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Daily Mail
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Celebrated author Hanif Kureishi, 70, marries Italian 20 years his junior after he was confined to a wheelchair
His talent and appetite for mocking bourgeois pieties have been evident since his debut screenplay in 1984, My Beautiful Launderette, which earned him an Oscar nomination and propelled its star, Daniel Day-Lewis, to international attention. But finally, at the age of 70, Hanif Kureishi, whose first novel, The Buddha of Suburbia, managed to outrage his own sister, seems ready to embrace convention. This week, I can disclose, he married – for the first time – many years after fathering twin boys by one lover, Tracey Scoffield, and another son by Monique Proudlove, the younger woman for whom he abandoned Scoffield. Indeed, such is Kureishi's new-found enthusiasm for the institution of marriage, he talked about it in front of an audience at the British Library at the weekend while in conversation with author Monisha Rajesh. 'I have never tried it,' reflected Kureishi, speaking from the wheelchair to which he is now confined since breaking his neck in a fall in 2022. 'So I am going to try it on Monday. I am getting married in London in Hammersmith near my house so I can go round in my wheelchair.' His bride is Isabella d'Amico, an Italian 20 years his junior with whom he has shared his life since 2012. Unable to hold a pen, or a glass or 'fiddle with a phone or use a computer', Kureishi explained that there will always be three in the marriage – even when he and Isabella are at home, having supper. 'A full-time carer is sitting there with us, and she will be there every night forever,' reflected Kureishi, adding that the accident, and its consequences, continue to be 'mind-blowing and traumatic and painful to absorb. Isabella was saying last night I was asleep but screaming and shouting all night. The horror of what happened doesn't go away.' Revealing that his account of the accident and its aftermath, Shattered, is being turned into a film, Kureishi offered evidence that his trademark humour has survived. 'I wanted Brad Pitt to play me,' he told the audience, to laughter. 'They thought he was a bit young for the part.' What has 'really changed', Kureishi added, was his relationship with other people – a detail which might intrigue an ex-girlfriend who said that Kureishi's second screenplay, Sammy and Rosie Get Laid, ought to have been entitled: 'Hanif Gets Paid, Sally Gets Exploited'. The relationship, Kureishi said, 'became much deeper and my need became greater, and they responded to my need for love from them'. Let's hope that that includes his new Italian mother-in-law. Once, on the phone, she asked Kureishi what he was doing. Watching The Sopranos, came the reply – 'to learn about your people and their background...' Fearne gets her sparkle back partying in Ibiza Fearne Cotton, who announced her separation from her husband Jesse Wood earlier this year, is determined to recapture her youth. The 43-year-old TV presenter shared a series of vibrant snaps from the celebration on Instagram on Tuesday The former presenter, 43, has been enjoying 'relentless' revelling on the Spanish party island of Ibiza. 'My cup is full, and I need some sleep,' she wrote next to this photo with her hands in the air while wearing a sequin mini dress. Fearne, who prides herself on living a life dedicated to wellness, was seen kissing TV director Elliot Hegarty, 53, 11 weeks after announcing her break-up. They were said to have been secretly dating since January, after her split from Wood. Florence pours pints for punters Florence Pugh was spotted pouring pints for customers in a London pub last week, after the Oppenheimer star had appeared in a music video for pop star Yungblud. The actress, 29, can certainly afford a round or two. Newly published figures for the performing arts company into which she channels her earnings, Flo Pug, disclose that it made a £1.2 million profit in the year to last August. It takes accumulated earnings held by her in the business to £3.9 million. Monty Python star say's he 'doesn't need' royal honour Michael Palin accepted a knighthood, but his fellow Monty Python star John Cleese has rejected several honours. 'I simply don't need that sort of validation,' Cleese declares. 'It's enough for me to know that I've helped people through difficult times by making them laugh. 'They come home, turn on Fawlty Towers and the world doesn't seem quite so bleak. That's my reward.' He adds: 'Also, look at those men who have turned down awards and titles: David Bowie, Michael Frayn... I have respect for them.' What an honour for little Kidd! Model-turned-make-up artist Jemma Kidd and Marquess of Douror Arthur Wellesley ended their 16-year marriage in 2021, but they had something to reunite them this week: Their youngest was a Page of Honour to King Charles and Queen Camilla at the Order of the Garter service in Windsor. Alfred Wellesley, ten, helped carry the heavy train of King Charles's robe at the St George's Chapel service. Alfred's relations have strong links to the Windsors, shown yesterday by the presence of his grandparents, the Duke and Duchess of Wellington, in the Royal Procession at Ascot, alongside Princess Anne. Sir David wins out after a barny with his Cotswolds neighbours Newly knighted Sir David Beckham, October's guest editor of Country Life magazine, has won a row with his neighbours over plans for a barn at his £6 million Cotswolds estate. He and Victoria, or Lady Beckham, applied to West Oxfordshire District Council to build a 'storage barn for hay or straw and agricultural equipment', prompting some complaints from locals. Now, planners have provided a 'prior determination notification' which confirms that the former England footballer is permitted to build the barn. Ringo's small jibe at Daltrey After his chaotic departure from The Who – he was fired, reinstated and fired again – drummer Zak Starkey confirms his father, Sir Ringo Starr, is no fan of the band's frontman, Sir Roger Daltrey. Though Zak says he personally holds no grudges against the singer, knighted in the King's Birthday Honours, he claims Beatle Ringo said: 'I've never liked the way that little man runs that band.' Ringo is 5ft 7in to Roger's 5ft 5in.
