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Dame Maggie Smith

Dame Maggie Smith was a British actress known for her role as Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter film saga (2001 - 2011) and Violet Crawley in the television series Downton Abbey (2010 - 2015). Her death was sadly announced on the 27th of September 2024.
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Downton Abbey star Allen Leech teases possible prequel exploring the younger years of Dame Maggie Smith's character Violet Crawley

09/09/25 22:43
As the long-running saga draws to a bittersweet close with its third and final instalment, Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, fans can expect all the elegant drama and emotional goodbyes the franchise has become famous for. Set in the early 1930s, the Crawley family and their ever-loyal staff face shifting social norms, mounting financial pressures, and the unwelcome glare of scandal. ...read

Downton Abbey star Allen Leech reveals his X-rated comment to the late Dame Maggie Smith and her very surprising reaction
04/09/25 18:58The Irish actor worked with Dame Maggie, who died last year aged 89, for more than a decade on the period drama which has spawned six series and three movies.
Sheridan Smith reveals the kind message the late Dame Maggie Smith gave her when she 'spotted her nerves' while filming Quartet
24/07/25 01:06Sheridan Smith has revealed the kind message she received from the late Dame Maggie Smith as they filmed 2012 comedy Quartet together.
Downton Abbey fans break down in tears as the late Dame Maggie Smith is honoured in emotional trailer for last ever film The Grand Finale
02/06/25 14:37The tale of the Granthams was first introduced to viewers on ITV back in 2010. Since then, the franchise has evolved into six seasons as well as Christmas specials and two films.
Stephen Graham's height revealed after his starring role in Netflix's Adolescence: Scroll through our graphic to see the heights of 400 famous figures, past and present...
22/03/25 08:42Serial Bafta nominee Graham broke into the film industry in 2000, playing Tommy in Guy Ritchie's Snatch. Six years later he had another breakout rule as racist skinhead Combo in This is England.
Major movie star 'in talks' to replace the late Maggie Smith as Professor McGonagall in HBO's new Harry Potter series - after Albus Dumbledore's casting was confirmed
08/03/25 18:30A major Netflix star is reportedly 'in talks' to take over from the late Maggie Smith as Professor McGonagall in HBO's new Harry Potter series.
Judi Dench reveals her secret tribute to Maggie Smith in unseen BBC interview - three months after the Harry Potter star's death
28/12/24 22:01Dame Judi Dench has paid a heartfelt tribute to her late friend and fellow actress, Dame Maggie Smith.
Are YOU taller than Gary Barlow's son? See how you stack up with our interactive graphic which reveals heights of 400 famous figures, past and present
08/11/24 14:2424-year-old Daniel went unexpectedly viral after social media users seized on a sweet family photo of him towering over his 5ft 7in Take That star father.
Hugh Bonneville reveals the new Downton Abbey film 'will probably be the last' and says it is 'a great lasting tribute' to the late Dame Maggie Smith
01/11/24 00:40Hugh Bonneville has said the new Downton Abbey movie will be a 'great lasting tribute' to the late Dame Maggie Smith after she died aged 89 last month.
Rupert Grint says he is 'heartbroken' over Harry Potter co-star Maggie Smith's death as he pays emotional tribute to screen legend
28/09/24 09:38The 36-year-old actor, who played Ron Weasley in the franchise, posted a heartfelt tribute to Dame Maggie on his Instagram grid on Saturday, following her death at age 89 on Friday.
Dame Maggie Smith bluntly said she 'never watched Downton Abbey' and admitted she was 'delighted' when it ended in resurfaced clip - following the actress' death aged 89
27/09/24 18:04After the Harry Potter favourite passed away in the hospital on Friday aged 89, the hilarious video from 2015 on Graham Norton's iconic talk show started circulating again.
Dame Maggie Smith reveals how Harry Potter 'changed her life' in heartwarming resurfaced interview about playing Professor McGonagall
27/09/24 17:14Dame Maggie Smith revealed the impact Harry Potter had on her life as she claimed people everywhere started to recognise her.
The 'spiky' Essex girl who became a superstar: How Dame Maggie Smith starred alongside Laurence Olivier in Othello, won first of two Oscars in The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie and was cherished by younger fans for Harry Potter role
27/09/24 14:33As Desdemona in Othello, Professor McGonagall in Harry Potter or the Dowager Countess in Downton Abbey , her acerbic wit, perfect timing and the twinkle in her eye endeared her to millions.
How tall are YOU compared to Hollywood heart-throbs, world leaders, sports stars and tech tycoons? Find out with our ultimate interactive graphic of more than 400 famous figures, past and present...
23/08/24 11:31Ever wondered just how tall Kim Kardashian is? Or how the TV personality compares to the rest of her perfectly groomed Kardashian-Jenner clan? Well, ponder no more.
ALISON BOSHOFF: Wild child Lily Allen gets serious in Scandi classic Hedda Gabler
02/05/24 21:10In a bold move which signals considerable ambition, Lily Allen, 38, will play the lead in a new adaptation of Ibsen's play titled Hedda, by British director Matthew Dunster.
