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Love Actually star Olivia Olson has told of how she turned her back on the big screen as she feared she was close to a "mental breakdown". Olivia played American schoolgirl Joanna in the festive favourite but decided to pursue a different career.

Former EastEnders star Kellie Shirley, who played Carly Wicks in the soap, has announced she is pregnant with a baby boy.

Martine McCutcheon looks as gorgeous as ever as she shares the secrets behind her trim figure.

Martine McCutcheon has reflected on the loss she is feeling after the sudden death of her younger brother Laurence John (LJ).MORE: 'Heartbroken' Martine McCutcheon makes emotional confession after brother LJ's tragic deathDespite her struggle with grief, the 46-year-old is vowing to keep moving forward for the sake of her seven-year-old son Rafferty.WATCH: Martine McCutcheon shares update after brother's deathTaking to Instagram on Sunday to share a snapshot of their weekend together, Martine wrote: "This little monkey needs me no matter what… He keeps me keeping on.MORE: 19 celebrities detail their heartbreaking experience with griefREAD: 7 expert tips on how to help a child deal with grief"We've been busy this week and weekend and it definitely seems to help me when I see the world continuing to spin and life ticking along… But I can't help but look at people and wonder what their story of grief is?"On Tuesday, Martine revealed her brother LJ died, aged 31, without medical explanation just weeks prior to his wedding.A post shared by Martine McCutcheon (@martinemccutcheon)Martine shared this heartbreaking post on Sunday"Life isn't always easy and I think human beings are so brave… I'm in awe," added the TV star.

Martine McCutcheon urged her followers to "hold each other extra tight" and "make memories" in a reflective post on Instagram. Martine’s post comes just days after she revealed the tragic and sudden death of her younger brother LJ – Laurence John – at the age of 31.The Love Actually star, 46, shared the tragic news to her Instagram on October 11, adding that a cause of death had not yet been determined since LJ's passing two weeks before. Martine shared a video of herself outside, breathing in the fresh air as she looked at the sky.

After the heart-breaking post, the well-loved actress hadn't uploaded a post on her Instagram page for two straight days, but she has now broken her silence. Today, (October, 14) she shared a video telling fans that she is thankful for their support through the difficult time.

Martine McCutcheon has made the brave decision to return to work following the sudden death of her brother Laurence John (LJ).MORE: 7 expert tips on how to help a child deal with griefTaking to her Instagram Stories on Thursday, the 46-year-old thanked fans for their support during this difficult time. Earlier this week, she had announced the death of her sibling who passed away "without medical explanation".WATCH: Martine McCutcheon shares update after brother's death"Hi everyone, I hope you're well, It's my first time on Instagram since I shared my post about losing my brother a couple of weeks ago," she told her followers.

Actress and singer Martine McCutcheon has returned to work for the first time since the heartbreaking death of her brother Laurence John (LJ) at the age of 31. The Love Actually star, 46, shared the tragic news to her Instagram on October 11, adding that a cause of death has not yet been determined since LJ's passing two weeks before.Today Martine took to her Instagram Stories to share that she has returned to work for the first time since this heartbreaking event. She began her video saying: "Hi everybody, I hope you're well.

Martine McCutcheon’s late brother’s fiancée Jay Eaton has shared a heartbreaking tribute to the 31 year old. Martine's brother Laurence John, lovingly known as LJ, died two weeks ago and actress shared the devastating news of his death on Tuesday 11 October. With a broken heart emoji, she started her emotional message by sharing: "My heart is forever broken…" She continued: "My baby brother, my gentle giant, sadly passed away, suddenly, 2 weeks ago.

Martine McCutcheon has shared that she’d been discussing her late brother’s wedding with him soon before his passing, and the Love Actually star had been asked to be a bridesmaid. Martine, 46, announced the devastating news of her brother Laurence John (LJ)’s passing yesterday, 11 October, and said that there was “no medical explanation” for his untimely death aged 31. “My heart is forever broken…" she began the devastating Instagram post.

Martine McCutcheon opened up on tough times just weeks before her brother's sudden death aged 31. The Love Actually star, 46, took to Instagram on Tuesday to announce her brother LJ's devastating death, as she explained a cause of death has not yet been determined since LJ's passing two weeks ago.

Martine McCutcheon's celebrity pals have rushed to offer their support and condolences after she revealed the devastating death of her 31 year old brother Laurence John (LJ). The heartbroken star, 46, took to Instagram to announce the sad passing of her younger brother, which took place two weeks ago, as she said there is "no medical explanation as to why we lost him so soon." Alongside a snap of herself and LJ, she wrote: "My heart is forever broken…" She continued: "My baby brother, my gentle giant, sadly passed away, suddenly, 2 weeks ago. He was 31 years old.There is no medical explanation as to why we lost him so soon and whilst we investigate further, we are having to accept that nothing will bring our boy back to us.

