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CHRIS HEMSWORTH AND MATT DAMON Hollywood actors Chris, 40, and Matt, 53, starred in Marvel’s Thor together and are friends off set too. They recently visited Montana for a fun-filled trip with their families – Chris’ wife Elsa Pataky, 47 (above left), was certainly a star on the slopes! JENNI FALCONER Presenter Jenni, 48, blew away any winter blues by escaping to Les Arcs in the French Alps with her husband James and their daughter Ella Rose, 12. We love the colourful ski jackets! LOUISE REDKNAPP Loved-up Louise escaped the UK for a romantic winter getaway with boyfriend Drew Michael. Despite admitting she had ‘all the gear and no idea’, Lou, 49, looked happier than ever as she enjoyed time in the snow before relaxing with a G&T. Luckily she…

Is your face looking lined and a little lax? It’s probably down to dwindling collagen supplies. Collagen is a protein that makes up around 70-75% of our skin, responsible for its plumpness, elasticity and structure. Levels start to deplete from the age of 25 but supplements can slow down this loss to combat signs of ageing. The collagen is broken up into smaller peptides, known as hydrolysed collagen, making it easier to pass through the gut lining and into the bloodstream. Here, they nudge the fibroblast cells to produce more collagen so that gradually skin becomes smoother and plumper. Look out for THE TYPE OF COLLAGEN Hydrolysed collagen is considered the most effective and most easily absorbed. Type 1 collagen specifically is best for the skin, lending structure. THE RIGHT…

YourLIFE Recipes | Homes & gardens | Travel Tomato and feta scramble Simple scrambled eggs get a flavoursome upgrade in this Turkish-inspired dish. SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINSCOOK 30 MINS ✱ 300g cherry tomatoes ✱ 2tbsp olive oil ✱ 1tbsp balsamic vinegar ✱ 1tbsp dried oregano✱ 1 red onion, sliced ✱ 2 garlic cloves, sliced ✱ 9 medium eggs, beaten ✱ 2tsp harissa, or other chilli sauce ✱ 3tbsp strained Greek yogurt ✱ 100g feta cheese, crumbled ✱ 1tbsp dukkah, or sesame seeds ✱ Zest ½ lemon ✱ Handful of dill fronds, chopped, to garnish 1 Heat the oven to 140C Fan/Gas 3. Put the cherry tomatoes in a roasting tin with 1tbsp oil, the balsamic vinegar and oregano. Season with sea salt. Roast for 30 mins until softening and…

ANT’S BABY JOY Congratulations are in order for Ant McPartlin as he’s expecting his first child with wife Anne-Marie. The news will likely be hard for his ex-wife Lisa Armstrong (below), 47, who he split with in 2017 after 11 years of marriage. Previously, Ant made no secret of wanting a family with Lisa, admitting, ‘We’d love to have kids. We’re trying…’ So, the fact that Ant, 48, is living out their dream with another woman can’t be easy. Following the news, which Lisa reportedly learned through the newspapers, the Strictly make-up artist, who reportedly received a £31 million settlement after the bitter divorce, posted a cryptic quote to Instagram. It read, ‘No one is you and that is your superpower.’ While Ant, who tied the knot with former personal…

If your hair always feels greasy and lank, then you need this oil-balancing shampoo in your life. The does-it-all formula promises to target excess oil on the scalp with gentle cleansing to leave your hair looking healthy, balanced and full of body. Thanks to tea tree and vitamin B5, the foamy formula gets straight to the root of the problem, helping to not only reduce oily strands but also preventing future build-up. After a few weeks of using, you should be able to extend your wash days and reduce the amount you need to rely on dry shampoo, too! Noughty Back to Balance Oil-Controlling Shampoo, £7.99, lovenoughty.co.uk…

6 secret signs of diabetes You may have a slim body, but subtle symptoms could reveal you’re not as healthy as you think Did you know that there’s potentially up to one million people in the UK unaware they have diabetes? As a GP, I don’t expect all my patients to have an in-depth knowledge of everything medical, but I also know some conditions (such as type 2 diabetes) carry more myths than facts for many. These falsehoods about who’s at risk and what the real symptoms are can mean we struggle to get the right people through the door to diagnose it early enough. WHAT’S THE IMPACT? Diabetes is a chronic disease that happens as a result of your body not being able to process the sugar you consume.…

Cut the cost of your mobile phone With mobile tariffs expected to shoot up by around 7.8% this spring, now is the time to start thinking about slashing your costs. Last year, a number of providers already hiked their prices by over 17%, so you may already find your bill is much higher than what you originally started out with. All of the major players, BT, EE, Plusnet, TalkTalk, Three, Shell and Vodafone, are expected to increase their prices. So, if you’re not tied to a contract, switching deals could save you money. ARE YOU OUT OF CONTRACT? If you’ve been on the same deal for at least two years or more, then you’re almost certainly out of contract and can save money by switching contracts or provider. Most phone…

Get the look Choose the right shade of blue. From subtle tones to deep, dramatic hues, consider the mood you want. Lighter shades can make the space feel open and airy, while darker shades such as navy or royal blue can add a sense of richness and elegance. Add in accent colours. Introduce pops of colour with small kitchen appliances and glassware. These items can be easily changed if you want a quick, affordable refresh. Let your ceiling lighting be a focal point with fun, modern fixtures, especially with larger lights positioned over a kitchen island. Get the look Create contrast against the rest of the kitchen with larger items such as dining chairs in different shades. Bring the outside in by incorporating greenery and plants into your decor. Place…

