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Camila Cabello’s Social Media Break SINGING sensa� on Camila Cabello took a break from social media because she was feeling ‘overwhelmed’. The Havana singer returned to Instagram recently to post her fi rst selfi e in a while, and explained to fans that she had needed to step away from the site to clear her head. “Hello!!!! usually when I take these breaks from social media, it’s ’cause I need some space or � me away from it – I think it’s healthy to know when you need � me for yourself – that’s been my biggest thing I’ve worked on this year so far is to listen to my intui� on and what my mind and body need!!!!” she wrote. “When I feel overwhelmed or overs� mulated I’m like.... okay I need to give myself a li� le room to

slow down. But I miss and love you guys!!!!” Cabello added that the snap, which showed her with a 1920s style bob haircut and winged eyeliner, was taken on the set of a music video that’s going to be released shortly. “I’m in London right now working on Cinderella and I’m having the � me of my life TBH [to be honest] here’s a picture behind the scenes of a music video that’s coming out very very soon... how are you guys doing?! How’s life!! How are your hearts! I’ll read some of the comments and reply,” she concluded. The 22-year-old is starring as fairy tale character Cinderella in a new version of the classic story, which was wri� en by Pitch Perfect’s Kay Cannon . It also stars Billy Porter, Idina Menzel and Pierce Brosnan .

RY 960 FEBRUARY, 1960: 29 3 MARCH MARCH 1960: ELVIS PRESLEY ends two year stint in US Army. Kutcher Credits TV ‘Family’ For Divorce Support ASHTON KUTCHER remains grateful to his ‘family’ on the set of Two And A Half Men for helping him through his divorce from ex-wife Demi Moore . The Hollywood couple split in 2011, shortly a� er Kutcher took over Charlie Sheen’s leading role on the hot sitcom. But during an interview for the WTF With Marc Maron podcast, Kutcher explained that working on the show ul� mately pulled him through the tough � me.

“I had a really good � me making it. I actually went through a divorce on that show which is a really hard thing to do,” he stated. “And having a family [on set] while going through that... I needed that.” He added, “Those people were all there for me and supported me while I was going through that, and it was phenomenal.” The actor went on to note that he was ini� ally hesitant to take on the part of Walden Schmidt because he ‘had daughters at home’ and ‘knew things were a li� le not great in his rela� onship’ with Moore . “I wanted to work on that with Demi... I wanted to be home more. And I was like, let me think about it,” the 41-year-old added. Elsewhere in the conversa� on, Kutcher insisted he now has a ‘great’ rela� onship with Moore ’s daughters — Rumer, Scout, and Tallulah Willis, whom she shares with ex Bruce Willis. Continues on pages 10-11 1ST PLAYBOY CLUB featuring Bunnies opens in Chicago. SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCASTING CORP lifts its ban on the Beatles. 1971 WINNIE MANDELA sentenced to one year in jail in SA. 5 2019 KYLIE JENNER named the world’s youngest ever billionaire at 21, according to Forbes. MARK RUFFALO has been tapped for a leading role in a new television spin-off of director Bong Joonho’s Oscar-winning fi lm Parasite . The Avengers actor watched from the audience as the fi lmmaker picked up four trophies, including one for Best Picture, at the 92nd Academy Awards recently, and now he’s in line to star in a TV series adapta� on for HBO network, according to mul� ple reports. Sources says director Joon-Ho is teaming up with Adam McKay on the new fi ve-to-six episode series, and Ruffalo has emerged as a frontrunner to star as one of the leads, although the exact details of the character he’ll be playing have yet to be revealed. The Parasite series is expected to begin fi lming in 2021. Ruffalo Eyed ForParasite Spin-Off Lead