Martine McCutcheon has announced the heartbreaking death of her brother Laurence John (LJ) at the age of 31.The actress, 46, took to her Instagram feed to share the devastating news with her 536,000 followers alongside a snap of herself posing with her late sibling before detailing what happened. With a broken heart emoji, she started her emotional message by sharing: "My heart is forever broken…" She continued: "My baby brother, my gentle giant, sadly passed away, suddenly, 2 weeks ago.

Martine McCutcheon has announced that her brother has passed away suddenly.

Martine McCutcheon has shared the heartbreaking news that her brother has died suddenly, aged 31. The Love Actually star took to social media on Tuesday (October 11) to share the devastating news about her beloved sibling, LJ.

Martine McCutcheon has announced the sad death of her 'baby brother' just weeks before he was due to marry.MORE: Martine McCutcheon looks phenomenal in slinky micro mini dressTaking to Instagram, the actress shared two photos, one showing her hugging her brother Laurence John, and another showing him smiling at the camera.WATCH: Martine McCutcheon fans respond to hilarious silk underwear illusion - and we can't believe our eyesCaptioning the post, Martine revealed her heart was "forever broken" after losing him "so soon" at the age of 31.READ: Martine McCutcheon stuns in skintight leggings as she reveals her diet secretsRELATED: Martine McCutcheon stuns in figure-hugging neon green swimsuit during Turkish getaway"My heart is forever broken… My baby brother, my gentle giant, sadly passed away, suddenly, 2 weeks ago. He was 31 years old.

Gwyneth Paltrow has stunned fans after posting a naked photo with half of her body covered in gold paint to mark her 50th birthday.The Hollywood star has often provoked a reaction online, mainly after launching outlandish Goop products, but this time it's a photo that has left fans surprised.The actress and Goop founder, who is mum to daughter Apple, 18, and son Moses, 16, shared one of the images on her Instagram, simply captioned with: "50" with gold stars either side. Fans and celebrity friends were quick to gush in the comment section, sending their well wishes and happy birthday messages, as well as praising Gwyneth.

Actress Martine McCutcheon and husband Jack McManus celebrated their 10-year anniversary with a very special occasion - renewing their vows. The husband and wife duo invited just one guest to their ceremony - beloved eight-year-old son Rafferty. Here they reveal all, exclusively for OK! VIP readers, on their intimate and personal vow renewal, the joys of parenthood and what's next for their careers.

It's the cult Christmas classic we all look forward to coming on our screens every festive period - but one of its stars won't be tuning into the flick with a box of Quality Street this year. Actress Martine McCutcheon, who plays Prime Minister's assistant Natalie in the movie, admitted to OK! she's not a fan of watching herself on screen - despite her family's pleas to tune in with them. She told OK!:“I hate watching myself on screen.

Back To School Digital Issue's guest editor Alesha Dixon champions the 'Balance of Life', we spoke to a handful of stars who shared their top tips on juggling their showbiz schedules with parenting.The famous faces also lifted the lid on what they like to do to unwind… "The most important thing to me is being the driving force behind everything I do. Whether that’s the smallest thing - making sure my diary is balanced, making sure my children get to see me and I still get to go and earn a living to support them and myself."I look after my business, I am the driving force behind that, therefore I can kind of make sure everything works in harmony.

Emma Bunton has surprised her fans by sharing a rare picture on social media of her eldest son Beau in celebration of his birthday. The Spice Girls star, who shares two children with her husband Jade Jones, took to Instagram to gush over her son on Wednesday 11 August as he turned 15 years old. 43 year old Emma looked like a proud parent in the snap and could be seen beaming from ear to ear alongside her teen son Beau as she wished him a happy birthday.

Former EastEnders star Martine McCutcheon has been seen beaming as she made cocktails in a black bikini on holiday.The star, who has been enjoying a holiday in Turkey alongside husband Jack McManus and their seven year old child Rafferty, took a break from the sunshine to enjoy some cocktails. Mum of one Martine posted a short video of her and a member of the bar staff shaking up the drinks, with Martine seen wearing a black bikini and a straw hat to protect herself from the sun.The actress, 46, previously posted a series of images to her Instagram account and told fans how much fun the family is having on the trip.

Former EastEnders star Martine McCutcheon has been soaking up the Turkish sun with her family on a incredible break.The actress, 46, posted a series of images to her Instagram account and told fans how much fun the family is having on the trip. She penned: “We are in Bodrum! So far I’m loving it! The landscape is stunning, the people are so friendly and the weather was gorgeous today… Hot but with a cool breeze.

