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Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown announced last month that she had adopted a baby with her husband Jake Bongiovi, and now she’s given fans a glimpse into parenthood21:29, 01 Sep 2025Updated 21:51, 01 Sep 2025Millie Bobby Brown and husband Jake Bongiovi announced last month that they’d adopted a baby daughter(Image: Jeff Spicer/Getty Images)Millie Bobby Brown has shared the first snap of her newborn baby girl.The21-year-old Stranger Things actress recently announced that she and husband Jake Bongiovi, 23, had adopted a “sweet baby girl”. The pair who tied the knot last year revealed they had just started a family, in a joint post on Instagram.And now Milly has shared a sweet photo of Jake with their baby in a series of photos on the platform taken in the last month. One pic in the post showed Jake holding a baby carrier while walking towards a plane, with the little tot under a blanket and hidden from view.Another in the post showed Millie and Jake, the son of rocker Jon Bon Jovi, looking all loved-up. The model planted a kiss on his wife’s cheek behind the counter at a restaurant. Millie also included some solo selfies in the Instagram photo dump, posted on Monday (September 1).The Stranger Things star shared a snap of Jake carrying their “sweet baby girl”(Image: @milliebobbybrown/Instagram)She captioned the post with three emojis; a bottle, stars and a chick. Millie picked a fitting song for the August photo dump, choosing Taylor Swift’s song of the same name for the post.It comes less than two weeks after Millie and Jake announced that they had become parents. Beside a sketch of a tree, they wrote: “This summer, we welcomed our sweet baby girl through adoption.”Millie looked all loved up with the son of rocker Jon Bon Jovi(Image: @milliebobbybrown/Instagram)Millie and Jake shared their excitement at the next step in their relationship, adding: “We are beyond excited to embark on this beautiful next chapter of parenthood in both peace and privacy.”They added: “And then there were 3.” The post featured the Beatles’ song Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da and received an outpouring of support from fans, many of whom couldn’t believe Milly had become a mum already.Although a shock for some, Millie had already spoken about wanting to become a parent back in March. She teased that she wanted a “big family” with Jake and had mentioned the prospect of them adopting.She said on the SmartLess podcast: “Jake knows how important it is to me [to have a child].” She continued: “Of course, I want to focus on really establishing myself as an actor and as a producer, but I also find it’s so important to start a family, for me, personally.” She said “it’s a huge thing” to her.Article continues belowMillie added: “Jake was like ‘We cannot do that until we get married.’ So that was his thing and my thing was I really want a family. I really want a big family. Like, I’m one of four. He’s one of four. So it is definitely in our future. […] But, for me, like I don’t see having your own child as really any different as adopting.”Have you joined Threads? Follow Daily Star to keep up to date on all things showbiz here.Want all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter. More

Britain’s Got Talent has a new full-time judge. KSI has replaced Bruno Tonili as a judge on the iconic ITV talent show. The YouTube sensation and rapper, who is worth millions, stepped in as a judge on the latest series of the programme, and even performed in the live final. KSI replaced Bruno on the […] More

The Season 12 Islander has just announced her next career move, and she has been flooded with support from her former ITV co-stars20:27, 01 Sep 2025Yasmin has just announced her next career move(Image: ITV/Shutterstock)Love Island favourite Yasmin Pettet has revealed her next career move following her villa exit, and she’s treading the same path as some major celebrities.The Season 12 contestant finished third in the summer series with partner Jamie Rhodes, just behind runners-up Shakira Khan and Harry Cooksley. Meanwhile, Toni Laites and Cach Mercer claimed the series crown.Now, the breakout star – lovingly nicknamed YasGPT by viewers – has disclosed her upcoming plans. Taking to her Instagram stories, she hinted that the “cat’s out