Doing Thatcher proud: Meryl Streep looks chic and sophisticated as she greets fans at The Iron Lady premiere

By Kirsty Mccormack


The Iron Lady: Meryl Streep looked chic and sophisticated at the premiere of her latest film which sees her play Margaret Thatcher


She's already won an award for her portrayal as Margaret Thatcher and tonight Meryl Streep looked set for more success.

The 62-year-old actress was beaming as she walked the blue carpet at the UK premiere of The Iron Lady tonight.

Despite the cold British weather, Streep looked in good spirits as she chatted with fans and prepared to show off her latest film.

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Covered up: The actress wore a long black dress with chunky heeled boots and an oversized coat for the event at BFI Southbank


The star made sure she was wrapped up for the event, which was held at the BFI Southbank.

Posing for photographs in a long black dress that had a hint of a plunging neckline, Streep teamed it with an oversized black and blue poncho-style winter coat.

She finished off her look with a chunky pair of black-heeled boots and a gold statement necklace and matching cuff bangle.

As the mother-of-four had fun meeting and greeting her fans, an array of famous faces took their place on the carpet.


Happy to join in: Streep posed for photos with her many fans

Spotlight: All eyes were on Streep as she graced the blue carpet


Her onscreen husband Jim Broadbent looked very smart in a grey three-piece suit which he wore with a white shirt.

The pair posed for photographs once they were inside and are no doubt excited about the response to the film.

Another onscreen couple were also there to pose together - Alexandra Roach and Harry Lloyd.


Important role: Jim Broadbent plays the Prime Minister's husband Denis Thatcher

Set for success: Streep and Broadbent are no doubt looking forward to the response to the film


The pair play Margaret and Denis Thatcher when they were younger and appeared to be soaking up the atmosphere at the premiere.

Roach was channelling a Sixties look wearing a yellow Emilia Wickstead dress with black pointy heels and her dark hair in a beehive.

Onscreen youngsters: Harry Lloyd portrays a younger Denis Thatcher in the film while Alexandra Roach plays Margaret as a teenager


Lloyd looked just as dressed up wearing a dark suit and navy winter coat.

Another young actress who glammed up for the occasion was Emily Head.

The Inbetweeners star showed off her legs in a very short black and red dress, but she kept the cold at bay by teaming it with a pair of black tights.

She posed for photographs with her famous father Anthony Head - who portrays Geoffrey Howe in the film.


Battle of the dresses: The Inbetweeners star Emily Head (left) wore a short red and black number while Alexandra Roach looked stunning in a yellow Emilia Wickstead dress

Daddy's girls: Anthony Head who plays Geoffrey Howe in the film arrived with his two daughters Emily and Daisy


He was also joined by his other daughter, Daisy, who is also an actress.

Someone who wasn't bothered about covering her legs up was actress Emilia Fox.

The pretty star wore a midi-length grey shiny dress with a pair of black peep-toe heels.

She was followed by Harry Potter star Fiona Shaw who wore an unusual pair of tights with a fur-trimmed coat.

All dressed up: Emilia Fox left the winter coat at home (left) whereas Fiona Shaw opted for a fur-trimmed garment and tights


Among the crowd waiting to catch a glimpse of all the famous faces was 17-month-old Tyler Secomb.

The youngster is becoming a bit of a regular at film premieres after she was spotted having her photo taken with Johnny Depp at The Rum Diary premiere in November last year.

Streep also paid Secomb - who was wearing the same pink all-in-one suit - some special attention and made sure they had a photo together.

Deja vu: Streep poses with 17-month-old Tyler Secomb who also received special attention from Johnny Depp at The Rum Diary premiere in November (right)


In the highly-anticipated film - directed by Phyllida Lloyd - she portrays the British Prime Minister through a series of flashbacks, which includes a look at the 17 days leading up to the Falklands War in 1982.

The Iron Lady will be showing at cinemas across the UK from January 6.


Biopic: The actress is creating Oscar buzz for her role as the former Prime Minister


Highly-anticipated: The Iron Lady opens in cinemas on January 6




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Pictured: Hairspray movie star Nikki Blonsky cleans a salon after struggling to land more Hollywood roles

By Rachel Marlowe


Just like the movies: Star of the movie Hairspray, Nikki Blonksy, is now working at Superstar Hairstylists in her hometown of Great Neck, New York


Times are tough and with a career in Hollywood now looking unlikely, Nikki Blonsky has decided to go back to her roots.