Sophia Bush reflects on coming out by sharing powerful quote about claiming her identify... after making her first red carpet debut with girlfriend Ashlyn Harris
29/04/24 16:22Sophia Bush reflected on the overwhelmingly positive response to her coming out as queer in a personal essay for Glamour, in which she also confirms her new romance.
LIZ JONES: How the past few days have shown us the depth of Kate and Charles's special relationship - and the very touching thing he said to her after she revealed her cancer diagnosis
25/04/24 10:51It is the ultimate special relationship, even if it's been fairly low-key since Kate became part of the Royal Family - exactly 13 years ago on Monday.
The Crown star Imelda Staunton reveals she still wears the Queen's wardrobe from the Netflix series as she struggles to 'shake off' role
12/04/24 00:51The Crown star Imelda Staunton has revealed that she still wears the clothes she wore to play Queen Elizabeth II in the Netflix drama.
Inside Michael Gambon's unconventional marriage to Lady Anne as wife receives £1.5m fortune leaving mistress Philippa Hart with nothing
06/03/24 18:18Sir Michael Gambon had an unconventional union with his wife Lady Anne Gambon during their 61-year marriage, splitting his time between her and his long-term girlfriend Philippa Hart.
Inside the life of Celebrity Big Brother's Bradley Riches, 22, and his childhood diagnosis: Heartstopper star says he feels 'misunderstood' and uses acting as 'escapism'
05/03/24 14:22Netflix's Heartstopper star Bradley Riches entered the Celebrity Big Brother house alongside a star-studded cast, which drew in 2.8 million viewers last night. But who is the actor?
The 30 best period dramas to watch on demand: Our critics sift through thousands of options to pick the most romantic, gripping and steamy shows to enjoy right now
21/02/24 11:55Our critics have done the hard work for you by sifting through copies options to bring you an unmissable selection of 30 period dramas full of tension, romance and intrigue.
ALISON BOSHOFF: Harry Potter gets a $2 billion TV bonanza with Warner Bros set to film TEN new series
15/02/24 21:23Britain is to get a $2 billion Harry Potter bonanza, as Warner Bros will film TEN series - at its studios in Leavesden, Herts - of a new TV show about 'the boy who lived'.
Golden Globes GOAT! Meryl Streep is the ruling queen of awards show - here are the EIGHT roles she has won for out of a staggering 33 nominations
07/01/24 15:15The Golden Globes signal the start of awards season in Hollywood - with Tinseltown's hottest stars hoping to win big on the night.
Inside the life of Shirley Bassey from a single teenage mother to world famous superstar as her incredible career is celebrated with Royal Albert Hall performance
06/01/24 12:01Dame Shirley Bassey has been named in the New Year Honours list alongside the likes of Emilia Clarke and Paul Hollywood. MailOnline take a look at her incredible career.
New Year honours 2024: Dame Shirley Bassey tops the list along with a host of stars including Emilia Clarke, Paul Hollywood and Michael Eavis
29/12/23 22:30The singer tops honours from the arts which see novelist Jilly Cooper become a dame, Glastonbury co-founder Michael Eavis knighted and celebrity baker Paul Hollywood receive MBEs.
EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE's Boxing Day Quiz on the stars, as quoted by the master columnist in 2023
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Famous poet Maggie Smith reveals how husband brutally ended their marriage by suddenly withdrawing half their joint savings and telling her he'd done so on the advice of his LAWYER
08/12/23 21:36Famous poet Maggie Smith revealed the moment her world shattered when she discovered her husband had left her, and emptied half of their joint savings account on his way out.
Sir Tim Rice and Elaine Paige lead tributes to British actor Joss Ackland after he dies aged 95 after memorable career including famous 'diplomatic immunity' Lethal Weapon scene as well as Bill & Ted film
20/11/23 11:16The Bafta-nominated actor's agent Paul Pearson confirmed his death due to 'old age'. Mr Pearson described him as 'lucid, erudite and mischievous to the end'.
Inside Joss Ackland's adoring family life: Britain's beloved actor was married for 51 years and had seven children, 34 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren - as he leaves behind an everlasting legacy following death at 95
20/11/23 10:18As well as sharing screen time with other British greats such as Dame Maggie Smith and Dame Judi Dench, Joss Ackland was renowned for his large extended family.
Joss Ackland death: British actor dies aged 95, family says - after iconic film career featuring alongside Sean Connery and Alec Baldwin in The Hunt for Red October
19/11/23 20:57British actor Joss Ackland has died at the age of 95, his family said in a statement. Throughout his six decade long career, the star appeared in over 130 films and television roles.
How fashion finally fell in love with the MUCH older woman... As Dame Maggie Smith, 88, fronts the new campaign for luxury label Loewe, writes ALEXANDRA SHULMAN
26/10/23 22:24Dame Maggie poses against a brick wall in an oversized, shaggy brown shearling coat clutching Loewe's best-selling Puzzle bag. In another, she wears a wide-skirted black and white dress.