the bag” as she shared a post revealing she had signed with a globally renowned modelling agency, reports OK!Storm Management announced today (September 1) that they were now representing the ex-Islander, handling “Yasmin’s PR, social partnerships, branding and collaborations, television, modelling, licensing and creative strategy.”She has been signed to a world-famous modelling agency (Image: ITV/Shutterstock)Their statement declared: “Yasmin Pettet captured attention on Love Island before graduating the show with a groundbreaking editorial for the iconic i-D Magazine which subsequently broke the internet. Since then, she has already collaborated with major names including Marc Jacobs and Rimmel.””With passions spanning fashion, beauty, and fitness, Yasmin’s fearless, edgy aesthetic positions her within the new wave of British It girls; challenging conventions and breaking the mould.”The modelling and talent agency is renowned for spotting supermodel Kate Moss at an airport, initially signing her when she was just a teenager. Although the star departed Storm in 2016 after 28 years, it continues to represent some of the world’s most celebrated and instantly recognisable models.Content cannot be displayed without consentHer fellow islanders were swift to flood the comments section with their praise, with Love Island winner Toni simply writing: “Slayyyyyyyyyyy,” whilst runner-up Shakira chimed in: “You go baby.”Meanwhile, Yasmin’s boyfriend Jamie shared a heartfelt message stating: “Congratulations darling,” paired with a heart emoji, as Shakira’s partner Harry commented: “Niceeee Yazzzyyy,” complete with a clapping emoji.Gio Russo, who entered Love Island’s summer series as a bombshell, also offered his encouragement, posting: “Love it Yas, congratulations.”Article continues belowFans of the series were also quick to share their excitement at the announcement, as one commented: “She is so high fashion I’m obsessed,” while a second jumped in with: “As an Aquarius girl, KNEW she’d do it different [sic].”All episodes of Love Island are now streaming on ITVX More

The Hollywood star and wellness guru has “no idea” why people have drawn certain conclusions about her and she finds some aspects of her public image hurtfulJames Caven20:12, 01 Sep 2025Will anyone ever understand Gwyneth Paltrow (stock)(Image: First We Feast /Youtube)Gwyneth Paltrow doesn’t think people will “understand” her until she is “dead”. The 52-year-old actress and wellness guru is baffled by the “narrative” surrounding her persona because she often has “no idea” why people have drawn certain conclusions about her and she finds some aspects of her public image hurtful.Speaking in a teaser clip for her appearance on The Cutting Room Floor podcast, she said: “No one will understand me until I’m dead. I have never created my own narrative. I’m aware that that exists.“But I have had a really strange life in this respect. Like, imagine being an actual person and know that people are characterising you in a way and you can’t understand how they arrived at that narrative. I have no idea who people are talking about.The actress says she finds some aspects of her public persona ‘hurtful’ (stock)(Image: Getty Images for The 2024 MAKERS Conference)“I’ve lived for many decades now with this avatar that’s, like, projected on very very strongly, and I don’t know why. I know why, but these are like very tropey, reductive things that you could say about a lot of people and culture. And I also feel like I get distilled down to the most easy-to-understand trope. We’re all human beings, so it hurts when somebody wilfully misrepresents you or misperceives you.”Although the Goop founder and Hollywood star has been keen to correct people’s misconceptions she is now trying to just move past worrying about her public image.She added: “You want to say, ‘But this is not true,’ or, ‘I never said that,’ but lately I’ve been really trying to almost meditate on this idea of, if you could get to the stage where you could really let go of trying to correct misperception, what could that do?”Paltrow is keen to move forward, past people’s perceptions (stock)(Image: Getty Images for Saint Laurent)The actress recently opened up about her filming experiences and revealed she told intimacy co-ordinators to ‘step back’ while filming intimate scenes.Article continues belowThe actress was speaking specifically about filming with Oscar nominee Timothee Chalamet. The pair star in new movie Marty Supreme.Chalamet, 29, stars as a ping pong protégé, while Paltrow, 52, plays the wife of a rival professional who falls into bed with him. Paltrow admits that the film is very racy, with more than a few not safe for work moments.For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletters. More