Friends Special Moving Forward THE long-awaited Friends special is reportedly moving forward, with the show’s original cast set to return. According to reports the hour-long special will help launch the upcoming streaming service HBO Max, which will also house the entire Friends library. A deal is apparently ready to be inked for the unscripted reunion special, with David Schwimmer, Lisa Kudrow , Matthew Perry, Courteney Cox, Jennifer Aniston and Matt LeBlanc all expected to return. Each of the six stars will reportedly be paid between $3-million and $4-million (R43-million and R58-million) for the show. Drizzy In Love? DRAKE sparked rumours he’s da� ng supermodel Imaan Hammam when he was spo� ed leaving her New York apartment. The God’s Plan star was in the Big Apple for the Nike showcase as part of New York Fashion Week and, following the presenta� on, the 33-yearold was reportedly spo� ed with the 23-year-old beauty. According to reports the rumoured couple was seen kissing at the Flur Room in the early hours of the morning before heading back to Hammam ’s apartment. Both stars were later spo� ed leaving the apartment, with Hammam exi� ng fi rst and the Hotline Bling star following shortly a� erwards. Drake has been linked to Hammam in the past, with the singer o� en seen liking her posts on Instagram. Neither star has responded to the rela� onship reports. THE CATCH-UP No Screen Time For American Idiot GREEN DAY have abandoned plans for a movie version of their rock musical and album American Idiot. The band converted their hit 2004 record into a Broadway musical in 2010, which subsequently toured around the world, sparking talks it would be turned into a fi lm. However, frontman Billie Joe Armstrong has now said that the project has been ‘pre� y much scrapped’. Bizarrely, however, he also revealed that US President Donald Trump saw the musical’s opening night, but he is unsure whether they shook hands. Armstrong had previously told the Bri� sh music website that HBO chiefs would fund the project. “We’ve got a green light from HBO, and the script is currently going through a couple of rewrites here and there, so I’m not sure when exactly we’re going to start shoo� ng, but it’s defi nitely all systems go at the moment,” he said in 2016. Green Day’s new album, Father Of All Motherf**kers, is out now.

10 Brad: ‘I Do All My Own Speeches’ BRAD PITT denies hiring writers to script his acceptance speeches throughout the 2020 awards season. The Once Upon A Time In Hollywood actor capped off a great run by bagging the Oscar for Best Suppor� ng Actor recently – his fi rst ac� ng win at the Academy Awards. Pi� thanked his children and the movie’s director, Quen� n Taran� no , in his acceptance speech, and also mocked US President Donald Trump over his impeachment trial. But in a new interview, the star insisted he does not employ people to write jokes for him, despite impressing people with his wi� y remarks. “Historically, I’ve always been really tenta� ve about speeches, like, they make me nervous,” he said. “So, this – this round, I fi gured if we’re going to do this – like, put some, like, some real work into it and try to get comfortable, and this is the result of that.” Asked if he got professional help with his speeches, the 56-year-old explained, “No, I defi nitely write them. I have some funny friends. I have some very, very funny friends that helped me with some laughs, but, no, it’s, you know, it’s got to come from the heart.” The actor was also asked if he ever feels shy when speaking in public. “For me, it was just about ge� ng cosy, you know, up in front of a mass of people. I know that sounds an� the� cal given the profession I’ve chosen, but it’s not necessarily my thing. So that’s probably what I’ll remember,” he added. #PEOPLE SPOTTED DENCH GETS DRENCHED YASSS! Talented veteran actress Dame Judi Dench showed she doesn’t just have skills on the stage and the screen, but in the water too! On a recent vacation in Barbados she was spotted snorkelling with her daughter. Not bad for an 85- year-old! Dench also took care of her grandso n, Sammy, now 21, while her daughter Finty battled alcoholism. What a dame! BY GABRIELLE OZYNSKI Continues on pages 1 2