Dame Maggie Smith, 88, proves to be the ultimate fashion icon as she sends fans wild with new Loewe campaign: 'A queen with good taste to boot!'
25/10/23 11:50The veteran of stage and screen, 88, delighted fans as she posed for a series of striking photographs while modelling the brand.
Whoopi Goldberg reveals she paid an 'exquisite' visit to the POPE in Vatican City - and hints that Sister Act 3 may be filmed in the iconic location… one year after sparking fury from Catholics over Nancy Pelosi comments
12/10/23 22:54The 67-year-old star confirmed why she was absent from The View on Wednesday and teased she'd had 'the most exquisite experience' while in Europe.
Michael Gambon's funniest moments: Fans lovingly remember Harry Potter star's expletive-ridden awards acceptance speech, his Daniel Radcliffe prank and THAT Top Gear spill after his death at 82
29/09/23 11:22Sir Michael died peacefully in hospital following a bout of pneumoni a, with JK Rowling and Daniel Radcliffe yesterday leading tributes to titan of British cinema and theatre.
Magic Marketa! Vondrousova becomes the first ever unseeded player to be crowned Wimbledon champion as she beats Tunisia's Ons Jabeur in straight sets (and scoops £2.35m prize money!)
15/07/23 13:09Marketa Vondrousova wins the legendary final against Tunisian Ons Jabeur in a packed out crowd with Princess Kate, Dame Maggie Smith and Jonathan Van Tam.
How British quiz shows won the jackpot: Hilarious contestants, groundbreaking formats, life-changing prizes... a nostalgia-tinged look back at the classics
07/07/23 08:16It's no exaggeration to say that quizzing defines the UK. We are obsessed with trivia, with an apparently unlimited appetite for fresh formats. CHRISTOPHER STEVENS asks: Why?
Dignity and courage of the Russian agent who defied Putin's tyranny: CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews last night's TV
19/06/23 22:10David Tennant's compelling performance in Litvinenko dominated the first part. The drama placed the dying spy Alexander Litvinenko where we expected to find him - in a hospital bed.
From Shakespeare sensations and musical marvels to THAT gravity-defying performance - a look-back at stars who began their careers on the stage ahead of the Olivier Awards
30/03/23 12:05As theatre fans count down the ears to West End's biggest night, The Laurence Olivier Awards,MailOnline takes a look-back at stars who began their rise to fame on the stage.
'We will do whatever you want us to do': Whoopi Goldberg urges Dame Maggie Smith to take part in a Sister Act 3 and reveals she 'just can't do it' with anybody else in the role
06/01/23 16:19The actress, who is set to grace the screen once again for a third edition of the film after 30 years later, has urged her former co-star Dame Maggie Smith to reprise her role too.
Inside Camilla's Christmas party! Queen Consort spotted chatting with guests as she attends glitzy star-studded bash in central London alongside Dame Judi Dench and Jeremy Clarkson
17/12/22 12:15The Queen Consort has been photographed chatting with high-profile guests at a Christmas party she attended in central London earlier this week.
EXCLUSIVE: Camilla's VERY glamorous private party: Dame Judi Dench, Piers Morgan, Claudia Winkleman and Jeremy Clarkson join Queen Consort at star-studded Mayfair lunch as she proves Meghan isn't the only royal with pulling power
16/12/22 22:22Camilla also rubbed shoulders with Dames Maggie Smith and Maureen Lipman at the 'white truffle' lunch, held at Murano in Mayfair, central London on Wednesday.
Just divine! A habit worth getting in to: PATRICK MARMION reviews Sister Act
27/07/22 21:11This could be a first for Jennifer Saunders - and not just because she's making her musical theatre debut. It may be the first time the Ab Fab comedy diva hasn't completely stolen a show
Maggie Smith, 87, enjoys one of the most successful years of her career after raking in more than £2.3million
01/07/22 09:33The Oscar winner made £1.6 million in profit through the business after allowing for bills of £1.6 million, with £8.7 million being retained for Dame Maggie.
Dame Maggie Smith, 87, is joined by Kathy Bates, 75, for a graveyard scene as filming for Irish drama The Miracle Club begins in Bray
31/05/22 12:09The Downton Abbey star, 87, could be seen as she donned an all black ensemble in the coastal town of Bray.
'She gets all the best lines!': Downton Abbey's Penelope Wilton admits she's jealous of co-star Maggie Smith and pleaded with creator Julian Fellowes to give her more sassy comebacks
11/05/22 00:01Penelope Wilton has complained that her friend and fellow Dame, Maggie Smith, snaffles the most cutting ripostes in Downton Abbey.
Downton goes to Hollywood ...and the French Riviera! As the Carsons get a taste of glamour in the new Downton Abbey film, Jim Carter and Phyllis Logan recall how they took to the high life
29/04/22 21:30Downton Abbey's second movie A New Era is getting a taste of glamour. Set in 1928 the new film involves a trip to the South of France and a wedding.