Blonsky, who starred alongside John Travolta in Hairspray and also appeared in the short-lived TV series Huge, as just begun working at Superstar Hairstylists in her home town of Great Neck.

The actress has gained a cosmetology license and is working at a salon in Long Island, where she does everything from applying make-up to sweeping the floor, according to Radar Online.

Superstar: Nikki with her first ever customer, Rosa, at Superstar Hairstylists


'I was in the salon having my hair done and I saw her working there,' a shocked customer told the website.

'I couldn't believe it. She was sweeping up hair but also doing people's make up.'

But Nikki, who also appeared in Ugly Betty, has not given up on her dream of hitting the big time again.

'I asked her if she was still acting and she said that she is auditioning a lot,' she continued. 'But she needs a day job too.'

Cut: Nikki's Hollywood career seems to have stalled although she co-starred with Zac Efron and John Travolta in the cult film


At least Nikki's new career seems to be a success so far.

The salon's Facebook page is full of welcoming messages for her and rave reviews of her work as a make up artist.

One customer said: 'I was so surprised today when I showed up at Superstar to get my makeup done and it turned out to be Nikki Blonsky applying it.'

'She did a great job and I really look like a SUPERSTAR. Thanks to all the wonderful staff and I wish all the best to their newest employee cosmetologist Nikki Blonsky.'

Firm hold: Nikki has not let her previous success go to her head but has taken on a job in a hair salon in her home town while she auditions for movie parts


Back in July reports had spread that Nikki was working in a shoe store in Great Neck.

But Nikki denied the story on Twitter saying: 'So much false reporting! & false quotes. NO career changing! just experimented 4 a day working @ a friends boutique 2 see what it was like.'

'NO singing or dancing happened, but it was fun trying something new for a day : )'

Strangely, the owner Steven Dann was quoted as saying Nikki was working, 'two to three days a week dependent on her schedule.'


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That's karma for you! Johnny Depp seek revenge on Ricky Gervais for trashing his film The Tourist at the Golden Globes

By Sarah Bull


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That's karma for you! Johnny Depp is seen trashing Ricky Gervais for his criticism of The Tourist at the Golden Globes in a sketch for new show Life's Too Short


He caused his fair share of controversy when he hosted the Golden Globes earlier this year, by poking fun at celebrities including Charlie Sheen and Ewan McGregor.

But Ricky Gervais must have known that some of his more close to the mark quips would come back to haunt him.

And now Johnny Depp has sought revenge on the British comedian, berating him for making fun of his movie The Tourist at the awards ceremony.


However, the debate was not quite as it first seemed, as Depp is actually appearing in a sketch for Gervais and Stephen Merchant's new comedy TV show Life's Too Short.

In the scene, Depp is seen meeting up with Gervais and Merchant after being introduced to them by Warwick Davis, who plays the head of a talent agency.

After being introduced to Merchant, Depp sees Gervais, and makes his feelings about him very clear when he stubs a cigarette out into his glass of water.

What's going on? Ricky looked concerned as Depp started laying into him

Struggling to stay straight-faced: Warwick Davis, who also appears in the show, seemed to be finding the altercation very amusing

Asked by Davis if he had met Gervais before, Depp replies: 'I actually remember him from the Golden Globes.'

When Gervais then asks Depp how he's doing, the Hollywood actor replies: 'I'm fine, man. Just doing another film that's going to make loads of money, probably a lot more money than any film you've ever made. And you?'

Gervais replies: 'Just writing - I write and direct all my own stuff.'

Depp then goes on to talk about his upcoming movie projects, including a film with Tim Burton and Helena Bonham-Carter, telling Gervais: 'She thinks you're an idiot!'

Defensive: An unapologetic Gervais was seen telling Depp that he was only joking

Gervais then starts nervously laughing before asking Depp, 'I'm sorry, have I done something to offend you?'

Depp retorts: 'What do you mean? Like trashing me in front of 200 million people at the Golden Globes?'

To which an unapologetic Gervais answers: 'That was a while ago, they were jokes Johnny.'

Depp then makes reference to Gervais poking fun at Toy Story 3 actor Tim Allen at the awards, telling him: 'I actually got together with a few pals after the awards, and we wrote some jokes about you.

