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HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1493AT THEIR BEACHSIDE HIDEAWAY IN PORTUGAL ANA CRISTINA AND JULIA NASI THE MUM AND DAUGHTER SWIMWEAR DESIGN DUO ON FAMILY BONDS AND DIVING IN AT THE DEEP END‘Thirty years ago a close friend started building a cabin here and that’s how I discovered this place’Ana Cristina‘My late aunt built this magical place. She put her heart and soul into it. The beauty lies in its simplicity’ JuliaFor ice-cold cool on the Portuguese costas, head to Comporta, the hip eco village where laid-back beach cafés and boardwalks stretch lazily along the fresh Atlantic surf. There are no luxe oversized villas here, just simple, gorgeous fishermen’s huts amid the dunes, frequented by the unassuming, well-sandalled stars of Europe’s smart fashion and design set.Taking it easy in their stripped-back cottage are dynamic duo Ana Cristina Nasi and her daughter Julia, whose great-grandfather on her father’s side was Fiat founder Giovanni Agnelli.“Thirty years ago a close friend started building a small…5 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1493FROM LIFE IN THE FAST LANE TO LOCAL LANDLADY JODIE KIDD THE MODEL MUM TELLS WHY SHE HAS EMBARKED ON A SPIRITED NEW VENTURE CLOSE TO HOME‘I thought I’d be racing cars somewhere but I adore this. It makes everyone so happy’If you phone the newly re-opened Half Moon Inn in the telegenic village of Kirdford, West Sussex, chances are the cheery voice at the other end asking, “How can I help?” will belong to Jodie Kidd.The former model, TV presenter and all-round action woman has embarked on a new career as pub landlady and, as someone who is “all about pushing myself to the limit”, she has thrown herself into this latest role with her usual gusto.Undoubtedly a change of pace from her recent pursuits – she cycled 567 miles last year and hiked 19,341ft up Mount Kilimanjaro to raise money for Help for Heroes – the new venture combines two of her biggest passions:…8 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1493IRINA SHAYK SPARKLES ON A WALK WITH BABY LEAIrina Shayk keeps her little girl Lea safely under wraps while taking a walk in the Los Angeles sunshine last week (left), but there is no hiding the large emerald and diamond sparkler on her left hand (right).The 31-year-old model is believed to be engaged to Lea’s dad, Bradley Cooper, 42, who missed the family outing as he is working on his directorial debut, a remake of A Star is Born with Lady Gaga.“Bradley is in touch with Irina numerous times a day,” a source said last week. “It’s hard for him to be apart from his new baby.”The couple (below, at Wimbledon last year) haven’t spoken publicly about parenthood since Lea’s arrival in March, nor have they confirmed they are engaged.However, they are said to want more children. “Bradley…1 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1493JENNIFER LOPEZ BIRTHDAY FUN TAKES THE CAKEWith their birthdays just three days apart, Jennifer Lopez and boyfriend Alex Rodriguez were singing each other’s praises last week.“Happy Birthday to the man who makes my heart skip a beat every time he walks in the room,” wrote J-Lo on Twitter. “Wishing you the best year ever my love…”Jennifer looked red hot in a striking Bao Tranchi red dress – as well as the hairpiece she wears for her role in TV cop show Shades of Blue , which she is currently filming – as she and the former baseball star headed to New York’s Polo Bar for dinner to celebrate his 42nd birthday (right).It was the latest celebration for the couple, after earlier partying up a storm at a joint birthday bash in Miami in the week, surrounded…1 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1493CHARLES AND CAMILLA GROWING DELIGHT ON TRIP TO FLOWER SHOWThe Prince of Wales and the duch*ess of Cornwall were all smiles at the Sandringham Flower Show at Sandringham Park, near the Queen’s Norfolk residence, last week.Prince Charles was on blooming good form (above) as the couple met stallholders and royal fans, who turned out in force, despite the damp conditions.Camilla, fresh from her 70th birthday celebrations, also beamed broadly as she visited craft stalls and admired a toy elephant (right). The noble animals are special to Camilla’s family; her adored late brother Mark Shand founded the Elephant Family charity, to protect Asian elephants from extinction and preserve their habitat.The couple also chatted to Mary Relph, 83, who has attended the show for 70 years.“I asked Camilla if she had a nice birthday and if she got my birthday card.