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10 TV turned mega movie stars

Will Smith

Will Smith went from the Fresh Prince of Belair

Will Smith

…to a multimillion dollar mega star! In 2012 it was estimated that his films, including Men in Black, Ali and The Pursuit of Happyness, have grossed more than $6.36 billion in a global box office.

George Clooney

Everyone’s favourite silver fox got his start on the TV show The Facts of life.

George Clooney

He is now one of the most famous men in the world and has been the only person to ever be nominated for Academy Awards in six different categories.

Catherine Zeta Jones

Catherine Zeta Jones had a number of TV roles, but it was her role as Mariette in the successful British television series The Darling Buds of May that kicked off her movie career.

Catherine Zeta Jones

Catherine has gone on to star in some box office hits including The Mask of Zorro and Entrapment.

Leonardo DiCaprio

Leonardo Dicaprio started his mega career in TV commercials! He then landed a role in the sitcom Growing Pains. Little did he know that was the start of an incredible career.

Leonardo DiCaprio

Leo is now one of the most celebrated actors in Hollywood and has starred in numerous successful hits including Blood Diamond, Catch Me if You Can, The Beach and The Great Gatsby.

Katie Holmes

Katie Holmes kicked off her career as Joey Potter in Dawson’s Creek and starred in the show for five years.

Katie Holmes

She went on to star in Batman Begins and The Romantics, but is most famous for her failed marriage to Tom Cruise.

Jessica Alba

While she starred in some TV roles as a young actress, Jessica Alba’s career took off after her leading role in TV series Dark Angel.

Jessica Alba

The success of this role lead to much bigger and better things for the actress. She rose to even further fame after her roles in Sin City, Fantastic Four and Into the Blue.

Johnny Depp

Before he was a movie star, Johnny Depp was a teen heart throb following his role in the TV series 21 Jump Street.

Johnny Depp

Not only has Johnny now been nominated for numerous top awards, winning the Best Actor Awards from the Golden Globes for Sweeney Todd and a Screen Actors Guild for Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, he has been named the “Sexiest Man Alive” twice by People magazine.

Jennifer Aniston

While Jennifer Aniston had already starred in a couple of TV and movie roles, her career really took off when she took on the role of Rachel Green in the 1990 hit series Friends.

Jennifer Aniston

The role, which Jennifer played for 10 years, catapulted her into world-wide stardom. She has starred in a huge list of blockbuster films since including The Break-Up, Marley & Me and He’s Just Not That into You.

John Travolta

Before John Travolta became Tony Manero in Saturday Night Fever, he was Vincent “Vinnie” Barbarino in Welcome Back, Kotter.

John Travolta

He went on to star in classic movies like Grease and Pulp Fiction and has built up one of the most stellar acting careers in Hollywood.

Sarah Jessica Parker

While Sarah Jessica Parker is best known for her role as Carrie Bradshaw in the TV series Sex and the City, she was a child TV and movie star first.

Here first TV role was in sitcom Square Pegs and while the show only lasted one season, her performance propelled her into the spotlight.

Sarah Jessica Parker

Following her TV debut SJP landed four film roles in the next three years, including the classic Footloose and Girls Just Wanna Have Fun.

Following the success of Sex and the City the TV series, SJP went on to star in the two Sex and the City movies as well as a number of other successful films.

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Images mean new hope in Madeline McCann case

Images mean new hope in Madeline McCann case

The search for Madeline McCann has intensified with British police releasing two images of a man they urgently want to trace in the investigation of her disappearance.

Two e-fit images of a man have been released based on separate witnesses who spotted him at the Portuguese resort of Praia da Luz on the same evening three-year-old Madeline disappeared six years ago.

The images show a man aged between 20 and 40 with brown hair and, while they show slightly different features, investigators are convinced they are seeking the same person.

BBC1’s TV show Crimewatch will broadcast the pictures as part of a renewed international appeal to find Madeline, who disappeared on May 3, 2007 while she slept in her family’s holiday apartment at Portuguese resort of Praia da Luz with her younger brother and sister.

Meanwhile, Manchester police have arrested a man after he boasted to a barrister about meeting Madeline on a Mediterranean island just weeks ago, a breakthrough in the case that is seen to be “potentially highly significant”.

The suspect, who has not been named, was arrested after the barrister contacted local police and gave a detailed statement about what he was allegedly told.

“The fact that [the barrister] was prepared to risk his reputation by making the statement does suggest that it is credible,” a family friend told UK newspaper The Mirror.

“There are tip-offs and sightings all the time and many of them can be ruled out immediately as either complete fantasy or because there is no credibility to the source.

“This one is more credible because of the nature of the man who brought it to the authorities’ attention.”

Manchester officers who conducted the arrest seized computers from a private address and have sent them for forensic examination.

