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Elless Sat 20-Apr-24 09:08:19

I know some will say 'read a better class of newspaper' but the papers this morning may as well be renamed the Taylor Swift Diaries. I don't enjoy politics and like to read light hearted news but I'm sick of reading about the Beckhams flaunting their wealth, the Kardashians latest child, who's nepo baby is succeeding at what, etc ๐Ÿ˜ 

Barbadosbelle Sun 21-Apr-24 13:43:03

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I subscribe to the Times online and without exception the Comments are the best thing about the articles. Sadly though many are now 'turned off'.

I miss people being able to comment under Amazon reviews. Why did that stop?? Some were hilarious but often others offered helpful replies from the supplier if there was a problem or a query. I can still remember being in pain with laughter after reading replies to reviews regarding laxatives!!

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Nannan2 Sun 21-Apr-24 13:43:15

And as for 'actors' who get parts/fame because of their famous parents- Dakota Johnson springs to mind.No acting talent whatsoever, and whomever gave her the starring role in the 50 shades films wants sacking.

Joseann Sun 21-Apr-24 13:49:39

Nannan2

Joseann- Benedict Cumberbatch at sheffield was a surprise- i would have thought he was a definite oxford or cambridge man?...

I've checked quickly ..... looks like it was Manchester, but definitely not Oxbridge despite his appearance and accent!

Kate1949 Sun 21-Apr-24 13:57:43

Is Benedict classed as a Nepo baby then? His parents are/were actors.

TerriBull Sun 21-Apr-24 14:19:48

Victoria Beckham on the eve of her 50th, is grimacing her way through most of The Sundays, she's even in the ST Style Magazine which is a load of rubbish at the best of times. Posing as usual with her signature glower as if she's about to be dispatched off to The Russian Gulags. What is it with that woman that she can't even crack a faint smile.

I suppose it's fair to say that using influence to open doors for one's offspring is a human trait, The Beckham's are the very worst example though, they've monetized their kids and put them in the public domain from babyhood. Growing up is a difficult process, no one wants the follies of their youth to follow them around through life. I don't think being indulgent parents conspicuously handing everything on a plate and not allowing children their privacy, equates to being good or responsible parents.

Having said all that some children of the famous are not without talent, I've recently seen Eve Hewson, Bono's daughter in a couple of things, particularly Bad Sisters on AppleTv, I think she's an accomplished actress, no doubt being Bono's daughter eased her passage into acting, but she still has to deliver, and more to the point I think she keeps her private life out of the limelight.

TerriBull Sun 21-Apr-24 14:23:37

Kate1949

Is Benedict classed as a Nepo baby then? His parents are/were actors.

His mother was/is, Wanda Ventham, minor TV actress.

Callistemon21 Sun 21-Apr-24 14:45:36

Kate1949

Is Benedict classed as a Nepo baby then? His parents are/were actors.

Emilia Fox once said that it was terribly difficult for children of famous parents to be able to get on in the entertainment business. grin

Callistemon21 Sun 21-Apr-24 14:48:42

TerriBull

Kate1949

Is Benedict classed as a Nepo baby then? His parents are/were actors.

His mother was/is, Wanda Ventham, minor TV actress.

Not that minor, surely?
I remember Wanda Ventham in many roles, too numerous to list!

Joseann Sun 21-Apr-24 14:54:58

Apparently Cumberbatch's drama teacher thought he was the best schoolboy actor he had ever seen, but interestingly he firmly advised him against an acting career!

TerriBull is probably right, I suppose it's fair to say that using influence to open doors for one's offspring is a human trait. The Beckham parents certainly do. But I do also know that at the children's London school, there was no preferential treatment demanded, and Mr. Beckham was one of the more sheepish, self-effacing parents! I think a lot of celebrities' lives are often one dimensional, so they can only see their children following in the same way.

TerriBull Sun 21-Apr-24 15:00:36

Sorry Callistemon, I was vaguely aware of her, I suppose I should have said not in the Elizabeth Taylor category. Back then if my memory serves me well. It was broken down into Film stars, stage actors, TV actors. At least they were famous for something recognisable unlike some of the reality show non entities we have today.

Callistemon21 Sun 21-Apr-24 15:07:10

I realise I sounded a bit short! Sorry, it wasn't meant to be, I just knew immediately who she was because she always used to be on the tv.

TerriBull Sun 21-Apr-24 15:12:01

No that's fine, I do remember her. He looks like her I think.

MissInterpreted Sun 21-Apr-24 15:17:30

kittylester

Matt Healy is the son of Denise Welsh and Tim Healy. He's in a band but I've forgotten which.

The 1975. Although I'm hazarding a guess that many on here won't have heard of them...

Kate1949 Sun 21-Apr-24 15:29:19

Wanda Ventham was quite famous. She was Cassandra's mother in Only Fools and Horses later.

Chestnut Sun 21-Apr-24 16:13:29

Kate1949

Wanda Ventham was quite famous. She was Cassandra's mother in Only Fools and Horses later.