…1 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1493THE BECKHAMS ENJOY FAMILY TIME BEFORE BROOKLYN FLIES THE NESTLooking relaxed in a T-shirt, jeans and trucker cap, Victoria Beckham spent some quality time with her family last week in Los Angeles.Though both are frequent fliers whose careers take them all over the globe, Victoria, 43, and husband David, 42, always try to ensure they are around for their four children during the summer holidays at their home in the Californian city.The pair stepped out with their cool quartet: Brooklyn, 18, Romeo, 14, Cruz, 12, and Harper, six.Dressed in a slouchy grey T-shirt emblazoned with the logo of rock band AC/DC, which she teamed with skinny jeans and suede Saint Laurent stiletto boots, Victoria appeared to be channelling her inner rock chick.Retired footballer David matched his wife’s style in casual jeans and a white T-shirt, which he topped off…2 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1493Quotes of the week‘It’s the toughest, hardest, most vicious profession in the world’Dame Joan Collins (left) doesn’t mince her words to aspiring actors‘You don’t want to look rough but time passes. Life is lived, wine is drunk. You get older. You get wrinkles. It’s fine’Broadcaster Katie Derham raises a glass to getting older‘After eight years of working really hard for this country, there are still people who won’t see me for what I am, because of my skin colour’Michelle Obama still experiences racism‘They need to raise everyone’s pay to the men’s level. If there is a disparity, then everybody should travel first class’Actor Tim Roth wants to railroad through an end to the gender pay gap‘We’re like the Avengers – you call us over miles and we’ll just arrive on time’Liam Payne reckons…1 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1493EARL SPENCER ON THE ‘TIDAL WAVE OF GRIEF’ AT HER FUNERAL‘The worst part was walking behind my sister’s body with two boys who were massively grieving their mother’Nearly 20 years after losing his beloved sister Diana, Princess of Wales, Earl Spencer has revealed the wounds still run deep. In a frank interview, he has told how he still has nightmares about Diana’s funeral, describing it as a “crashing tidal wave of grief” and that walking behind her coffin was “the most horrifying moment of my life”.“It was a bizarre circ*mstance, where we were told you have to look straight ahead,” the 53-year-old told BBC Radio 4’s Today last week. “But the feeling, the sort of absolute crashing tidal wave of grief coming at you as you went down this sort of tunnel of deep emotion, it was really harrowing and…3 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1493PRINCE HARRY DISHES OUT HIS PERFECT RECIPE FOR KEEPING KIDS FITPrince Harry showed off his fun uncle credentials again last week when he got stuck in at a sports session with a group of children in East London.The happy-go-lucky royal joined in a game of handball, chasing the youngsters around the pitch, before serving them lunch as part of a scheme that aims to make sure underprivileged children stay healthy and well-nourished during school holidays.One of the group, six-year-old Kavya Patel, burst into tears when he couldn’t reach the ball and his team let in a goal, but was soon smiling again after a bit of royal rough and tumble.“Prince Harry loves to play. It was exciting. I was flying around and swinging around and I felt dizzy,” said Kavya, who kept returning to the Prince for hugs.Harry has often…3 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1493HOLLYWOOD SCENEMORE LIES AHEAD?Reese Witherspoon and Nicole Kidman buddied up in black at a Los Angeles screening of their hit HBO miniseries Big Little Lies last week. The show has notched up 16 Emmy Awards nominations, including a head-to-head for Nicole and Reese in the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie gong. HBO is yet to confirm a second series of the comedy drama, but the author of the original source novel, Liane Moriarty is working on ideas and the stars appear keen. “Nicole and Reese can be very persuasive,” an HBO executive said last week.LEO HOSTS A TITANIC NIGHTLeonardo DiCaprio’s fourth annual charity auction for his environmental foundation was a truly blockbuster affair. Not only did Madonna (top) thrill the A-list guests by performing hits such as…1 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1493IN THE JUDGE’S CHAIR CLAUDIA WINKLEMAN ON BOOKS, BEDTIME AND ALL CHANGE IN THE BALLROOM‘My husband is a million times better at reading stories than me. He does excellent voices’With her sharp wit and expressive features, you’d think Strictly Come Dancing presenter Claudia Winkleman would be the go-to parent for bedtime stories in her household.“Not so,” says the mother of three, who is married to film producer Kris Thykier. “My husband is a million times better at reading stories than me. He does excellent voices.