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- Daily Mirror
'Masterpiece' film part of 'greatest trilogy ever made' now streaming for free
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The Independent
2 days ago
- The Independent
Rising star Luvcat spills details about her debut album and the classic film romance that inspires her
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Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Jenna Ortega, Catherine Zeta Jones and Billie Piper stun as they lead stars at Wednesday season two London premiere
The gang were out in force with their spookiest stunning looks COOL GHOULS Jenna Ortega, Catherine Zeta Jones and Billie Piper stun as they lead stars at Wednesday season two London premiere Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE CREEPY and kooky stars of Netflix smash-hit Wednesday put their best foot forward when it came to their fashion as they took over London's Westminster. Celebrating the launch of the second season of the Addams Family spin-off, leading ladies including Jenna Ortega, Catherine Zeta Jones and newcomer Billie Piper left fans stunned with the fashion choices. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 17 Jenna Ortega looked stunning in a form-fitting dress at the Wednesday premiere Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 17 Jenna ditched Wednesday's love of black for a snakeskin-like gown that clung to her Credit: AP 17 Emma Myers donned a unique red lace look as she arrived on the purple carpet Credit: Getty 17 Catherine Zeta Jones looked incredible in a cutaway gown Credit: Getty 17 Billie Piper took inspiration from the iconic Morticia character in a form-fitting black dress Credit: Getty Jenna, who leads the cast as the titular tearaway teen, did away with Wednesday's love of black and instead hit the red carpet in a gold-coloured skin tight dress. Wearing her hair straight and pulled back from her face, Jenna wore dark make-up to contrast against the light coloured gown, which bored a faint snake print as it pressed against her figure. With the purple carpet rolled out and creepy black gates framing the walkway, Jenna's arrival capped off an impressive turnout for the show's stars. Most opted to keep within the show's macabre and gloomy theme, wearing black as they arrived at the premiere. Among them was Catherine Zeta-Jones, who quickly stole attention in a stand out black gown with a plunging back and neck line and silky black train behind her as she walked. The 55-year-old – who plays Wednesday's mother Morticia – looked stunning as she pulled her hair back into a high tight bun, with razor sharp eyeliner and a dark purple lip. Playing such an iconic character clearly has rubbed off on others, with Billie Piper arriving shortly after in a Morticia-inspired black bodyform dress with a cutaway neckline held together by string. Paying homage to Anjelica Huston's version of the character – which appeared in 90s movies The Addams Family and The Addams Family Values – Billie beamed as she shyly posed for cameras, keeping her bright orange her loose and wavy over her shoulders. Billie is one of the new additions to this year's 17 Joanna Lumley is joining the cast as Morticia's mother in the family caper Credit: Getty 17 Joy Sunday bucked trend by arriving in bright red Credit: Getty 17 Emma's character Enid is known for her bold love of bright and beautiful colours Credit: Getty 17 Catherine looked stunning in the low backed dress that trailed behind her Credit: Getty Wednesday cast- Who stars in Netflix series 17 Billie is joining the cast as a new professor at Nevermore Academy Credit: Getty 17 Isaac Ordonez plays Wednesday's little brother, Pugsley Credit: Getty 17 Completing the look with a smokey eye and dark make-up, Catherine was an early scene stealer at the event Credit: Getty 17 Bionic starTilly Lockey was among the guests in attendance Credit: Getty 17 Billie beamed as she posed within the transformed streets of Westminster Credit: Getty 17 Luis Guzmán, who plays Gomez Addams, cracked jokes with photographers on the carpet Credit: Getty 17 Billie's mysterious character is set to take a particular interest in Wednesday's bestie, Enid Credit: Getty
