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Look how similar (and strikingly different) these celebrity families really are

Monday, November 14, 2011 at 8:07 AM

Lesser spotted siblings: Their looks are familiar but their lives are VERY different

By Claire Cisotti

Last updated at 1:49 PM on 14th November 2011

'Do you know who you look a bit like...' might be a question these celebrity siblings hear often. But while their brother or sisters are earning millions and travelling the globe these lesser spotted siblings have very different lives.

Here we show how similar (and strikingly different) these celebrity families really are...

Gillian Tweedy is the sister of pop sensation Cheryl Cole

There but by the grace of God... They may seem worlds apart, but Cheryl Cole and half sister Gillian Tweedy are both knockouts when crossed. Cheryl was convicted of assault in 2003 and Gillian was bound over for a 2002 pub brawl

Nicola Bleakley, bank manager sister of Christine Bleakley

In the money: While Christine Bleakley earns a fortune on ITV1's Daybreak, little sister Nicole is a bank manager and lost 7st to become Slimmer Of The Year in 2004

Brad Pitt with his brother Doug Pitt at the at the Ocean's Twelve premiere

Jolie different: Former photo-journalist Doug Pitt, eight years Brad's senior, devotes himself to higher causes than Hollywood by helping underprivileged U.S. schoolchildren

There's a striking resemblance between John Rooney, 20, and Wayne, 26, but after being released by Everton as a youngser, John plays soccer for the New York Red Buklls

John Rooney, younger brother of football star Wayne

Double trouble? There's a striking resemblance between Graeme Rooney, 24, and elder brother Wayne, 26. But while Wayne is one of football's highest paid stars and drives a £137,000 Bentley, Graeme has to make do with a £12.5k Ford Ka (though it was a gift from Wayne)

Lo-profile: Lynda Lopez, 40, is not as instantly recognisable as older popstar sister J-Lo, 42, but she has built a successful career as an Emmy Award-winning U.S. TV journalist

Bo-Jo's bro Jo: Same blonde hair, same toothy grin - and same line of work. Jo Johnson, sibling No 4 in the Johnson family, was elected Conservative MP for Orpington in 2010

Big bruisers: When Lord Prescott failed his 11-plus, he also lost the reward of a bicycle from his father. Little brother Ray passed the exam a year later, got the bike and joined the RAF

Millers’ tale: While sister Sienna, 29, is a screen star, mum-of-two Savannah, 32, has designs on a low-key approach, working on the family Twenty8Twelve label

Mismatch of the day: Two years younger than football's Gary, 50, Wayne runs Lineker's bars in Spain, which shamelessly trade on his elder brother's fame

Talent contest: Big sister Amanda, 40, made her TV debut on Blind Date (she wasn't picked). Model Debbie Holden forged a more low-key career, featuring in shampoo ads

Close bond: Property millionaire Nick Cowell had a lavish 007-themed party for his 50th this year: And what did big brother Simon come as? Blofeld of course

Pregnant Amanda Holden is the Ultimate Theatre Star at the Cosmopolitan Awards - Video added

Thursday, November 3, 2011 at 5:51 PM

Woman of the hour! Pregnant Amanda Holden is the Ultimate Theatre Star at the Cosmopolitan Awards

By Holly Thomas

Last updated at 11:45 PM on 3rd November 2011

It's never too early in the party season to don a bit of festive sparkle.

And Amanda Holden certainly didn't hold back in a brilliant gold ensemble for tonight's Cosmopolitan Ultimate Woman Awards.

The 40-year-old presenter looked stunning in a fitted gold dress, making no secret of her growing baby bump.

And it certainly turned out to be her night, as she picked up the award for Ultimate Theatre Star.

Showing it off: Amanda Holden looked gorgeous in a gold dress which clung to her pregnancy curves at the Cosmopolitan Ultimate Women Of The Year Awards in London tonight

Showing it off: Amanda Holden looked gorgeous in a gold dress which clung to her pregnancy curves as she picked up her Ultimate Theatre Star at the Cosmopolitan Awards in London tonight

Clinging to her curves: The 40-year-old's sparkling ensemble left little room to spare

Amanda looked gorgeous as she proudly showed off her award, accentuating her still-slim legs with a towering pair of gold heels.

Meanwhile Blondie singer Debbie Harry picked up the Award for Ultimate Icon, which she proudly displayed standing next to fellow pop star Kylie Minogue.

Unfortunately Debbie appeared to have lost some of her iconic fashion sense, as she looked odd in a floor length black dress covered in lace, accessorised with long black gloves.

Kirstin Hallenga won the award for Ultimate Campaigner, while Nicole Campbell was voted the Ultimate Survivor.

Winners: Alexandra Burke stood with with Kirstin Hallenga, who was holding her award for Ultimate Campaigner, while Kylie Minogue accompanied Debbie Harry, who was voted Ultimate Icon

Cheering her on: Karren Brady and Reggie Yates smiled alongside Ultimate Survivor award winner Nicole Campbell

Also on the red carpet for the Cosmopolitan even was X Factor judge Tulisa Contostavlos, in a one-shoulder red dress.
Though the one-sided sleeve looked a little bulky, which was slightly unflattering, the star looked great with her hair in a side bun.
She had an extra reason to smile tonight, as she paid a visit to the dentist earlier today and appears to have had her teeth whitened, with the result putting Simon Cowell's veneers to shame.
The N-Dubz singer was spied visiting a dental practice, and looked eager to flash her dazzling grin as she left the Mayfair Hotel earlier this evening.