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THE owner of a hairless dog has received death threats in the post for turning her rescue dog into an online fashionista. Holly, a six-year-old Chinese Crested dog, has come a long way since she was rescued four years ago, as the pooch has now launched her own clothing line. Yet owner Stacey Bowie, 55, claims that despite Holly’s 250 000-strong online following, who sees the pooch as an inspiration, Holly has been subjected to daily death threats and hate mail –comparing to her to a ‘plucked chicken’ and ‘a rat’. As anonymous mail began to arrive at Stacey’s home, police had to begin investigations and the pooch even has her own FBI agent looking into the perpetrators. “I’ve received post about how my dog is ugly but she’s an online superstar –she’s helped so many other dogs as we use all publicity she receives as an opportunity to help fundraise for dogs in need,” says Stacey, a dressmaker, from Texas, US. “Holly’s Instagram started when I rescued her in 2015 as I wanted to document her new life with me. In my nearly 30 years of helping animals in need, Holly was by far the most emotionally damaged I’d ever encountered. But her personality shone through, and we worke felt safe, after being mistreated in her previous home ... She now has a YouTube channel, a TikTok account and an Instagram where she’s nearing a quarter of a million followers. Her story has resonated with so many, as people with PTSD can relate to hers –some of her followers have even told us that she lifts their spirits and makes them laugh. Yet some people still feel the need to be cruel, with comments stating they’ll throw her in a pot of boiling water because she looks like a plucked chicken. I’ve had people tell me that I shouldn’t be using Holly as the public face, with cards arriving at my home with newspaper clippings and pictures of starving and beaten animals. It’s terrifying knowing they know where I live.” Still, Stacey is determined that Holly’s now global platform will continue to be used to help dogs in need. “I rescue and rehabilitate emotionally and physically challenged dogs and specialise in hairless breeds since they need a whole new set of grooming and dietary needs,” she says. “Holly has an Amazon wish list and we are constantly compiling donations to those who need it. Through Holly, I answer questions about dog foods, spay/ neuter programmes, animal abuse, adoption and volunteering, fostering, skin care for hairless dogs and more!”

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Hair’s Your Problem! RUSSIAN doctors have removed a giant hairball from a woman’s abdomen. The woman, 30, whose name has not been reported, had been suffering from pain in her lower abdomen and decided to address her health concerns with specialists in the city of Kolomna, just 114 kilometres outside the Russian capital Moscow. She then underwent tests which showed she had a massive dermoid cyst in her stomach, said to be the same size as a large coconut. Tatiana Shavrak, who is the head of the centre, said, “A dermoid cyst is a benign neoplasm in the ovary. The capsule of the cyst has thick walls and contains a mucus-like mass with different tissues of the body.” Shavrak noted that there was a risk that there might be epidermis, adipose tissue, sebaceous glands, hair, bones, and even teeth inside this cyst, so the only way forward was a surgical removal. Doctors managed to successfully remove the neoplasms through small incisions during the operation. There are no updates on the woman’s condition but Shavrak has stressed that stories like this woman’s are examples of why it is important to get regular check-ups.

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RiRi A Real Tease RIHANNA ‘likes to antagonise fans a li� le bit’ when it comes to her long-awaited new music. The star hasn’t released new tunes since her 2016 record Anti , which included the hit single Work, and the musician-turnedfashion designer told Entertainment Tonight she’s enjoying the specula� on about poten� al new off erings. “To be con� nued,” she teased, miming three dots with her fi ngers. “I like to antagonise my fans a li� le bit. Well, they antagonise me, too! So, they get it right back.” Meanwhile, the Umbrella singer is focusing on the the launch of her new Fenty 2-20 collec� on, and she confessed her rise to prominence within the fashion industry has been ‘incredible’. “It’s a lot of hard work and just being true to your brand. I’ve always tried to s� ck with things that I enjoy doing and that I’m passionate about,” she refl ected. The star has also confessed the tragic death of basketball star Kobe Bryant is s� ll weighing heavy on her mind. Following his passing, she shared a hear� elt tribute online, and in a chat with Entertainment Tonight confessed she doesn’t think she’ll ever ‘really get over’ his shock death. “Every � me I see a helicopter, it’s just like – as an entertainer, we travel so much, like, in your mind, it could have been any of us,” she said. “My heart breaks, my heart goes out to Vanessa Bryant and the en� re Bryant family and all of the families that lost people that day. It’s a tragedy and I think it’s something that the world will never really get over.”

