Lauded for her impressive K-drama roles in hit TV shows like What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim, Park Min-young, with a successful career and exponential net worth, has solidified her status as one of the most sought-after stars in the Korean entertainment industry. Ever wondered how the K-drama actor spends her wealth and what are some of the most expensive things she owns? Here’s a closer look at Park Min-young’s net worth.

Dubbed “rom-com goddess” for her leading roles in multiple hit romance K-dramas like Healer (2014) and Her Private Life (2019), actor Park Min-young has been consistently delivering some of the best shows to come out of South Korea, in the last few years. These include City Hunter (2011), Glory Jane (2011), Remember (2015), Queen for Seven Days (2017), When the Weather Is Fine (2020), Forecasting Love and Weather (2022) and Marry My Husband (2024).

Talking about her profession and career in an interview with K-dramadiary, Park said, “I have no fear of failure. If there’s down, there’s up. Even if I hesitate for a while, I have a belief that I can go up again if I can work hard.”

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Park Min-young’s net worth

As one of the Korean superstars, it is no surprise that Park is the owner of a massive fortune.

According to several K-media sources, Park Min-young enjoys a staggering net worth of around USD 5-10 million, as of January 2024.

While it is difficult to quote an exact figure, it goes without saying that a huge chunk of her income comes from her acting stints, commercials and high-end brand endorsements and collaborations.

Career and filmography

Park’s first tryst with the camera was when she starred in a 2005 SK Telecom commercial. The South Korean actress made her acting debut the following year with a minor role in the hit sitcom High Kick, alongside veteran Lee Soon-jae. A situational comedy revolving around the life of a dysfunctional family, High Kick has a solid 8.4 rating on IMDb. The success of the K-drama led to the release of High Kick Through the Roof (2009–2010) and High Kick: Revenge of the Short Legged (2011–2012). While Park didn’t feature in the sequels, she remains a memorable High Kick series character.

Following this, Park Min-young landed several leading roles in TV shows like I Am Sam (2007), Ja Myung Go (2009) and Running, Gu (2010). The K-drama star also gained nationwide recognition after featuring in the music video for BigBang’s hit 2008 track “Haru Haru”.

Her big break came in 2010, with the hit Kim Won-seok directorial Sungkyunkwan Scandal — a coming-of-age drama about an intelligent young woman Kim Yun-hee, who disguises herself as a boy to enrol at the most prestigious learning institution in Joseon. The TV show recorded an average nationwide rating of 10.1 per cent, according to Nielsen Korea. Not to forget, the original soundtrack of the show, which featured Korean-American singer Park Yoo-chun’s band JYJ, sold over 110,000 copies in just a few weeks after the release of the K-drama.

Park’s popularity continued to soar with the Lee Min-ho starrer City Hunter (2011), a K-drama adaptation of the Japanese manga series of the same name, written and illustrated by Tsukasa Hojo. An instant commercial success, the series garnered around USD 10.45 million from television advertising in South Korea. Furthermore, Park’s impressive performance in the show earned her Best Actress nominations at prestigious Korean award ceremonies, including the 4th Korea Drama Awards and the 48th Baeksang Arts Awards.

After her success on Korean television, Park Min-young made her big screen debut in 2011, with a horror flick titled The Cat. One of the most successful Korean films to release that year, The Cat grossed around USD2.05 million in South Korea on its opening weekend. Overall, it collected a total of USD4.5 million in South Korea and USD4.6 million in the foreign markets, according to Box Office Mojo.

The Korean star further showcased her versatility in K-dramas like Dr. Jin (2012), A New Leaf (2014), Healer (2014), Remember (2015) and Queen for Seven Days (2017).

In 2018, Park landed her career-best TV show What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim, alongside K-drama heartthrob and her then-rumoured boyfriend Park Seo-joon. Based on the famous 2013 novel of the same title by Jung Kyung-yoon, the office romance K-drama scored a finale viewership rating of 8.6 per cent, according to Nielsen Korea.

Additionally, romantic comedies like Her Private Life (2019), When the Weather Is Fine (2020) and Forecasting Love and Weather (2022) earned Park Min-young the title of “rom-com goddess”.

