National Geographic

By Sara Nathan


It looked like she was going to succeed where so many others had failed.

But just weeks after Elisabetta Canalis hinted that she could be walking down the aisle with committed playboy George Clooney, their relationship has ended.

Friends claimed last night that Clooney feared the Italian model and TV presenter was trying to tie him down after two years together.

Earlier this month, the 32-year-old suggested marriage could be on the cards as she addressed Clooney’s reputation as an eternal bachelor, saying: ‘I could never be with someone who every time he opens his mouth says he doesn’t want a child with me or to marry me.

‘My boyfriend has not given an interview on his private life since 1999 – everything that you read is just a rehash of stuff that has been written in the past.’

In an interview with Italian magazine Chi that appears to have tempted fate, Miss Canalis continued: ‘My second job at the moment seems to be maid of honour. For the time being that’s how it is, but I’m not putting any time limits.

‘Who knows what will happen? I am a firm believer in marriage, in the future I will be married, but for the time being I am happy as I am. I don’t need anything to confirm how happy I am.’

Hollywood bachelor: George Clooney, pictured with the Italian star in September, has vowed to never walk down the aisle again


Clooney, however, has insisted that he would not walk down the aisle again following the end of his four-year marriage to actress Talia Balsam in 1993.

The actor, who turned 50 last month, said: ‘I tried marriage and it didn’t work.

‘I have had long relationships with women and they get bored with me working all the time.

‘My fear is that I would make a lousy husband and I don’t want to put myself, or anyone else, through the pain of finding out. If I was my girlfriend, I wouldn’t put up with me for very long.’

A source in Los Angeles said: ‘Elisabetta is a traditional girl and wanted the fairytale.

‘But George has never made a secret of his feelings and he wanted things to continue as they were.’

Clooney and Miss Canalis made their romance official in September 2009 after stepping out together at the Venice Film Festival.

The E.R. star's ex-girlfriends include British model and radio personality Lisa Snowdon and cocktail waitress Sarah Larson.

He is currently working on his new drama, Gravity, with Sandra Bullock.


Ex factor: Sarah Larson, Lisa Snowdon and his first wife Talia Balsam


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Posing: Green Mile star Doug Hutchison's bride Courtney Stodden, who claims to be 16, with an American flag wrapped around her in a photo from her website


Bride's father is four years YOUNGER than groom

Her mother insists she is a good Christian girl.

But these pictures of Green Mile star Doug Hutchison's 16-year-old bride, Courtney Alexis Stodden, would seem to suggest she does have a naughtier side.

The aspiring model and singer is seen here striking a series of lascivious poses for the camera.


Bright: The teen, who is an aspiring singer, pictured here in a shocking pink bikini


In one she is pictured on a beach with just an American flag wrapped around her while in another she poses in a shocking pink bikini.

Courtney married 51-year-old Hutchison last month in a Las Vegas ceremony.

And while many parents may be horrified at the dramatic age gap, Courtney's mother and father have actually given it all their backing.

RadarOnline today posted a copy of the marriage certificate, which details how the nuptials took place on May 19.

The service was held at the Chapel Of The Flowers and was officiated by Reverend Douglas Gilbert, with Courtney's mother Krista acting as a witness.

With Courtney looking older than her 16 years, many have questioned her age, although the webside claims the documents prove she will be turning 17 on August 29.


Extreme age gap: Hutchison, 51, and Courtney were married in Las Vegas last month


Courtney's father, Alex Stodden, who at 47 is four years younger that his son-in-law, and her mother Krista even gushed about the new addition to the family.

'Every father can only pray to have such a man behind their daughter,' he told Radaronline. 'Doug is the nicest man I’ve ever met in my life.'

He says that Courtney is an intelligent girl and he has no concerns about her decision.

'Courtney is one of the most level headed girls out there and I’m not just saying that because she’s my daughter,' he said.

Yesterday Courtney's mother Krista also told RadarOnline.com: 'We are totally supportive of this marriage. Doug is a wonderful man and we love him.'

She defended her daughter's decision, insisting that she is a 'good Christian girl'.

Mrs Stodden said: 'They are very much in love and we are so supportive of this.


Preening: Courtney's mother insists her daughter is a 'good Christian girl' and has not had plastic surgery


'Courtney was a virgin when she married Doug. She is a good Christian girl.'

Looking well beyond 16, it appears that Courtney has possibly gone under the knife to obtain her more 'mature' looks, but her mother denies this.

She said: 'She is a beautiful girl. She has real breasts, real lips, she's not plastic.'