The arrest and newly released images have given new hope to Madeline’s parents Kate and Gerry McCann.

Since British police took control of the investigation from Portuguese officials, they say they have spoken to 442 people and identified 41 “persons of interest”, including carers, residents and workers at the resort.

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Prince George’s Godparents Will Be Friends Not Royals

Prince George’s Godparents Will Be Friends Not Royals

Prince William and his wife Catherine the Duchess of Cambridge are again breaking with tradition in the lead-up to Prince George’s christening.

The couple has reportedly chosen close friends rather than royalty to be godparents to their four-month-old son, who’s due to be baptised at St James’s Palace on October 23.

Sources close to the pair have revealed the decision was based on them wanting “stability and normality” for George when choosing his six godparents.

William is said to have chosen old St Andrews University friend Fergus Boyd, who he was sitting next to when he first noticed Catherine a fashion show.

Meanwhile, Catherine has selected school friend Emilia d’Erlanger, who attended Marlborough College with her.

William’s lifelong friend Hugh van Cutsem has also reportedly been chosen as a godparent.

The couple is yet to officially make an announcement on the other three godparents.

“They are rather unexpected off-the-wall choices for godparents – not the usual suspects of William’s closest friends who we anticipated,” a royal source told UK newspaper The Sunday Times.

“The two of them have carefully chosen and agreed them together.”

William and Kate’s decision is yet another indication that they’re going to raise their son in their own way.

They have already broken away from royal christening tradition by choosing to hold the event at the Chapel Royal in St James’s Palace, rather than Buckingham Palace.

They have even shunned some senior royals from the event in order to make the event an “’intimate, family affair”.

Prince William’s aunts, Princess Anne and Sophie, Countess of Wessex, are believed to be among those left off the guest list.

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Celebrities doing ‘normal’ things

They may have plenty of money to play with, but most stars still do the day to day things we do!

When they aren’t starring in a blockbuster film or walking the red carpet, celebrities are doing “normal” things just like us.

From filling up the car with petrol to eating fast food and exercising to sightseeing, stars are doing the things that just have to be done.

Check out our gallery of stars being “normal” here!

Reese Witherspoon pays for parking.

Jay Z (left back) and Chris Martin (left front) recently got the subway to their own concert.

Heidi Klum tucks into some McDonald’s after a big night on the town.

Avril Lavigne has a giggle as she fills up her car with petrol.

Angelina Jolie takes her kids sightseeing in Sydney.

Nicole Kidman drops her daughter Sunday Rose off at school.

Rita Ora and Cara Delevingne grab themselves some McDonald’s.

Naomi Watts and her kids visit a fresh food market.

Miranda Kerr does yoga in her lounge room while wearing a face mask.

Lady GaGa stops off to buy some fish and chips, in a bra of course!

Anne Hathaway picks up after her pooch at the park.

Kate hudson holds an ice pack to her face after a visit to the dentist.

Chris Hemsworth and his wife Elsa Pataky stock up on groceries.

Katie Holmes takes the subway and tries to go undetected.

Decisions, decisions! Courteney Cox shops for furniture.

Kim and Khloe Kardashian stop to buy an ice cream from an ice cream truck.

James Franco takes a coffee break during filming.

Alyson Hannigan stops to buy some fresh fruit.

Dita Von Teese carries her own luggage through the airport.

Heidi Klum works out with pal Miranda Kerr.

Katie Holmes rides with daughter Suri on a carosel.

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Lead actor pulls out of Fifty Shades Of Grey

Lead actor pulls out of Fifty Shades Of Grey

The controversial role of Christian Grey in the movie adaptation of EL James’ Fifty Shades Of Grey is now vacant as lead actor Charlie Hunnam pulls out.

The two studios producing the highly anticipated film of the book, often referred to as mummy porn, announced on Saturday that the actor had to withdraw due to TV commitments.

“The filmmakers of Fifty Shades Of Grey and Charlie Hunnam have agreed to find another male lead, given Hunnam’s immersive TV schedule, which is not allowing him time to adequately prepare for the role of Christian Grey,” they said.

However according to fresh sources, TV commitments were not the reason for Hunnam’s change of heart, rather a fear of being typecast.

“He dropped out of the project because he didn’t want to be typecast,” an unknown source told People.

“He didn’t want the Robert Pattinson-esque attention that would come along with taking on this role.”

The Sons Of Anarchy actor’s original casting as the sexy, wealthy and highly sexual Christian Grey was met with much fan backlash, with twitter pages exploding seconds after the announcement with fans declaring him unfit to play the leading role.

While Fifty Shaders are now hitting up Twitter once again, this time to celebrate the star’s withdrawal, it’s left the film in chaos trying to quickly recast the open position.

The film was scheduled to be released on August 1, 2014, but with no leading man locked in there are doubts it will make its looming release date.

