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‘We are creating our own Christmas traditions for our kids. It’s a time for celebration, togetherness and indulgence’ Hilaria Many of us may have wondered what Jack Donaghy is really like ( 30 Rock , 2006-2011), just how complicated Jacob Adler’s marriage is ( It’s Complicated , 2009) and if the actor who plays Donald Trump ( Saturday Night Live , 2016) is that funny in person. We’re talking about none other than Alec Baldwin. In the privacy of his home, the famous New Yorker is simply Hilaria’s loving husband and the father of beautiful Ireland, 21, from his marriage to Kim Basinger, cheeky little Carmen Gabriela, three, adorable and patient Rafael, 18 months, and the baby of the family, Leonardo Angel, who’s three months. “The mystery isn’t…

It would be easy to assume that, as one of our most glamorous TV actresses, Michelle Keegan’s festive wish list might err on the extravagant side. What’s it to be? Diamonds? Designer handbags? “I could really do with a new kettle,” says the Cheshire-born 29-year-old, looking genuinely excited at the prospect of unwrapping this most basic of kitchen gadgets. “The water’s quite hard where I live and I always feel like I’m getting limescale in my cups of tea,” she adds, wrinkling her nose. “I’ve also asked for a dog ramp for our bed because we’ve got a little sausage dog and I worry about her hurting her back jumping up and down. “I know I should come up with something more chic,” she chuckles. “But actually, what I’ll be…

Glamorous presenters Penny Lancaster, Lorraine Kelly and Carol Vorderman (above, from left) were in sparkling form for this year’s Millie Awards. Held at London’s Guildhall, the ceremony, which honours acts of bravery by members of the UK’s armed forces, was also attended by PM Theresa May. Fresh from her jungle stint on I’m a Celebrity… Get Me out of Here! , Carol led the ladies in red in a showstopper of a gown as she presented the Heroes at Home: Individual award to the RAF’s Sgt Adam Threlfall. Tweeting about her “wonderful night”, she added: “Thank you x an honour to be there.” Penny, who arrived wearing a red furry jacket over a black lace dress, described helping to choose the winners as “an incredibly hard task”, later saying on…

She is a grande dame of TV, appearing in hit shows such as Strictly Come Dancing and So You Think You Can Dance . But now, at the grand age of 73, much-loved Arlene Phillips is this year finally making her debut in pantomime – oh yes she is. “This is a first for me,” the star choreographer told HELLO! after treading the boards as Fairy Bowbells (left) in Dick Whittington (below) at the New Wimbledon Theatre in southwest London. “The offer of playing a fairy and taking to a pair of wings was certainly a challenge – and I flew at it,” she said. Arlene is no stranger to the stage, however, with previous theatre credits including The Wizard of Oz , Flashdance , The Sound of Music ,…

‘Many young people have to sleep during the day because they are too scared to close their eyes at night’ A few weeks ago, I spent Thursday night with friends on the banks of the Thames overlooking Canary Wharf. We were with 1,000 other people in the shadow of the O2 at Sleep Out, a fundraiser for youth homelessness charity Centrepoint. My bed for the night was a ground sheet, strewn with flatpack cardboard, with my sleeping bag wedged into a giant cardboard sack. Although I was grateful for the lack of rain, it was still a typically freezing night in November. Despite being wrapped up in multiple layers, the wind and cold were biting and we were shivering to the bone. Most of us are fortunate enough that we…

he storks were busy in the world of showbusiness in 2016, with many stars choosing to introduce their beautiful new bundles of joy to the T world on the pages of HELLO! . Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood, 69, and his wife Sally welcomed twin daughters Gracie Jane and Alice Rose in May. Posing for an exclusive photoshoot with his newborn girls in HELLO! (left), Ronnie said: “I’m the burper, walker, nappy changer and I’m still trying to work out when I can get to sleep in between all that. “I have played the guitar to them and when I get round to it I will do some drawings. At the moment I’m just soaking up every moment we have. I have Sally, I have my beautiful family and I…

When Christmas magic came to Monaco’s royal palace, little Prince Jacques looked on in wonder as he came face to face with a giant snowman. But while Jacques looked thrilled at the royals’ annual Christmas party, during which his parents, Prince Albert and Princess Charlene, hand out presents to children, his twin sister Princess Gabriella looked somewhat less impressed when she encountered a large fluffy white rabbit. It was the first time the twins, who turned two on 10 December, have attended the event, and Albert and Charlene were keen to let Monegasques see their children enjoying some festive fun. YULETIDE TRADITION Meanwhile, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden was joined by her four-year-old daughter, Princess Estelle, when she accepted seven Christmas trees from the Royal College of Forestry’s student union…