IF YOU LOVE TO WIN PRIZES THEN VISIT comps.womanmagazine.co.uk What do actors Daniel Craig and Christopher Eccleston have in common? To find out, solve the crossword then read down the shaded squares to find the five-word answer. ACROSS 1. 1 Watchful (5)4 Tub (4)6 Woodwind instrument (8)13 Prisoner (7)14 Common black and white birds (7)15 Oak tree seed (5)16 Repair (4)17 Greek god of the Sun (6)18 Realm (6)20 Wild animal’s den (4)21 Sketches (5)22 Commands (6)25 Saying words (8)28 Place where horses are kept (6)30 List at the back of a book (5)32 _ Johansson, actor (8)34 Gets on a horse (6)35 Wander (4)38 Owns up (6)39 Makes a noise like a dog (5)40 Breakfast food (6)43 Unmixed, untainted (4)44 Piece of jewellery (6)45 Artist, _ da Vinci (8)48…

Dressed in drag Viewers couldn’t believe their eyes when the pair donned wigs and heels to transform into drag alter egos, Lady Antoinette and Miss Donna Lee. Strutting their stuff, the lads looked unrecognisable, as they were joined on stage by fellow queens for a showstopping charity performance. Ant and Dec shared their pride at how many fans were inspired by the sparkly spectacle. Ant v Dec The competitive pals have gone head-to-head in a number of nail-biting challenges over the years on Takeaway, but one took things to new heights. The two abseiled off the ITV building live on air and while Ant declared his love of danger, poor Dec was a nervous wreck. But despite the scary situation, he later described it as his highlight of the shows,…

Following Prince Philip’s funeral at Windsor Castle in April 2021, King Charles stood between his warring sons in the gardens of Frogmore House and uttered a heartfelt plea. ‘Please boys. Don’t make my final years a misery.’ The fact that we only know about that painful and highly personal event through the pages of Prince Harry’s excruciating autobiography, Spare, perhaps explains why three years on nothing has changed. It may have been the King’s recent cancer diagnosis that prompted his impulsive younger son to jump on a plane for an 11,000-mile round trip to see his father face-to-face for the first time in 17 months, since the late Queen’s funeral. But Prince William made it clear that he had ‘no plans’ to see his brother during his whistle-stop, 24-hour visit…

BRACE YOURSELVES EVERYONE… Prince Harry and Meghan have launched their newly rebranded website. Archewell? That’s old hat. It’s all about sussex.com. Yes that’s right, those royal titles that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex promised they wouldn’t use for commercial purposes are front and centre of the new rebrand, complete with Meghan’s royal coat of arms. The regal blue home page (reminiscent of the actual Royal Family) trumpets the ‘Office of Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’. Despite spending the past four years criticising the institution (and family) they left behind, you can’t help but feel that this is actually a royal rebrand. The website even links to their old sussexroyal.com website that they were forced to abandon (interesting that they never shut it down) when…

1 GAME ON If you need some extra motivation to smash your workouts then these leggings will do just that. Leggings, £19.50, sizes 6-22, F&F at Tesco 2 BALLET CLASS These designer-inspired pumps are an absolute style steal. Understated and elegant – wear them with anything from jeans to dresses. Shoes, £4, Primark 3 GOOD AS GOLD Every jewellery collection needs a gold-toned necklace and the pearl drop adds an extra luxe feel. Necklace, £12.99, Lindex 4 FOLLOW SUIT You can never have too many blazers and we love the dusty blue hue on this beauty. There are matching trousers if you want to go all-out. Blazer, £42.99, sizes xs-xxl, H&M 5 TRUE BLUES The denim skirt is having a moment and Louise Redknapp shows us…

10 LOW-COST WAYS TO REFRESH YOUR BATHROOM 1 JAZZ UP THE VANITY Use leftover paints or tester pots to coat the basin unit for an instant injection of colour. 2 DISPLAY PLANTS String macramé holders with potted, humidity-loving plants – trailing jade (peperomia), phlebodium ‘Blue Star’ and the statement peacock plant (calathea) are all fab options. 3 TILE A NEW SPLASHBACK You only need a small number of tiles for big impact around the basin, and it’s a great DIY project for first-time tilers. 4 ADD PATTERN Transform the room with patterned wallpaper – bold, stripy, whimsical or painterly, there are endless possibilities. 5 SWAP OUT TOWELS Complementary towels and accessories bring the scheme together, so seek out ones in toning shades or trims that team with the theme. 6…

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Julianne Moore stars in the new seven-part drama Mary & George, which is based on a true story. The Oscar-winning actor plays the ruthlessly ambitious Mary Villiers, whose outrageous scheming with her son George (Nicholas Galitzine) leads them to become the richest, and most influential, players in the 17th century after he seduces King James I (Tony Curran) and becomes his lover. Here, the star of The Hours and Still Alice reveals more… How would you describe Mary Villiers? In our story and historically, she was incredibly ambitious on behalf of her four children. When you think about what she managed to achieve, with very little help, she left everyone set up very well. When I read the script, there was something so outrageous, direct and unusual about her, which…

Columnist AN ‘EASY’ WAY OUT? Katherine Ryan has defended celebrities like Oprah Winfrey who take slimming drugs, saying she understands the desire to lose weight because others treat her better when she’s slimmed down. The comedian said, ‘From experience, the world responds to me a lot more favourably when I am thin. People tell me I look great when I am thin. I feel more confident in photo shoots when I am thin.’ Which is fair enough. But why take medication to get there? In the case of Oprah, she is a convert to weight-loss drugs to manage her weight. The full side effects of this are unknown – for now – but she’s doing it anyway, so keen is she to see less of herself in the mirror. While…