Benedict's father is Timothy Carlton (Timothy Carlton Congdon Cumberbatch) also an actor. His parents met in 1970 whilst filming A Family at War and acted together in The Lotus Eaters and in Sherlock where they played Benedict's (Sherlock's) parents! So he is definitely a nepo baby but has proved beyond doubt he has shedloads of acting ability. They aren't all talentless wastrels. ๐Ÿ˜‚

Norah Sun 21-Apr-24 16:25:20

Elless

I know some will say 'read a better class of newspaper' but the papers this morning may as well be renamed the Taylor Swift Diaries. I don't enjoy politics and like to read light hearted news but I'm sick of reading about the Beckhams flaunting their wealth, the Kardashians latest child, who's nepo baby is succeeding at what, etc ๐Ÿ˜ 

Perhaps assume others are interested and just read other bits? I don't read boring celebrity/Royal Family bits, except on GN, plenty here.

My GGC like Taylor Swift, no bother, someone else will come along soon enough. She's typically dressed to cover herself well, pleasant looking by today's standards. Could be far worse, I suppose.

TerriBull Sun 21-Apr-24 16:38:51

I think Taylor Swift is being written about a lot apropos of her new album and the speculation on who the songs are about. Incidentally I'd heard of The 1975 and knew who Matt Healy is before he had a brief fling with TS. Personally I don't object to her, she's achieved a great level of success through her own efforts, she appears to be her own person, I can't imagine her being paraded around by Kanye West for example. IMO I would see her as a far better role model for girls and women than the Kardashian crew who trade on their manufactured looks rather than any particular talent.

keepcalmandcavachon Sun 21-Apr-24 16:40:05

MissInterpreted

kittylester

Matt Healy is the son of Denise Welsh and Tim Healy. He's in a band but I've forgotten which.

The 1975. Although I'm hazarding a guess that many on here won't have heard of them...

Are you a 1975 fan too MissInterupted
I adore them and think 'I like America & America likes me' is one of the best songs ever written! Also listen to Taylor Swift all the time and am looking forward to hearing her new songs.
Never read the Daily Mail or Celeb Mags though so am oblivious to all the 'gossgrin

MissInterpreted Sun 21-Apr-24 16:56:50

keepcalmandcavachon

MissInterpreted

kittylester

Matt Healy is the son of Denise Welsh and Tim Healy. He's in a band but I've forgotten which.

The 1975. Although I'm hazarding a guess that many on here won't have heard of them...

Are you a 1975 fan too MissInterupted
I adore them and think 'I like America & America likes me' is one of the best songs ever written! Also listen to Taylor Swift all the time and am looking forward to hearing her new songs.
Never read the Daily Mail or Celeb Mags though so am oblivious to all the 'gossgrin

Not a particular fan of theirs, but I do like a few of their tracks and I like to keep in touch with new music, that's all.

Chestnut Sun 21-Apr-24 17:17:25

Taylor Swift may be hard working and reasonably dressed (unlike others) so in that respect a good role model. But I'm not sure about her songs, as the latest double album is apparently full of bitterness and involves f-words. She's no angel.

Adele was always wailing about ex-partners, but I do not like this latest fad which is to vent a lot of nastiness towards ex-partners. And as I said, Raye is another who does this (very popular in the UK even if you haven't heard of her). Some very hateful and unpleasant lyrics there, and plenty of f-words and drug references.

MissInterpreted Sun 21-Apr-24 17:28:57

Chestnut

Taylor Swift may be hard working and reasonably dressed (unlike others) so in that respect a good role model. But I'm not sure about her songs, as the latest double album is apparently full of bitterness and involves f-words. She's no angel.

Adele was always wailing about ex-partners, but I do not like this latest fad which is to vent a lot of nastiness towards ex-partners. And as I said, Raye is another who does this (very popular in the UK even if you haven't heard of her). Some very hateful and unpleasant lyrics there, and plenty of f-words and drug references.

Life isn't all sweetness and light - why shouldn't music reflect that?

Joseann Sun 21-Apr-24 19:03:26

I have been watching the London Marathon today, and there were many celebrities pushing themselves to the limit. Notably from Eastenders, (as another thread is talking about the soap), actors Jay and Honey who were running for a brain tumour charity in memory of the fictional Lola. Apparently they had already run it in 2019 for Dementia in memory of Barbara Winddor. And I checked, Emma has a degree from Surrey University.

petra Sun 21-Apr-24 19:09:28

Nannan2

And as for 'actors' who get parts/fame because of their famous parents- Dakota Johnson springs to mind.No acting talent whatsoever, and whomever gave her the starring role in the 50 shades films wants sacking.

Was acting a requirement for that rubbish ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ

mae13 Sun 21-Apr-24 19:13:53

The last couple of weeks has seen a fair few miles of column inches - even in The Guardian - occupied by two overblown celebrities in particular: Taylor Swift and Jon Bon Jovi.

The first is a run-of-the-mill singer who's very prettily polished and the second is a tired-out rocker having a Last Hurrah.

Both well over-hyped and plastered about all over the place but I suppose their PR people have a living to make......

Urmstongran Sun 21-Apr-24 19:20:21

TerriBull

Kate1949

Is Benedict classed as a Nepo baby then? His parents are/were actors.

His mother was/is, Wanda Ventham, minor TV actress.

Blimey Wanda Ventham was gorgeous wasn't she? Iโ€™d forgotten her.
You can see the likeness Benedict has!
Wanda is 88 now apparently.

Here she was in her hey day.