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Daily Mail
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE You will never believe what Mr Fisher looks like now! Home and Away star Norman Coburn, 88, pictured for the first time in years as details of his VERY different life in Tasmania emerge
He was a staple on Australian television screens throughout the late '80s and '90s, playing stern Summer Bay High's headmaster Donald Fisher on Home and Away. And now, veteran actor Norman Coburn has been spotted for the first time in years in Tasmania, where he lives a quiet and peaceful life far from the spotlight. Rugged up against the chilly morning weather, Coburn, now 88, looked nowhere near his age as he went to buy groceries near his home in Hobart. Dressed in a brown winter coat, a knitted scarf, and blue jeans teamed with tan suede sneakers, the TV star blended in with the locals as he went about his morning errands. At one point, he popped on a navy baseball cap and a pair of sunglasses to shield himself from the winter sun as he strolled through the quiet streets with his hands in his pockets. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, . Coburn lives with his wife Tina on a property south of Hobart, and it's understood he maintains a holiday home on nearby Bruny Island, where locals say he has a small vineyard of wine grapes for personal use. These days, he spends his time taking regular strolls on Blackmans Bay beach near Kingston, with locals saying he is often seen wandering along the esplanade with his beloved daughter, Nana. Nana, a former actress who also appeared on Home and Away, is a real estate agent based in Gerringong, NSW, who often returns to the island to spend time with her parents. She appeared on the long-running soap as Vicki Baxter in the early 90s, and then as Lisa Matthews in 1995. 'He looks amazing and moves well for his age. It must be all that crisp Tasmanian air!' remarked one onlooker who spotted the Logie-winner on one of his beachside walks. It's no wonder Coburn has fallen in love with the chilly and windswept Tassie rural lifestyle, with insiders saying it reminds him of a precious time in his life - when he and Tina lived in Cornwall, UK. In the 1970s, the couple ran the Mermaid Seafood Restaurant in Cornwall and planted their own vineyard. While in the UK, Coburn attempted to break into the acting scene, scoring a brief role on Coronation Street. Coburn lives with his wife Tina on a property south of Hobart, and it's understood he maintains a holiday home on nearby Bruny Island, where locals say he has a small vineyard of wine grapes for personal use 'He looks amazing and moves well for his age. It must be all that crisp Tasmanian air!' remarked one onlooker who spotted the Logie-winner on one of his beachside walks Coburn - whose nickname on Home and Away was 'Flathead' stays in touch with his former co-stars, including Nicolle Dickson, who played his on-screen daughter, Bobby Fisher, along with Ryan Clark, who played his grandson Sam Marshall. It's understood he is still close with series stalwart Ray Meagher, who travelled to Tasmania to spend his 70th birthday with his old friend. In 2014, in an interview with New Idea magazine to mark his 70th birthday, Ray revealed he and wife Gilly were travelling from Sydney to visit him. 'He [Coburn] lives on Bruny Island these days and he tells me the food and the wine's great down there. I'm looking forward to a good catch-up with him over a few reds,' he said. Before retiring, Coburn also dabbled as a sales associate for First National Real Estate. While he officially retired from acting years ago, Coburn made a brief return to Home and Away for special guest appearances in 2005 and 2007. He was one of the show's original cast members and earned a Guinness World Record for being the longest-serving actor in an Australian soap opera at the time of his departure. He has appeared in a total of 1,505 episodes of the drama. Despite stepping away from the limelight, Coburn remains a beloved figure in Aussie pop culture. He is fondly remembered by generations of fans who grew up watching his stern but lovable character navigate the ups and downs of school life in Summer Bay. His last acting role was making an appearance in Aussie comedy series Rosehaven, which aired on ABC TV.