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P ARASITE made history at the 2020 Academy Awards on Sunday February 9, becoming the first non-Hollywood, non-English language film to be crowned Best Picture. The South Korean thriller landed the top prize on Hollywood’s big night, taking a total of four honours, including Best Director for Bong Joon Ho . It was also named Best International Feature, and Best Original Screenplay, an accolade Bong shared with Han Jin Won. Joaquin Phoenix and Ren é e Zellweger completed their awards season hauls by taking home the Leading Actor and Leading Actress prizes for their respective performances in Joker and the Judy Garland biopic Judy , while Brad Pitt and Laura Dern claimed the supporting prizes for Once Upon A Time In Hollywood and Marriage Story respectively. Eminem Loses Himself Again EMINEM stunned the audience at the 2020 Academy Awards recently by staging a surprise performance of his Oscar-winning hit, Lose Yourself. The hip-hop icon appeared onstage at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, having won the prize for Best Original Song for the lead track from his semi-autobiographical movie, 8 Mile, back in March 2003. His unexpected set occurred following a montage of clips celebrating memorable movie songs, and had guests like Wonder Woman ’s Gal Gadot and Star Wars: The Last Jedi’s Kelly Marie Tran happily rapping along to Lose Yourself from their seats, while singer Billie Eilish also appeared to enjoy the segment. After the performance, Eminem , who did not attend the 2003 prize giving, took to Twitter to mark the occasion. “Look, if you had another shot, another opportunity...,” the 47-year-old began, referencing the lyrics to the tune. “Thanks for having me @TheAcademy. Sorry it took me 18 years to get here.” Adapted Screenplay: Jojo Rabbit –Taika Waititi Documentary Feature: American Factory Animated Feature: Toy Story 4 Cinematography: 1917 –Roger Deakins Production Design: Once Upon A Time In Hollywood –Barbara Ling and Nancy Haigh Costume Design: Little Women –Jacqueline Durran Make-Up and Hairstyling: Bombshell –Kazu Hiro, Anne Morgan and Vivian Baker Original Score: Joker –Hildur Guðnadóttir Original Song: (I’m Gonna) Love Me Again –Rocketman , by Elton John and Bernie Taupin Others Winners Included: h W Others Winners

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THE Hollywood actress admits she was terrified at the prospect of playing late Wizard Of Oz star Judy Garland but going back on her early intention of turning down the opportunity has proved to be a golden moment in her colourful career. The result is a Best Actress Academy Award win for Judy, a movie set around Garland ’s ill-fated concert tour to London in 1969 in what turned out to be her last public appearance before her death, at the age of just 47, from a drug overdose. Renée , an Oscar-winner already for her Cold Mountain supporting role 16 years ago, was a 2020 awards season contender before the movie had even been released, with film festival attendees stunned at her portrayal. Winning the Oscar marks an incredible comeback for the star, who just a few years ago seemed lost both personally and professionally. Now 50, the Bridget Jones actress has more than turned things around both as an actress and producer as well as a proud equal rights activist. It’s no coincidence that Renée ’s new, positive outlook on life has come at the same time as a positive change in her private life. The actress has been dating blues guitarist Doyle Bramhall for eight years now.The couple first met years before when they attended university together in Texas; the friendship blossomed into the HAVING got over some tough times, Judy star Renée Zellweger has found happiness, fulfilment and another Oscar in her own special somewhere over the rainbow. SOURCE: FEATS PRESS PICS: MAGAZINE FEATURES

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kind of low-profile romance that clearly suits Renée after failed previous relationships with Jim Carrey, Bradley Cooper and Jack White of the White Stripes. And while she clearly still has a thing for musicians, Renée has learned her lesson from what she calls ‘the biggest mistake of her personal life’ and her 128-day marriage to country singer Kenny Chesney back in 2005. Grasping her golden guy, today Renée looks stunned by her Oscar win as she talks about regrets and how playing her idol on the big screen most certainly isn’t one of them. The actress also reveals how she’s come to terms with fame and how she’s proud women her age are finally being seen and heard rather than forgotten by Hollywood.