“But I’ve always loved reading with the children and I adore it when they pick up a book,” adds the 45-year-old in this exclusive interview with HELLO! .The mother to Jake, 14, Matilda, 11, and six-year-old Arthur says: “I have always made a special effort to instil a love of books in my children and encourage their imagination and creativity…3 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1493TO DO LISTFILM VALERIAN AND THE CITY OF A THOUSAND PLANETSCara Delevingne continues her takeover of the silver screen in this fantastical sci-fi caper also starring Dane DeHaan, Clive Owen, Ethan Hawke and Rihanna. Dane and Cara play space-hopping agents tasked with defending a utopian future Earth from bizarre aliens. From the creators of The Fifth Element, expect a bonkers visual feast.In UK cinemas from 2 August.BOOK THE ROME AFFAIRTourist guide Francesca finds a handbag in Rome and its contents lead her to socialite Viscontessa Elena. When the two women meet, Elena shares her life story with Francesca, who is enthralled – until a rediscovered diamond ring makes her suspect the glamorous woman is holding a shocking secret. A great summer read.Out now, published by Pan.THEATRE QUEEN ANNEEmma Cunniffe stars as Queen…1 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1493SOCIAL SCENEJAGUAR’S NEW TOP MODEL ROLL-OUTThere was much admirable bodywork on show as models including Winnie Harlow and David Gandy joined stars of TV, film and music for the unveiling of Jaguar’s E-Pace at London’s ExCel. The new SUV was literally launched at the same venue earlier with a record-breaking 50ft barrel-roll stunt. Guests celebrated with champagne, co*cktails and an eye-popping buffet, with DJ Pete Tong, Raye and The Heritage Orchestra providing suitably spectacular musical entertainment.A CANNES-DO ATTITUDEDaisy Lowe, Portia Freeman and Otis Ferry were among those making a splash at an exclusive party in Cannes to mark the launch of new luxury swim and beachwear brand Lelloue. While the fashion-forward guests sipped glasses of the finest Hatt et Söner champagne, acclaimed French chef Denis Fétisson served up delicious seafood canapés…2 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1493Star ATTRACTIONThe atmosphere changes when Susan Sarandon walks into a room – the molecules in the air seem to vibrate a little more. She has that aura – an old-school Hollywood presence that follows in the great tradition of fast-talking actors like Katharine Hepburn and Bette Davis (who she has just portrayed in the FX TV series Feud , for which she’s nominated for an Emmy Award). We sat down with Susan to find out how she uses scent to create a character and how her makeup and beauty regime works in real life.You are the face of L’Oréal. What does it feel like to be a model at the age of 70?“It’s flattering, but right from the beginning I have loved the idea of L’Oréal’s strapline: ‘Because you’re worth it’.…7 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1493EYE SPY BUYSTotally Derma, £98 for a 30-day supply; visit totallyderma.com. Mix with water to create a collagen drink designed to improve skin firmness, elasticity and volumeBoots Pharmaceuticals Dry Eyes Single Dose Eye Drops, £5.89; visit boots.com. On flights, these help counter air conditioning and a drying atmosphereLadival Sun Protection SPF50+, £13.33, from boots.com. Easy-to-use spray with broad protection, high SPF and water resistance. Wear it on your face and around your eyes – suitable for sensitive skin and eyesRay-Ban Jr Aviators, £58, from sunglasshut.com. From a range of CE safety-approved sunglasses for children that are stylish and safeVitabiotics Ultra Lycopene, £14.95; visit vitabiotics.com. Lycopene – the red pigment found in tomatoes – is an antioxidant that is well worth taking in summer, as it is believed to boost the natural sun…1 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1493BEACH BABES IN LOVE PIXIE, MILLIE AND EVA HOT UP THE MED WITH THEIR MENLooking cool in the heat in a vintage-style floral swimsuit, singer Pixie Lott was having fun in the sun last week as she relaxed in Ibiza with her model fiancé Oliver Cheshire.The singer and TV personality was in the Balearic island to perform at the Ibiza Global Gift Party, but she and Oliver made sure they spent some quality time together there, too.Pixie, who saw her singer Jess Folley emerge triumphant on ITV’s The Voice Kids in July, sang a selection of her hits at the charity fundraiser, which was hosted by actress Eva Longoria Bastón.