Graziadaily
20 hours ago
- Business
- Graziadaily
Everything We Know About Patrick Whitesell, Lauren Sanchez's Ex-Husband
All eyes are on Jeff Bezos and his new wife Lauren Sanchez, who are enjoying their lavish nuptials in Venice. Dubbed the 'wedding of the year' for the extravagance and their star-studded guestlist, the focus is on the Amazon billionaire founder and millionaire Lauren. While Oprah Winfrey, Kylie Jenner, Leonardo DiCaprio, Orlando Bloom and Lauren's ex Tony Gonzalez – with whom she shares son Nikko, 24 – are amongst the guests for the Bezos-Sanchez wedding, one person who will certainly be staying away is Lauren's ex-husband, Patrick Whitesell. Patrick was married to Lauren before her affair with Jeff was exposed in 2019, sparking one of the most expensive divorces in history between Jeff and his ex MacKenzie Scott. We take a look at Lauren's first husband… Patrick Whitesell ©Patrick Whitesell is a top Hollywood talent agent and media entrepreneur, who's quite the mover and shaker in the showbiz industry. He has looked after some of Hollywood's leading stars such as Ben Affleck, Hugh Jackman, Jennifer Garner, Jake Gyllenhaal, Joaquin Phoenix, Matt Damon and Michael B Jordan. After working at InterTalent, United Talent Agency and Creative Artists Agency, he co-founded the William Morris Endeavor (WME) talent agency with Ari Emanuel in 2009, which later became Endeavor, an entertainment and media agency, where he served as executive chairman. Patrick stepped down from Endeavor after it was acquired by global technology investment company Silver Lake in early 2025. Since then, he runs Win Sports Group, an NFL sports management company and a 'sports, media and entertainment' investment platform backed by Silver Lake. He and Ari are also co-CEO of IMG, a global sports, events and talent management company. He's also a member of the Governor's California Film Commission and an associated member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences. Patrick Whitesell is 60 years old. He's reported to have an estimated fortune of $440 million. Patrick made his millions from Endeavor, the entertainment talent company he founded with Ari Emanuel. Despite stepping away from his duties at Endeavor, he continues to hold shares in the business, which are thought to be worth around $840 million. Lauren Sanchez and Patrick Whitesell ©Jeff Vespa/WireImage Patrick and Lauren, who were married for 14 years, share two children – son Evan, 19, and daughter Ella, 17. They share joint custody, following their divorce in 2019. Patrick and Pia Whitesell ©Todd Williamson/Variety/Penske Media via Getty Images After his split with Lauren, Patrick dated Chilean-Australian model and actress Pia Miller. The couple met through mutual friends in 2019 and made their official public debut in November that year. Patrick and the former Home And Away actress got engaged in November 2020 and married in May 2021. They now live in a $57 million mansion in Los Angeles. Shereen Low is a senior news and entertainment writer for Grazia UK, who has covered some of the biggest showbiz news from the past decade.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Showing up Lauren Sanchez! Patrick Whitesell's Aussie wife shows off her natural beauty as she steps out in LA - while his ex-wife pulls out all the stops in epic Venice wedding to Jeff Bezos
Patrick Whitesell's gorgeous Aussie wife Pia was all smiles on Friday as she stepped out for a stroll in LA, flaunting her natural beauty and slim physique. The Hollywood agent, 60, and his actress partner, 41, have been the talk of the town this week as his ex-wife prepares to marry her affair partner Jeff Bezos. Lauren Sanchez and the Amazon founder, 61, made headlines six years ago when their illicit affair came to light, effectively ending two marriages – Lauren, 55, and Patrick, and Jeff and MacKenzie Scott. But while Jeff and Lauren put on an over-the-top wedding in Venice, Pia proved she has no care in the world as she enjoyed a day out in the sun with a friend. The former Home and Away star radiated joy as she showed off her figure and model good looks in casual athleisure wear. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. She slipped her long legs into a pair of black leggings and flashed her toned midriff with a cropped grey tank top. Opting for a fresh-faced look with minimal makeup, Pia tucked her dark locks beneath a black cap and accessorised with a pair of bright green sneakers. Pia appeared to be engrossed in easy conversation with her walking buddy, and carried a bottle of water to stay hydrated. The TV star enjoyed the quiet life as her husband's ex-wife prepared to tie the knot in a highly publicised and ostentatious ceremony across the ocean in Italy. Lauren and Jeff were spotted stepping onto a water taxi in Venice on Friday as they made their way to a star-studded rehearsal dinner. The soon-to-be Mrs Bezos, who received a $3million engagement ring in 2023, gave onlookers a glimpse of what we can expect from a wedding said to cost up to $20million. She shuffled onto the Venetian canal vehicle in a constrictive gown with an extremely cinched waist and shimmering gold corset. Culled from Schiaparelli's 2025 couture collection, the dress wasn't bespoke but it certainly took some clout to secure it and comes with a price tag of up to $100,000. The structured frock will certainly be a standout at the rehearsal, which Lauren will need in a room filled with some of the world's biggest stars. A-list guests like Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner were spotted running for cover amid a freak thunderstorm during a pre-wedding party. The lavish event held at the Madonna dell'Orto cloisters marked the start of the billionaire couple's lavish three-day wedding in Venice, Italy. However, day one saw guests dive for cover as lightning bolts flashed across the sky and thunder rumbled overhead at the end of what was a torridly humid day. Torrential downpours and strong wind left guests soaked as they dashed for water taxis which had been scrambled a good 45 minutes ahead of the midnight finish time. The strong gusts of winds whipped tablecloths away and sent waiters scurrying for umbrellas to protect the VIP attendees. One onlooker said: 'It just goes to show you can have all the money in the world but you can't control the weather - although an Italian saying says a wet bride is a happy and lucky bride.' Lauren and Jeff are set to tie the knot on Friday, June 27, in Venice, Italy, after a two-year engagement. Opting for a fresh-faced look with minimal makeup, Pia tucked her dark locks beneath a black cap and accessorised with a pair of bright green sneakers The Amazon billionaire and his bride-to-be are said to have invited 200 people to their three-day Italian wedding. Along with Kim Kardashian, Ellie Goulding, Khloé Kardashian and Ivanka Trump, the star-studded guest list includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Mick Jagger, Oprah Winfrey, Orlando Bloom and Tom Brady. Earlier this week, a copy of the couple's invite was leaked, with one very specific request made on behalf of the couple. They've asked guests not to buy them any presents and told them they'll be making donations to multiple charities working to stop Venice from sinking on attendees' behalf instead. Jeff is thought to be spending roughly $15 to $20million on his and Lauren's Italian nuptials. On Thursday, a source closely connected to the organisation of the week's events revealed to exclusively that Jeff and Lauren are already legally married. 'They have been married for at least a month, more than a month. The marriage is fully legal and took place in America under American law,' the insider revealed. 'When they were planning the wedding, they were clear about the fact that they were already secretly married. 'There is no application for a wedding license from the couple because it was not required. 'Whatever happens at the wedding on Friday, it will not be a wedding. Under Italian law, it will not be a wedding celebration, any vows said or rings exchanged will have no legal meaning.' The source also claimed Jeff had personally confirmed he and Lauren are already legally married, and they had also signed a prenuptial agreement to protect his $244billion fortune. Greenpeace and the UK-based collective Everyone Hates Elon have joined protests in Venice, attempting to disrupt, or even prevent, the planned wedding celebrations of Amazon founder Jeff this week. 'Jeff Bezos is the second-richest man in the world, yet is reported to pay a 1.1 per cent true tax rate,' the two groups said in a joint statement. 'The multi-million-dollar wedding is reportedly happening over three days, with the wedding ring alone worth as much as $5million.' A spokesperson from Everyone Hates Elon said: 'As governments talk about hard choices and struggle to fund public services, Jeff Bezos can afford to shut down half a city for days on end just to get married.' 'If you can rent Venice for your wedding, you can pay more tax,' one gigantic banner read in St. Mark's Square. Venice mayor Luigi Brugnaro and regional governor Luca Zaia have spoken out in favor of the nuptials, which have been dubbed, 'the wedding of the century' pointing out the celebrations are expected to bring $23-34million to local businesses. 'This is a city that handles 150,000 people a day,' Zaia told Italian daily Corriere della Sera. 'George Clooney, François-Henri Pinault and Salma Hayek, Alexandre Arnault, Elton John and many others got married here.' Jeff has also pledged to make sizable charity donations, including $1.16million to Corila – an academic consortium dedicated to studying Venice's lagoon ecosystem – according to Corriere della Sera and Italy's ANSA news agency. Earlier this month, anti-Bezos banners were hung in Venice from St. Mark's Tower with 'Bezos' in blue capital letters and a red X over it as part of a 'No Space for Bezos' campaign, a play on Jeff' Blue Origin spaceflight venture. More outrage was sparked Thursday as Jeff and Lauren's wedding guests descended upon the Madonna dell Orto for the rain-soaked pre-party. The chaos caused by the star-studded event reportedly forced canals to shut down and tourists to cancel reservations in Venice. According to one business owner who runs a kayak renting service in the area, the bridges were 'closed off' to make way for Lauren, Jeff, and their guests, leaving customers unable to reach them. 'We had a party of clients booked for Thursday night. But they were unable to get through to us because the bridges were all closed off,' they shared. 'Despite them having booking, the police wouldn't let them pass. It was party of five Americans, and they had booked an hour and a half for $100 each and so we had to cancel. 'The party involved was on a tight schedule and couldn't re-book so we will have to refund them and so we have lost money.' In addition to the bridges, the Venice local claimed the canals were also shut down and police on jet skis turned them around when they tried to get through. They added that there was 'no real notification from the council that the canal would be closed.' 