Controversial: Gervais came under fire for some of his close to the mark jokes at the Golden Globes earlier this year

Smiling through: Depp took the jokes well at the Golden Globes

'I want you to know this and I want you to carry this with you for the rest of your days: No one makes fun of Tim Allen on my watch.'

The on-screen banter between Depp and Gervais comes after The Office comedian blasted The Tourist - the thriller Depp made with Angelina Jolie - at the Globes.

He said during the ceremony: 'It was a big year for 3D movies. Toy Story, Despicable Me, Tron.


Blasted: Depp with Angelina Jolie in last year's thriller The Tourist

'It seems like everything this year was three-dimensional, except the characters in The Tourist. I already feel bad about that joke. I'm jumping on the bandwagon, because I haven't even seen The Tourist. Who has?'

He later added: 'I'd like to quash the rumours that the only reason The Tourist was nominated was so that the Hollywood Foreign Press can hang out with Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie.

'That is rubbish, that is not the only reason - they also accepted bribes.'




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Olivia shows her 'Wilde' side in a backless dress as she steals the show from demure Amanda Seyfried at the In Time premiere

By ELEANOR GOWER

Black tie: Olivia Wilde looked stunning in a floor length backless dress, animal print clutch and strappy black sandals as she arrived at the Los Angeles premiere of her new movie In Time tonight

She plays Justin Timberlake's mother in the forthcoming sci-fi thriller In Time.
But there was nothing particularly maternal about Olivia Wilde as she stepped out on the red carpet at the Los Angeles premiere of the movie.

The 27-year-old actress looked stunning in a black floor length gown, complete with a slit at the front, cut out panels at the sides and a near backless back section.


Sexy: The actress's black gown featured cut out slits at the side and a nearly backless string number and tousled hair

An animal print clutch bag and strappy sandals completed the look, while she wore her brown hair tousled and long.

The star arrived at the premiere alone following her split from husband Tao Ruspoli earlier this year.

However, she looked happy and relaxed, smiling broadly at the bank of photographers along the red carpet.


Under the spotlight: Olivia smiled broadly as she stepped out on the red carpet in Westwood, Los Angeles


Just in time: The actress teamed her glamorous outfit with an animal print clutch bag and gold bracelets

Meanwhile, her co-star Amanda Seyfried, who plays co-star Justin Timberlake's love interest in the film, looked pretty in a purple and white patterned knee-length number.

She wore her blonde hair loose and teamed the outfit with black heels, at one point posing with Justin, who opted for a camel-coloured suit brown shirt and blue tie.
Justin stars as Will Salas in the movie, which is set in a world where the ageing gene has been halted at the age of 25.

The rich then buy and trade in time, so that they stay forever young, while the poor die out.


Flair for fashion: The actress sported a red haired look for the movie, in contrast to her natural blonde locks

Olivia and Justin's characters are at the bottom of the economic ladder, and therefore have to fight against the clock.

But when Will is gifted 100 years of time by an 'old' man, he is forced to go on the run from a type of FBI organisation called 'Timekeepers' and ends up taking Amanda's character hostage.

Justin has been largely concentrating on his burgeoning movie career this year, recently appearing in Bad Teacher and Friends with Benefits.

'When I read the script, for two or three days, I couldn’t stop thinking about the themes - that one being one of them - but also our obsession with looking young forever,' Justin recently told Pop Sugar about his decision to star in the film.


Red carpet ready: Amanda posed with co-star Justin Timberlake who wore a camel coloured suit, brown shirt and blue tie


Love for prints: Amanda's co-star Yaya DaCosta also went for a bold printed dress


Standing together: Justin, Amanda, director and writer Andrew Niccol and co-star Vincent Kartheiser smile for the cameras


Suited and booted: Vincent Kartheiser co-stars in the futuristic film alongside Toby Hemingway


Short styles: Canadian actress Rachel Roberts and Dharma and Greg star Jenna Elfman went for shorter styles for the premiere


Official In Time Trailer [HD]



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What age gap? Julia Roberts, 43, looks almost as youthful as Hayden Panettiere, 22, at Fireflies In The Garden premiere

By SARAH FITZMAURICE

What age gap? Julia Roberts defied her age and stole the spotlight from her younger co-star Hayden Panettiere at the Fireflies in the Garden premiere

There is more than 20 years between them, not that you’d know it.