‘I do comedy sex, mostly, with lots of slapping’ Dawn ‘My friendship with Dawn is a rare, special one that is for life’ Emilia We expect Dawn French to make us laugh and she’s on good form when we meet for a chat about her latest TV drama, Delicious . It has all the ingredients of a compelling story, fragile friendships and family feuds, plus a sprinkling of humour and a steamy sex scene. “I can’t say I didn’t enjoy it – it feels kind of illegal and naughty,” jokes Dawn, who we know best for her comedy partnership with Jennifer Saunders and in her role in The Vicar of Dibley . “I do comedy sex, mostly, with lots of slapping. But I’m a massive…

The 12 days of Christmas are upon us – so grab a glass of mulled wine and get comfy on the sofa with loved ones for my dozen Christmas crackers to look out for on TV. Two big-budget dramas you won’t want to miss are Doctor Who and Sherlock – both on BBC1. Peter Capaldi’s Time Lord will be materialising on Christmas Day to team up with a mysterious masked superhero in New York to battle an alien invasion. And I can’t wait for the return of Benedict Cumberbatch and his deerstalker-clad sleuth – I love this show! The fourth series kicks off on New Year’s Day with Holmes’s sidekick John Watson (Martin Freeman) preparing to become a dad. The Great British Bake Off was one of the year’s most-watched…

‘I don’t want gaudy decorations. I don’t think I have ever had a colourful Christmas tree. I couldn’t bear to look at it’ Less is most certainly more when it comes to the festive décor at the exquisite home of fashion designer Jane Lewis. Like her sought-after creations, effortless chic presides over the three-storey Georgian property overlooking a quiet garden square near London’s Hyde Park. Muted garlands of hydrangea, eucalyptus and fragrant rosemary nestle along marble mantelpieces and the occasional windowsill, while a lush Nordmann fir takes pride of place in front of floor-to-ceiling windows on the first-floor sitting room of the home. The founder and designer of fashion brand Goat, whose clientele includes the Duchess of Cambridge, Emilia Fox, Gwyneth Paltrow and Victoria Beckham as well as members of…

To celebrate the opening of The Kitchen at the beautiful five-star Chewton Glen hotel in the New Forest, in association with celebrity chef James Martin, we’re giving you and a friend the chance to win a fabulous two-night trip to this wonderful country house hotel and spa, including a lesson at its superb new cookery school. Chewton Glen is set in 130 acres of beautiful Hampshire countryside on the edge of the New Forest National Park, just a few minutes’ walk from the sea. A member of the Relais & Châteaux group, Chewton Glen is one of the finest luxury hotels in the UK and has this year been voted ‘Best UK Holiday Hotel’ by readers of Condé Nast Traveller . Its effortlessly gracious English hospitality and perfect balance between…

Geri Horner appears to have everything she ever dreamt of this Christmas as she gets in the festive mood and looks forward to becoming a mum for a second time. The former Spice Girl was positively blooming last week, when she popped out in London sporting a blossoming baby bump. Geri, 44, has clearly been busy at the home she shares with her husband Christian, 43, and her daughter Bluebell, ten. Posting a photo of her twinkling Christmas tree, which takes pride of place in the family’s grand dining room, she captioned it with the hashtag “feelingchristmassy”. DREAM COME TRUE Geri and Formula 1 team boss Christian, who married in May 2015, announced in October that they are expecting their first child together and Geri has been delighting her Instagram…

‘There’s a great appetite for female action heroes. It’s an exciting time to be an actress’ Dazzling on the red carpet in London last week, British actress Felicity Jones was the jewel in the crown at the premiere of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Looking every inch a screen goddess at the film’s hotly anticipated premiere, the Force was most definitely with the 33-year-old, who wore a pale lavender Giambattista Valli embroidered gown along with Chanel jewellery and Giuseppe Zanotti heels. She is hotly tipped to feature in awards season after critics hailed her action-hero role as Jyn Erso in the latest addition to the celebrated franchise, the first spin-off movie since Disney bought the film rights from George Lucas. Now a Hollywood regular, the petite brunette is living…

