Posh beats the Queen and Angelina to top poll of the most inspirational working parents
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- Published on Monday, 23 September 2013 16:44
- Written by Daily Mail
As the Duchess of Cambridge steps back into the limelight after the birth of Prince George, mothers across the UK have revealed that they most highly rate famous parents who display a good work/life balance.A new survey revealed that 86 per cent of mothers look up to celebrity parents as inspiration and believe that being a working mother helps their children learn the value of hard work.And it is fashion queen Victoria Beckham who tops the charts as the nation’s most inspiring mother, fighting off stiff competition from a list of Hollywood film stars, TV presenters and royals such as Angelina Jolie, Holly Willoughby and the Queen.The former Spice Girl and mother of four has been voted the most inspirational working parent having successfully carved a fashion career while juggling the upbringing of her large brood.The 39-year-old recently commented on her duel roles as a mother and fashion designer, saying: ‘I don’t know how I do it. It is a juggling act. It’s no different for me than any other mum.‘I get up very early and go through spelling tests and times tables tests with the kids like any working mum. But I have great people who handle my schedule…it’s difficult juggling working, having the children, and having a husband who travels.'I do have a bit of help, I have a nanny, I can’t do it all myself…I’d do anything for them.‘But I also love what I do. I think anyone who says it’s easy is lying.’Alongside Victoria Beckham, Holly Willoughby, Angelina Jolie, Princess Diana and the Queen were voted the top five parents who motivate mothers.Peter Andre and David Beckham were acknowledged as the successful fathers who manage to balance their high profile work with family life.The survey also revealed that 58 per cent of non-working mothers revealed they would love to go back to work and be successful like their celebrity idols if they had the same support in raising their family while at work.A considerable 70 per cent of mothers who are unable to afford private nannies like their favourite stars admitted their pay packets do not cover expensive childcare costs.Rather than making a name for themselves and earning a large wage, growing up to be a caring person was the quality that was valued the most by the mothers surveyed (96 per cent) and only 3 per cent considered money as an important factor in their child’s future.A spokesperson for supermarket chain Asda, which conducted the survey, said: ‘Unlike Victoria Beckham, most mums cannot afford costly childcare, but they still want to be the best role model for their children morally but also in terms of work ethic.'Mums today respect themselves and feel respected as much for who they are in the world of work as for who they are at home. For seven in ten mums, work does not pay.'Government, schools and employers all have a responsibility to better support them to balance a successful work and home life and to nurture mums' place in society.’
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Cara Delevingne To Meet Up With Angelina Jolie About New Movie?
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- Published on Friday, 20 September 2013 21:20
- Written by Entertainment Wise
Angelina Jolie has apparently got her eye on Cara Delevingne. Haven't we all? The Oscar-winning actress has reportedly "reached out" to the model so that they can discuss upcoming movie projects, reports Grazia. "Angelina Jolie's apparently reached out to her and wants to meet up with her to discuss potential projects that she's directing, which is exciting," a source the magazine.Just last month the 21-year-old beauty talked about stepping away from the modelling world to pursue an acting or musical career. It was thought that Cara was even a front-runner for a starring role in Fifty Shades Of Grey, but this went to Dakota Johnson. Now it looks as though Cara's efforts are being ramped up, especially as an insider has claimed that she's deliberately tried to maintain a low-profile during this run of fashion week's in the hope of creating a credible acting career. "Cara will still do a bit of modelling but she wants to spend more time in the US working on her acting," a source explained. "Cara made a conscious effort to lay low during fashion week. Acting's always been her plan and she now wants to focus on making it in the film world. Lots of film companies have been in touch and there are a lot of projects on the cards. She's been getting offers left, right and centre. It's an exciting time for her." Cara wouldn't be the first young British star that Angelina is trying to help, having spotted Skins star Jack O'Connell.
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Angelina Jolie's 'Maleficent' Has Its Release Date Moved Up!
