of the House of …

Aimee Lou Wood Stars as Dostoevsky’s Wife

Aimee Lou Wood Stars as Dostoevsky’s Wife

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As she finishes transcribing what will become one of her husband’s most enduring masterpieces, Anna Dostoevskaya (Aimee Lou Wood) cannot contain her excitement: “This is our best novel yet!” She quickly corrects herself, of course — “I mean, your best novel” — but by then, we understand she had it right the first time. Sure, those might be Fyodor’s words on the page, and his name on the cover. But as Malgorzata Szumowska and Michal Englert’s shrewd, playful The Idiot(s) reminds us, not even singular geniuses really do it all alone. If the film ultimately overstays its welcome, it’s hard to fault it for wanting to let this unsung companion luxuriate, for once, in the spotlight. The Idiot(s) The Bottom Line Sharp and fun, even if it overstays its welcome. Venue: Telluride Film FestivalCast: Aimee Lou Wood, Johnny Flynn, Vicky Krieps, Christian FreidelDirectors: Malgorzata Szumowska, Michal EnglertScreenwriters: Malgorzata Szumowska, Michal Englert, Kasper Bajon, Brid Arnstein 2 hours As Anna, Wood projects both unpolished brightness and an impressive force of will; it’s a mesmerizing combination that …

Transformers director reveals conversation with Shia LaBeouf amid star’s legal troubles

Transformers director reveals conversation with Shia LaBeouf amid star’s legal troubles

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Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Transformers director Michael Bay has given insight into a conversation he had with Shia LaBeouf after the actor’s recent legal troubles. The pair, who worked together on the first three films of the franchise, reportedly avoided talking about LaBeouf’s legal troubles, but had a warm exchange about the actor’s four-year-old daughter Isabel. “I have not spoken to Shia probably in about six months,” Bay told TMZ. “He called me, and this was a very nice call he gave. He said he went on the Transformers Universal ride with his daughter. And he goes, ‘I finally saw our movies through my daughter’s eyes.’ And he said, ‘I cried.’” Earlier this year, the actor was arrested after punching two men and head-butting a third at the …

Katherine Ryan says Real Housewives of London fans have a ‘trauma bond’ with stars

Katherine Ryan says Real Housewives of London fans have a ‘trauma bond’ with stars

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Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Comedian and presenter Katherine Ryan has suggested that fans of The Real Housewives of London share a “trauma bond” with the reality show’s cast. The 43-year-old Canadian, who hosted a reunion special for the show in 2025, was speaking at the London premiere for the second series of the Hayu reality television show, which follows the personal and professional lives of six wealthy women living in the capital. Speaking to the Press Association, she said: “I think that a lover of The Real Housewives of London really feels attached to the ladies, they form almost a trauma bond. “So what I’m most looking forward to from series two is a catch-up: where have I been since I last left these ladies? Where have they been? Who’s friends? Who’s not friends? What’s happening on the yachts? What’s going on with the catfights? …

Casualty stars Derek Thompson and George Rainsford to return for show’s 40th anniversary

Casualty stars Derek Thompson and George Rainsford to return for show’s 40th anniversary

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Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Derek Thompson and George Rainsford are set to return to Casualty, reprising their roles as Charlie Fairhead and Ethan Hardy as the BBC medical drama celebrates its 40th anniversary. Casualty, the world’s longest-running show of its kind, will commemorate the milestone in September with a two-part story. The special will see a “high-stakes major incident” throw Holby City Hospital into chaos, with lives hanging in the balance and the emergency department team “pushed to their limits”. Thompson, 78, has been one of the longest-serving characters on the programme, having debuted as nurse Charlie in the first episode of Casualty back in 1986. His character was at the heart of the show for almost four decades, with storylines including a romance with Dr Baz Wilder (Julia Watson) who later died in a car crash, leaving him to raise their son Louis. Derek …

MobLand stars Mandeep Dhillon and Teddie Allen on season 2: ‘It’s like Succession, but with guns’

MobLand stars Mandeep Dhillon and Teddie Allen on season 2: ‘It’s like Succession, but with guns’

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Add MobLand to your watchlist Mandeep, you were tied to a chair during a chainsaw killing in series one. Was that traumatic? Mandeep I was definitely up for therapy sessions after that. I’d be screaming for hours – your brain doesn’t know it’s acting when you’re tied to a chair and the chainsaw is revving. The only thing that wasn’t real was that they made the blade blunt, or it could have killed us. A few weeks later they said, “We’re doing it again, we’re going to put some Coco Pops in the blood to make it look real.” Teddie, teenager Gina’s trauma is less graphic: her dad Harry’s away killing people and she needs parental support… Teddie At that age all her bravado and being angsty is a defence mechanism against what’s going on. I think her most sad phrase is telling him to f*** off, but it’s because she feels so vulnerable and can’t really rely on him. Your brain doesn’t know it’s acting when you’re tied to a chair and a chainsaw …

Dancing with the Stars Season 35 cast and partners: From Julia Stiles and Jenna Dewan to a same sex pairing

Dancing with the Stars Season 35 cast and partners: From Julia Stiles and Jenna Dewan to a same sex pairing

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Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Dancing With the Stars has gathered a new lineup of celebrity guests who will be shimmying and shaking their way onto season 35. The full cast was unveiled on Good Morning America on Wednesday. Scheduled for a live two-night premiere September 15, the new season of the hit ABC dance competition series will welcome back Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli to the judging panel, alongside returning co-hosts Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough. The long-running show, considered the American equivalent of Britain’s Strictly Come Dancing, features celebrities paired with professional dancers who train them to compete in ballroom dancing. A few early names were revealed earlier in the year, including Jimmy Kimmel’s longtime sidekick, Guillermo Rodriguez. Read below for the full list of confirmed celebrities appearing on season 35 of Dancing With the Stars. Guillermo Rodriguez and Witney Carson …