Controversial: Since the nuptials, the TV star and his teenage bride have been forced to defend their decision


Mr and Mrs. Stodden are also about to pay the newlyweds a visit, by travelling to to Los Angeles, this week.

Courtney and Doug, who have a whopping 35 year age gap, married in Las Vegas last month and Doug proudly posted a picture of himself and the former beauty queen on his website this week.

He wrote: 'Doug Anthony Hutchison and Courtney Alexis Stodden became husband and wife on Friday May 20th, 2011, at 12 pm in The Little Chapel of Flowers in Las Vegas, Nevada.


It's all good: Her father Alex Stodden, who at 47 is four years younger that his son-in-law, has gushed about the new addition to the family


'Mr and Mrs Hutchison live together happily ensconced in their Hollywood Hills home with their lil' pups, Everette and Tuna.'

Since the wedding, the TV star and his teenage bride have been forced to defend their decision.

'We're aware that our vast age difference is extremely controversial,' the couple told E! Online.

'But we're very much in love and want to get the message out there that true love can be ageless.'

The legal age for marriage in Las Vegas is 18, however with parental consent it drops to 16.


Wannabe: Courtney Stodden in a music video posted on YouTube called Don't Put It On Me


Hutchison is best know for his role as prison guard Percy Wetmore in the film adaptation of Stephen King's The Green Mile, for which he received critical acclaim.

He later went on to play supporting roles in films such as Shaft and Bait, I Am Sam, and The Salton Sea.

Currently, he is producing Vampire Killers, described as 'a show around the hunt for a queen vampire and her 13 coven members by an elite group of vampire hunters'.

Courtney is an aspiring country music singer, who, judging by her website, appears to be managed by her new husband, who is listed as the primary contact person for all her business affairs


Hutchison is best know for his role as prison guard Percy Wetmore in the film The Green Mile


On her site she describes herself as a 'recording artist, singer/songwriter, actress and model who currently resides in Ocean Shores, Washington, as well as Hollywood, California'.

The teenager started her career early, signing with a modelling agency at the age of 12.

She was 15 when she entered Donald Trump's Miss Universe Organisation, becoming Miss Ocean Shores, Washington, and going on to represent her city in the Miss Washington USA Pageant.





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By Sarah Fitzmaurice


Now and then: Jennifer Metcalfe pictured on the beach in Ibiza at the start of this month and in 2008


She has a womanly shape with a curvy derriere and a tiny waist wearing a trim size six to eight.

But like many women, Jennifer Metcalfe suffers from a common body issue, cellulite.

The Hollyoaks actress has spoken out about her body after pictures emerged showing some dimpling on her thighs while wearing a bikini on holiday earlier this month.


Speaking to Heat magazine the 28-year-old actress said: ‘I have cellulite, yeah and a fair bit of it. My mum had it and it’s hereditary.’

And she doesn’t let bad lighting or an unflattering photograph get her down, speaking of the photos, taken while she was in Ibiza with Slyvian Longchambon she said: ‘I don’t have it down the back of my knees like that. I don’t actually look like that.’

Soaking up the sunshine: Jennifer, seen with her boyfriend Sylvain Longchambon, loves her tony waist and her bottom, and the ice skater doesn't half mind it too


She added: ‘I’m very realistic. If someone takes a bad picture, I’m like, “Oh God, bad picture move on.”’

The actress who plays Mercedes McQueen in the Chester-based soap, admitted having liposuction on her upper thighs and bottom last year and recently she said: 'I think surgery is a really personal decision that only you can make.

Slim frame: Jennifer showed off her body, which is a size six to eight, in this number at the British Soap Awards last month


If there's something on your body you really don't like, it doesn't matter if your mother doesn't see it or your boyfriend doesn't see it - it's what you feel comfortable with.'

In 2008 the actress sparked worries over her health when she was pictured looking extremely slim while on holiday in Marbella, but says she feels that now is the happiest she has been with her shape.

She said: ‘It is actually, there is nothing I don’t like, to be honest. I feel this is just right.’

‘I feel sexy. I like having a bit butt and a small waist, I think it’s interesting.’

And it isn’t just Jennifer who likes her figure the way it is Slyvian is a fan of her great body: ‘He loves it,’ she admits.


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By Sarah Bull


Matching muscles: Christine Bleakley and Frank Lampard show off their toned bodies as they enjoy a holiday in Las Vegas


She said last year that she was cutting down on her gym workouts because she didn't want to get big muscles.