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- Published on Thursday, 19 September 2013 04:45
- Written by Just Jared
Great news Disney fans: Angelina Jolie‘s upcoming highly anticipated film Maleficent has had its release date moved up! The new Disney flick will now hit theaters on May 30, 2014 as opposed to July 2, 2014. This will allow for Malecifent to have a calmer opening weekend, avoiding Transformers 4 and Fast & Furious 7, along with the World Cup which is slated during that time as well. Angelina co-stars with Elle Fanning, Juno Temple, Sharlto Copley, Sam Riley and more in the movie. Angelina‘s daughter Vivienne Jolie-Pitt has a cameo! ARE YOU EXCITED that Angelina Jolie’s Maleficent will hit theaters slightly earlier than planned???
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Garrett Hedlund Cast in Angelina Jolie-Helmed 'Unbroken'
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- Published on Wednesday, 18 September 2013 17:06
- Written by Hollywood Reporter
Hedlund's addition was more than a month in the works, though he had to work out schedule conflicts before joining the film, which is set to begin shooting in October.Garrett Hedlund has signed on for a supporting role in the Angelina Jolie-helmed drama Unbroken for Universal.The story begins in 1943, when Zamperini's Air Force plane crashed in the Pacific. He survived without food and water for 47 days, enduring shark attacks, aerial attacks and hunger before washing ashore on a Japanese island behind enemy lines, where he was held as a prisoner of war for two years and tortured by his captors.Hedlund's addition was more than a month in the works, though he had to work out schedule conflicts. The film is set to begin shooting in October.Ethan and Joel Coen penned a recent draft of the screenplay, which is based on Laura Hillenbrand’s 2010 best-seller. Universal picked up the rights to the book in January 2011, and William Nicholson and Richard LaGravenese worked on previous drafts before Jolie took the film's reins in December. The movie is scheduled to open in December 2014.Hedlund recently starred in the Coen brothers' Inside Llewyn Davis. Universal was interested in him to play the lead in Fifty Shades of Grey, but the actor bowed out before a formal offer was made. Jolie is producing Unbroken with Matthew Baer and Erwin Stoff.Hedlund is repped by WME, Brillstein Entertainment and attorney David Weber.
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Want Angelina's bag? That'll be £3,000...and a very long wait
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- Published on Tuesday, 17 September 2013 16:16
- Written by Daily Mail
If you want to know what the latest ‘It Bag’ is, the one on Angelina Jolie’s arm is usually a pretty good place to start. At the moment that’s Louis Vuitton’s Capucines handbag, which is selling out across Europe as fashionistas flock to get their hands on one.But would-be buyers have to have deep pockets – it costs up to £3,250. Assistants at the Louis Vuitton shop in New Bond Street, London, said the bags had sold out.They are unlikely to be back in stock until the end of the month, and then in small numbers – prompting suspicions the shortage may be a marketing ruse. But is it worth the wait – and the cash? Fashion writer NICOLE MOWBRAY gives her verdict …After parting with a significant amount of cash for this season’s must-have bag, it’s more than a little galling when it becomes noticeably ‘last season’.It’s even worse when the design pops up everywhere, thanks to labels and prints now being notoriously easy to fake.Louis Vuitton, with its much-copied tan and brown monogram design, must have felt the latter particularly keenly. Which explains why, with the understated Capucines, the French label is turning the emphasis away from trends and back to timeless style.The bag is named after the Rue des Capucines in Paris, where Louis Vuitton opened his first shop in 1854. With it, the brand seems to be celebrating craftsmanship rather than the brash logos for which it has been known of late.Indeed, the success of the bag marks a turnaround for the brand, which has been struggling to win back its reputation as an upmarket and exclusive label.The Capucines is made with full-grain Taurillon calf-leather, which comes from the top layer of a hide. It is subjected to minimal chemical processing (which can weaken it) and so is known for its quality, durability and signature texture.This is the same leather used by Hermes – which is famous for still operating long waiting lists for its coveted Kelly and Birkin bags, decades after they launched.Assistants in Louis Vuitton stores have suggested the brand is also using Hermes’s tactic of ‘drip-feeding’ limited numbers of the Capucines into shops, to encourage demand.So there we have it. Those with serious money to spend – the Capucines costs £3,000 in medium, and £3,250 in large – will be making a serious style understatement this season.If you’d like to follow suit for less, take a look at Raoul. The label offers bags which are just as nice, at a tenth of the price.Or, on the high street, Zara has a classic leather bag with a simple metal tab for a much more purse-friendly £109.
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