'I thought she was going to die between films': Hugh Bonneville jokes Maggie Smith 'always says she's done' with Downton Abbey - as she returns for sequel A New Era
29/04/22 17:32The 59-year-old actor has revealed that he thought Dame Maggie Smith's character on Downton Abbey was 'going to die between films' while opening up about her return to the screen.
Dominic West admits it was 'very daunting' joining 'hugely successful' Downton Abbey as he details his first day filming with 'catty' Maggie Smith
15/03/22 11:53Dominic West says it was 'very daunting' joining the cast of Downton Abbey and that his first experiences on the set were surreal.
BAZ BAMIGBOYE: A French twist for Maggie Smith's Dowager Countess in new Downton movie
12/02/21 01:58BAZ BAMIGBOYE: Two screen legends will meet on the set of the Downton Abbey film sequel that's due to begin shooting in late March or early April under the strictest Covid safety protocols.
Dame Maggie Smith, 85, is spotted filming for the first time for Netflix's Boy Called Christmas... as Primrose Hill is given a snow-covered makeover
29/01/20 01:38Dame Maggie Smith was spotted filming for the upcoming Netflix movie A Boy Called Christmas for the first time on Tuesday.
Maggie Smith, 84, reveals she didn't find Harry Potter and Downton Abbey roles 'satisfying' because she 'didn't really feel she was acting'
05/12/19 01:48Dame Maggie Smith has revealed she didn't feel 'satisfied' with her roles in the Harry Potter and the Downton Abbey franchise.
Dame Maggie Smith, 84, is named best actress for a record FIFTH time at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards... as she returns to the stage after 12 year absence
25/11/19 01:53The Harry Potter actress, 84, showed off her impressive trophy as she wowed in a black satin blazer - 57 years after her first best actress prize at the event in 1962.
Dame Maggie Smith, 84, proves she's just like the rest of us as she hits the corner shop in a break from her Hollywood schedule
23/11/19 10:19Dame Maggie Smith proved she was just like the rest of us as she hit the corner shop in London on Thursday.
EXCLUSIVE: Downton Abbey fans rejoice! Mrs. Patmore (aka Lesley Nicol) teases Maggie Smith's return in the film's sequel in the works
25/10/19 18:58Lesley Nicol, who played Downton cook Mrs Patmore in the long-running period drama, told DailyMailTV talks for a second film are underway following the success of the first movie last month.
Downton Abbey stars reveal how Dame Maggie Smith would use a CANE to maintain her personal space with an over-eager crew member
24/09/19 09:07Speaking candidly about their co-star, 84, on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen last week, they said she would use her cane to fend off an over-eager Assistant Director.
Downton Abbey's Michelle Dockery and Elizabeth McGovern claim Dame Maggie Smith, 84, 'loves a meme' so they'd often show her their favourites on film's set
12/09/19 23:00In scenes set to air on Saturday's edition of the Jonathan Ross Show, the pair joked that that the iconic British actress, 84, 'loves a meme'.
Downton Abbey movie: Dame Maggie Smith, 84, keeps a low profile as she makes late arrival at star-studded premiere in London
10/09/19 00:57The actress, 84, looked in high spirits as she arrived at the premiere of the feature film adaptation of Downton Abbey in Leicester Square on Monday.
Downton Abbey's Michelle Dockery, Maggie Smith and Joanne Froggatt appear in striking new character posters as excitement mounts for the hotly-anticipated movie
17/06/19 15:20Fans have been given a further glimpse into this autumn's forthcoming big screen adaptation of Downton Abbey.
Dame Maggie Smith is terrific as Goebbels' secretary Brunhilde Pomse in A German Life but Christopher Hampton’s play is too sedate to fizz
20/04/19 21:01Dame Maggie Smith is back on stage for the first time in 12 years – and this 84-year-old isn’t on light duties either. She’s talking solidly and alone for 100 minutes, no interval, no understudy.
At 84 Dame Maggie Smith has taken on one of the most demanding roles of her career — on stage alone for two hours playing Goebbels’ secretary. The result? Truly Maggienificent! JAN MOIR on her new play A German Life
11/04/19 21:04JAN MOIR: 'At the age of 84, Dame Maggie Smith is back on the London stage after an absence of 12 years'.
Dame Maggie Smith, 84, returns to the theatre after more than a decade to star in one-woman play about Joseph Goebbels' secretary Brunhilde Pomsel
13/02/19 17:04The Oscar-winning actress will is set to return to the stage in London's West End to play Brunhilde Pomsel, who worked for the Nazi propaganda minister until his death.
Downton Abbey movie: Dame Maggie Smith, 83, and co-star Penelope Wilton, 72, lead the original cast as stars are seen on set for the FIRST time... filming church scenes in very British Bampton
20/09/18 11:42Dame Maggie Smith and the cast of Downton Abbey have officially begun shooting scenes for the forthcoming movie adaptation of the much-loved period TV series.