“I loved performing at the Global Gift Party,” said Pixie. “I know how passionate Eva Longoria is about making a difference, and it has been such a pleasure working with her to help raise money.”Former…2 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1493CARA DELEVINGNE EARNS A PRETTY PENNY ON TOP MODEL LISTFor years, Kate Moss has reigned supreme as the highest earning British model, but now there’s a new face at the top of the list – step forward Cara Delevingne.Cara, 24, who spent last week promoting her fantasy adventure film Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (left), is said to have earned £8million last year– about £22,000 a day.Despite focusing on her acting, the London-born star still secured lucrative deals with brands including Chanel and Rimmel. She also connects with today’s social media-savvy generation and has more than 40 million Instagram followers.Second place in lingerie brand Bluebella’s survey is Rosie Huntington-Whiteley (above left), 30, with an estimated £6.5million in earnings and 7.6 million Instagram followers, followed by industry stalwart Kate (above right). The 43-year-old supermodel is said to…1 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1493CELINE DION PLAYS DOWN ROMANCE RUMOURSCeline Dion continued her fashion parade in Paris last week, stepping out in another striking outfit amid rumours she has a new man in her life.The Think Twice singer, who was staying at Le Royal Monceau Raffles, took to the streets of the French capital looking très chic in an embroidered Alexander McQueen jacket, ripped jeans and a pair of high heels (left).Celine, 49, whose manager husband René Angélil died aged 73 in January 2016, has been linked to back-up dancer Pepe Muñoz and was pictured heading out for dinner with him last week (right).The duo were introduced through mutual friends and sources close to the Canadian-born star insist their relationship is purely platonic.“They are very good friends together,” said one, adding that Celine is looking happier than she’s seemed…1 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1493REESE WITHERSPOON MINI-ME DAUGHTER IS ALL GROWN UPOscar-winning actress Reese Witherspoon gave birth to daughter Ava when she was 23 and she’s tried to Walk the Line when it comes to being a good mum ever since – right through to her little girl’s 18th birthday.“It’s so weird, I can’t believe she’s 18,” said Reese last week, after her daughter’s coming of age. “We did it together. I feel like we grew up together.”Indeed, whether attending the launch of Reese’s latest Draper James collection for Net-a-Porter in June (left) or posing for a selfie to celebrate the Fourth of July (right), the pair look more like sisters than mother and daughter.“I do see the resemblance,” says Reese. “She’s a beautiful person inside and out. I’m just Mom to her. ”Ava’s dad, Reese’s actor ex Ryan Phillippe, however,…1 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1493PRINCESS EUGENIE YOUNG CANCER PATIENTS GET THE ROYAL TREATMENTPrincess Eugenie paid a heartwarming return visit to the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow last week.The 27-year-old royal headed north of the border as part of her work with the Teenage Cancer Trust, of which her mother Sarah, duch*ess of York is a patron, and spent time chatting to young patients such as Layla Greene, two (left).Eugenie was following up on her visit to the hospital last year, when she attended the opening of the Teenage Cancer Unit alongside its patrons, comic Kevin Bridges and The Who star Roger Daltrey.Last week also saw the Princess visit Horatio’s Garden at the city’s Queen Elizabeth University Hospital to meet patients, staff and volunteers at the Scottish National Spinal Unit.Ross Finnie, vice chairman of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, said they were…1 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 14937 DAYSKATHY LETTENovelist splits from husbandKathy Lette has confirmed that she has split from husband Geoffrey Robertson, a human rights lawyer, after 27 years of marriage. “Geoff and I have separated on the warmest terms and remain close and committed to the family we have created together,” said the 58-year-old author, whose 16th book, Best Laid Plans, was released in July. “Geoff is the smartest man I’ve ever met, saving the world’s underdogs from their kennels. I love and respect him so much and always will.” The couple, who met on an Australian TV show in 1988, have two children: Holby City actor Jules, 26, and Labour Party activist Georgie, 24.JOHN HEARDHome Alone actor dies aged 71John Heard, best known for playing Macaulay Culkin’s character’s father in the Home Alone films,…4 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1493ALESHA DIXONBritain’s Got Talent judge Alesha Dixon, 38, found fame as part of the girl group Mis-Teeq. In 2007 she won Strictly Come Dancing, which led to her becoming a judge on the panel for three series. She and her dancer partner, Azuka Ononye, are parents to daughter Azura, three.