Park is currently basking in the success of her 2024 Korean drama Marry My Husband. According to Nielsen Korea, the show based on revenge achieved its highest nationwide viewership rating of over 7.8 per cent in the first week of its release.

Following the success of Marry My Husband, Park Min-young seized the #1 spot in actor rankings in Korea, surpassing Song Kang of My Demon.

Luxury brand endorsements

Besides her acting projects, endorsements and brand collaborations play another key point in the ever-growing net worth of Park Min-young. She has been the face of multiple luxury brands like the Chinese apparel brand ONE BOY, the Korean furniture brand Klug, the K-cosmetic brand Sooryehan, the Japanese brand Egoist and the jewellery brand J.ESTINA.

In 2020, Italian luxury fashion house Tod’s announced Park Min-young as the brand ambassador for its Korean outlet. As a part of the collaboration, Park attended the brand’s Fall/Winter Women’s Collection show in Milan Fashion Week, the same year.

In November 2022, Park was chosen as the spokesperson of the high-end Chinese clothing brand ONE BOY. Talking about the collaboration with ELLE Taiwan, the actor revealed, “I feel very honoured to be the first foreign spokesperson of ONE BOY.”

With over 11 million followers as of January 2024, Park is also one of the most-followed Korean actors on Instagram. The Dr. Jin actor, who often shares her magazine photoshoots and sponsored posts on social media, reportedly earns around USD 10,000 to USD 100,000 per post on Instagram. The South Korean star also owns a successful YouTube channel. Park, who has been handling her channel Just Parkminyoung since 2020, has over 1 million subscribers as of January 2024.

Expensive things owned by Park Min-young

According to K-media sources, Park has been living in a USD 4.4 million plush residence located in Cheongdam-dong, Seoul, Korea. Her residence overlooks the Han River and is situated near Korean celebrities Cha Eun-woo and Park Seo-joon.

Furthermore, Park loves investing her wealth in luxury cars. In her vlogs, the actor is mostly seen driving a chic Bentley Continental GT, approximately worth USD 119,777.

The K-drama star is also a proud dog parent of a Bichon Frisé, named Leon. While Leon’s resemblance to Park Seo-Joon’s dog Simba leaves fans amazed, they love seeing Leon’s cameos in Park Min-young’s YouTube vlogs. The celebrity pet is also shooting commercials and accompanying the actor on her schedule.

Personal life

Born on 4 March 1986 in Seoul, South Korea, Park Min-young, aka Rachel Park, dreamt of becoming an actor since elementary school. While a 14-year-old Park followed her older sister to Pennsylvania for high school, she returned to Korea after three years and graduated from Dongguk University in Seoul with a degree in Theatre.

On the relationship front, Korean news outlet Dispatch revealed in 2022 that Park was dating Kang Jong-hyun, CEO of Bithumb, the largest cryptocurrency trading platform in the country. However, the couple broke up soon after. There are no reports about her current relationship.

(Hero and featured image credit: @rachel_mypark/Instagram

This story first appeared on Lifestyle Asia Singapore

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

– Why is Park Min-young called Rachel?

Rachel Park is the English name of South Korean actress Park Min-young.

– Is Park Seo-joon married to Park Min-young?

No, Park Seo-joon is reportedly dating Korean YouTuber xooos, aka, Hong Soo-yeon.

– When did Park Min-young start acting?

Park Min-young made her acting debut in 2007, with a minor role in the hit sitcom High Kick.

– Who is the most famous South Korean celebrity?

Some of the most famous Korean celebrities are BTS, BLACKPINK, South Korean model Jung Ho-yeon, singer Bae Suzy and actor Song Kang.

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She sings, she plays guitar, and she loves cats. If that doesn’t sound like the perfect human to you, then we don’t know what does. Taylor Swift’s life has been in the public eye for the most part, but her three cats have always received a significant amount of limelight. Here, we get to know Meredith Grey, Olivia Benson, and Benjamin Button a little closer.