And on the red carpet for the premiere of their film Fireflies In The Garden Hayden Panettiere failed to outshine her veteran co-star Julia Roberts, with her youthful good looks.

While Hayden, 22, looked lovely in a glittering olive dress the 43-year-old Pretty Woman star stole the limelight by defying her 43-years of age.


The 43-year old actress looked stunning in an all-black ensemble as she posed on the red carpet at the Pacific Theater in Los Angeles

Julia looked closer to Hayden’s age as she posed on the red carpet at the premiere at the Pacific Theater at the Grove.

The mother-of-three looks stunning in an all-black outfit wearing a dress with ruffled detail under a satin jacket.


Mature look: While Julia defied her years Hayden looked older than her 22-years in an asymmetrical olive dress with glittering detail

And adding extra oomph to her outfit the actress had donned a glittering statement necklace with silver and black jewels.

While Julia had teased her hair into loose curls, which helped her cut years off her appearance, Hayden had also opted for tighter ringlets which had the opposite effect making her appear more mature.

While Julia has somehow managed to turn back the clocks she and the other stars of the film have been waiting four years for the premiere of the film.


Finally here: Cast members Shannon Lucio and Carrie-Anne Moss have waited like the other stars for four years for the film to premiere

The cast began filming the movie in Texas in early 2007, but the shoot turned into a four-year-ordeal owing to a troubled film festival debut and financial problems.

Initially Dennis Lee, who wrote the screenplay managed to pull together $500,000 from family and friends before Senator Entertainment, an American offshoot of a German film company, agreed to stump up $8million for Lee to make the film.


Finally here: The film took so long to premiere because of financial and legal problems as well as a bad festival debut

Things got even better for Lee when he signed up the all-star cast including Roberts, Panettiere and Ryan Reynolds to star in the film.

However the project was left put on hold for what turned into four years after a serious of problems, including financial issues at Senator, which eventually folded, a disastrous showing at the Berlin Film Festival and.

After launching a campaign, along with the help of Julia as well as family and friends, Lee managed to get around the issues and re-cut the film.


So happy: Julia, pictured smiling with Dermot Mulroney, helped Dennis Lee with his campaign to get the film to the big screen


In character: Julia in the film portraying Lisa Taylor

Speaking to the Los Angeles Times about the wait Julia said: ‘As frustrating and agonizing and confusing as the years have been I feel it has all been worth the effort.’

The film tells the story of the Taylor family who are devastated by an accident that takes place on the day Lisa Taylor, the mother, is due to graduate from college, decades after leaving to raise her children.


Fireflies in the Garden Trailer 2011 HD



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When two worlds collide: Kirsten Dunst brings Hollywood to London for the premiere of her new apocalyptic film Melancholia

By HOLLY THOMAS

Glowing: Kirsten Dunst looked stunning in a coffee-coloured dress with gold details at the Mayfair premiere of Melancholia this evening

While the subject matter of her new film is dark to say the least, Kirsten Dunst looked radiant as she stepped out onto the red carpet for the premiere of her new apocalyptic drama, Melancholia.

Kirsten's beaming face made a stark contrast to the film's weighty themes, and she beamed as she greeted the crowds outside Mayfair's Curzon cinema.

The 29-year-old glowed in a coffee-coloured semi transparent dress with gold details.


Acclaim: Kirsten won a best actress award for her role at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year


Co-star: Actor John Hurt, who plays Kirsten's father in the film, was also present at the Curzon premiere


Service with a smile: A beaming Kirsten signed autographs for her excited fans

She beamed as she signed autographs for the fans waiting outside, wearing her blonde hair in a loose bun and a splash of scarlet lipstick.

Written and Directed by Dancer in the Dark's Lars von Trier, Melancholia has already received a great deal of critical acclaim.

Kirsten won the best actress award at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year for her role as a bride whose difficult relationship with her sister is stretched to the limit as a planet called Melancholia is heading toward Earth.


Candid: Kirsten opened up on the red carpet about the depression she has suffered in the past

'I think that most human beings go through some sort of depression in their life. And if they don't, I think that's weird.'

She was also supportive of her director tonight, who came under fire when he told reporters at a Cannes press conference that he was 'a Nazi' and could understand Hitler.