‘It breaks my heart to see wild animals being abused for our entertainment’I have seen for myself how elephants are abused so that they will give peoplerides and perform in shows. But it doesn’t have to be this way.I’ve always felt a huge amount of respect and awe for wild animals. Some of my most treasured memories include times that I’ve witnessed wild animals in their natural environment – coming across a pod of dolphins on a boat trip around Mexico, or…4 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1493IMAGE OF AN ICONShe was a well-known lover of flowers so it’s no surprise that Diana, Princess of Wales looks delighted to receive the first white rose to be named after her, during a visit to the London offices of the British Lung Foundation.This image, the latest in the HELLO! series marking the 20th anniversary of Diana’s death, was taken in April 1997, just four months before she died. It reveals the close relationship she had with the foundation; in her role as patron, she attended many of its fundraising events and visited respiratory units around the country to support those suffering from lung disease.…1 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1493MEGHAN MARKLE BACK IN THE ARMS OF HER PRINCE FOR A VERY SPECIAL CELEBRATION‘Harry is a romantic… a very warm and giving person. He is kind, gentle and loving’She is due to celebrate her 36th birthday on Friday and, after discreetly arriving in London last week, excitement is building that there might be an extra special surprise in store for Meghan Markle on her big day this year – courtesy of her dashing boyfriend Prince Harry.The Toronto-based star of hit TV series Suits has been dating the Prince for over a year and speculation is mounting that a marriage proposal is on the cards. Looking casually chic in a white blazer and with her hair styled in loose waves, Meghan was spotted by HELLO! last week travelling unnoticed through Waterloo Station. She is believed to have jetted into the UK with her mother…10 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1493APPY EVER AFTER TITANS OF TECH THE CYBER SPECIALISTS WHO HAVE NETTED STARRY PARTNERSMIRANDA KERR AND EVAN SPIEGELMiranda Kerr looked every inch a princess when, dressed in a fabulous Dior Haute Couture wedding gown inspired by movie star Grace Kelly, she sealed her union with Evan Spiegel, one of the three founders of Snapchat, in May this year. Naturally, the model, 34, had announced their engagement on social media, with a photo that included the “rock” with which her 27-year-old boyfriend asked her to marry him. The Australian beauty met one of the world’s youngest billionaires, whose fortune is estimated at $3.3billion (£2.5billion), over a meal. Their intimate wedding had fewer than 50 guests, and although Miranda’s ex, Orlando Bloom, and their young son Flynn approved the relationship, the actor did not attend the event. “Orlando thinks that Evan is great. We are…3 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1493LOOKING LIKE THE CAT’S WHISKERS SIENNA MILLER REVEALS ALL AS SHE RETURNS TO THE WEST ENDGrinning like the Cheshire Cat, Sienna Miller was joined by a host of celebrity friends for the press night of the acclaimed West End revival of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.Turning out in force to support the beaming actress were supermodel Kate Moss and her beau Count Nikolai von Bismarck, McFly’s Dougie Poynter, cosmetics supremo Charlotte Tilbury and Sienna’s former stepmother, interior designer Kelly Hoppen.The 35-year-old star, who plays slinky and seductive feline Maggie in the Tennessee Williams classic, alongside Jack O’Connell as her husband Brick, lapped up the rave reviews her performance attracted.As the cast and crew celebrated their triumph with a lavish afterparty at London’s National Café, Sienna lit up the room in a long white dress with black and red detailing from Chanel’s Resort 2018 collection,…2 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1493THE TV TEST – WITH NICK HEYWARDSinger-songwriter Nick Heyward, 56, was the frontman of popular 1980s band Haircut 100, before going solo. The father of two lives in South Oxfordshire with his fiancée Sara Johnson.What’s your favourite ever TV show?Thunderbirds. The thought of a family on a desert island coming to the rescue was extremely comforting.What’s the last thing you watched on catch-up?The Andrew Marr Show. I watch it in the afternoon, when I’m ready to rumble.Who is your ideal leading lady?Carey Mulligan. I know she’s going to portray her character brilliantly.What’s your guilty TV pleasure?First Dates. To see people at their most vulnerable is an honour. My fiancée and I watch it on the sofa drinking tea.Who would play you in a biopic?Barman Lofty Holloway from EastEnders. Or George Clooney.Which TV character do you love…2 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1493ALIONA VILANI AND HER HUSBAND VINCENT KAVANAGH INTRODUCE BEAUTIFUL BABY BELLA‘I love dancing but at the moment I am just so happy taking in every second of our family life’Aliona Vilani has held the Strictly Come Dancing Glitterball trophy twice over – the only professional dancer ever to do so – but today her pride is focused totally on the little girl she is cradling in her arms.