Downton Abbey movie: Maggie Smith CONFIRMED to reprise role as acid-tongued Dowager Countess
18/07/18 08:15Dame Maggie Smith has now been confirmed to be reprising her role as the Dowager Countress Violet Crawley in the upcoming Downton Abbey film, which is set to being production this summer.
'It was extraordinary': Magda Szubanski praises her late mother Margaret's sense of humour... and reveals the A-list actress that she wants to play her mum in a film
18/02/18 08:01She's one of Australia's funniest and most accomplished comedians.
EVERYTHING like a Dame! Four honoured British actresses including Maggie Smith and Judi Dench appear on screen together for first time ever in BBC documentary
10/09/17 12:19Dames Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Joan Plowright and Eileen Atkins will appear on screen together for a new TV series which will see them reminisce about their lives in the limelight.
Dame, set and match! Sir Ian McKellen joins Maggie Smith as they settle in to watch a game at Wimbledon
12/07/17 14:21They've been firm friends for years. So it came as no surprise to see Sir Ian, 78, and Dame Maggie, 82, looked in great spirits as they settled down to watch Day 9 of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships.
'Wringing it dry!' Dame Maggie Smith brands plans for movie version of Downton Abbey as overkill... but admits it could start with her funeral
09/04/17 11:14Dame Maggie Smith admitted she believes a Downton Abbey movie would involve 'squeezing' the hit period drama 'dry' in an on-stage interview at the BFI on Saturday.
'They have to strip off every second': Dame Maggie Smith, 82, believes she would not succeed as a young actress today because the 'stars are pressured to show off their bodies'
01/03/17 16:28The 82-year-old double Oscar winner said she cannot imagine how young stars cope with the ‘extraordinary’ pressure of having to show off their bodies.
'We are providing a public service for those in Downton Distress': Olivia Williams admits her 'unashamed attempt' to be like Maggie Smith as she reveals the violence behind the scenes of new ITV show The Halcyon
07/01/17 22:53The 48-year-old actress, who shot to fame in the 1996 adaptation of Jane Austen's classic Emma - has spoken out about the thrilling new series livening up Monday evenings.
Emmy winner Dame Maggie Smith hilariously hits back at host Jimmy Kimmel after he dubs her lame for 'Downton Absence' at ceremony
19/09/16 23:54The 81-year-old actress, given the nod for her work in Downton Abbey, has now shown her wicked sense of humour as she hit back at the US funnyman in a hilarious acceptance speech
'We're not mailing this!' Jimmy Kimmel grabs Maggie Smith's Downton Abbey Emmy for himself after British actress, 81, skips awards show in LA
19/09/16 04:01During his opening monologue, the comedian pointed out that the British actress had been nominated nine times and won three times. But she'd never been there in person to collect her Emmy.
'It was a real thrill for me': Maggie Smith gushes about THAT cheeky kiss from Leonardo DiCaprio as she insists his acting talent is his most attractive quality
24/02/16 16:16The 81-year-old legendary actress discussed the just-for-fun PDA at this year's BAFTAs during a radio interview on NPR on Wednesday.
It is Valentine's Day after all! Leonardo DiCaprio, 41, treats Dame Maggie Smith, 81, to HUGE kiss during BAFTA 2016 ceremony
14/02/16 20:27The 41-year-old Titanic actor put on an extremely amorous display with the beloved Harry Potter star, 81, as the camera turned on them for the playful 'Kiss Cam' section of the show
Fit for a Countess! Downton star Dame Maggie Smith, 81, appears in high spirits as she enjoys posh dinner with friends
10/01/16 22:17She's best known for her role as quick-witted Dowager Countess of Grantham in Downton Abbey - but Dame Maggie Smith appeared a little more high-spirited on Sunday.
Dame Maggie wins her 13th Bafta movie nomination...57 years after her first one!
09/01/16 01:22The veteran actress Dame Maggie Smith, 81, received her 13th – 57 years after being a contender in the most promising newcomer category.
Downton Abbey bosses are 'planning to kill off Dame Maggie Smith's character in follow-up film set 10 years after final episode'
03/01/16 18:13Show bosses have reportedly decided to solve the problem by setting the full-length movie a good 10 years after the final episode of the ITV period drama.
PICTURED: Maggie Smith is overcome with emotion while Michelle Dockery and Jim Carter share a joke as they film last EVER Downton Abbey scenes
24/12/15 13:01Shown filming the final scenes of the drama, behind the scenes shots show the remarkable bond the cast and crew have fostered over the show's award-winning six series.
With two Alan Bennetts and Maggie Smith channelling a down-and-out dowager countess, this touching true story of the woman who lived in a van on the writer’s drive is a brilliantly British triumph
14/11/15 21:01The Lady In The Van, which Alan Bennett adapts from his own memoir and first performed as a play at the National Theatre in 1999, is a richly entertaining delight.