But, on holiday with boyfriend Frank Lampard in Las Vegas, Christine Bleakley showed off an incredibly lean figure which can only be achieved through regular fitness sessions.

With an enviably flat stomach complete with defined muscles, toned arms and muscular thighs, Miss Bleakley looked like a fitness model as she made her way to the hotel swimming pool for a quick swim.


However, she wasn't the only one, as Chelsea player Lampard also drew stares with his muscular physique.

Miss Bleakley bulked up last year ahead of her Sports Relief challenge which saw her waterski across the English Channel.

She said at the time she wasn't happy with the way her body was changing through the rigorous training.

Buff: Christine looks incredibly lean in her mismatched floral bikini top and magenta bottoms


She explained: 'I don't want to have Madonna arms so I am conscious about not doing more exercise.

'I put on nearly a stone in training for the water-skiing. I couldn't have done it without the training but my muscles were far too big afterwards.'

Miss Bleakley also said she hated her 'legs and bum', adding: 'I think I'm just like everyone, you'd probably change 101 things about yourself.'

But surely she couldn't have found anything to dislike about her incredibly toned figure as she chilled out by the pool with Lampard.

Romantic rendezvous: The pair share a laugh as they bask in the sun at their hotel

Pucker up: The couple's love for each other is clear as they kiss and cuddle in the hotel pool


The 32-year-old presenter wore a mismatched bikini, consisting of a flowered bikini top and pink bottoms, while Lampard wore a monochrome pair of swimming shorts.

The couple were pictured last week kissing and cuddling as they made the most of their romantic holiday.

Miss Bleakley couldn't resist pulling in her beau for a series of kisses as they basked in the sunshine before taking a dip in the hotel pool.

And the feeling was most definitely mutual, as Lampard cheekily kept grabbing his girlfriend's pert posterior as they relaxed at their hotel.

Bikini babe: Christine shows off her slender figure in a navy blue and white polka dot bikini


Come here for another smooch: Christine pulls in Frank for another romantic clinch as they relax on the sunloungers at their hotel


It was reported last month that Lampard is apparently planning a romantic proposal on board one of Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich's luxury yachts.

Father-of-two Lampard, 32, is preparing to get down on one knee in Sardinia and ask for Miss Bleakley's hand in marriage.

A source said: 'Frank intends to propose in the most romantic way possible. He's got it all planned out. He will spend most of June away with Christine and by the time he and Christine are back in London, they will be engaged.'


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Tussle: Sam Faiers and Joey Essex wrestle after partying all day at the Ocean Club in Marbella


They've barely been able to keep their hands off each other during their break in Marbella.

But The Only Way Is Essex stars Sam Faiers and Joey Essex were getting physical for another reason yesterday as they stumbled back to their hotel after partying all day at the Ocean Club.

The reality TV couple got into an argument as they left the party worse for wear, according to witnesses.

After exchanging cross words the couple got into a tussle, with glamour model Sam pulling at her boyfriend's beloved barnet.


Holiday blues: the pair are returning to England today after a week spent in Spain


After their very public necking session the couple enjoyed a Shisha pipe before finally heading back to the hotel.

They were earlier spotted arriving at the Ocean Club, where they drank and danced with friends - their typical day's activity for much of the trip.

Sam, who recently opened up a clothing boutique in Brentwood with her sister Billie, wore a black and white frilled one-piece swimsuit.

She and her co-stars including Amy Childs, Lydia Bright and Lucy Mecklenburgh have been parading about Marbella in a series of bright and skimpy outfits during their stay.

The holiday is finally at an end though, with Sam and Joey flying back to the UK today.

They have spent their last day in Spain with Sam's nanny, after a week of raucous partying.


Party with the girls: Sam took a break from her man to dance with her friends at the Ocean Club party


Sam told her followers on Twitter today: 'Last day sunbathing in Spain :-( with nanny! Then home tonight! X x x'

'Home today. On way to @SamanthaFaiers nannys house 2 have a nice day round the pool.Then airport later! Had 12 hours sleep last nite,' Joey added.

The holiday hasn't been all positive - Joey was robbed mid-week when thieves broke into his hotel room.


Get a room: Joey and Sam couldn't keep their hands off each other during water sports earlier in the week


Among the items stolen were his beloved Hermes belt, orange Ugg boots and £10,000 in cash.

The reality star believes he was targeted by thugs who recognised him from television, according to the Sun.

But the fashion-concious club promoter was bereft for long - his helpful manager flew out to Spain in order to deliver more clothes.


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