Doing Thatcher proud: Meryl Streep looks chic and sophisticated as she greets fans at The Iron Lady premiere

By Kirsty Mccormack


The Iron Lady: Meryl Streep looked chic and sophisticated at the premiere of her latest film which sees her play Margaret Thatcher


She's already won an award for her portrayal as Margaret Thatcher and tonight Meryl Streep looked set for more success.

The 62-year-old actress was beaming as she walked the blue carpet at the UK premiere of The Iron Lady tonight.

Despite the cold British weather, Streep looked in good spirits as she chatted with fans and prepared to show off her latest film.

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Covered up: The actress wore a long black dress with chunky heeled boots and an oversized coat for the event at BFI Southbank


The star made sure she was wrapped up for the event, which was held at the BFI Southbank.

Posing for photographs in a long black dress that had a hint of a plunging neckline, Streep teamed it with an oversized black and blue poncho-style winter coat.

She finished off her look with a chunky pair of black-heeled boots and a gold statement necklace and matching cuff bangle.

As the mother-of-four had fun meeting and greeting her fans, an array of famous faces took their place on the carpet.


Happy to join in: Streep posed for photos with her many fans

Spotlight: All eyes were on Streep as she graced the blue carpet


Her onscreen husband Jim Broadbent looked very smart in a grey three-piece suit which he wore with a white shirt.

The pair posed for photographs once they were inside and are no doubt excited about the response to the film.

Another onscreen couple were also there to pose together - Alexandra Roach and Harry Lloyd.


Important role: Jim Broadbent plays the Prime Minister's husband Denis Thatcher

Set for success: Streep and Broadbent are no doubt looking forward to the response to the film


The pair play Margaret and Denis Thatcher when they were younger and appeared to be soaking up the atmosphere at the premiere.

Roach was channelling a Sixties look wearing a yellow Emilia Wickstead dress with black pointy heels and her dark hair in a beehive.

Onscreen youngsters: Harry Lloyd portrays a younger Denis Thatcher in the film while Alexandra Roach plays Margaret as a teenager


Lloyd looked just as dressed up wearing a dark suit and navy winter coat.

Another young actress who glammed up for the occasion was Emily Head.

The Inbetweeners star showed off her legs in a very short black and red dress, but she kept the cold at bay by teaming it with a pair of black tights.

She posed for photographs with her famous father Anthony Head - who portrays Geoffrey Howe in the film.


Battle of the dresses: The Inbetweeners star Emily Head (left) wore a short red and black number while Alexandra Roach looked stunning in a yellow Emilia Wickstead dress

Daddy's girls: Anthony Head who plays Geoffrey Howe in the film arrived with his two daughters Emily and Daisy


He was also joined by his other daughter, Daisy, who is also an actress.

Someone who wasn't bothered about covering her legs up was actress Emilia Fox.

The pretty star wore a midi-length grey shiny dress with a pair of black peep-toe heels.

She was followed by Harry Potter star Fiona Shaw who wore an unusual pair of tights with a fur-trimmed coat.

All dressed up: Emilia Fox left the winter coat at home (left) whereas Fiona Shaw opted for a fur-trimmed garment and tights


Among the crowd waiting to catch a glimpse of all the famous faces was 17-month-old Tyler Secomb.

The youngster is becoming a bit of a regular at film premieres after she was spotted having her photo taken with Johnny Depp at The Rum Diary premiere in November last year.

Streep also paid Secomb - who was wearing the same pink all-in-one suit - some special attention and made sure they had a photo together.

Deja vu: Streep poses with 17-month-old Tyler Secomb who also received special attention from Johnny Depp at The Rum Diary premiere in November (right)


In the highly-anticipated film - directed by Phyllida Lloyd - she portrays the British Prime Minister through a series of flashbacks, which includes a look at the 17 days leading up to the Falklands War in 1982.

The Iron Lady will be showing at cinemas across the UK from January 6.


Biopic: The actress is creating Oscar buzz for her role as the former Prime Minister


Highly-anticipated: The Iron Lady opens in cinemas on January 6




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Pictured: Hairspray movie star Nikki Blonsky cleans a salon after struggling to land more Hollywood roles

By Rachel Marlowe


Just like the movies: Star of the movie Hairspray, Nikki Blonksy, is now working at Superstar Hairstylists in her hometown of Great Neck, New York


Times are tough and with a career in Hollywood now looking unlikely, Nikki Blonsky has decided to go back to her roots.