'I'm glad it's over': Maggie Smith says she's happy to bid farewell to Downton Abbey and admits she has NEVER watched the show
30/10/15 15:16Speaking on The Graham Norton Show, the 80-year-old star revealed she was 'glad' the show was coming to an end.
Dame Maggie Smith, 80, is elegant in a floral print coat as she joins co-star Dominic Cooper on the red carpet for The Lady In The Van London Film Festival premiere
13/10/15 19:45The Downton Abbey star looked stunning in a statement floral-print coat as she joined her co-stars Dominic Cooper and Alex Jennings.
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I've smelled a lot of Valentine's Day fragrances, but this new Floral Street x Bridgerton release is already on my wish list
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Jennifer Aniston does hilariously awful job styling Jason Bateman's hair as Reese Witherspoon makes a clever comment
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Tom Hiddleston and Camila Morrone mark the 'end of an era' as they share cosy pics from The Night Manager series two
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Gyles Brandreth recalls the 'shock to the system' of his baby grandson's cancer diagnosis as he opens up on his health battle and shares intimate family snaps
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Newly-single Olivia Attwood breaks down in tears and declares she is 'p****d off at life' and 'can't wait to feel dead inside again' in wake of split from Bradley Dack
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Halle Berry shares relatable reason she has NOT accepted her boyfriend's marriage proposal... after 3 divorces
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Leigh-Anne Pinnock reveals husband Andre Gray is finally moving back home following his stint in Turkey - after speaking out on his 'betrayal'
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Bad Bunny fans marvel at his 'immaculate' A-list transformation from geeky skinhead to handsome hunk after making history with Grammy win
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Princess of Wales beams as she helps create special pair of trousers for William during visit to traditional textile firms - all while sporting vintage Welsh wool coat
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Soap swap as Emmerdale star joins Coronation Street for huge new role - and you're bound to recognise him
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Struggling with frizz? Users swear this at-home treatment outperforms salon keratin at a fraction of the price
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Professor Green shares cryptic post amid ex-wife Millie Mackintosh's split from husband Hugo Taylor - months after he shared they're 'back in touch'
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Jason Bateman is branded 'gross and tone deaf' for grilling Charli XCX, 33, over not wanting kids and assuring married star 'she might find someone'
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Shannon Elizabeth, 52, was the pinup from American Pie who posed for Maxim, see her now in rare photo
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Beatlemania hits London as Fab Four Paul Mescal, Barry Keoghan, Joseph Quinn and Harris Dickinson recreate New York street scenes from their first visit in 1964
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The low-key skincare hero that quietly handles every breakout - it calms breakouts fast
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Sally Nugent gasps 'we'll be in trouble!' and cries out for Carol Kirwood's help after awkward Children In Need gaffe live on BBC Breakfast
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Kate weaves her spell! Princess stuns in bespoke tapestry coat and Victoria Beckham trousers on visit to Welsh woolen mill
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Kim Kardashian steps out in black lace catsuit in Paris amid secret romance with Lewis Hamilton - as the pair enjoy three dates in three days
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Sacha Baron Cohen praises ex-wife Isla Fisher as 'the funniest person, a brilliant talent and a fantastic mum' in a gushing post as she turns 50
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Bradley Cooper and Matthew McConaughey clash over wild conspiracy theories in Super Bowl ad with White Lotus star cameo
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Amanda Seyfried says she 'values herself differently' now she's 40 and insists she has 'nothing to prove to Hollywood' as she poses for a striking new shoot
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Sarah Ferguson sent email to Jeffrey Epstein about a 'single' woman with a 'great body' he could marry - and arranged to meet him with her daughters days after his release from jail
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Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson shows off her incredible abs in a black bralet as she mingles with Kim Kardashian at her NikeSKIMS Paris launch
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Amanda Bynes shows off Ozempic weight loss in crop top and Kim Kardashian's SKIMS
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All My Children legend Susan Lucci reveals if she ever had a 'meltdown' over 18 crushing Emmy losses in a row
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Catherine Zeta-Jones reveals why she doesn't 'schmooze' Hollywood types but rather hangs with 'finance, art people' in NYC
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Meghan Markle's Suits costar targeted by burglars who stole $200K in cash and jewelry from LA home
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When Charlotte met Bree! SATC's Kristin Davis and Desperate Housewives' Marcia Cross discuss sex scenes with Kyle MacLachlan
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JoJo Siwa left fearing for Chris Hughes' LIFE as he attempts first bobsleigh ride at speeds of up to 138kph - and he admits 'my heart is pounding'
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Lottie Moss unveils the results of her face tattoo removal as she puts on a smart display at a confectionery event in Berlin
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Alicia Silverstone saves life of pregnant dog and her 12 puppies hours before scheduled euthanasia
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Morning Live star sets the record straight after being 'quietly replaced' on hit BBC show - with ZERO appearances over last six months
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THREE new TOWIE stars revealed as cast jet off to Vietnam - including hunky twins 'certain to cause a storm' in upcoming special episodes
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Forget crash diets: This popular wellness app supports healthier habits - without calorie counting
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Kerry Katona reveals she has been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis after being rushed to hospital 'screaming in pain'
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Kate Nash tells MPs she can only fund her tours because she 'sells pictures of her bum on the internet' after turning to OnlyFans
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The X Factor star Chico Slimani reveals he 'lost everything' after falling victim to a Dubai investment con
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The secret to Isla Fisher's youthful looks as she enters her sixth decade and officially joins the SOFTies club - that's Single, Over Fifty and Thriving!