Q: How does it feel to be a two-time Oscar-winning actress? RZ: It’s crazy. It’s just crazy. It’s crazy and so special. I don’t know what to say. Q: When you were making Judy , did you think it might lead you here to this moment? RZ: No. I didn’t think outside of that moment in time. There was a lot in front of me so I was really just focused on each moment of portraying this incredible woman. The experience of making the film, the collaboration, was so special but I could never have dreamed it would lead to all of this. Q: How does it feel to be loved and admired for your work by your peers and audiences around the world, and what’s the fame that comes with that like? RZ: It’s always weird. It’s not something that you are born with the faculties to navigate naturally. It’s not natural to be a famous person. It still feels so peculiar to me – like it’s not real somehow. But I think I have got better at managing it. It doesn’t really exist in my life unless someone puts it in front of me or points it out. I don’t feel like a famous person. Q: Does winning awards make you think about your career and look back on all you have accomplished? RZ: I just see it as a celebration of Judy, the film we made and the very special relationship we all had making it. It’s great to have had this reunion with everyone and to celebrate with all the other nominees and congratulate them because the work this year has just been off the charts. Q: Is it true that until a couple of years ago you were refusing to even look at scripts? RZ: Yes, because that was the only way to get away. I went to school, set up shop in a house, fell in love, adopted some dogs, watched my niece and nephew grow up; I created a television show and filmed it. I took a break but I didn’t sit around. I was doing life things and working away from the cameras. Then they wanted to make a film about Bridget Jones with a baby... Renee as Judy

Q: What was the moment you decided to take a break from all this? RZ: After doing the same thing for 25 years, I was just going in a cycle of things over and over again. I was grateful for the experiences, the things I got to do and see, but I needed to do something for my personal life – to grow a little bit and learn something different. Q: What is your secret to staying out of the limelight? RZ: All of the limelight-y stuff is just a consequence of the job. I don’t really plan anything. I sort of live and make choices. I like the work. I like to collaborate. I like that insular experience of being on a set. It’s the best job in the world. The rest of it is a different part of the job. Q: Are you happy with all of the choices you have made in your life and career? RZ: No. I think anybody who says they are happy with all of the decisions they have made is lying. I’ve done some dumb things but I don’t regret having made mistakes because they teach us, right? I have learned a lot from the things I have done. Q: So how did Judy come about for you? RZ: I never actually said ‘yes’! It was just an experiment. A producer friend of mine from a very long time ago sent a magnificent script. It tells a story about a part of her life that not too many people are familiar with. It’s a very specific time period, sort of the end of her life. I didn’t say ‘yes’ at first because I thought, ‘Are you crazy?’ But he said, ‘Come to England and we’ll just see…’ That became this immersion in the materials of Judy Garland ’s life – her music, her talent, stories, anecdotes and all of the books. There is so much, out there, thank goodness! It just started with this exploration into trying to better understand this person who I have always loved.

Q: How did it feel when you eventually stepped into the shoes of such a huge Hollywood icon? RZ: She’s beyond iconic so it was terrifying but wonderful and such a special experience because everybody involved was so in love with her. We were showing up and it was this huge celebration of her every day. Everybody brought their best because they felt telling this part of her story was so important. Q: What did it take for you to physically transform into Judy Garland? RZ: A lot of work. I was basically wearing 17 people’s jobs because of all the prosthetics, make-up and everything else. We got it down to a good hour-and-a-half or two hours at one point, which was great. We tried to minimise that so it wouldn’t be a distraction. It felt more like an exploration of who this person really was than a transformation. Q: Have you always been Judy Garland fan? RZ: Always. I have always loved her and I love more now. She’s my hero. Q: How hard is it to jump from one character to another as an actress? RZ: I don’t find that difficult. I find that exciting. All characters kind of stay with me a little bit because they kind of wear off on you. Q: How exciting is it to have so many avenues open to you as an actress today what with film, TV and streaming? RZ: It’s great. There is so much opportunity now because there are so many different outlets. Things are happening so quickly. I think there’s a renaissance for writers and they can finally make their pet projects and their original content. Where they go, we follow because women my age are looking for something that they can connect to and fall in love with. More variety is exciting for people who love storytelling. Q: How would you sum up your experience playing Judy Garland and what it has led to for you personally this awards season? RZ: To celebrate her crew of people who were in love with her just feels so important. It feels like everybody has embraced her with this experience. To be a part of that is just a dream. Judy Garland