Having made his name as a centre back, former football star Rio Ferdinand was determined to give back this year. The Manchester United and England player turned TV pundit (inset, right) last week revealed he had donated toys and gifts worth £500,000 to radio station Key 103’s Cash for Kids Mission Christmas campaign, which provides presents for children who might otherwise go without. Keen to encourage others to do their bit, Rio tweeted about the donation, made on behalf of his Manchester restaurant Rosso: “Hopefully we will put a smile on local kids’ faces this Christmas!” No stranger to the role of Santa Claus (left, in 2014), Rio’s gifts were delivered to the charity’s warehouse (right). The father of three said in an interview with the radio station: “We’re not…

While many women are still struggling to get their baby into a set routine, new mum Kristina Rihanoff was rehearsing several on stage. Just five months after giving birth to daughter Mila, the former Strictly Come Dancing star took more than baby steps as she returned to work, starring in West End show One More Dance . The one-day-only show teamed her with fellow professional Gleb Savchenko (together, left), her partner for many of the group and solo dances on the 2015 series of Strictly . Along with ballroom and Latin, One More Dance featured dance styles including jazz, tap and modern ballet, plus seasonal songs. Kristina told HELLO! beforehand how much she was looking forward to getting back on stage. “I love being a mum – it’s an incredible…

CHERYL With a special delivery on its way, Cheryl is expecting the full family Christmas experience – no doubt with her boyfriend Liam Payne to kiss under the mistletoe. “I’ll be doing the normal stuff, all the family down to mine, or I’ll go up there depending on where the weather is,” says the 33-year-old Geordie star, who is expecting her first child. “It’s my favourite time of year. I absolutely love it, everything about it.” And what is she hoping for in her stocking? “Nothing – I honestly don’t want anything. I just want everyone to be healthy and happy,” she says. “Christmas, to me, is about time with your loved ones.” MELANIE C After a busy time promoting her new album, Version of Me, 42-year-old Melanie will be…

This year will be remembered as one in which we lost a huge number of some of our best-loved celebrities, often unexpectedly. It started sadly with the death of David Bowie , who lost a secret battle with cancer on 10 January – two days after his 69th birthday, when he released his 25th album Blackstar as a parting gift to fans. The year brought further blows to the music world with the shock death of Prince – from an accidental painkiller overdose at the age of 57 – and Dead or Alive frontman Pete Burns, also 57, from a heart attack. Singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen, 82, passed away after a fall and Beatles fans mourned the loss of legendary producer Sir George Martin , 90. Meanwhile, Celine Dion said farewell…

Standing against a backdrop of sparkling, frosty trees, with a fairytale cottage peeking through the snowy branches, the Countess of Wessex and her two children look as if they’ve been transported to a fantasy winter wonderland. In fact, Sophie, 51, her daughter Lady Louise, 13, and Viscount Severn, days before his ninth birthday on 17 December, were visiting the elves’ woodland in Whitmoor Forest, near Ascot, home to Lapland UK. Joined by their father the Earl of Wessex, the family enjoyed the treats on offer at the Christmas-themed experience, including making toys, decorating gingerbread, ice skating, writing letters at the elves’ post office and meeting Father Christmas himself in his snowy woodland home. The trip comes ahead of the Wessex family joining other senior royals for the traditional Christmas get-together…

DAME HELEN IS REDDY FOR HER CLOSE-UP Dazzling in a red lace gown, Dame Helen Mirren oozed glamour at the London premiere of her latest film as she paired her Jacques Azagury gown with high-heeled black ankle boots. Dame Helen was promoting Collateral Beauty alongside co-stars Will Smith and Naomie Harris last week, arriving in London from the film’s New York premiere. Husband Taylor Hackford was with her and the devoted couple kissed and cuddled on the red carpet. The movie centres around grieving ad executive Howard (Will) who writes letters to Death, Love and Time. His work colleagues intercept the missives and hire actors to talk to him pretending to be the three concepts. Dame Helen takes the role of Death. “I was determined that…

‘A family that supports you and believes in you is the most amazing feeling’ Matt Terry’s life changed for ever in just a few short days when he was crowned winner of The X Factor , signed an album deal and released a No. 1 single. But despite his new celebrity lifestyle, what he’s most looking forward to is spending a traditional Christmas with his family. “I’m really excited about Christmas; I can’t wait,” says the 23-year-old as he sits down with HELLO! for our exclusive chat. “Christmas dinner, some drinks, games and films. It will be nice to have some downtime. It’s been a good year. “I really wanted to make my family proud,” he adds. “They’d been behind me every step of the way. A family that supports…