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'You feel marginalised and devalued': Halle Berry, 59, hits back at ageism in Hollywood and vows 'I am not going to allow myself to be erased'
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Zayn Malik, Emma Thompson, Penelope Cruz and Stevie Wonder are named in Epstein emails about 'anti-Israel celebrities'
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Millie Mackintosh breaks down in tears as she recalls being sexually assaulted as a schoolgirl while 'blackout drunk'
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Love Island spoilers: Fired up American girls crack on with the boys, leaving Leanne livid - and 'Hideaway Helena' makes a VERY cheeky comeback
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The 1% Club's simple picture question wipes out a whopping 17 players - but can YOU solve it within 30 seconds?
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Iconic TV channel is back this month with string of brand new series - but two others are AXED in broadcasting shake-up
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Inside Millie Mackintosh's £5k-a-week wellness retreat as she jets to India to 'heal her nervous system' after splitting from husband
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New poll reveals how NFL players really feel about Bad Bunny performing in the Super Bowl halftime show
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Belle Hassan's celebrity dad rips into 'weak little boy' Sean Stone in explosive video after furious Love Island: All Stars clash
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Millie Mackintosh reveals she hid her Xanax use from Hugo Taylor as she reflects on how her drinking 'caused the relationship a lot of damage'
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Hilarious moment TV presenter Lewis Nicholls is mistaken for Katie's Price's unfiltered new husband Lee Andrews
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Carrie Underwood is slammed for making fun of American Idol contestant's body during the show
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Joe Exotic vows to 'show the world the truth' with new self-directed documentary Return Of The Tiger King after prison release
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The making of a power couple: How Lewis Hamilton and Kim Kardashian compare with their bank balances, A-list connections and enviable wardrobes
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Katie Price's new husband Lee Andrews claims the couple will reunite on honeymoon in a few days as he insists he is not 'banned from leaving Dubai'
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Jesy Nelson says she is now open to a Little Mix reunion after her twin daughters 'healed' her and helped mend her rift with Simon Cowell
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Celebrity Mastermind viewers rage 'you are kidding?!' as they bombard 'shocking' BBC episode with complaints and brand quiz a 'rip off'
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Gary Barlow reveals he sparked a bomb scare at Tokyo airport after Take That show pyrotechnics left him covered in hidden gunpowder
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Eddie Murphy's son and Martin Lawrence's daughter are expecting their first child together after secret wedding
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Sabrina Carpenter is left horrified as she realises a bird pooped on her during Grammys performance - as she is branded 'stupid and cruel' by PETA
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EXCLUSIVEJesy Nelson reveals the heartbreaking reason behind her split from fiancé Zion Foster as she recalls moment her world 'fell apart'
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Joe Swash leaves fans in hysterics as they spot him posing on tiptoes for sweet photo with tall stepson Zach, 17
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Serena Williams displays her body transformation in underwear and a tank top after sparking backlash for using weight loss drugs
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Netflix HQ is overrun with unsold jars of Meghan's jam - and it's being 'given away' to employees for free, new report claims
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Patriots bad boy Stefon Diggs reveals what's stopping him from proposing to girlfriend Cardi B
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Former '80s pop star unrecognizable as he returns to the spotlight decades after he left the music industry
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Selena Gomez poses braless in a crop top with bunny ears after declaring she's 'feeling flirty' and 'a little sexy' four months after marrying Benny Blanco
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Steven Spielberg, 79, celebrates his new EGOT status after long-awaited Grammy win to add to his Emmy, Oscar and Tony
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Ant McPartlin's new life in Surrey: I'm A Celebrity star to become neighbours with Cliff Richard and John Terry after swapping London for calm of countryside
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EXCLUSIVEEveryone applauded Billie Eilish's anti-ICE speech at the Grammys except me... then A-list stars reached out one-by-one
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EXCLUSIVEBrother Beyond and Worlds Apart star Nathan Moore, 61, reveals he's unable to walk and 'feels like an 85 year old' after being hospitalised in France
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Silent Witness fans seriously distracted by lead star's striking new look as BBC series returns - gasping 'what's going on?!'