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Runaway Brides & NO-GOOD GROOMS

PAMELA ANDERSON has a an infamous trio to go with that famous pair of hers after becoming a runaway bride yet again. Pam ’s split from movie producer Jon Peters is just a little more shocking than her sudden secret wedding just 12 days ago, making her the undisputed queen of Tinseltown’s shortest-lived marriages. While the Baywatch star licks her wounds from her latest brief encounter, she can take some comfo in the fact that she’s by no means th only famous runaway bride (or nogood groom). Here’s a look at some of the most (in)famous celeb quickie marriages all time. Pam and Jon 12 Days

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PAMELA ANDERSON & RICK SALOMON MARRIED: October 2007 SPLIT: December 2007 BEFORE her new marriage disaster, this was Pam ’s fastest spell as a wife. She married film producer Rick in Vegas where she was performing in a nightly Planet Hollywood magic show. But the magic didn’t last for Pam and Rick, and after a series of rows the couple had their marriage annulled. That’s not the end of the story though, because in 2014 Pam announced she and Rick had fallen in love again after having stayed ends with benefits’. s time marriage ted a whole three months! 3 Months

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MARIO LOPEZ & ALI LANDRY MARRIED: APRIL 2004 SPLIT: May 2004 FORMER Saved By The Bell star Mario ’s wedding bells had barely stopped ringing when he split with his actress wife. The pair had been dating for six years but tying the knot turned out to be a very bad move, with Mr Lopez accus d of cheating on his former Miss USA bride. Both have gone on to marry again and have three children with their second spouses. 18 Days

DREW BARRYMORE & JEREMY THOMAS MARRIED: March 1994 SPLIT: April 1994. UNTIL her latest break up, Drew rivalled Pam for quickfire marriages. The first of two impulsive acts in matrimony was to Welsh-born Jeremy, who was a Los Angeles barkeep. They had known each other only six weeks before they married, which was decided within hours one night. The impromptu setting was at Thomas’ bar, The Room, on Cahuenga Blvd. shortly after 05h00, on March 20, 1994. Supposedly both were sober... The minister was a clairvoyant from a psychic hot line who arrived within half an hour after being paged. 30 Days

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KIM KARDASHIAN & KRIS HUMPHRIES MARRIED: August 2011 SPLIT: October 2011 WE all got to watch Kim walk down the ais e with basketball ace Kris thanks to reality TV. Then we got to see it all go horribly wrong. The pair had their $10m wedding paid for as part of the Keeping Up With The Karshashians budget. The famehungry couple paid for their sham of a relationship in quick time, with a divorce rushed through just a few weeks later. Kim is of course now married with children to rap superstar Kanye West. Kris, who retired from basketball in 2019, remains single.