Martine McCutcheon has wowed her fans after she posted a stunning picture of herself wearing a black bikini to her Instagram.The 46 year old actress, best known for her role in EastEnders, shared the throwback snap on Friday as she appeared to be in full vacation mode. In the post, Martine could be seen in a two piece black swimming costume and red sunglasses, whilst carrying a straw fedora and her black flip flops.

BBC Strictly Come Dancing It Takes Two host Rylan Clark has hit back at critics over a tongue in cheek video he posted on social media. Rylan suffered a backlash on Twitter this weekend. Rylan, aged 33, was in a helicopter and joked: “Oh my god, the traffic is terrible.

Pop sensation Duncan James has revealed that he used to pretend to date his celebrity pals in a bid to avoid people realising he was gay. For years, the Blue singer was terrified of being outed and ridiculed so pretended to be straight by dating his friends such as Geri Halliwell and Martine McCutcheon. However this year, the 44 year old will proudly stand as a gay man as he performs at Pride events around the country in make-up, lingerie and even a pair of suspenders.

Martine McCutcheon has said that the menopause made her feel like she was "losing her mind" as she opened up about her experiences.The 46 year old actress took to social media to talk about going through the perimenopause, telling fans that she started Hormone Replacement Therapy to help tackle her symptoms, which she described as a "game-changer".The Love Actually and EastEnders star has also been sharing her weight loss journey over the past year, and has praised celeb pal Davina McCall for giving her advice about how to deal with the changes, as well as thanking her menopause doctor Naomi Potter. Posting to her Instagram story, Martine said: "It’s been quite a game changer for me, there’s still some adjustments and tweaks to make.

Martine McCutcheon has revealed that she is 'very excited', as she announced to her 526k Instagram followers that she had moved house - and she gave them a glimpse of her garden too. The 46 year old actress, who's best known for playing Tiffany Mitchell in EastEnders and Natalie in Love Actually, looked sensational as she showed off her slimmed-down figure whilst pottering around in the garden. Martine shared a number of snaps of herself posing in front of the well-kept plants, and in her arms she carried a huge white wicker basket of what looked like Gypsophila.

Martine McCutcheon teased “exciting” new things to come as she posted some sultry selfies on Friday. The 46 year old shared with followers that she'd had a busy week as she prepares for something new on the horizon which she chose not to reveal yet in her caption.

Martine McCutheon has revealed she and her husband will be renewing their wedding vows after their original big day took a terrifying turn. The Love Actually actress, 46, tied the knot with Jack McManus in Lake Como in 2012 but, the ceremony was ruined by uninvited guests as the mafia showed up and demanded money from the couple. Martine and Jack appeared on the Chris and Rosie Ramsey Show, discussing the "scary exchange" after the group made a series of financial demands for their big day to be able to go ahead.

Martine McCutcheon has revealed that her past Diet Coke addiction left mums “disgusted” and she felt judged after she would show up to the school gates with a can in hand. The 46 year old made the confession about her soft drink craving as she spoke on Rob Brydon's Brydon & podcast, recalling that she would consume up to “eight” cans a day, first in the morning and lastly before bed, as she got a kick out of the buzz. Martine remembered that other mums didn’t get the appeal of her habit when they saw her arriving at school holding a Diet Coke as she waited to pick up her seven year old son Rafferty.The former Eastenders star said: “I don’t really drink tea or coffee so the caffeine in it was my thing.

Martine McCutcheon unveiled her "amazing" hair transformation on Saturday as she posted a before and after snap. The Love Actually and EastEnders star, 46, took to Instagram to post pictures of her new hairdo after having new hair extensions fitted.

Iconic pubs are the lifeblood of our best-loved soaps.They’re the social hubs where characters work, celebrate, argue, fight, fall in love, cheat, lie, make a scene and drown their sorrows - everything a proper local should be. Three favourites have stood the test of time for decades now - the Queen Victoria on Albert Square in EastEnders, the Rover’s Return on Coronation Street and The Woolpack in Emmerdale.

Love Actually star Martine McCutcheon has wowed fans with an unrecognisable throwback snap. 45 year old Martine took to her Instagram page on Tuesday to share the picture from her childhood modelling days with her followers.

Martine McCutcheon is preparing for a weekend of celebrations as she marks her 46th birthday on Saturday. And there's just one thing on her wish list – some sunshine!MORE: Martine McCutcheon's elegant home is full of interiors inspirationTaking to Instagram on Tuesday, Martine shared an incredible throwback photo as she shared her hopes for warmer weather.

Ex-EastEnder and Love Actually star Martine McCutcheon gave fans a huge dose of nostalgia this morning as she shared a sweet throwback photo to her modelling years. The Perfect Moment singer shared a cheeky snap from her modelling campaign for noughties retailer Tammy girl when she was aged just 11.