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Daily Mail
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Downton Abbey star Joanne Froggatt flaunts her toned figure in bandeau bikini as she relaxes with a glass of fizz on sunny getaway to Mauritius
showcased her incredible figure as she relaxed with a glass of champagne on holiday in Mauritius. The actress, 44, took to her Instagram on Tuesday to share a stunning snap of her lounging by the pool clad in a bandeau bikini top that displayed her toned midriff. She teamed it with a pair of matching black shorts to show off her long legs and hid her face behind oversized shades. The Downton Abbey star wore her blonde locks in beachy waves as she soaked in the sunshine among the tropical foliage. Captioning the summery shot, Joanne wrote: 'Magical moments in Mauritius', and tagged Tanya Rose Simpson and her Travel Secrets The Podcast. 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. The actress, 44, took to her Instagram on Tuesday to share a stunning snap of her lounging by the pool as she soaked in the sunshine among the tropical foliage She appeared on the podcast in March where she opened up on how she believes travel unveils a feeling of insignificance that can really shift your perspective on life. The Mobland star revealed that after the collapse of her marriage five years ago, she checked into a £1,500 transcendental meditation retreat in Australia. Joanne was married to James Cannon for nearly eight years until their split in February 2020, which she has said threw her life 'in flux'. She said she was inspired to take a solo visit to Soma Byron Bay just after the split, by watching the TV series Nine Perfect Strangers starring Nicole Kidman. Speaking to travel industry expert Tanya Rose, she recalled: 'I booked this retreat and it was an introduction to Ayurvedic meditation - some people call it transcendental meditation. 'Oh my goodness, it blew my mind. It was incredible. I went on my own. ' Byron Bay is just the most stunning place anyway, it's so beautiful. The beaches are amazing, it's a very lush, tropical landscape. It's just gorgeous.' The boutique 'wellness' getaway boasts a geodesic dome, an outdoor cinema, a swimming pool and a fire pit and was used for the filming of Nine Perfect Strangers in 2020. Joanne said she booked a transcendental meditation retreat that coincided with a job she had booked in Australia in 2022 after becoming 'obsessed' with the location when watching the show. The Liar star, who now has a nine-month-old daughter with her new partner, Mark Turner, gushed over the unique retreat and how she bonded with the other travellers. She explained: 'You rock up and there's a group of people there and there's Ayurvedic food for you. It was either couples of single people and you don't know anyone. You just spend this very intense but calm two and a half days together. 'It was such an incredible experience - not only learning the meditation technique, because I found that really powerful. 'Did I keep it up? No. I did for a while and it's a great tool to go back to and I wish I kept it up more. Joanne was married to James Cannon for nearly eight years until their split in February 2020, which she has said threw her life 'in flux' (pictured together in 2018) 'But what was so incredible about it was the setting was stunning, all of that just completely lived up to expectation - and some.' She went on: 'But it was just having that experience of being a solo traveller with a group of people that you didn't know and how we bonded and shared stories and went through this experience together and shared so much of our lives in conversation. 'And that to me is the magic of travelling anywhere. You could be on a bus in wherever it may be, you could be in a lovely meditation retreat in Byron Bay, but really what makes it is the people you meet and the people you're thrown in with and that you have these experiences with. 'It really brought it home. It was just such a magical couple of days away from the world. We saw a koala that lives in the forestry around there and there were just these really special quiet moments that felt really magical.'
Daily Mirror
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
James Norton's ex takes swipe at Happy Valley star after brutal move
Reports of the celebrity couple's split first emerged four days ago, and James Norton already appears to be moving on. James Norton's ex-girlfriend Charlotte Rose Smith appeared to take a savage swipe at the Happy Valley star after reports emerged that he joined the exclusive celebrity dating app Raya just days after their breakup. Charlotte, 26, took to Instagram with a post that many saw as a pointed response to their split. She shared the iconic image of Nicole Kidman gleefully celebrating her divorce from Tom Cruise on her story. This picture is often used to symbolise feeling liberated by a breakup. The same meme has previously been shared by other celebrities, including Jenna Dewan after her divorce from Channing Tatum. Charlotte posted this story shortly after Norton, 39, was reportedly spotted on Raya. The dating app is known for attracting creatives and celebrities, and according to The Sun, the actor has been seen on it with a new profile that features photos of him with a shaved head. Norton buzzed his hair off for his upcoming film Sunny Dancer, which he is currently filming in Scotland alongside The Last of Us star Bella Ramsey. Norton and Charlotte began dating in late 2023 and were seen together on numerous occasions. At the time, an insider told The Sun: "They have been enjoying dates and seem very happy together. It has been a year since his relationship with Imogen ended and he appears to get on so well with Charlotte. They make a lovely couple." While James may be re-entering the dating world, Charlotte seems to be channelling her feelings into her art. She has been posting a series of cryptic TikToks from her London studio. In one recent clip, she declared, "When everything is falling apart I will always have art. Broken heart? Still got my art." In another, she can be seen confidently strutting in a satin dress with the caption: "How I imagine every ex thinks of me." Meanwhile, James appears to be leaning on his family during this difficult time. On a recent episode of the Travel Secrets podcast, he revealed that he is planning a trip to Kenya with his parents, Hugh and Lavinia, and sister Jessica. "It's with my family, which is really lovely," he said. "There's a point you get to in your early twenties...I was lucky enough to look at my mum and dad when we were all adults, and say, 'We get on!' "My dad and I have a grudge match playing chess and we play bridge. My sister has two little boys who are six and four and we have a really nice little family unit. So for the first time, I'm taking them on holiday. We're going to the Masai Mara for some safari. I can't wait to see my little nephews do safari." James was previously engaged to actress Imogen Poots, 35. The couple ended their seven-year relationship in late 2023. While speaking to The Sunday Times after their split, Norton admitted: "Some of the choices recently weren't mine, yet I don't feel begrudging."