“I feel so lucky,” she says of her adored daughter, named Bella, with husband Vincent Kavanagh. “We genuinely feel so blessed and happy.”Before Bella’s arrival on 10 June, visitors to the couple’s home were captivated by the glittering display of dance trophies from Aliona’s seven years on Strictly , including the coveted Glitterballs she won with Harry Judd in 2011 and Jay McGuiness in 2015.“They were the centre of attention, but it’s all…6 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1493WIN A LUXURY GIN-TASTING EXPERIENCE AND COUNTRY HOTEL STAYChase Distillery is based in Herefordshire among some of the richest farmland in the world. It’s here that Chase grows King Edward and Lady Claire potatoes for its distillery, as well as cider apples for the Naked Chase Apple Vodka and Williams Elegant 48 Gin.Having the distillery located on the farm allows Chase to keep a watchful eye over how its potatoes and apples move from field to bottle. The company believes in a truly sustainable approach to farming and creating spirits, which is why it allows nothing to go to waste. And Chase wants one lucky HELLO! reader to win the chance to see it in action.Our winner and guest will enjoy a tour and tasting experience at the Chase Distillery that will unlock some of the secrets and…3 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1493Pick a pepperROASTED YELLOW PEPPER POT WITH BLACK BEAN SALSA AND AVOCADO CREAMServes 4Preparation time 25-30 minutesCooking time 15-20 minutesINGREDIENTS• 4 yellow peppers, cut in half lengthways (leaving the stems intact), white membranes and seeds discarded• 1 tsp olive oil• Salt and freshly ground black pepperFor the quick pickled red onion• 1 tsp white wine vinegar• Juice of ½ a lime• 2 pinches of sugar• 1 small red onion, peeled and sliced thinly into ringsFor the black bean and corn salsa• 1 corn on the cob• 3 tsp extra virgin olive oil• 1 x 400g tin of black beans, rinsed and drained• ½ a red chilli, finely chopped• Juice of ½ a lime• Small bunch of coriander, chopped• Handful of fresh mint leaves, choppedFor the avocado cream• 1 avocado• ½ tsp ground…8 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1493STAR ESCAPESINDULGEThe five on-site spas, including the luxurious Spa Suite (above), offer rejuvenating Anne Semonin treatments as well as a line-up of blissful signature therapies. Try the Cryo Time Freeze at Porto Sani – a brightening facial that reinforces skin firmness and finishes with a soothing scalp massage, ensuring you virtually float out of the door afterwards. You can also book a massage on the beach.TASTEFrom tempting traditional Greek menus to sushi and fusion cooking, you won’t be short of culinary treats during your stay at Sani. Try the elegant Sani Asterias Water restaurant, where the à la carte menu is designed by two-Michelin-starred French chef Jacques Chibois; you could also opt for fresh lobster straight from the grill at Tomata or taverna fare at cosy Alexis – both in Sani…2 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1493SURROUNDED BY ‘STRICTLY’ STARS IAN WAITE IS FLYING HIGH AS HE WEDS PILOT PARTNER DREW MERRIMAN IN A SPECTACULAR CEREMONY‘The ceremony was wonderful and then walking back past our friends was my highlight’ IanIan couldn’t resist turning around to give a bow as he reached the end of the aisleWith the beautiful setting of Woburn Abbey, a guest list that included Strictly Come Dancing stars and a special appearance by a labradoodle, the wedding of dancer Ian Waite and pilot Drew Merriman was always going to be spectacular.The couple tied the knot in the magnificent 18th-century Sculpture Gallery at Woburn Abbey, overlooking a rose garden and lake, on a magical day filled with love and laughter.“It was the best day of my life,” said Ian. “It’s been absolutely brilliant. It was so emotional to walk into the ceremony and see friends and family looking towards us.”Added Drew: “Someone came…10 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1493ANGELINA JOLIE SHARES PAIN OF LIFE AFTER BRADIt was a split that made headlines around the world. Now Angelina Jolie has spoken in-depth for the first time about her separation from Brad Pitt and the impact it has had on their six children.“It’s just been the hardest time and we’re just kind of coming up for air,” she said on a photoshoot for Vanity Fair (right).Angelina, 42, told the magazine she had tried to shield her brood – Maddox, 15, Pax, 13, Zahara, 12, Shiloh, 11, and nine-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne – from some of the upset.