Model and actress Elizabeth Hurley has exposed herself to mockery for claiming she hasn’t set her celebrity feet in a bar since 1987.19:24, 01 Sep 2025Liz reckons she hasn’t crossed the door of a tavern since 1987.(Image: BBC)Elizabeth Hurley is being mocked for claiming she hasn’t set foot in a pub for nearly 40 years.The plum-voiced model, 60, whose exes include booze-loving Hugh Grant, made the claim while adding she is clueless about the meaning of getting in a “round”.She made the admission when being tested on points of etiquette by Rob Rinder, her co-star on new Channel 4 show The Inheritance. During a question and answer segment called Judgement call, Robert, 47, asked Liz: “Is this fair or not? Getting a more expensive drink when it’s somebody else’s round at the pub.”Liz reckons she hasn’t crossed the door of a tavern since 1987.(Image: BBC)Looking puzzled by the question, the brunette replied: “I don’t even know what that means! I haven’t been into a pub since 1987.”After Liz and Robert laughed over her admission, he said: “I think we should move on.” She agreed: “Yes, I think that’s for the best.” But former lads mag pin-up Liz’s “confession” has made her a figure of ridicule.Newspaper columnist Polly Vernon sneered about her claim: “Can that possibly be true? I mean, the ‘round in’ part, absolutely; Hurley’s a beauty, which would mitigate the need for her ever to buy her own drink, let alone someone else’s.(Image: BBC/CHANNEL 4)“Plus she’s a celebrity; the champagne has been running cold and free for her, for decades. The idea of paying for booze must seem perplexing. But the never going to the pub bit? Can that be true?“Is it physically possible for an inhabitant of the UK (specifically, in Hurley’s case, of the pub-ridden Cotswolds) to never, in the course of nearly four decades, accidentally end up in one, from time to time?”Liz and Rob are the faces of The Inheritance – billed as a 12-part, “camp, cut-throat and completely gripping” reality telly show.It sees 13 strangers summoned to a grand stately home to compete for a chunk of a fortune left in the will of The Deceased.Article continues belowLiz plays the benefactor, while Rob stars as the executor who is overseeing her estate.Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery actress was recently also ridiculed over her new oddball romance with 64-year-old country singer Billy Ray Cyrus.She’s said their relationship “feels nice” as Miley Cyrus’ dad is so “supportive” – and revealed they enjoyed a relaxing summer together and adopted two tortoises. More

The Wizard of the Kremlin, a satire following the rise of Mad Vlad, premiered at the Venice Film Festival over the weekend – but many were in hysterics over Jude Law’s appearance19:17, 01 Sep 2025Updated 19:19, 01 Sep 2025Jude Law stars in the film based on book published in 2022(Image: Corbis via Getty Images)A snap of heartthrob Jude Law in his forthcoming Vladimir Putin biopic has sparked unexpected comparisons to another, rather surprising screen icon.The Wizard of the Kremlin, which debuted at the Venice Film Festival on Sunday, features Law taking on the role of the Russian president. However, Law’s interpretation of Mad Vlad in the Hollywood production has drawn unlikely parallels to another screen favourite – one who’s become a household name here through telly and major films.The British star was suggested as the unexpected doppelganger to Law’s Putin portrayal, with an image from the satirical film circulating across social media. In a post that’s now gone viral on X, viewers reckon Law bears more resemblance to The Office star Martin Freeman than he does the 72 -year-old president, reports the Express.Mad Vlad is the subject of a new satirical film about his slithering rise to power (Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images)One viewer commented: “Wasn’t sure what the Jude Law as Vladimir Putin makeup was gonna look like but I