FILM COLLATERAL BEAUTY Will Smith, Dame Helen Mirren, Kate Winslet and Keira Knightley star in a drama perfectly suited for the festive season. After a personal tragedy, Howard (Will) spirals into depression, finding solace in the letters he writes to Death, Love and Time. But life changes dramatically when he begins to receive some surprisingly personal responses. In UK cinemas from Boxing Day BOOK A YEAR AT THE STAR AND SIXPENCE Sisters Nessie and Sam are desperate to escape their chaotic lives and make a success of the pub they have inherited. Although unprepared for such a huge job, they are determined to make a go of it – until their past comes back to haunt them. Can they get the new start they crave? A warm and witty tale…

CRITICALLY APPROVED A galaxy of stars last week kicked off awards season at the Critics Choice Awards in Los Angeles. Film’s finest, including Nicole Kidman, Amy Adams, Mel Gibson, Andrew Garfield and Jodie Foster, gathered in the Barker Hangar at Santa Monica Airport to attend the ceremony, which is widely seen as a precursor to the Oscars. La La Land took home Best Picture, while Best Actress went to Natalie Portman for her role as former US First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy in Jackie. A SMOKING HOT NIGHT On the surface, it wouldn’t appear that a veteran actor, a wild Hollywood star and a food writer would have much in common. But that didn’t deter Charlie Sheen, Kelsey Grammer and Tom Parker Bowles from having a whale of a time at…

Alessandra Ambrosio looked effortlessly chic as she stepped out in Los Angeles last week. The Victoria’s Secret Angel wrapped up in a Concepto military sweater dress and Le Silla stretch over-the-knee suede boots, which she teamed with a classic Hermès Birkin bag and Linda Farrow mirrored aviator sunglasses for a winter wardrobe that leaves us green with envy. Lifestyle: SHOPPING•BEAUTY•WELLBEING•RECIPES•ENTERTAINMENT…

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When you’re the hottest, highest-paid actress in Hollywood, every word you utter should be scanned for incriminating mishaps so they can’t be spun into scandalous headlines. Jennifer Lawrence doesn’t operate that way. Simply because she can’t control her mouth. And she never wants to. “I thought I was getting better,” says the 26-year-old star, who has recently been linked to director Darren Aronofsky, with that trademark hearty chuckle. “But thinking before every time you speak, that’s exhausting. I’m just going to run the risk while running my mouth off and hope for the best.” It’s a refreshing attitude for a young actress who, after starring in two juggernaut franchises, X-Men and The Hunger Games , has entered a more grown-up stage in her career. She’s signed up to a forthcoming…

Football legend David Beckham helped 12-year-old actress Millie Bobby Brown achieve a goal when she interviewed him during a “children’s takeover” event at the UN headquarters in New York to mark Unicef’s 70th anniversary. The father of four has been a goodwill ambassador for the humanitarian organisation for 11 years. Describing him as “a true champion for children around the world”, Stranger Things star Millie greeted David with a hug (below) before quizzing him on his Unicef work. “It’s something I am extremely committed to [and] proud of,” he told her. Sharing a photo on social media, the Screen Actors Guild Awards nominee wrote: “Tonight was incredible… I will remember this evening for the rest of my life.” Also making it memorable were fellow Unicef ambassadors, actors Orlando Bloom and…

When Mariah Carey took to the stage for her third annual All I Want for Christmas is You concert series in New York, she had the ultimate support in the form of Beyoncé and her daughter Blue Ivy. After watching the spectacular at the Beacon Theatre, Beyoncé could not resist popping backstage with her four-year-old to congratulate Mariah on her performance. Her fellow songstress was thrilled. “I love you Beyoncé thank you sooo much for coming out tonight,” wrote Mariah on Instagram alongside a picture of her with the XO singer. She later added a photo of her, Beyoncé, Blue and a young friend, plus Mariah’s twins Moroccan and Monroe, five (left). For Moroccan and Monroe, however, the chance to meet Beyoncé was overshadowed by an opportunity to spend time…