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cumentary, t her eating disorder for e fi rst time. P OP icon Taylor Swift gave fans an in-depth look into her life and career in her new documentary Miss Americana , which showed Tay-Tay in her early days as she navigated life as a new country sensation after her debut single Tim McGraw dropped, as well as her rise to superstardom, the Kanye West VMA saga and her craving to be liked by fans, the media and others. Taylor also opens up about her battle with anorexia, and sources now reveal her skinny girl squad was a big influence. “I tend to get triggered by something –whether it’s a picture of me where I feel like my tummy looked too big or someone said I looked pregnant,” Taylor admits in her new documentary. “And that will trigger me to just starve a little bit.” The star goes on to explain that Internet trolls and bad camera angles have been the main reason for the disorder, but insiders close to the pop star reveal that that’s only half the story. Taylor looked healthy throughout her career until she started hanging out with the infamous model squad made up of faces like Kendall Jenner, Gigi and Bella Hadid and Cara Delevingne , and being spotted with them put a lot of pressure on Taylor to look like them. “She was always hanging out with those models,” a source says. “Those girls are all totally obsessed with their weight. They love sharing tips on how not to eat. And by ‘tips’ I mean ‘controlled eating disorders’.” During her 1989 world tour Taylor often shared the stage with her model BFFs like Karlie Kloss, Lily Aldridge and Martha Hunt, and at the peak of her obsession she managed to squeeze into an American size zero –the same waist measurement as the average six-year-old. “She lost 9kg in less than three months,” adds the insider. “She basically starved herself.” Taylor goes on to explain that losing the weight made her feel validated in the modelling world. “I’d walk into a photo shoot and be in the dressing room, and somebody would say, ‘Oh, wow, this is so amazing that you can fit into the sample sizes. Usually we have to make alterations to the dresses, but we can take them right off the runway and put them on you!’” Taylor admitted. “And I looked at that as a pat on the head.” Luckily for Taylor, the model squad has since disbanded. Tay-Tay had a fall-out with Karlie Kloss, who didn’t invite her to her wedding last year, and the singer is focused on only looking at the positive influences in and her life. “I think a lot of us push the boundaries of dieting, but taking it too far can be really dangerous,” Taylor explains. “There is no quick fix. I work on accepting my body every day.” We feel you, girl! Stay healthy! PICS: MAGAZINE FEATURES MISS AMERICANA IS AVAILABLE FOR STREAMING ON NETFLIX.

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ADELE says she is bored talking about weight-loss and how she feels about her body. It’s no wonder why, either. Since rising to stardom the singer’s weight has always tried to overshadow her limelight –and each time, it has failed dismally.

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mation. “It’s more to do with being mom she can be,” says a source the singer. “She really wants to hy and set a good example for her easy to just focus on her physical mation, but this is really about ng bigger. She got to the point he didn’t feel great. She knew she hange something, because she

be the healthiest mom possible. ew woman with the same great humour. She loves her friends and eat deal of confidence.” weight loss secret is living a ‘clean a controlled diet of ‘green juices’ more than 1 000 calories a day.

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eeks on the plan and consuming a e. ld got a glimpse of just how nt a slimmer Adele looks he recent 92nd Academy wards. Dressed in an embellished animal-print gown, she looked taller, sleeker and, dare we say, happier. Of course, haters will always hate, and some are asking whether Adele might be going too far, especially as she has recently been called ‘unrecognisable’ by some of her fans. A slimmer face has resulted in Adele ’s eyes being more prominent, her nasal labial folds deeper, her crow’s feet more pronounced and her face shape and structure overall sharper and more angular. Internationally renowned wellbeing and lifestyle consultant Yvonne Wake explains: “Sometimes, major weight loss can for some people make your jawline and cheeks more angular, which can cause some people to look older. Adele looks completely different because she has lost a lot of adipose tissue from her entire body. We hold on to water and our bodies are highly inflamed when we are overweight. This transformation will always show in our faces fairly quickly when we lose weight. Her rapid weight loss will also show out as her looking so very different, but that is just what happens when the body starts to look after itself better. I think it suits Adele to have lost this weight, and it’s healthy for her heart if done in the right way.” Meanwhile, Adele says she remains more focussed on living her own life and not worrying about what banter is happening on the streets. “I’m the first to admit that the last year has been a tough one. I’ve changed drastically and I’m still changing and that’s okay,” she says. “For the first time in a decade I’m ready to feel the world around me and look up for once. Learning to really truly love yourself is it, and I’ve only just realised that that is more than enough.”