wasn’t expecting Martin Freeman.”Another quipped: “They could’ve just cut out the middle man.” A third chimed in: “I saw the photo in my feed first, read the tweet, looked back at the photo, thought the exact same thing, and then looked up and read your comment.”Jude Law out here having the audacity to steal work from Martin Freeman..”Some fans were tickled by another connection between the two actors’ careers, as both Law and Freeman have played Sherlock Holmes’ sidekick, Doctor John Watson, in different adaptations of the Arthur Conan Doyle stories.Jude Law (left) as Mad Vlad next to Paul Dano as the fictional Vadim Baranov(Image: AP)One fan quipped: “That’s why they both played Watson.” Another chimed in: “Spot on. They should have gone with Freeman… would have been cheaper, too (I guess, not only on the makeup-department).”Some viewers feel that Law was a poor choice for the role and don’t want Freeman to step into his shoes either. One comment queried: “Why would they go with Jude Law for Putin when Mads Mikkelson exists.”Another jested: “I thought that was Phil Collins.” Some were even thrown off by Paul Dano’s appearance, mistaking his role in the film for Benedict Cumberbatch’s portrayal of Holmes.One baffled viewer penned: “I wondered why they were using a still from Sherlock, but that’s not Martin Freeman and that’s not Benedict Cumberbatch.”Another confused observer added: “I genuinely thought it was Martin Freeman and the dark haired guy was Jude Law.” A third shared: “For real, I thought BBC Sherlock was coming back.”Others believe the resemblance between Law and Freeman should have led to the latter being cast.One person pondered: “Why didn’t they just hire Martin Freeman? I mean nothing against Law but it is funny.”Another joked: “We need Martin Freeman to play Jude law in the movie about the making of this movie.”A third wrote: “Honestly could have saved money on makeup just casting Freeman instead.”Article continues belowFor the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletters. More

Comedy legend Jasper Carrott, who shot to fame in the 1970s and hosted shows like Carrott’s Lib and Golden Balls, was spotted on a double date at a Birmingham boozer17:39, 01 Sep 2025Updated 20:57, 01 Sep 2025Jasper Carrott headed out for lunch with wife Helen, TV pal Nick Owen and Nick’s wife Jill Lively(Image: CLICK NEWS AND MEDIA)TV icon Jasper Carrott has been spotted for the first time since turning 80.The beloved comic shot to fame in the 1970s and hosted shows like Carrott’s Lib and the beloved ITV game show Golden Balls. The Brummie star – whose real name is Robert Davis – was spotted enjoying some downtime with pals, including TV star Nick Owen.Jasper was on a daytime double date with his wife of over 50 years, Hazel Jackson, Nick and Nick’s Wife, Jill Lively. The group tucked into lunch at the Boot Inn pub in Birmingham and Jasper was all smiles on the outing.The TV veteran looked incredibly fit and healthy for his age and pub-goers said he was in fine form, cracking jokes over lunch. The group were in high spirits as they smiled outside of the pub.The comedy legend looked fit and healthy just after turning 80(Image: CLICK NEWS AND MEDIA)Jasper is currently on the road with his show, An Evening Shared with Jasper Carrott & Rory Bremner. The show, billed as “a rollicking night of laughter and impressions”, is coming to Saffron Walden’s Saffron Hall on September 17 and 18.Jasper is also joined by old TV mates such as Alistair McGowan and ABBA tribute group Strictly ABBA on some dates. The tour announced extra dates last year due to “phenomenal demand”.The group enjoyed lunch at the Boot Inn pub in Birmingham(Image: CLICK NEWS AND MEDIA)He recently said he doesn’t perform as much as he used to but does it because “i just really love it, really enjoy it”. He joked to the BBC: “Of course I get the sympathy vote from the audience – ‘oh the poor old devil, let’s go and see, it’s probably the last chance we’ll get to see him’.”Eight years ago, Jasper had major heart surgery – a triple bypass which became a quadruple. He said he’s had an “absolutely brilliant life” and, mentioning wife Helen, was married to “one of the best women in the world”.They were all smiles on the outing(Image: CLICK NEWS AND MEDIA)”It feels the same as when I was eight,” he added. “You wake up in the morning and you