The actress will don blonde hair and a British accent for a movie about one of Diana's love affairs.
Playing the role of a 20th century icon is no easy task; just ask Michelle Williams whose portrayal of Marilyn Monroe in the upcoming film My Week With Marilyn was widely criticized even before the movie was released. (Although, personally, we think she nailed Marilyn's breathy voice and coquettish charm.)
Still, even with the wide amount of skepticism that comes with filling the shoes of a legend, it hasn't seemed to scare off 30-year-old actress Jessica Chastain, who will reportedly play Princess Diana in an upcoming biopic.
Whether they admit it or not, these surprise babies proved quite a shock to their famous parents.
Despite initially trying to keep everything hush-hush and politically correct, the real reason why Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver split after a quarter of a century together finally came out this week. Turns out, the former governor had fathered a love child more than a decade ago with a former member of their household staff (she retired after 20 years in January). Although the Australian actor's behavior is appalling, especially since so many saw the Schwarzennegger-Schriver marriage as iconic, the bodybuilder is certainly not alone in his actions. In fact, he's not even the first politican to be in this situation. In honor of Arnold's recent secret baby daddy confession, here are a few other famous love children who were minus one (publicly acknolwedged) parent at birth. You may not recognize them, but you probably know who their missing father is.
A letter to Kate Middleton (and other brides-to-be)
Congratulations, soon-to-be-Princess Kate. You are in the midst of an epic fairy tale romance with your Prince. There are just a few things that I think you should know, in order to ensure that you actually do live happily ever after.
Know that you make your own “happily ever after.” It doesn’t just happen; it takes a lot of work, courage, honesty and communication. Sometimes it’s not easy, but it’s worth the price of creating your own future.
William will also reportedly honor Diana with an emotional tribute during the wedding reception.
Kate Middleton was just a 15-year-old school girl when her future husband's mother, Princess Diana, died tragically in a Paris car crash. However, although his fiancee and mother will never get to meet, Prince William reportedly took Kate to visit his Diana's grave, just days before their April 29th wedding.
Kate Middleton's differences from Princess Di may be the reason this royal marriage lasts.
After Prince William and Kate Middleton announced their engagement to the world in November 2010, the couple sat down for their first in-depth interview. While Kate seemed as poised and earnest as one might expect a future princess to behave, she seemed a bit uncomfortable when asked about following in the footsteps of the late Princess Diana, whose blue sapphire and diamond engagement ring rested on her finger.
Luckily, her prince came to the rescue, claiming that no one was trying to fill his mother’s shoes. But despite William’s assertion that Kate would “carve out her own path,” comparisons between the two women are inevitable. So did William choose a wife that reminded him of his much-loved mother? Or are Diana and Kate as different as London and Manchester?
Will Prince William and Kate break these Guinness World Records with their April 29 royal wedding?
With less than a month to go before Prince William and his bride-to-be, Kate Middleton, tie the knot in Westminster Abbey, the media is abuzz with speculation over every last detail of the highly-anticipated ceremony.
Princess Di and Kate Middleton: What do you do when your mother-in-law is a saint?
And as if being a bride- and princess-to-be isn't enough pressure, Kate Middleton has been thrust into the international spotlight and her appearance, style and wedding have become ripe fodder for gossip. She's gotten flack for quitting her job to prepare for her wedding and been the center of a media-invented kerfuffle over whether or not Camilla will have to curtsy in her presence.
Long-sleeved, lace and tulle wedding gowns are among the predicted hot wedding trends of 2011.
According to bridal trend watchers, ruffles, bows, lace, accent beading and tulle are all posed to make a comeback in 2011, as are fairy-tale princess ballgown skirts. One trend, however, may surprise you: a return to long-sleeved gowns. Why are they coming back now, and more importantly, could you rock one?
First there's the engagement ring, and now there's the same dress designer. How far is too far?
First comes courting, then comes marriage…then comes, the transformation into the next Princess Diana? While Kate Middleton and Prince William should be enjoying the post-engagement bliss, with glowing faces and lazy wedding making plans, the Royal family seems to have a different idea
Are William and Kate bound for happily-ever-after? One royal expert weighs in.
Although we knew it was coming for some time, Prince William and Kate Middleton's engagement announcement did not disappoint. Kate—with her gorgeous brunette locks and dewy complexion—and William—with his mother's charm and engaging presence—delighted millions of well wishers all over the world with their brilliantly wonderful good news. (Are we starting to sound British? It's infectious!) For once, it seems as though a royal couple has a fighting chance to make it for the long haul. Unlike many others (do we even need to mention names?) who haven't been so lucky, Prince William and Kate seem to have figured out the relationship puzzle quite well on their own. We sat down with royal expert, Roy Sheppard, author of How to Be the One to find out what William and Kate's chances are, and the lessons they could learn from those before them!
When it comes to celebrating their love, these celebrities spare no expense.
When it comes to weddings, celebrities are not frugal, DIY-ers. And while some of the elements may be the same (there’s always a crazy wedding dress and an even crazier cake), the celebrity weddings below could rival the the average GDP of some cities in cost.