Who was your heroine of 2016? Was it the Queen, the Duchess of Cambridge, First Lady Michelle Obama, model of the year Gigi Hadid or another woman who has achieved great things this year? The search is on for HELLO!’s Heroine of 2016 and you can help decide on a winner in an exclusive poll on our website hellomagazine.com. Vote from our list of inspirational women who have appeared in the magazine and online throughout the year. They may have sprinkled star quality, achieved something great, supported charities or simply stolen our hearts. The woman who gets the most votes will be crowned HELLO!’s Heroine of 2016. Cast your vote in our exclusive online poll now – visit hellomagazine.com…

They may be spending Christmas Day in different countries, but Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been enjoying plenty of festive fun together in the run-up to the big day. The couple shopped for a tree and took in a show last week after the American actress flew to London to spend time with her royal boyfriend. They were pictured together for the first time as they strolled through the West End to watch The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time . Wearing beanies, they passed through the crowds almost unnoticed as they headed to the Gielgud Theatre. It was the couple’s second London theatre date; when Meghan visited in October they watched The Lion King . Earlier last week, hours after Meghan jetted in from Toronto, where…

When it comes to decorating the tree at her stylishly cool Malibu Colony beach cottage with her sons Brandon, now 20, and Dylan, who turns 19 four days after Christmas, Pamela Anderson is filled with nostalgia. “At Christmas the boys and I are almost always together. We love to decorate although I haven’t had to buy anything but lights for years as the ornaments are ones we’ve had since Brandon and Dylan were babies,” she says. “It’s always their favourite tree to look at, with lots of memories for us all.” This Christmas will be an extra special one for the actress, model and animal rights activist, as it marks the completion – at long last – of her dream home. “It’s finally done,” she says. “I wanted to have…

There was an electric atmosphere at the opening night of Dreamgirls as former Glee star Amber Riley lit up the West End on her debut in London theatreland. “Dreamgirls is a dream come true on so many levels,” she tweeted. Stars flocking to the first night of the musical included Ella Eyre, Lenny Henry and Emeli Sandé, who took her mum and sister along, later tweeting “Wow WOW wow WOW.” Also in the audience at the Savoy Theatre were Amber’s former Glee co-stars Chris Colfer and Ashley Fink, who had jetted in from the US to see the show’s West End debut, which comes 35 years after it first ran on Broadway. Amber’s powerhouse vocals had the audience on its feet when she sang And I Am Telling You I’m…

Rebecca Ferguson, 30, shot to fame as runner-up on The X Factor six years ago – ahead of One Direction – thanks to her unique voice and lovable personality. The Liverpool-born mum of three, who once dated ex-1D star Zayn Malik, has gone on to release four studio albums, including Superwoman , which hit the Top Ten earlier this year. What’s your favourite TV show ever? Columbo . It’s perfect TV. Sunday afternoon, hangover, bit of Columbo with a cuppa. What’s your guilty TV pleasure? I love the antiques shows on the sly. I secretly hope I’ll stumble across a rare find in a charity shop and it will make me millions. What’s the last thing you watched on catch-up? The Tudors on Netflix; I really did get a bit…

‘Christmas Day, everyone comes to ours and I’ll put the album on perhaps’ I meet Gareth Malone on the crisp December day that his new album A Great British Christmas is released. Recently seen on BBC2 in The Choir: Gareth’s Best in Britain, Gareth is famous for assembling choirs in all sorts of communities and producing exceptional results. Meeting the 41-year-old father of two (Esther, six, and Gilbert, three, with wife Becky) at the London Marriott Hotel County Hall, we chat about family sing-songs, working with Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson and his plans to do more DIY in 2017… Gareth, congratulations on your new album. How does it feel? “Thank you. It feels very good. It feels different because it’s more my work. This is my choir, with a…

CHRISTMAS SUNDAES Layers of cheeky, festive pudding joy ‘If you’ve got some leftover Christmas pudding, let me inspire you to create a fabulous, extravagant Christmas sundae in a glass, made up from all the things you’re bound to have in your cupboard at this wonderful time of year’ Preparation time 10 minutes INGREDIENTS • The only essential: Christmas pud, cold or warmed through, and drizzled with vin santo if you like.• Delicate slices or peeled segments of clementine, satsuma or blood orange• Bombs of leftover cranberry sauce, cold or reheated• Toasted, crushed nuts, such as pecans, almonds, hazelnuts, Brazil nuts, or whatever you’ve got – as long as they’re not salted• Spoonfuls of custard, Greek or natural yoghurt, a drizzle of cream, some whipped Chantilly or the odd spoonful of quality vanilla or chocolate ice…