get on with the day. Long may it continue.”He praised fellow comic Peter Kay for having “funny bones” and admitted he thinks he’s “always had to win the audience over”. He added: “There’s an element of gift about it.The comic is currently on tour(Image: CLICK NEWS AND MEDIA)”There are… comedians like Peter Kay. As soon as he walks on, you laugh because he’s got funny bones. I’ve always had to win an audience over but that was to my advantage as well, so I could slowly draw people in.”Article continues belowAside from Golden Balls, Jasper Carrott is famed for Carrott’s Lib, Carrott’s Commercial Breakdown, Canned Carrott, and The Detectives, which he starred in with Robert Powell. In 2023, he played the character Sykesy in the BBC Radio 4 drama The Archers.Have you joined Threads? Follow Daily Star to keep up to date on all things showbiz here.Want all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter. More

How well do you know Baldrick, the “pointless peasant” played by Sir Tony Robinson in BBC sitcom Blackadder? Our fascinating facts will soon have you overinformed16:51, 01 Sep 2025Tony Robinson as Private Baldrick in Blackadder Goes Forth(Image: Daily Mirror)Sir Tony Robinson says nine people turned down the part of Baldrick before him, as the Daily Star revealed yesterday. He claims no-one wanted to play sidekick to Rowan Atkinson’s Blackadder in the legendary BBC sitcom.Luckily, we have a cunning plan to raise a glass to the dim-witted peasant. Time to give you the bald(rick) facts…1. The name Baldrick is Germanic in origin, meaning “brave ruler”, and has been around in Britain since 1066.2. Baldrick’s first name – “Sodoff” – is probably unique though. He tells Blackadder: “When I was growing up in the gutter I’d say to the other snipes ‘hello, my name’s Baldrick’. And they’d say ‘yes, we know – sod off Baldrick.’”Baldrick (left) in Blackadder’s Christmas Carol(Image: Daily Mirror)3. The very first Baldrick, in a 1982 pilot, was played by Philip Fox – who later appeared in Midsomer Murders and Waking The Dead. Sir Tony called the show “ghastly”.4. Baldrick in The Black Adder (1983) is cleverer than his medieval boss – and some of his signature “cunning plans” actually work. He’s one of only two survivors at the end of the final episode.5. But by Blackadder II (1986) he’s a gormless peasant who can’t get the hang of counting beans. His master fumes: “To you Baldrick, the Renaissance was just something that happened to other people.”6. His favourite food is “turnip surprise,” but he experiments with an all-mouse diet. He ties a piece of cheese to the end of his nose, lies down on the floor and hopes they “scurry in”.7. Baldrick gets elected to Parliament in Blackadder III (1987). He claims not to have a criminal record, but Blackadder insists: “You’re going to be an MP for God’s sake. I’ll just put fraud and sexual deviance.”8. He’s also completely obsessed with turnips. When asked what he’d do with a thousand pounds, he says: “I’d get a little turnip of my own.” With a million, he’d go for “a great big turnip in the country”.Baldrick’s dream turnip doesn’t last long in Blackadder III9. In Blackadder Goes Forth (1989), Private S. Baldrick is an enthusiastic cook. His specialties include “Rat au Van” – a rat that’s been run over by a van.10. Pte. Baldrick tries to convince Captain Blackadder his dad was a nun. He says: “He was too, sir. Cos whenever he was up in court and the judge asked ‘occupation’, he’d say ‘none.’”11. In Blackadder: Back & Forth (1999), Baldrick triggers the extinction of the dinosaurs with his 200-year-old underpants.12. He also builds a working time machine, despite being illiterate, based on plans by Leonardo Da Vinci and his knowledge of Airfix models. A surprised Blackadder calls him “the greatest genius who ever lived.”13. Baldrick dons a leather posing pouch in Blackadder’s Christmas Carol (1988), as a slave to Grand Admiral Blackadder of the Dark Segment.14. According to a Comic Relief book of Blackadder scripts, Baldrick’s family tree includes the common cold, dung beetles, Paul Gascoigne, Ronald Reagan and his children Ronnie and Thingie.Article continues below15. The sixth wife of Henry VIII is also said to have been a Baldrick. According to the writers, the king was “old, half-mad and suffering from syphilis,” so he was “happy to get anything he could.” More