News.com.au
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
What really turns Hollywood stars into screen-shy hermits, as reclusive A-lister spotted on holiday
Making it in Hollywood is a dream for most actors, but a rare few choose to leave it all behind for a life in the shadows. This week, reclusive star Daniel Day-Lewis, 66, was spotted enjoying a holiday in Mallorca with his rarely seen wife Rebecca Miller. The Gangs Of New York star is understood to be travelling via speedboat to join a yacht with legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg. Throughout the actor's career he regularly chose quietness and solitude over the glitz and glamour Hollywood had to offer. In a 2008 Daily Mail article, journalist Paul Scott said Daniel's 'most customary role' was 'as Hollywood's most reluctant – and increasingly strange – star'. He noted that the actor would drink alone in pubs, avoided eye contact and for the preceding 10 years lived a 'relatively reclusive existence locked away on a 50-acre estate' in County Wicklow, Ireland. In 2012 Daniel announced he was taking a break from acting – and after five years he returned for his final film Phantom Thread. That same year the actor announced his retirement; while he did not pinpoint one specific reason, he listed problems including work not seeming 'vital' or 'irresistible'. Since then dad-of-two Daniel's rarely been seen – but has noticeably ditched the wild, long hair he sported in 2023 in favour of a cropped do. Though he was encouraged by son Ronan to dip his toe back into the game last year, starring in his directorial debut Anemone, which the pair co-wrote. He's far from the only star to trade Tinseltown for a quieter life – and according to behavioural psychologist Emma Kenny, this can be due to them 'living an amplified life'. She told The Sun: 'Celebrities face the same challenges, emotions, and existential questions we all do, but under the relentless scrutiny of the public eye. 'While many relish the spotlight, some inevitably retreat from it, becoming recluses.' From the actor branded 'Hollywood's most reluctant star' to an 80s actor dubbed the 'next Jim Carrey', we look at the lives of some of the most reclusive living celebrities. Angus T Jones Two And A Half Men star Angus T Jones is unrecognisable from his role as Jake Harper on the hit US comedy. He's made a handful of rare public outings in Los Angeles over the past couple of years, now sporting a bushy beard and shaved head. It's been over a decade since the actor, who was paid up to $585,000 per episode, quit the show and swore off fame after being baptised by a Christian ministry called Forerunner Chronicles. Now 31, Angus has since urged fans 'stop watching' and 'filling your head with filth', claiming the show, which starred Charlie Sheen, was 'contributing to the enemy's plan'. Yasmine Bleeth Yasmine Bleeth was only meant to have a guest appearance on Baywatch – but she proved so popular with fans that producers kept her on for five years. She played Caroline Holden on the show and the exposure led her to be named in FHM 's 100 Sexiest Women in the World every year from 1996 until 2001. But at the same time, Yasmine's drug use was spiralling out of control and by 2000, she had checked into rehab for cocaine dependence. A year later she was sentenced to two years probation and 100 hours of community service after syringes filled with cocaine were found in her car after a near-fatal accident. Yasmine was fired from Baywatch and according to screenwriter Douglas Schwartz it was because she was 'not showing up' and had 'difficulties, again with men' due to her drug use. In 2012, he told Esquire: 'That's why we let Yasmine go off the show because it was too difficult to deal with her after a while.' Yasmine's final TV appearance was on Howard Stern On Demand 2006 and since then she has shunned the spotlight. The actress, now 56, has been pictured a few times since, usually while walking her dog in her pyjamas. Bridget Fonda Nineties star Bridget Fonda was a highly sought after actress thanks to impressive performances in Jackie Brown, The Godfather Part III and Scandal. She earned two Golden Globes and an Emmy for her scene-stealing portrayals before making her final acting appearance in the 2002 film Snow Queen. The following year, Bridget suffered a serious car crash that fractured her vertebrae, and has since largely stayed out of the spotlight. She got engaged in 2003 and two years later decided to quit Hollywood to become a full-time mum to her son with legendary composer Danny Elfman. Bridget has rarely been seen out since and in April 2023, when she was photographed at LAX airport, she cast doubt on any plans to return to acting. When asked if she wanted to be famous again, the now 61-year-old told paparazzi: 'No. I don't think so. It's too nice being a civilian.' Jack Nicholson Award-winning actor Jack Nicholson has starred in scores of Hollywood hits including The Shining, One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest and The Departed. In his heyday, he was labelled 'a man no woman could resist' and allegedly bedded 20,000 women including stars Sandra Knight, Joni Mitchell and Angelica Huston. But since his last film How Do You Know came out in 2010, Jack has led a considerably quieter life and insiders claim he has quit acting for good. A source told Radar: 'There is a simple reason behind his decision – it's memory loss, quite frankly… Jack has memory issues and can no longer remember the lines being asked of