Lady in red: X Factor judge Tulisa Contostavlos chose a one-shoulder number with matching lipstick for a high-impact look

Keeping their distance? Feuding X Factor judges Tulisa Contostavlos and Kelly Rowland posed separately

Showing solidarity: X Factor rivals Janet Devlin and Misha B put the competition aside as they smiled together

Also in attendance was her co-panelist Kelly Rowland- though the pair steered clear of each other on the red carpet.
Kelly appeared fully recovered from the throat infection which saw her miss last week's show, in a floor length hot pink dress.
The Destiny's Child star brought along her X Factor contestants Janet Devlin and Misha B.

Contrasting looks: Misha's structured black halterneck was very different to Janet's long patterned skirt

Contrasting looks: Misha's structured black halterneck was very different to Janet's long patterned dress

On the red carpet: Now free from her temporary X Factor duty, Alexandra Burke made an appearance, as did last week's performer Cher Lloyd

Meanwhile Fearne Cotton looked very slim indeed in a short white dress with lacy sleeves.

The presenter and designer showed off her slender legs, and exposed the star tattoo on her right foot.

Abbey Clancey showed up in a very strange turquoise dress with a cutaway section above the chest and heavy eyeliner.

Like Tulisa, Strictly star Holly Valance opted for a one-shoulder look, though she chose a floor-length black gown- complete with 'Come Dancing-style sequins.

Making an appearance: Myleene Klass and Sophie Ellis-Bextor both looked gorgeous in very individual ensembles

Amanda appears to be relishing her pregnancy, looking radiant as she shows off her ever-expanding figure.

But while Amanda highlighted her growing figure in her tight dress tonight, she took to Twitter earlier this week to tell fans Chris has come up with a less than flattering nickname for her.

Tweeting a picture of the Mr Men's Mr Greedy, Amanda wrote: 'Chrispy says I am starting to look like this!

Mixing it up: Shingai Shoniwa sported a very unusual look, mixing banana yellow with sky blue, and carrying a very large clutch

Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda revealed in August that she and Chris were expecting again after tragically losing a baby boy last year.

The pair are already parents to five-year-old daughter Lexi.

And she has told how she is convinced this pregnancy will be positive.

She said: 'This time I just know everything is going to be fine.

'Even Chris, who usually says ‘I hope so’ when I ask for reassurance, now says “I know so”.’

Er, Halloween is over now! Debbie Harry donned a scary black and lace gown teamed with long black gloves- while Caroline Flack took a very different approach to black and white

Getting used to the glamour: X Factor contestants Little Mix showed up, though they were without fourth member Jesy Nelson

Representing the boys: X Factor's Derry Mensah and Ashford Campbell of The Risk came along with Frankie Cocozza

Amanda appears to be relishing her pregnancy, looking radiant as she shows off her ever-expanding figure.

But while Amanda highlighted her growing figure in her tight dress tonight, she took to Twitter earlier this week to tell fans Chris has come up with a less than flattering nickname for her.

Tweeting a picture of the Mr Men's Mr Greedy, Amanda wrote: 'Chrispy says I am starting to look like this!

All smiles: Ever cheerful X Factor hopeful Marcus Collins grinned alongside rival Misha

Shrek-tacular! First picture of Kimberley Walsh as Princess Fiona as she prepares to take over from Amanda Holden

Thursday, September 22, 2011 at 3:57 PM

Shrek-tacular! First picture of Kimberley Walsh as Princess Fiona as she prepares to take over from Amanda Holden

By Sarah Bull

Last updated at 7:44 PM on 22nd September 2011

It was announced earlier this year that Kimberley Walsh would be replacing Amanda Holden as Princess Fiona in Shrek The Musical in October.

And now the first picture of the 29-year-old star in full costume ahead of her debut in the show has been released.

Wearing a red wig, tiara and green dress, Kimberley looks calm and confident in the shot released by producers.

Shrek-tacular! The first picture of Kimberley Walsh as Princess Fiona in Shrek The Musical has been released

The Girls Aloud star also looks the spitting image of Amanda, who took on a very similar pose for her promotional shot in the musical.

Kimberley will be replacing Amanda in the role of Princess Fiona from October 5th.

The decision was made after Amanda announced she is expecting her second child, and insisted she would not be doing anything to jeopardise her pregnancy after a tragic miscarriage last year.

Spot the difference: Kimberley looked almost identical to Amanda Holden in her promotional shot (right)

She wrote on her website: 'My first priority is of course my family.I will therefore be adjusting one of my professional commitments accordingly.Due to its physical content this means I will end my contract with Shrek The Musical eight weeks early.

'I will endeavour to continue the show until October. I do however ask you to bear with me as I will be putting myself and this pregnancy first.'

Kimberley has been working hard to pursue her acting career since Girls Aloud announced they would be taking a hiatus.

Priorities: Kimberley will be replacing Amanda in the role after she announced she is pregnant with her second child

As well as starring in recent children's movie Horrible Henry, Kimberley took on the role of Eponine in Les Miserables for ITV2 documentary The Passions Of Girls Aloud back in 2009.

In fact, it was in Les Miserables that Kimberley first started her career, starring as Cosette when she was just twelve years old.

The production follows on from the blockbuster DreamWorks films about Shrek, a grumpy, smelly ogre, who is hiding a heart of gold.

The musical focuses on the story from the first film in which the hermit Shrek (Nigel Lindsay) is forced to face the world when the evil Lord Farquaad (Nigel Harman) exiles ‘freak’ fairy tale characters from his city and sends them to live in Shrek’s swamp.