In the meantime, while producers scramble to fill the role, it remains to be seen if they can find a suitable actor to please the book’s vocal fans.

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Is wearing makeup a betrayal? One woman’s transformation sparks debate

Is wearing makeup a betrayal? One woman's transformation sparks debate

Makeup artist Melissa Murphy posted these dramatic before and after images.

One woman’s dramatic before and after makeup photos have sparked an online debate about whether wearing makeup is deceitful.

The images, posted on Reddit by makeup artist Melissa Murphy, show the complete transformation of an unidentified woman using every day cosmetics.

The woman’s pale skin, freckles, blemishes and acne scars are replaced by a flawless complexion, chiselled cheekbones, big doe eyes, sculpted eyebrows and a seemingly thinner face and nose.

“Makeup. That’s it,” the caption reads.

The dramatic makeover sparked a furious debate among Reddit users who said using makeup to improve your looks was tantamount to a “betrayal”.

“The girl in the photo is apparently not satisfied with the way she looks without makeup and uses makeup to artificially portray a person more people would find attractive,” user plokoonismyfave wrote.

“If a guy wore prosthetic muscles under a long-sleeve shirt (a la Superman costumes), you would likely feel as if you had been deceived, regardless of what you thought of the person.”

Another user, RG150, agreed, writing: “I think it is deceitful, men go for looks, and for most looks are an important aspect of your potential partner.

“It’s actually difficult in identifying those two pictures as the same person! It’s not just a slight difference, it’s massive.

“Women who plaster themselves with makeup are only putting themselves under pressure to keep hiding their true selves.”

But others disagreed, insisting it was a woman’s prerogative to wear as much or as little makeup as they liked.

“To me it’s like putting clothes on that suit my shape,” one user, SJ3, said. “I put my makeup on to enhance my features and because I love makeup. I don’t think it makes you any less of a woman if you wear makeup. If you don’t like it, lump it.”

Another, Kate, pointed out that this was an extreme example as most women do not use makeup to such an extreme.

“These pictures are a bit unfair because most women don’t make such a dramatic transformation,” Kate wrote. “This isn’t really indicative of the norm. Most women don’t have professional makeup artists doing their makeup so most won’t be able to achieve this.”

Perhaps the most insightful comment came from Lolo, who pointed out that women are criticised no matter what they do because society is “bitter, nasty and image-obsessed”.

“I find the comments ironic as everyone says a woman should take pride in her appearance and look her best every time she goes out and then people say it’s all lies and a mask,” Lolo said. You can’t win. Too many bitter nasty people out there. Shallow, spiteful and image obsessed.”

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I shed weight to wed and just kept going!

I shed weight to wed and just kept going!

Renee’s goal was to lose 34kg by her wedding day. And now she’s hit that figure out of the park.

When Renee Wolfe’s children were disappointed she couldn’t join them on the rides at a water park due to her 134kg frame, she laughed it off.

Later at home, though, going over photos of the day, the 37-year-old says, “I was shocked. I couldn’t believe that was me, but it was!” Soon after that revelation came a life-changing moment in the form of a marriage proposal from Peter, her partner of 17 years.

Because of a lack of confidence, the nurse from Bateman’s Bay in NSW says she had “never imagined walking down the aisle”. Suddenly that all changed: “I had a wedding to look forward to!”

With thoughts of her big day giving her a serious injection of motivation, she joined a gym and The Biggest Loser Club. It was tough. She was sometimes too sore after exercising to roll over in bed, but there were important pay-offs.

Read more about Renee’s amazing weight loss in this week’s issue of Woman’s Day, on sale Monday, October 14, 2013.

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Nicole under fire as Keith tells: You’re still perfect

Nicole under fire as Keith tells: You're still perfect

With Nic copping cosmetic surgery insults, Keith springs to her defence – he loves her natural beauty.

In true country music fashion, Keith Urban is standing by his woman after Nicole Kidman was cruelly blasted last week for returning to cosmetic surgery.

In the wake of her appearance at a Hollywood function celebrating women, the 46-year-old actress was labelled “more plastic than a Barbie” by online commentators, who were appalled by her seemingly frozen forehead.

Other trolls chimed in with harsh comments like “Stop with the fillers and Botox for the love of God”, “She looks like a prop from a celebrity wax museum” and “She looks awful – I didn’t even recognise her as Nicole Kidman.”

Our sources say this latest crisis has prodded the couple to a new realisation. While Keith has been reassuring Nicole he loves her no matter what, he’s also been telling her it’s time to deal with her insecurities so she can finally embrace her natural self.

Read more about Nicole’s new look and Keith’ concerns in this week’s issue of Woman’s Day, on sale Monday, October 14, 2013.

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Oprah back in skinny jeans!

She might be nearly 60 but Oprah Winfrey’s recent weight loss has her stepping out in flattering tight-fitting jeans again.

