Layton Williams has surprised fans by giving them a glimpse inside his gorgeous home. The actor and West End star has spent a lot of time away from his abode of late after taking part in the Strictly Come Dancing Live tour.
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British actress Maisie Williams has revealed that, while playing Arya Stark in the Netflix fantasy drama Game of Thrones brought her worldwide fame and riches, it brought its personal darker side for her as a young person.
Williams, who was first cast as Arya in the epic series aged 12, told The Times of London she found the pressure overwhelming:
“I was so lost for so long and I knew that I was, and when I couldn’t pin down what I felt my identity was within that, it brought me a lot of discomfort. Now I feel a lot more comfortable in my own skin. It’s hard to even put myself back there and talk about how tough it was just because I think it’s done.”
Williams got the role of Arya, beating 300 other girls to the part, and says she learned her trade on set by watching older, more experienced colleagues:
“Charles Dance was a standout for Game of Thrones. I admired watching him rehearse, and the things that he and the director talked about.”
Williams is now playing Catherine Dior, the sister of the fashion designer and a member of the French resistance, in The New Look now streaming on AppleTV+. Additionally, she runs her own production company, and is intent on bringing original content to the screen, rather than adapting intellectual property from video games and products.
She also says she tries to offer advice to other child actors experiencing the giddy pressures that come with starring in hit shows: “I really dig within myself to try and bring out something that I feel would be really useful. I’ve no idea if I ever have, but I know that at least they could text me or call me.”
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Layton Williams has surprised fans by giving them a glimpse inside his gorgeous home. The actor and West End star has spent a lot of time away from his abode of late after taking part in the Strictly Come Dancing Live tour.
Nick Cave has shared a cover of Édith Piaf’s ‘La Vie En Rose’ from Jack Antonoff‘s soundtrack to The New Look – listen below.The Bad Seeds frontman’s heartfelt rendition of the song was produced by Antonoff for the new Todd A. Kessler-created historical drama, which premiered on Apple TV+ on February 14.Released as a single in 1947, the original version of ‘La Vie En Rose’ is the signature track of French singer Piaf.
A bunch of stars were in attendance for the Dior fashion show held during Paris Fashion Week!
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Hollywood superstar Bruce Willis is battling the same two medical issues. He retired from acting in 2022 due to his aphasia and was diagnosed with FTD in 2023.The news about Williams, 59, follows on the heels of a People report that her family does not know in which facility she is being treated, and that they speak to her only when she calls them.Williams is the subject of an upcoming Lifetime docuseries, “Where Is Wendy Williams?,” airing over two nights, Feb.
Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor Oscar nominee America Ferrera has been cast in her next role outside of Barbie World. Ferrera has signed on to star in Oscar nominee Paul Greengrass’ upcoming drama “The Lost Bus” alongside Academy Award winner Matthew McConaughey, Variety has learned exclusively.
A TikTok star has been left heartbroken after marrying a 'narcissist' conman, who promised her love and left her with nothing.The woman, who lives in Georgia, US, is named Reesa Teesa online, and she's posted over 50 videos to TikTok, in a series named 'Who TF did I Marry?' where she detailed her life with the 'pathological liar' and 'master manipulator' she married. She told of how he lied to her that he was the Vice President of a condiment company, when in actual fact, he was jobless throughout the majority of their relationship - even going to the lengths of pretending to go into work.The man, who she called Legio' would, according to Reesa, promise to buy her lavish gifts, such as luxury cars or huge mansions, even faking phone calls with financial advisors and family members.
The Devil Wears Prada.” The role was iconically brought to life in the original film by Meryl Streep. Anne Hathaway looks back at the moments she regrets from her Hollywood careerAnne Hathaway and Emily Blunt reunite after 17 years of ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ releaseA post shared by Vanessa Williams (@vanessawilliamsofficial)The announcement was made on social media, with Williams and the production’s official Instagram account sharing a clip of her walking inside the Runway Magazine office and sitting down to work.
The Prince of Wales has shared a tough new statement calling for fighting to end “as soon as possible” in the Israel-Hamas war, saying: “There is a desperate need for increased humanitarian support to Gaza.” The personal statement begins: “I remain deeply concerned about the terrible human cost of the conflict in the Middle East since the Hamas terrorist attack on October 7.Too many have been killed." William goes on to say: "We must not succumb to the counsel of despair." As well as the bold call to action, Prince William is to carry out visits this month that will "recognise the human suffering" of conflicts in Gaza, Israel and the Middle East. The full statement from the Prince of Wales reads: “I remain deeply concerned about the terrible human cost of the conflict in the Middle East since the Hamas terrorist attack on October 7.Too many have been killed.
Caroline Brew editor Maisie Williams, who rose to fame at the age of 12, reflected on her experience portraying Arya Stark in “Game of Thrones.” Having played the role for the entirety of her teen years from 2011 to 2019, she said she had trouble feeling “comfortable in my own skin.” “I was so lost for so long and I knew that I was, and when I couldn’t pin down what I felt my identity was within that, it brought me a lot of discomfort,” Williams told The Sunday Times. “It’s hard to even put myself back there and talk about how tough it was just because I think it’s done.” The 26-year-old actor furthered that “playing characters has been so enthralling,” but she did that during “a really formative time in my life,” making it difficult to form an identity outside of acting.
Maisie Williams is reflecting on her experience starring in Game of Thrones.
Prince William has told pals there's "zero per cent chance" of brother Harry returning to royal duties.The Prince of Wales is said to be so annoyed by Harry's ongoing criticism of the monarchy that he will prevent any attempts by him to rejoin The Firm. It's been reported that the Duke of Sussex, who stepped down from his senior royal role with Meghan in 2020, is open to temporarily resuming duties to support sick King Charles during his cancer battle.
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