Named Time‘s Person of the Year 2023, Taylor Swift appeared on the cover of the magazine accompanied by one of her cats. The cover rightly went viral, with cat lovers and Taylor Swift fans alike making jokes about about the star’s close connection to her feline friend. Swift herself even joked about it on an Instagram post announcing the honour, sharing:

Time Magazine: We’d like to name you Person of the Yea-
Taylor Swift: Can I bring my cat.

The post and cover served as a stark reminder that Swift really, really loves cats — especially her own. Here we introduce you to each of Taylor Swift’s three cats: Meredith Grey, Olivia Benson, and Benjamin Button.

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Meredith Grey

Meredith Grey is the oldest of Taylor’s three cats, and was adopted in 2011. This Scottish Fold is named after the character from Taylor’s favourite television show, Grey’s Anatomy. The singer once described Meredith Grey as being a very good companion as she’s not afraid of people and is never aggressive. In spite of that statement, Taylor explicitly told the world that her little feline actually loathes having her picture taken.

Aside from several social media posts, Meredith has also starred in Taylor’s 2019 music video ME! alongside her other cat, Olivia Benson.

Olivia Benson

Named for Taylor’s favourite character in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Olivia Benson is the Wednesday child, adopted in June 2014. Reportedly, this Scottish Fold has a higher accumulated net worth than that of the superstar’s lover, Travis Kelce. She appeared in the music videos for ME! on the couch, chilling with Meredith, and in the music video for Karma where she was pictured sleeping like a giant furry goddess.

Benjamin Button

The newest, youngest furball addition to Taylor Swift’s cat family is Benjamin Button, an adorable little ragdoll with striking blue eyes. His adoption was captured in endearing footage taken from the set of Swift’s ME! music video, when the pair were first introduced. On the occasion, he was described as a “purr box”, and lived up to his nickname by purring in Swift’s arms, winning her heart. Later he would make his most prominent appearance on Swift’s Time magazine cover for 2023’s Person of the Year.

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There’s more to her than meets the eye. Here are some facts you need to know about Anyone But You star Sydney Sweeney. 

Sydney Sweeney may seem like someone who just got her big break, but she’s consistently said that she’s worked hard to get where she was—and she’s right. The 26-year-old American actress is making waves right now for bringing fun romcoms back with Anyone But You, but she’s done (and is doing) so much more than acting, and that includes her breakout role in Euphoria. Here are some things you need to know about Sydney Sweeney.

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She’s a legit grease monkey

Sydney revealed in an interview with James Corden that it was her mum that started her love for cars—but she didn’t love it at first. Her mum only allowed her to drive a manual starting at 13 years old, and when she finally got her permit at 15, her mum forced her to change a tire. “She kicked me out and wouldn’t let me get back in until I had changed the tire,” she explained. “I was screaming and crying, saying ‘You’re the worst mom’. But then I fell in love with cars.”

Check out her TikTok, aptly named Syd’s Garage, where she posts the work she does on various cars. She’s also a brand ambassador for Ford. 

She got bit by a spider while filming Anyone But You

As glamorous as acting might seem to be, there are legitimate work hazards. She was recently on The Tonight Show promoting Anyone But You, and she told the story of how she and Glen Powell were shooting a scene that involved having a Huntsman spider on her. Go ahead; Google “Huntsman spider”. I dare you.

The crew assured her the spider was “trained”. The director yelled, “Action”—and the inevitable happened. She brought along a clip to show the sheer terror when the moment happened.

She’s been doing MMA since she was 14 years old

Aside from being a passionate mechanic, another hobby of Sydney’s is mixed martial arts. In an interview with Marie Claire, she said that she started MMA when she was 14 and did her first competition at 18, “A grappling competition against all guys a weight category above me”. She won first place.

Her love for the sport hasn’t waned. Last year, she was spotted at a UFC match, and in 2022, she showed off some of her skills on IG. 

Her BFF is her pitbull mix dog, Tank

She’s mum about her romantic relationship but there is one relationship she unabashedly shares with everyone: her friendship with her dog bestie, Tank. She adopted the pitbull mix dog in 2015 when she was 17 and without her parents’ permission. Her father welcomed the new addition. Her mom? Not so much. “I got in so much trouble,” she said in an interview with Palm Springs Life, “More trouble than I have in my entire life. Fortunately, everyone ended up falling in love with her, and she became my best friend.”