'I don't begrudge [Jeff and Lauren] for getting married, but this has cost us money and of all the places in Venice they had to choose the one by us,' they added. Photos also showed police presence all over the Italian city, including officers on jet skis in the canals, as water taxis went back and forth taking Lauren and Jeff's guests from their hotels to the event. Around 20 activists were seen protesting hours before the pre-wedding party in St Mark's Square, the iconic heart of Venice. Protesters held signs that read, 'We are the 99 per cent we have the power,' 'the planet burns,' while someone even waved an extinction rebellion flag. Lauren and Jeff arrived in Venice for their wedding on Wednesday. They were photographed outside the luxurious five-star Aman Hotel — where some suites cost nearly $14,000 a night — after being dropped off by a water taxi along with 50 of their 200-something guests. They hosted a drinks reception with a playlist of romantic music, blasting More Than A Woman by the Bee Gees. They then continued to play tunes like Nina Simone's Feeling Good, Lovely Day by Bill Withers and Brown Eyed Girl by Van Morrison. Earlier that day, in the private garden of the hotel, which is surrounded by a 10ft brick wall, staff could be heard working to erect marquees, ready for a weekend of celebrations. They also put a VIP jetty up outside the Aman Hotel for guests to use when they arrived. Days before their Venice arrival, Lauren and Jeff kicked off their wedding-week by throwing a rowdy foam party on board his $500million superyacht Koru on Sunday. Pictures obtained by of the lavish celebration show the loved-up couple covered in little more than soap suds as they relished in the summer sunshine. Jeff proposed to Lauren on the same superyacht more than two years ago in 2023. While it's unclear when exactly they started dating, Lauren and Jeff's romance was first exposed by the National Enquirer in January 2019, while they were both married to their now-exes. Soon after it was revealed, the billionaire businessman divorced his wife of more than 25 years and the mother of his four children, MacKenzie Scott, while Lauren left her husband, Patrick. At the time, the bombshell report from the Enquirer claimed Lauren and Jeff had been involved in an eight-month affair, which involved him 'whisking his mistress off to exotic destinations on his $65million private jet, sending her raunchy messages and erotic selfies, and having secret rendezvous at palatial private estates.' The outlet said it had tracked them 'across five states and 40,000 miles, tailing them in private jets, swanky limos, helicopter rides, romantic hikes, five-star hotel hideaways, intimate dinner dates and "quality time" in hidden love nests.' Following the Enquirer's accusations, Jeff fired back by writing a lengthy essay to the publication's CEO, David Pecker, in which the mogul accused the company of blackmailing him. 'Rather than capitulate to extortion and blackmail, I've decided to publish exactly what they sent me, despite the personal cost and embarrassment they threaten,' he wrote. '[After] intimate texts messages from me were published in the National Enquirer, I engaged investigators to learn how those texts were obtained, and to determine the motives for the many unusual actions taken by the Enquirer. 'We were then approached with an offer. They said they had more of my text messages and photos that they would publish if we didn't stop our investigation.' He shared alleged emails sent to him by Enquirer staffers, in which they described the racy images they had 'obtained during their newsgathering' in detail. 'If in my position I can't stand up to this kind of extortion, how many people can?' Jeff continued. 'Of course I don't want personal photos published, but I also won't participate in their well-known practice of blackmail, political favors, political attacks, and corruption. I prefer to stand up, roll this log over, and see what crawls out.' As for how Jeff and Lauren met, it's believed Lauren's husband Patrick was who first introduced the two at an Amazon studios party for the movie Manchester By the Sea in 2016. Her production team was then hired to film footage for Jeff's rocket company, Blue Origin, in 2018. 'Patrick and Lauren have socialized with Jeff Bezos and his wife for a few years, because both [former] couples have houses in Seattle,' a source told Page Six after their affair was brought to light. 'Then Lauren was hired to work on one of Jeff's projects, Blue Origin, a space-launch company. She has been shooting aerial shots for Jeff.' Despite the start of their romance being shrouded in accusations of blackmail and extortion, cheating allegations, and an explosive affair, the couple did not let it deter them. In fact, after splitting from their respective partners, Jeff and Lauren didn't wait long to start flaunting their love all over the globe. They were seen for the first time together publicly in May 2019, when photographers caught them enjoying a romantic date night in New York City, and they made their first official appearance as a couple at Wimbledon that July. Since then, the couple has not tried to hide their romance, and for the last five years, they have continuously jetted off on a slew of lavish getaways together, shared tons of PDA-filled photos on social media, gushed over one another nonstop in interviews, and attended a slew of star-studded events side by side.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Home and Away star Lynne McGranger and daughter Clancy look the mirror image of each other in loved up photos