Blonsky, who starred alongside John Travolta in Hairspray and also appeared in the short-lived TV series Huge, as just begun working at Superstar Hairstylists in her home town of Great Neck.

The actress has gained a cosmetology license and is working at a salon in Long Island, where she does everything from applying make-up to sweeping the floor, according to Radar Online.

Superstar: Nikki with her first ever customer, Rosa, at Superstar Hairstylists


'I was in the salon having my hair done and I saw her working there,' a shocked customer told the website.

'I couldn't believe it. She was sweeping up hair but also doing people's make up.'

But Nikki, who also appeared in Ugly Betty, has not given up on her dream of hitting the big time again.

'I asked her if she was still acting and she said that she is auditioning a lot,' she continued. 'But she needs a day job too.'

Cut: Nikki's Hollywood career seems to have stalled although she co-starred with Zac Efron and John Travolta in the cult film


At least Nikki's new career seems to be a success so far.

The salon's Facebook page is full of welcoming messages for her and rave reviews of her work as a make up artist.

One customer said: 'I was so surprised today when I showed up at Superstar to get my makeup done and it turned out to be Nikki Blonsky applying it.'

'She did a great job and I really look like a SUPERSTAR. Thanks to all the wonderful staff and I wish all the best to their newest employee cosmetologist Nikki Blonsky.'

Firm hold: Nikki has not let her previous success go to her head but has taken on a job in a hair salon in her home town while she auditions for movie parts


Back in July reports had spread that Nikki was working in a shoe store in Great Neck.

But Nikki denied the story on Twitter saying: 'So much false reporting! & false quotes. NO career changing! just experimented 4 a day working @ a friends boutique 2 see what it was like.'

'NO singing or dancing happened, but it was fun trying something new for a day : )'

Strangely, the owner Steven Dann was quoted as saying Nikki was working, 'two to three days a week dependent on her schedule.'


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What age gap? Julia Roberts, 43, looks almost as youthful as Hayden Panettiere, 22, at Fireflies In The Garden premiere

By SARAH FITZMAURICE

What age gap? Julia Roberts defied her age and stole the spotlight from her younger co-star Hayden Panettiere at the Fireflies in the Garden premiere

There is more than 20 years between them, not that you’d know it.

And on the red carpet for the premiere of their film Fireflies In The Garden Hayden Panettiere failed to outshine her veteran co-star Julia Roberts, with her youthful good looks.

While Hayden, 22, looked lovely in a glittering olive dress the 43-year-old Pretty Woman star stole the limelight by defying her 43-years of age.


The 43-year old actress looked stunning in an all-black ensemble as she posed on the red carpet at the Pacific Theater in Los Angeles

Julia looked closer to Hayden’s age as she posed on the red carpet at the premiere at the Pacific Theater at the Grove.

The mother-of-three looks stunning in an all-black outfit wearing a dress with ruffled detail under a satin jacket.


Mature look: While Julia defied her years Hayden looked older than her 22-years in an asymmetrical olive dress with glittering detail

And adding extra oomph to her outfit the actress had donned a glittering statement necklace with silver and black jewels.

While Julia had teased her hair into loose curls, which helped her cut years off her appearance, Hayden had also opted for tighter ringlets which had the opposite effect making her appear more mature.

While Julia has somehow managed to turn back the clocks she and the other stars of the film have been waiting four years for the premiere of the film.


Finally here: Cast members Shannon Lucio and Carrie-Anne Moss have waited like the other stars for four years for the film to premiere

The cast began filming the movie in Texas in early 2007, but the shoot turned into a four-year-ordeal owing to a troubled film festival debut and financial problems.

Initially Dennis Lee, who wrote the screenplay managed to pull together $500,000 from family and friends before Senator Entertainment, an American offshoot of a German film company, agreed to stump up $8million for Lee to make the film.


Finally here: The film took so long to premiere because of financial and legal problems as well as a bad festival debut

Things got even better for Lee when he signed up the all-star cast including Roberts, Panettiere and Ryan Reynolds to star in the film.