him.' They claimed the megastar, now 88, had no intention of 'retiring from the limelight or public life' – but in recent years, he's rarely been seen outside of his home. Until April 2023 – when Jack was pictured on the balcony of his Beverly Hills compound – he hadn't been seen publicly in 18 months. A friend told Radar: 'He's made it clear, his home is his castle. But people just wish he'd come out of the house and pop up to tell them how... or at least reassure folks he's OK.' They claimed Jack was 'in touch with certain relatives', including his 'protege' son Ray, but said 'his socialising days are long gone'. Jack, who used to be a regular at Los Angeles Lakers basketball games, now only shows up occasionally – including once in May 2023. Despite this, friends expressed their concern that he would 'die alone'. Greg Pead (aka Yahoo Serious) He was dubbed the 'next Jim Carrey' thanks to his comedy roles in 80s flick Young Einstein and his 1993 film Reckless Kelly, and appeared on the front cover of Time Magazine. But Australian actor Greg Pead, who's better known as Yahoo Serious, disappeared from the spotlight in the early Noughties, around the time he tried to sue the search engine Yahoo! for trademark infringement – and lost. Despite appearing in a short documentary film called In the Cannes in 2007, he continued to fade into obscurity. In 2007 he divorced his wife of 20 years, Lulu Pinkus. Now 71, Serious was evicted from his rental property in Sydney's Avalon Beach in 2020 for failing to pay rent for five months and was ordered to pay his landlords $15,000. It was then reported that he moved into the granny flat behind a home in Palm Beach belonging to a man called Charles Phillip Porter, who has dementia and is now living in a nursing home. Mr Porter allegedly let the former actor move in because he was living rough in his battered BMW Sedan, and when he was put into care, Serious moved into the main home. A tribunal heard how Serious then refused to leave when it emerged the three-bedroom property was to be sold to pay for Mr Porter's nursing home costs. He denied squatting, telling the Daily Telegraph in March: 'It will be a very complex thing, there's been advice by – he goes by Phillip – Phillip's lawyer has advised that I should stay in the property and be the caretaker.' He also revealed he had been 'very close to death' recently but is 'coming good' despite having trouble with 'recall of day to day things'. In an application filed to the New South Wales Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT), Mr Porter's power of attorney, landlord Margaret Charlton, said he risks being removed from his current care facility if the home is unable to be sold.
Scottish Sun
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Extremely reclusive Hollywood star makes very rare public appearance with wife – can you guess who he is?
He was joining another film legend for a day out in the sun out & about Extremely reclusive Hollywood star makes very rare public appearance with wife – can you guess who he is? Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A RECLUSIVE Hollywood star has been spotted lapping up the sunshine with his rarely seen wife on a trip abroad. The 66-year-old actor appeared to be enjoying some downtime as he relaxed with his wife in Mallorca. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 6 Do you recognise this Hollywood star? Credit: Splash 6 He was spotted out and about with his wife Credit: Splash 6 It is Daniel Day Lewis and his wife Rebecca Credit: Getty Images - Getty But can you work out who he is? It is actor Daniel Day Lewis who was spotted with his wife Rebecca Miller at the Port of Andratx. The popular star was seen leaving a van by the port as he hopped into a speedboat with his wife. It is understood the couple were travelling via speedboat to join a yacht with legendary filmmaker, Steven Speilberg. The pair famously worked together on the 2012 historical drama movie, Lincoln. Daniel looked relaxed as he opted to cover up despite the Spanish sunshine. He wore a long beige coat with matching trousers and kept his eyes hidden behind a pair of dark shades. His wife Rebecca also appeared to keep things simple with a plain white t-shirt and a wide-brimmed hat. Daniel has famously kept a low-profile and retired from acting but was encouraged by his son to dip his toe back into the game last year. His son Roman convinced him to star in his directorial debut. Daniel Day-Lewis: The Triumphant Return The father and son duo wrote the screenplay together, with the film described as an "exploration of the relationships between fathers, sons and brothers, and the dynamics of familial bonds". Along with Daniel, the movie has an impressive cast which includes Sean Bean, Samantha Morton, Samuel Bottomley and Safia Oakley-Green. The triple Oscar-winner's last film was the 2017 movie, Phantom Thread, based on the fashion world of 1950s London. Announcing his retirement at the time, Daniel's representative said in a statement: "Daniel Day-Lewis will no longer be working as an actor. "He is immensely grateful to all of his collaborators and audiences over the many years. "This is a private decision and neither he nor his representatives will make any further comment on this subject." 6 He famously retired from acting Credit: Splash 6 Daniel is an Oscar winner Credit: Getty
The Sun
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Extremely reclusive Hollywood star makes very rare public appearance with wife – can you guess who he is?