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Secret trysts, and a Cotswolds love nest. But here's why 'fame hungry' F1 star Lewis Hamilton's new 'relationship' with Kim Kardashian is raising eyebrows
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'They could see how skinny and sad I was': Lily Allen praises school mums for their support during 'traumatic' marriage collapse
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Pregnant Made In Chelsea star Tabitha Willett reveals the gender of her baby with new fiancé Harry Hoare
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Good Morning Britain star Zoe Muldoon QUITS ITV show after six years - and announces brand new job as she's flooded with support from fans
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Sarah Ferguson told Jeffrey Epstein 'no woman has ever left the Royal family with her head' in email sent after her 2010 'cash for access' sting
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The secret Celebrity Traitors rule that bans DOZENS of stars from appearing in next series as snubbed TV personality speaks out
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EXCLUSIVEJesy Nelson reveals she was left 'mortified and embarrassed' after Gary Barlow 'tore her to pieces' at her X Factor audition when she was just 20
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Footballer's daughter to footballer's wife! Donny van de Beek is marrying an Arsenal legend's daughter - but can you figure out who her famous father is?
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Billie Eilish faces calls to return her $3m mansion to native tribe or house migrants after Grammys declaration that 'No one is illegal on stolen land'
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Katie Price's new husband Lee Andrews is accused of copying AGAIN by his ex-fiancée as she shares identical snap of him on a shooting range date with two different women
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Kristen Stewart reveals she was told to hide her relationships with women and chose to come out because she didn't want to live a 'partial life'
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His Lady In Red! Chris de Burgh makes a rare appearance with beauty queen daughter Rosanna Davison at confectionery event in Berlin
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'Ozzy was in the building!' Sharon Osbourne thanks Post Malone and his rock supergroup for 'carving a moment into musical history'
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Zendaya and Robert Pattinson send fans wild as they pose as bride and groom in official poster for The Drama
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Cher was 'briefed' with clear instructions before Grammys presenting gaffe - but made the most of viral moment, producer says
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Kim Kardashian beams as she arrives in Paris with Lewis Hamilton for NikeSKIMS event after their weekend away in the Cotswolds amid their 'secret romance'
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Margot Robbie continues her fashion parade in a red velvet Chanel gown before slipping into a black lace corset minidress at the Wuthering Heights premiere in Paris
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Strictly stars Jowita Przysta, Nadiya Bychkova and Morning Live's Helen Skelton lead the glam at this year's TV Choice Awards
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Three Dog Night co-founder Chuck Negron has died at 83
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Mother-of-four Miranda Kerr shows off her incredible figure in a designer outfit worth $16k as she steps out in snowy New York
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Cruz Beckham shows off yet another new tattoo with shirtless snap as his music career begins to really take off - after his brother Brooklyn's statement
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The Traitors winner Stephen Libby confesses his flamboyant outfits were all part of his gameplan but will his sharp sense of style lead to a new career?
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Julia Roberts celebrates husband Danny Moder's birthday with rare PDA photo
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Selena Gomez is 'feeling flirty' and 'a little sexy' four months after wedding
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Matt LeBlanc looks worlds away from glossy Super Bowl ad as reclusive Friends star is seen on rare public outing
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Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton enjoy three dates in three days as their secret romance takes them from the Cotswolds to a London cosy night in and a five star stay in Paris
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Taylor Swift makes surprise appearance at Grammys 2026 afterparty after skipping the awards ceremony
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Everyone is saying the same thing about Jacob Elordi's romantic move towards Margot Robbie at Wuthering Heights Paris premiere
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EXCLUSIVEMillie Mackintosh and Hugo Taylor SPLIT after seven years of marriage: Heartbreak for couple as they part ways
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Paul Mescal spends his 30th birthday promoting his movie Hamnet - after girlfriend Gracie Abrams and mother Dearbhla posted sweet tributes
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80s pop star Nathan Moore is rushed to hospital after concert in France as he shares pictures from his hospital bed and tells fans 'I'm really struggling'
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Alex Warren reveals what caused his Grammys performance glitch... as he's hailed for 'greatest recovery' ever
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The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer full line-up REVEALED - as brand new guest judge makes their show debut to put the stars through their paces
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Timothee Chalamet arrives at London screening of Marty Supreme as Kylie Jenner's ex Travis Scott includes wild rap about her on new track
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Madelyn Cline plays coy on rumored romance with Lukas Gage despite him identifying as 'queer'
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The exact products you'll need to recreate Olivia Dean's 'cool girl' Grammys glam
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Nicki Minaj reveals why she supports 'bullied' Donald Trump amid worldwide backlash
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Holly Ramsay wows in a sparkly figure-hugging red mini dress as she continues to give fans a glimpse of her lavish honeymoon with husband Adam Peaty
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Sydney Sweeney must have used CGI for bra stunt insists Hollywood Sign boss as he considers whether to press charges
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Red Hot Chili Peppers claim they had 'nothing to do' creatively with new Netflix documentary about the band as they distance themselves from project
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Kelly Clarkson QUITS her talk show after seven seasons to 'prioritise' her children... after death of ex-husband Brandon Blackstock
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Ricky Gervais torches Grammy winners using acceptance speeches to blast ICE: 'They're still not listening!'
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Kylie Jenner's ex Travis Scott raps about her plastic surgery in wild quip amid Timothee Chalamet romance