However the project was left put on hold for what turned into four years after a serious of problems, including financial issues at Senator, which eventually folded, a disastrous showing at the Berlin Film Festival and.

After launching a campaign, along with the help of Julia as well as family and friends, Lee managed to get around the issues and re-cut the film.


So happy: Julia, pictured smiling with Dermot Mulroney, helped Dennis Lee with his campaign to get the film to the big screen


In character: Julia in the film portraying Lisa Taylor

Speaking to the Los Angeles Times about the wait Julia said: ‘As frustrating and agonizing and confusing as the years have been I feel it has all been worth the effort.’

The film tells the story of the Taylor family who are devastated by an accident that takes place on the day Lisa Taylor, the mother, is due to graduate from college, decades after leaving to raise her children.


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Selena Gomez slips into to glittery hot pants as she lends her support at The Thing premiere

By CHRIS JOHNSON

In the spotlight: Selena Gomez looked stunning in a pair of black hot pants teamed with a white top and strappy heels at the premiere of The Thing last night in Hollywood

Selena Gomez played a starring role on the red carpet last night at the Los Angeles premiere of The Thing.

The 19-year-old singer and actress doesn't appear in the movie - but was the main attraction at the event in a pair of impossibly short black glittery hot pants.

Gomez, who dates fellow teen star Justin Bieber, teamed her look with a floaty white top and strappy heels for her night in the spotlight.

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Legs on show: The singer and actress, who doesn't star in the movie, lent her support to the event held at Universal Studios

The Thing is a prequel to the 1982 horror movie of the same name and is released in theatres on Friday.

Also at the event was the movie's female lead Mary Elizabeth Winstead, who arrived in a stunning floor-length red dress and a shock of red lipstick.

Her co-star Kim Bubbs opted for a demure black ensemble while other celebs in attendance included Eli Roth and Marilyn Manson.


How does my hair look: Gomez sweeps her hair behind her ear as she poses in front of the army of photographers


Lady in red: Female lead Elizabeth Winstead turned heads in a floor-length red dress


Showing their support: Teams of fans crowd behind a barrier and watch on as the actress walks the red carpet at the premiere night of the horror film

The Thing is directed by Matthijs van Heijningen Jr., and written by Eric Heisserer and Ronald D. Moore.

It was decided to give the film the same name, despite it being a prequel to the 1982 film.

The story follow a team of rival scientists who discover an alien buried in deep ice in Antarctica.


Demure: Her co-star Kim Bubbs opted for flowing black while NCIS star Daniela Ruah went hell for leather with skin-tight black trousers and patterned top


Dapper: Cast member Eric Christian Olsen stands in front of a poster advertising the flick


Posing: Olsen and his other half Sarah Wright, who wore a pretty turquoise dress to the event

But they realise too late that it is still alive and kicking.

Last night's event was held at Universal Studios in Hollywood.

The movie opens in cinemas in the U.S. on Friday and on December 2 in the UK.


Acting up: Actor Eli Roth and Marilyn Manson strike a pose for the cameras


Here's looking at you: The duo larked around in front of the crowds


Fright night: Winstead and Joel Edgerton in a scene from The Thing

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Andie MacDowell goes head-to-head in red with younger co-star Julianne Hough at Footloose premiere

By CHRIS JOHNSON

Ladies in red: Julianne Hough and co-star Andie MacDowell pose at the premiere of their new movie Footloose in Los Angeles last night

There's a 30 year age gap between them.

But Andie MacDowell, 53, certainly gave her youthful co-star Julianne Hough, 23, a good run for her money at the premiere of Footloose last night.

Both ladies slipped into standout red ensembles as they put their best foot forward and stepped into the spotlight at the Los Angeles event.


Leading man: Looking stunning in a short playsuit, Hough put her best foot forward as she cosied up to co-star Kenny Wormald

Country music singer Hough, a former Dancing With The Stars professional, donned a bright red playsuit while Andie - who plays her onscreen mother - went for a darker shade of rouge in a knee-length dress.

But while Julianne put her perfectly honed legs on show, it was Andie who upped the ante in the cleavage department in her plunging number.