“I think it’s very important to cry in the shower and not in front of them,” she said. “They need to know everything’s going to be all right, even when you’re not sure it is.”She added: “They’ve been very brave.”The…1 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1493BRIGITTE MACRON STRIKES A CHORD WITH RIHANNA AND BONOEasing effortlessly into her new role as First Lady of France, Brigitte Macron welcomed two heavyweights of the music scene to the Elysée Palace last week.The 64-year-old wife of President Emmanuel, 39, seemed to be redefining French style when she dressed down to meet U2 frontman and charity campaigner Bono (right) and singer Rihanna (left) on two separate days.The former school teacher was very rock’n’roll for her encounter with 57-year-old Irish philanthropist Bono, sporting a dove grey biker jacket and black cigarette trousers when they met to discuss world poverty.The pair also talked about Bono’s charity umbrella organisation ONE, which he co-founded with other humanitarian charities to “take action to end extreme poverty and preventable disease, particularly in Africa”.For her tête à tête with Rihanna, 29, later in the week,…1 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1493CHARLENE OF MONACO HEAD AND SHOULDERS ABOVE THE RESTPrincess Charlene of Monaco showed her winning style last week, wowing in a pair of stunning asymmetrical gowns.First, Charlene, 39, was the height of fashion at the IAAF Diamond League athletics meeting in Monaco (right), sporting a floor-length emerald gown, accessorised with a large coloured neckpiece reminiscent of the beaded necklaces worn by Zulus in her native South Africa.The former Olympian handed out the medals to track and field stars and was no doubt delighted to present the gold to countryman Wayde Van Niekerk, who won the 400m (below).Days later, Charlene donned another one-shoulder gown, this time in vivid red, to bid bon voyage to a research vessel with husband Prince Albert and their two-year-old twins Jacques and Gabriella (all pictured above).However, there was one big change – the Princess’s…1 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1493STORY OF THE WEEKThe Duke of Edinburgh will undertake his last individual engagement this week before retiring from public duties.Prince Philip will attend the Captain General’s Parade on the Buckingham Palace forecourt on Wednesday. It marks the finale of the Royal Marines 1664 Global Challenge, held in aid of The Royal Marines Charity.The Duke, who celebrated his 96th birthday in June, became Captain General of the Royal Marines in 1953 at the age of 32, after the death of the previous office holder, George VI. At the end of the parade, there will be a march-past, a royal salute and three cheers in honour of his service. A spokesman for the Palace said: “The Captain General’s Parade will bring His Royal Highness’s individual programme to a conclusion, although he may choose to attend…1 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1493HOLIDAYMAKERS SLEEP ON BEACH TO ESCAPE FIRESWildfires raged across the South of France last week (above), forcing around 10,000 people to evacuate their homes and hotels for safety.Among them was Dame Joan Collins, who was holidaying with guests at her villa in St Tropez on the Côte d’Azur. “Luckily we were able to evacuate last night, not easy with 11 people in the house! We are all okay,” she tweeted.Some of the most fierce blazes were at holiday spot Bormes-Les-Mimosas, where British tourists joined locals sleeping on the beach (left). The island of Corsica has also been severely hit.France is not the only country to have been hit this summer. In June, 64 people were killed by wildfires in Portugal. Italy and Albania have also been badly affected while a fire in Turkey destroyed 600 acres…1 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1493THE DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE TALKS MOVINGLY OF HIS TIME AS AN AIR AMBULANCE PILOT‘From the moment I joined it was clear that I was a pilot with a job to do’The Duke of Cambridge has hung up his flying suit after completing his last shift as an air ambulance pilot, paving the way for his new life as a full-time royal.Prince William clocked on for his final night shift at the East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) last Thursday and in a letter published in a local newspaper paid tribute to his colleagues: “As I arrive for work at East Anglian Air Ambulance this evening, my last shift with this incredible team, I wanted to say thank you to my colleagues, teammates and the people of East Anglia who I have been