Emma Watson’s Lavish Oxford Mansion: From Hogwarts to Hollywood Glam!
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Get ready for a juicy dose of celebrity gossip and insider scoops! In this week's installment, we dish on Emma Watson's lavish new pad, Keira Knightley's husband stealing the spotlight, Wills and Kate's rosé obsession, and much more.
EMMA WATSON TRADES IN ACTING FOR OXFORD LIFE... OR DOES SHE?
It seems Emma Watson has hung up her acting hat to pursue a life of academia at Oxford University. But don't be fooled - the actress, 35, has just splashed out on a whopping multi-million pound mansion in Jericho, an affluent enclave in Oxford. We hear she's added some character to her nine-bedroomed pad with a Snoopy flag outside, but it's not exactly the epitome of student life.
The Hermione Granger star is reading for a DPhil (Oxford-speak for PhD) at Lady Margaret Hall, where she's been for two years. But we wonder if Emma will be too busy hosting posh soirees in her new pad to focus on her studies. We hear the house comes with all the bells and whistles, including a sauna and Jacuzzi - perfect for post-exam relaxation (or pre-party prep, depending on your priorities).
And speaking of love interests, it seems Emma's recent breakup with fellow Oxford student Kieran Brown hasn't slowed down her dating life. She was spotted getting cozy with a mystery man at Port Meadow, Oxford, where they enjoyed an al fresco painting session - very Brideshead Revisited.
KEIRA KNIGHTLEY'S HUSBAND STEALS THE SPOTLIGHT
Keira Knightley may be one of our most-loved stars, but it seems her musician husband James Righton is giving her a run for her money when it comes to bagging big-screen roles. Over the past two years, James has been credited as a composer on seven TV or film projects, while Keira has acted in just four.
We hear James is far too busy to reunite with his old band Klaxons - which means Keira won't have to deal with her husband's rockstar antics at home. Talk about a win-win!
WILLS AND KATE GET ROSÉ-FIXED
It seems the Prince and Princess of Wales are fans of a good rosé, and we're not talking about Meghan Markle's As Ever brand (although that did get a mention). We hear William was so impressed with a £20 bottle called Apres that he wrote to its founder Toby Irons to rave about it. The royal couple reportedly enjoyed the Provencal wine so much they even asked for more.
But is this just another example of royal rivalry? Meghan Markle announced a restock of her own As Ever rosé around the same time, and we can't help but wonder if there's some sort of wine-tasting competition brewing between the two couples.
RORY GUINNESS TAKES OVER NOTTING HILL
Brewing dynasty scion Rory Guinness celebrated his birthday in style by taking over the Paddington Railway Working Men's Club in Notting Hill. We hear the club, usually a haunt for train drivers, was swarming with high-society types - including Lady Martha Sitwell.
But what really caught our eye is that they were all enjoying pints of Guinness for a whopping £4 - about half the price you'd pay in London's trendy pubs. Talk about a party favor!
DONNA AIR SAYS GOODBYE TO THE COTSWOLDS
Has the Cotswolds lost its cool? TV star Donna Air seems to think so, putting her country retreat on the market for £3million. Perhaps she's had enough of the celeb enclave, especially with US Vice President J.D. Vance planning a holiday in the area.
SIR PAUL McCARTNEY TAKES CENTER STAGE
The Beatles legend is known for being hands-on when it comes to his music - and now it seems he's taking a more active role in the upcoming biopic where Paul Mescal will play him. We hear Macca has been popping up on set, deep in conversation with crew members and even the costume department.
It's rumored he's still smarting from earlier Beatles films like Nowhere Boy, which didn't quite hit the spot (pun intended). This time around, he wants to ensure every last detail is perfect - especially since Thomas Brodie-Sangster, who played him in Nowhere Boy, was shorter than Aaron Taylor-Johnson, who played John Lennon.
SPOTTED
- Pop superstar Dua Lipa enjoying a steak at Cafe Cecilia in Hackney, East London, before being mobbed by fans.
- Actor Jude Law, the Duchess of York, and actress Jamie Lee Curtis dining at Claridge's - although not at the same table (awkward!).
- Lord Ivar Mountbatten's newly engaged daughter Ella and her fiancé Fergus Wright riding around Notting Hill on Lime bikes between house viewings as they search for a marital home.
Stay tuned for more juicy gossip and insider scoops in our next installment!