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HERE are some things that help make 50 look like 30. T HE actress might have turned 51 this year, but has she really aged a day since starring in Friends as Rachel Green back in 1994? Her glowing skin and toned body say no. Jen Aniston ’s as timeless as they come and being a creature of habit, she sticks to what really works. And we’ve got good news:

BY CARLI PRINSLOO LIFESTYLE WHAT’S IN HER BAG?

even if you’re not working with a Hollywood budget, you can still try her simple, and obviously effective, beauty and health tips at home. Yip, they’re that inexpensive! Her top three anti-ageing tips are actually ‘water, sleep, and sunscreen’, so Jen ’s all about being naturally beautiful. Here’s what else works for her:

1. DRINK YOUR BREAKFAST JENNIFER believes in beauty from the inside out. “I make a quick shake with protein powder, spinach, maca powder, berries and vitamin C powder I put in there that’s pretty good.” And not to mention healthy. Premium Whey Protein: R299, Nutritech 2. PEEPER DE-PUFFER OUR absolute favourite tip from the actress is this one: “Put Vaseline on your eyes at night ‒ all over . It helps condition your lashes . My mom taught me that . ” Blue Seal Original Petroleum Jelly (250ml): R34.99, Vaseline 3. PERFECT CUT HER signature layered long hairstyle allows her to air-dry and go – no styling necessary. “I usually shape the hair around my face with my fingers – just twist it and then refine it with a brush and let it air-dry.” Luxury Metal Pin Paddle Brush: R365, CHI 4. DITCH THE ZITS EVEN though her skin may look perfect, Jennifer assures us that she’s no stranger to waking up to a huge pimple on her face. Here’s what she does: “First I roll my eyes and get annoyed, and usually I will put some sort of a drying lotion on. I don’t pick it, although I used to.” Clarity Active Control: R130, Lamelle 5. THERE SHE GLOWS JEN glows, but doesn’t shine. Choosing a tinted moisturiser or sheer foundation and going easy on the powder gives her a youthful look. The actress doesn’t overdew it either, avoiding oil-slick shininess. UV Protect SPF50 Skin Defense BB Cream: R275, Vichy 6. ALMOST BARE FACED WHEN it comes to make-up, Jennifer follows a ‘less is more’ approach. Nude lipsticks and beige and brown eye shadows give her a subtle, natural beauty that never looks OTT. Nude Herbal Lipstick: R69.95, Palladio 7. SMOOTH MOVE SHE’S all about pampering her skin at home with a cleansing face scrub: “I would say do a scrub three times a week to really get [your] skin clean.” Pink Grapefruit Daily Scrub (150ml): R119.99, Neutrogena 1

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SHE’s still Hollywood’s Pretty Woman.

AT 52, Julia Roberts looks better than ever. Then again, why wouldn’t she when she follows a healthy lifestyle, right? And guess what, it doesn’t consist of lettuce leaves and carrot sticks only!

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BREAKFAST OVER-EASY eggs, Sourdough toast, avocado and some fruit. (With the obligatory coffee, of course.)

LUNCH CHICKEN salad or pasta. When asked if she’s afraid of pasta, the star says, “Pasta never did anything to you — don’t be mean to pasta.”

DINNER FISH (often salmon), brown rice and salad. A glass of wine on the side.

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WEAKNESS COOKIES and cheese. “I love a good cookie,” says the actress, who adds, “I would be more scared of cheese than I would be of pasta.”

EXERCISE JULIA focuses on easy exercises such as cycling and swimming. She believes exercise is vital for every part of your body and you should do it regularly; adding, though, that you should never do exercises that sap all your energy and leave you drained.

THE VERDICT WE’VE never seen Julia out of shape, so if she’s not scared of pasta, you shouldn’t be either. The Oscar-winning actress believes in eating a lot of fresh vegetables and staying away from junk food, but also thinks that indulging in a weakness like ice cream every once in a while is harmless. She keeps a nice balance – from a full, healthy breakfast to kickstart her day to a light meal before bedtime: that’s why she will always be our Pretty Woman.