A RECLUSIVE Hollywood star has been spotted lapping up the sunshine with his rarely seen wife on a trip abroad. The 66-year-old actor appeared to be enjoying some downtime as he relaxed with his wife in Mallorca. 6 6 6 But can you work out who he is? It is actor Daniel Day Lewis who was spotted with his wife Rebecca Miller at the Port of Andratx. The popular star was seen leaving a van by the port as he hopped into a speedboat with his wife. It is understood the couple were travelling via speedboat to join a yacht with legendary filmmaker, Steven Speilberg. The pair famously worked together on the 2012 historical drama movie, Lincoln. Daniel looked relaxed as he opted to cover up despite the Spanish sunshine. He wore a long beige coat with matching trousers and kept his eyes hidden behind a pair of dark shades. His wife Rebecca also appeared to keep things simple with a plain white t-shirt and a wide-brimmed hat. Daniel has famously kept a low-profile and retired from acting but was encouraged by his son to dip his toe back into the game last year. His son Roman convinced him to star in his directorial debut. Daniel Day-Lewis: The Triumphant Return The father and son duo wrote the screenplay together, with the film described as an "exploration of the relationships between fathers, sons and brothers, and the dynamics of familial bonds". Along with Daniel, the movie has an impressive cast which includes Sean Bean, Samantha Morton, Samuel Bottomley and Safia Oakley-Green. The triple Oscar-winner's last film was the 2017 movie, Phantom Thread, based on the fashion world of 1950s London. Announcing his retirement at the time, Daniel's representative said in a statement: " Daniel Day-Lewis will no longer be working as an actor. "He is immensely grateful to all of his collaborators and audiences over the many years. "This is a private decision and neither he nor his representatives will make any further comment on this subject." 6 6 6
Geek Tyrant
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Seth Rogen Wants Daniel Day-Lewis for THE STUDIO Season 2: 'Please Consider a Zoom With Us' — GeekTyrant
Seth Rogen has a dream for Season 2 of The Studio , and it involves getting Daniel Day-Lewis on the show. 'He's the greatest living actor,' Rogen said at Apple TV+'s FYC event in Hollywood. 'His process is so specific that I think that would be an interesting thing to explore on the show.' Rogen, who co-created The Studio with longtime collaborator Evan Goldberg, hasn't officially reached out to the three-time Oscar winner. But that didn't stop him from launching a very public pitch: 'Daniel, please consider a Zoom with us. We'll pitch you a good idea!' While Rogen shoots for Day-Lewis, Goldberg has his own wishlist: 'James Cameron would work really well,' he said. 'He's a genius but he's also known for sometimes getting angry.' The cast is also chiming in with their dream cameos. Chase Sui Wonders, who plays development exec Quinn Hackett, wants Kristen Stewart. 'It's related to identity politics,' Wonders explained. 'If Kristen is dealing with a delicate matter, Quinn would attempt to relate to her… and get herself into hot water. 'We saw a little bit in the first season but Quinn getting into hot water over owning her identity politics too hard would be a very fun sticky situation.' She's also got a pitch for Al Pacino: 'There should be something about bringing back Scarface for an absurd amount of money and Al Pacino has sold out at this point.' For Ike Barinholtz, who plays Sal Saperstein, there's only one name that matters: 'Leonardo DiCaprio. He's the guy. I don't think he's ever done a TV show. I think Leo is the golden goose.' Dewayne Perkins didn't hesitate when asked who he wants: 'Zendaya,' he said. 'She's everything. She represents Hollywood in such a cool way, from being a child star to reaching the level that she's reached. She's a really good symbol of what Hollywood can be in a good way.' And finally, Keyla Monterroso Mejia has one name that might just be too perfect: Larry David. 'He would fit right in,' she said. 'He'd be a nice balance to all the chaos.' With dream guests like these being tossed around, The Studio Season 2 is clearly swinging big. Now the real question is… who will they be able to get? I hope all of them! Source: Variety