Hough - who dates American Idol host Ryan Seacrest - posed with her male lead Kenny Wormald for photographers.


Still got it: At 53, Andie still gave her youthful on-screen daughter Hough, 23, a run for her money as she co-ordinated in a rouge ensemble


Best foot forwards: Fellow castmember Enisha Brewster put in a confident turn in a silver playsuit complete with a flowing white train

Wormald's role was original given to High School Musical star Zac Efron - but he quit the project in 2009, more than a year after signing up.

After much speculation, Wormald was finally announced as his replacement, with Gossip Girl's Chace Crawford among the other names touted

Footloose, which is set for release in the U.S. on October 14, is a remake of the 1984 dance movie.


Lending the support: Stunning actresses Ashley Tisdale, formerly of High School Musical, and American actress and singer Victoria Justice


Lovely ladies: One Tree Hill star Jana Kramer looked pretty in pink, TV host Samantha Harris and film castmember Ziah Colon

It was filmed over two months in Georgia between September and November 2010.
The film follows the story of city kid Ren McCormack (Wormald) on his move from Boston to old fashioned Bomont, where he rebels against its law that bans dancing and rock music.

Footloose is released in cinemas in the U.S. on October 14.


Dashing: Kenny and fellow co-star Patrick John Flueger looked dapper in their suits


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Evangeline Lilly steals the show in plunging white gown at Real Steel premiere

By CHRIS JOHNSON

Graceful: Evangeline Lilly looked stunning in a flowing white gown which was split almost down to the navel as she arrived to the Los Angeles premiere of Real Steel tonight

There was nothing robotic about Evangeline Lilly as she swept onto the red carpet tonight at the Los Angeles premiere of Real Steel.

The stunning actress cut a sexy yet demure figure in a flowing white gown, which was almost split down to her navel.

Evangeline, who plays the character of Bailey Tallet in the robot flick co-starring Hugh Jackman, looked on great form, just five months after giving birth to her first child - a baby boy - with boyfriend Norman Kali.


Looking all white: The 32-year-old actress finished of her plunging gown with a black belt

The former Lost star, 32, did have some hot competition in the form of her co-star, Russian actress Olga Fonda.

Olga put her figure on display in a backless number which lacked much of a front, save for some carefully placed panelling around the bust.

However, despite Fonda's abundant flashing of flesh, it was Lilly who claimed the prized for best dressed with her tasteful design.


Cast call: Posing here with co-star Hugh Jackman and director Shawn Levy at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City


Leading man: Jackman looked dapper in a dark suit and shirt as he posed in front of the teams of photographers at the event

Hugh Jackman, who plays Charlie Kenton, looked dapper in a suit shirt as he posed alongside his co-star.

The 42-year-old Australian actor acted up on the red carpet, playing up to his hardman role by raising his fists while posing for the photographers at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California.

Real Steel, a boxing drama set in the future which sees humanoid robots doing battle.
Asked if the movie is entirely action-orientated, Jackman told Collider.com: 'The way I’ve described it to people is Rocky 1 to 6 or whatever it is.


Raising his fists: The star played up to his hardman movie role on the red carpet

'The fights are unbelievable and very not just “Wow, that’s cool” but very engaging and very emotional.

'There’s some fights at the end, I’m guessing there won’t be a dry eye in the house. So there’s really some amazing stuff, but I would say that’s absolutely accurate 70/30.'

Real Steel is released in the U.S. on October 7th and in the UK on October 14th.


Flesh on show: Russian actress Olga Fonda, who also stars in the film, put on a right show as she made her arrival in a backless silver number


Pins on parade: Twilight star Nikki Reed went for a LBD, as did Real Steel star Dakota Goyo


Happy couple: Private Practice actress KaDee Strickland and husband Jason Behr, a former Dawson's Creek star


Mr Cool! David Beckham's son Romeo attended the event with his brothers and granddad Ted, decked out in a hat, red T-shirt and jeans


Walking the carpet: Cruz and Brooklyn made a quick dash inside and didn't stop to pose of photographers


Lending their support: Rapper 50 Cent went for a tuxedo jack and jeans combo while 90210 star Matt Lanter kept it casual


Promotional blitz: Jackman has been travelling the globe promoting his new movie


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