“Getting back into her skinnies was a huge milestone in her weight loss,” says a close friend. Oprah has been boasting to friends she’s losing weight the healthy way, without risky fad diets.

After her triumphant return to acting in acclaimed drama The Butler, her mission is now to be in her best-ever shape for the Oscars. “She dreams of standing at the podium and uses that as inspiration when she’s tempted to break her diet,” says the friend.

Read more about Oprah’s weight loss secrets in this week’s Woman’s Day, on sale October 14.

Now and then: Oprah is back in her skinny jeans!

An overjoyed Oprah poses for photographers with her new figure.

Oprah is taking on a healthy eating approach.

The billionaire grows her own fresh fruit and vegetables in her own garden.

Oprah shows off her home-grown tomatoes.

Oprah with her harvest.

Avocados and figs all round!

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27 Dresses? Try 100s… Unworn By Aussie Women!

27 Dresses? Try 100s… Unworn By Aussie Women!

Is your wardrobe bulging with clothes you haven’t worn but still you can’t find anything to wear? Do you look at all those dresses and tops and jackets and think, well…what wasI thinking? Have you been telling porkies to hide the amount you’ve really spent on your passion for fashion?

If the answers are yes, yes and yes… you can at least take heart that you’re not alone.

Pure Profile conducted a case study on behalf of AHM Fashion Exchange to look at the shopping habits of over 1250 Australian women aged between 18 and 65 and they found that that the average woman has an incredible100 itemshanging in her wardrobe that have never been worn.

“It’s not unusual for people to have clothes in their wardrobes they don’t wear – even with tags still on them – but over 100 items as the average is astounding,” says Paula Joye, style guru and AHM Fashion Exchange events advocate.

“If you work out how much money you spend on clothes you haven’t worn it’s frightening.”

Alesha Dettmer, 31, a successful Sydney businesswoman, says she can’t count the clothes she has in her wardrobe, but can account for not wearing a lot of them.

“I have too many clothes to think about or even count. It’s the equivalent of an entire walk-in robe, two chests of draws, plus another two-door built in,” she says.

“I have not worn all of them, some items I have not have worn for over 18 months.”

The average Australian has 104 items in their wardrobe that they never wear, yet a whopping 82 per cent still can’t find something to put on each day.

Almost half of women lie about how much they spend on clothing, which may explain why almost 62 per cent of the population also return their clothes straight after buying them, with buyer’s guilt being a major contributor.

“Yes, I’ve lied about the amount I spend on clothing. I never used to but once you’re married it all changes,” Alesha jokingly admits.

Despite the stereotype of woman re-mortgaging their homes for a pair of Manolo Blahnik shoes, you may be surprised to know that men have just as many unworn items of clothing, and are spending more on new clothes each month.

While having too many clothes might clutter your wardrobe and prevent you from wearing your entire collection, it appears shoes are getting overlooked, too.

Research indicates that most Australians have 10 pairs of boots and shoes that they don’t wear and with each item costing an average of $70 each, that’s $700 worth of clean-soled shoes filling our cramped wardrobes.

Even more shockingly, some big-spending Aussies have admitted to having one item of clothing valued up to $1000 that they’ve never even worn.

Before you hit the panic button and head home to de-clutter, consider swapping items you no longer wear instead of hauling them off and repeating the process.

AHM Fashion Exchange is launching a series of clothes exchange days across the nation where you can swap your unworn items for someone else’s, saving yourself money and getting a new wardrobe that you might actually wear.

“The AHM Fashion Exchange events are a great way of re-purposing fashion,” says Paula Joye. “ You exchange unworn items from your wardrobe for pieces you like in another. It’s like raiding your best friend’s wardrobe. Waste less, shop more and look fabulous – all for free.”

Shoppers bring six items of pre-loved clothing in exchange for six tokens that they can then use to purchase other items suiting their current look and style.

AHM Fashion Exchange events kick off in Sydney on Saturday 26 October, followed by Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne and Adelaide.

Event Schedule

Saturday 26 October: Overseas Passenger Terminal, Sydney.

Clothes drop off: 10am – 12pm

Fashion Exchange: 12pm – 3pm

Sunday 10 November: Lightspace Studios, Brisbane.

Clothes drop off: 10am-12pm

Fashion Exchange: 12pm-3pm

Saturday 16 November: State Theatre, Perth.

Clothes drop off: 10am-12pm

Fashion Exchange: 12pm-3pm

Saturday 23 November: Thousand Pound Bend, Melbourne.

Clothes drop off: 10am-12pm

Fashion Exchange: 12pm-3pm

Saturday 30 November: Queens Theatre, Adelaide.

Clothes drop off: 10am-12pm

Fashion Exchange: 12pm-3pm

Related video: TODAY: Australia’s biggest wardrobe. .

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