Lynne McGranger's daughter Clancy McWaters is the spitting image of her. The Home and Away star, 72, who shares the 29-year-old with partner Paul McWaters, frequently shares photos of the yoga instructor to her Instagram. And followers are often left stunned by the similarities between them as the mother-daughter duo share the same sharp features, warm smile and bright blue eyes. Clancy is also drawn to the arts and loves expressing her creative side, as Lynne has previously said her daughter enjoys singing, dancing and acting. 'She is a triple threat, she sings, dances and acts, at the moment she seems to be leaning toward more singing and dancing,' Lynne told Sydney Confidential in 2015. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'We were surprised when Clancy announced at the age of 15 or 16 that she wanted to study drama. But we are very happy for her and support all the way.' Clancy, who currently teaches yoga in Sydney, has even found her way onto the set of Home and Away as an extra on occasion. According to Clancy's LinkedIn, she's also appeared on a number of other classic Australian shows as an extra, including Packed To The Rafters. The blonde has also starred in a number of commercials for KFC, McDonald's, Cancer Council and Tourism Australia. Lynne made the announcement of Clancy's engagement to boyfriend Luke Dickson via Instagram in October 2022. 'So happy for our beautiful daughter and her amazing fiancé on their engagement. We love you both so much,' Lynne captioned her post. Lynne has played Irene Roberts on Home and Away since 1993, after taking over the role from actress Jacquy Phillips. Irene Roberts was initially written as a recurring character but was promoted to regular cast shortly after Lynne joined. The veteran actress is one of the longest-serving stars on the Australian soap. Now, after three decades in the role, Lynne is leaving the iconic Aussie show behind. Her final scenes were filmed in March. Sources recently claimed Lynne will use her long-awaited retirement from the series to finally tie the knot with her long-term partner Paul. The couple have been together for more than 40 years. A close friend of the soap star told New Idea a walk down the aisle could be on the cards now Lynne isn't tied down by filming commitments for Home and Away. 'Lynne used to joke that she and Paul would tie the knot when their daughter Clancy go married. She thought the idea of a double wedding was hilarious,' they said. 'But Clancy got married in August 2023 and her parents stubbornly kept their de facto status.' 'All that could change now Lynne has more time on her hands. Watch this space.' While Lynne has kept her relationship out of the public eye, she revealed to New Idea back in 2014, how love blossomed between the couple. 'I invited him round to my place in 1984 [after having dinner together] and he never went home. Still hasn't,' she said at the time. Lynne added while she was still waiting for Paul to propose, she was in no rush to tie the knot. 'We always joke and say we'll do it when we want some white goods, and I'm here to tell you now, we need a new washing machine,' she joked.
The Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Forgotten soap star shows off huge £27million LA mansion after quitting fame and marrying a multimillionaire
A FORGOTTEN Home and Away star has shown off her plush £27million mansion seven years on from leaving the soap. Pia Whitesell appeared in the programme as Kat Chapman between 2015 and 2018 but she is now living a life that is worlds away from the Aussie soap opera. 5 5 The 41-year-old actress is now living it up in a stunning £27million Bel Air mansion with her husband, Hollywood super agent, Patrick Whitesell. She took to Instagram this week to share a glimpse of the luxury swimming pool at the abode. The huge pool is surrounded by half a dozen sun loungers complete with parasols. The glam actress revelled in her luxurious surroundings as she captioned the snap with "How's the serenity?," in reference to the 1997 movie. The Hollywood super-rich couple's home even includes its own maids quarters and boasts over 19,000 sq ft. As they renovated the home, the couple stayed in their oceanfront Malibu mansion. Pia and Patrick tied the knot in 2021 after he popped the question in late 2020. Her engagement ring is believed to be worth between $1.1m and $1.9mAUD. She was previously married to AFL footballer Brad Miller. Patrick is the boss of Hollywood media empire Endeavor, former known as WME. Hit soap gets major shakeup after 17 years - but fans fear it's a sign of cast exodus It is the talent agency to the stars representing a whole host of the world's A-list talent. It has earned him an estimated net worth of £303million. The agency had dedicated teams looking after talent such as Jude Law, Hugh Jackman, Ben Affleck and the Kardashian family. LIFE BEFORE HOLLYWOOD Before striking it lucky in Los Angeles, Pia began her career as a model aged 14 in Australia. After three years as a fledling teen model, she took part in reality TV show Make Me A Supermodel in 2001 which landed her a contract with L'Oreal. She transitioned into acting and TV hosting in 2011 before landing her part in Home and Away in 2015. Her last acting role was in 2019 when she appeared in a live-action Dora The Explorer movie. She soon retired from acting shortly after and upon meeting Patrick. 5