so proud to serve.”Dressed in a regulation blue flying suit with his…3 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1493NAOMI WATTS ON RAISING HER TWO BOYS AND BRINGING BACK THE LAUGHTERReunited with her actor ex Liev Schreiber last week for their eldest son Sasha’s birthday celebrations, Naomi Watts let the pictures do the talking.The British-born actress shared a sweet image on Instagram of the proud parents helping their boy cut his cake, captioning it with a simple: “10!”With Sasha now in double digits – and his younger brother Samuel, eight, also growing up fast – Naomi says she struggles to know how much she should protect her precious boys, with whom she lives in the New York apartment she and Liev bought five years ago.“It’s a really jarring balance between being here for them, protecting them, parenting them and giving them the slack to go off and create their own experiences,” says the 48-year-old. “You have to let them do…4 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1493HEIDI RANGE AS SHE REVEALS HOW HER DREAM HAS COME TRUELife has been pretty sweet for former Sugababe Heidi Range over the past year. Seven months after she and her property developer husband Alex Partakis married in a fairytale Italian ceremony last September, they moved into their dream London home and now, HELLO! can reveal, they are expecting their first baby, due in January.“It has been a big year for us,” beams Heidi, 34. “Our wedding was amazing and then I had hoped I would fall pregnant straight away. But as each month went by I would take a test and I got used to it always being negative. So when it came back positive it was a shock. Alex was asleep and I came running into the bedroom with the stick, saying, ‘Is that a cross? Am I pregnant?’“We…6 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1493ALEXANDRA WILBY’S WEEK IN ENTERTAINMENTI was only 12 when Diana, Princess of Wales, died. Since then I have become fascinated by this woman, who was adored by so many people around the world, and I sat enthralled last week watching the ITV documentary Diana, Our Mother: Her Life and Legacy. It made me laugh and fight back tears in equal measure as the Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry reflected honestly and warmly on their memories of their beloved mother. It was a fantastic programme and a real coup for ITV to have gained such unprecedented access to the Princes, who came across as dignified and warm. As the 20th anniversary of her death approaches in August, it was the perfect way to remember the late Princess in all her guises – as a…2 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1493THE WORLD IN PICTURESMOTHER NATURE’S BLUSH As temperatures rise and water evaporates, one section of a salt lake known as China’s Dead Sea turns a wonderful rose hue (above and left). Said to be 500 million years old, the lake in the northern city of Yuncheng is some 46sq miles in size. The blush colour is caused by an increase in salinity, which stimulates production of the red pigment beta-carotene in salt-loving algae. A similar process takes place at Lake Bumbunga in South Australia (below). In scorching weather, the surface eventually turns white as the salt reflects the sunlight.HIDDEN FIGURES Wildlife photographer Ingo Gerlach captures an easily missed moment when an immaculately camouflaged leopard climbs a tree to retrieve its prey – a dead impala – in Kenya’s Masai Mara National Reserve (above…1 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1493GET THE LOOK!Olivia Palermo’s outfit was spot on as she hit the shops in downtown Manhattan last week. The American socialite, who is renowned for her impeccable style, didn’t disappoint in a Diane von Furstenberg washed-silk polka-dot maxi skirt teamed with a white ruffle blouse and Dior Ballerinas. She mixed it up with a handmade Cake-Keline reed bag and topped off her stellar style with a pair of Dior sunglasses.…1 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1493Light reliefSunlight reflects off sand, the sea, glass buildings – even the pavement. So no matter where you plan to take your summer holiday, your choice of sunglasses is more than just a fashion statement.Of course, you can opt for cat-eyes or aviators, Jackie O large frames or on-trend John Lennon circular styles. But whatever the shape, it’s important to check if the lenses are up to scratch with health and safety standards, too.According to a recent survey by Scotlight Direct, nearly half of us own sunglasses that do not offer proper UV protection, raising our optical exposure to UV radiation and increasing our risk of developing eye problems.The survey of 1,500 people found that 40 per cent of us own cheap lookalike copies of designer sunglasses that don’t carry proper…3 min