Daily Mirror
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
James Norton 'splits from model girlfriend and joins celebrity dating app Raya'
Happy Valley star James Norton has reportedly signed up to exclusive celebrity dating app Raya after splitting from his girlfriend Charlotte Rose Smith James Norton is back on the market after splitting from his model girlfriend Charlotte Rose Smith. The Happy Valley star has reportedly appeared on celebrity dating app Raya with his shaved head he is currently sporting for his role in Sunny Dancer featured in his profile picture. James, 39, is currently filming in Scotland for the movie alongside Bella Ramsey. The actor - who is a strong favourite to play James Bond when Daniel Craig's replacement is picked - was pictured with Charlotte, 26, several times after they started dating late last year. At the time, an insider told The Sun: "They have been enjoying dates and seem very happy together. "It has been a year since his relationship with Imogen ended and he appears to get on so well with Charlotte. They make a lovely couple." While James seems to be ready to date again, Charlotte - who is also an artist - has been sharing a few cryptic posts on TikTok. Sharing a video of herself working in her studio in London she wrote: "When everything is falling apart I will always have art. Broken heart? Still got my art." Another video shows her walking around in a fitted dress alongside the caption: "How I imagine every ex thinks of me." The Mirror has reached out to James' representatives for comment. James recently divulged that he is planning a trip to Kenya with his parents, Hugh and Lavinia, and sister Jessica, while talking on the Travel Secrets podcast. He said: "It's with my family, which is really lovely. There's a point you get to in your early twenties... I was lucky enough to look at my mum and dad when we were all adults, and say, 'We get on!' "My dad and I have a grudge match playing chess and we play bridge. My sister has two little boys who are six and four and we have a really nice little family unit. So for the first time, I'm taking them on holiday. We're going to the Masai Mara for some Safari. I can't wait to see my little nephews do Safari." Prior to dating Charlotte, James was engaged to actress Imogen Poots, 35, but they split late in 2023. The former couple dated for seven years before the demands of their hectic lifestyles and careers drove the relationship apart. Talking to The Sunday Times he said: "Some of the choices recently weren't mine, yet I don't feel begrudging. If the work starts to compromise one's relationships, it can become unhealthy. Suddenly you realise you haven't left any space for other people and so I was p***ed off with that." James had been starring in A Little Life - a West End adaptation of Hanya Yanagihara's novel which focuses on trauma and abuse - and said he had "given his life" to the role.
Extra.ie
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Dominic West 'trying' to get Irish citizenship
Honorary Limerick man Dominic West has detailed his struggles with obtaining Irish citizenship. The 55-year-old actor, best known for his roles in The Wire and The Crown, has been married to Limerick woman Catherine FitzGerald since 2010. The pair share four children — Dora, Senan, Francis and Christabel — with Dominic having an older daughter, Martha, from a previous relationship. Honorary Limerick man Dominic West has detailed his struggles with obtaining Irish citizenship. Pic: Reynaud Julien/APS-Medias/ABACA/REX/Shutterstock Dominic and Catherine tied the knot at the family estate, Glin Castle with the family dividing their time between London and Limerick. Catherine is heiress to castle in county Limerick. Her father was Desmond FitzGerald, the 29th Knight of Glin. Following his death, the family tried to see the estate but after no success Catherine and Dominic bought it alongside her sisters. The family now operate the castle as an event venue and hotel, with Kim Kardashian once being refused stay at the location. The pair share four children — Dora, Senan, Francis and Christabel — with Dominic West having an older daughter, Martha, from a previous relationship. Pic: Nils Jorgensen/REX/Shutterstock Speaking to Newstalk's Anton Savage over the weekend, Dominic revealed he had been 'trying' to get Irish citizenship. Unfortunately, his family ties and connections to Limerick he has had no success thus far, with Dominic noting: 'Goodness men, I'm trying.' Last year, Dominic revealed that his mother-in-law, Olda, once refused for Kim Kardashian to stay at Glin Castle when the reality star honeymooned in Ireland with Kanye West. Speaking on the Travel Secrets podcast, Dominic detailed how he and Catherine were shocked when they learned of the potential celebrity guest. Dominic then revealed that Kim and Kanye ended up staying at Ballyfin Demense, a five-star hotel in Laois owner by late American businessman, Fred Krehbiel.