'I would have done anything with Lars. I adore working with him. There's no one who's communicated emotion so simply and effectively to me than Lars. And he's funny and a joy to be around,' Dunst enthused.'


Proud: The star insisted that she had felt very comfortable while working on the difficult project due to the supportive atmosphere on set


Meeting again: Kirsten Dunst greeted her co-star with a friendly kiss when he arrived




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Poor Halle Berry freezes in Glasgow... while co-star Tom Hanks sets sail in sunny Majorca

By Mike Larkin


Halle Berry and Tom Hanks are both starring in the same film.

But it looks like Berry got the short straw when it came to movie locations when she ended up freezing in Glasgow.

Meanwhile, her co-star Hanks was spotted soaking up the sun in Majorca, Spain.

Same film, different weather: Halle Berry cuddles a hot water bottle on the Glasgow set of Cloud Atlas, while co-star Tom Hanks enjoys the sunnier climes of Majorca


The pair are just two of an ensemble cast starring in the big-screen adaptation of David Mitchell's novel Cloud Atlas - a collection of six different stories set between the 19th century to the post-apocalyptic future.

Berry's part in the film sees her in Glasgow - which is doubling for Seventies California, while Hanks' role requires him to set sale on the Mediterranean sea - aka Pacific Ocean on-screen.

While Hanks was spotted chatting to cast and crew on the Balearic island, Berry had an action packed day.

Dressed in her Seventies-era clothes and a bobbed wig, the 45-year-old managed an impressive feat - running in heeled loafers during the dramatic sequence.

Run for your life: Halle Berry dashes through the streets of Glasgow as she films scenes for her new movie Cloud Atlas


It looked like her character Luisa Rey was trying to escape from Hugo Weaving's villainous character, who was spotted in hot pursuit carrying a gun.

The 45-year-old is one of a host of A-listers taking part, with fellow heavyweight Susan Sarandon, Hugo Weaving and Hugh Grant all in the cast.

Having recently returned from holiday in sunny Majorca with daughter Nahla and her boyfriend Olivier Martinez will no doubt have made the Glasgow cold all the more biting.

Maybe I'll be safe here: Berry finally finds some cover around a corner


Earlier in the day she had been spotted dressed in multiple layers, a puffy jacket, and wore a hat as she dressed for the weather, evoking another 70s classic as she headed to an eatery with her minder.

A month after Glasgow was transformed into Philadelphia for Brad Pitt's new movie, this week it's doubling as San Francisco in 1975.

In Halle's part of the film journalist Luisa Rey investigates reports of corruption and murder at a nuclear power plant, a story reminiscent of classic movie The China Syndrome, which was released later on that decade.

Sinister: The Matrix star Hugo Weaving holds a gun as he pursues Berry through the streets of Glasgow

Watch your back: Cloud Atlas sees Berry play an investigative journalist seeking to expose the truth behind a corruptive nuclear company


Cloud Atlas contains six stories set in a different time and place that become intricately related to each other.

Character details have yet to be released, but like other cast members Halle will be playing multiple roles in different storylines.

The film is based on the acclaimed novel by English author David Mitchell.

In the original book there are six different threads, starting with an American notary's boat journey home from the remote Chatham Islands, east of New Zealand, and ending in a post-apocalyptic distant future.

Fender bender: As well as chases and gun-toting villains, the dramatic scenes also feature a car crash


Mr Mitchell said of his book: "All of the characters except one are reincarnations of the same soul, identified by a birthmark.

'The cloud refers to the ever-changing manifestations of the atlas, which is the fixed human nature.

'The book's theme is predatory - individuals prey on individuals, groups on groups, nations on nations.'

This is chilly work: The actress put on a warm quilted jacket in between scenes

'Now Halle, in this scene...' The freezing actress
clutches a hot water bottle as director Tom Tykwer takes her through the scene


A host of British talent will also feature in the film, with Jim Sturgess and Ben Whishaw also among the ensemble.

Perfume: The Story of a Murderer star Ben, 30, let slip some of the details about his involvement in a recent interview.

He said: 'I'm doing three. Frobisher in the thirties; a female American in the seventies, in the Luisa Rey section; and a smallish role, where I'm basically an extra, in a modern-day nursing home, in the Timothy Cavendish section.'

This is hard work: Hanks checks his mobile phone as he leaves the set

Period drama: Sections of the film are set in the 19th century



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