She was high school valedictorian

“The biggest misconception about me is that I’m a dumb blonde with big t**s. I’m actually a brunette,” she wittingly joked in a Glamour video. While Sydney was athletic in her school years, she also excelled academically. She learned multiple languages and was a high school valedictorian. If that’s not proof enough that she’s insanely smart and can do anything…

She’s the CEO of her own production company

She launched Fifty-Fifty Films in 2020. Aside from being one of the production companies that worked on Anyone But You, the company is also working on a TV series titled The Player’s Table which she’s set to produce and star in.

She’s in a relationship—and reportedly engaged

She keeps her relationship private (and rightfully so) with her beau not even featured on her IG. But in lieu of rumours that everyone loves to conjure up in the absence of details, she set some of the record straight in an interview with Glamour. Jonathan Davino is a businessman from Chicago, and according to Sydney, their relationship has been going steadily for some time. But more than being her partner (some have actually reported he’s now her fiancé after seeing a ring on her finger), he’s also her producing partner, and they produced Anyone But You together. 

“It’s really great to work with someone who knows you so well, who fully supports your ideas, your vision and your voice,” she said. “And it’s nice. I mean, who doesn’t want to be with their best friend all the time?”

This story first appeared on Lifestyle Asia Bangkok

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Nick Dunlap, the latest name in the rare league of amateur golfers who have won events on the PGA Tour, is a thoroughbred. The 20-year-old, who turned professional on January 25, has created a space that may take time to fill as the PGA Tour renews its wait for the next amateur golfer to win on Tour.

The reigning US Amateur champion won The American Express on January 21, 2024, and with it rolled out a list of achievements that will inspire amateur golfers eyeing a spot on the PGA Tour, professional golf’s biggest and toughest workspace. The Tour kicked off on January 4 with its first event in Maui and concludes on September 1.

What a week it was that propelled the University of Alabama second-year student into a group that is rare and coveted. All it takes is a week to change life on and off the golf course, so the saying goes. For Dunlap, the final up-and-down par putt on the 18th hole of the La Quinta did not make him eligible for the USD 1.5 million top cheque — his amateur status prevents him from accepting prize money — but the solitary-shot win did make us reach out for the record books to understand the enormity of Dunlap’s feat of breaking into the elite league of amateur golfers who have won PGA Tour events.

Amid the moist eyes and clapping palms around the 18th green, Dunlap’s winning score of 29-under 259 was a rare negation of the belief that the shift from amateur golf to professional golf is a leap of faith. In the span of four days, Dunlap leapfrogged 4061 spots to sit 68th on the Official World Golf Ranking after Sunday’s physically and emotionally draining finale.

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The strain is apparent as Dunlap chose to withdraw from this week’s Farmers Insurance Open — happening from January 24 to 27 — to be with loved ones. But as he gets ready for the next assault at the pecking order of the PGA Tour and world golf, the man and his family will probably reflect on his historic win and all the events of the past week. The recollections far outweigh the 500 FedEx Cup points Dunlap missed out on along with the top prize purse, which went to second-placed Christiaan Bezuindenhout.

In becoming the youngest among the amateur golfers who have won PGA Tour events since 1910 and the first to pull it off since Phil Mickelson’s amateur win in 1991, Dunlap also checked a box, among several others, that placed him alongside Tiger Woods as an US Junior Amateur and US Amateur champion to post a win.

As the newest addition among amateur golfers who won PGA Tour events, Dunlap has a full status till the end of the 2026 season, guaranteed starts in all Signature events, and The Players Championship.

As the reigning US Amateur champion, Dunlap is exempt for The Masters, US Open, and The Open and PGA Championship. On January 25, he declared his decision to turn professional, making him exempt for The Masters, US Open and The Open as a PGA Tour winner.

He will next compete in the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am from February 1 to 4 in Pebble Beach, California.

Had Dunlap opted not to turn professional and accept PGA Tour membership, he could still compete in the full-field events as a tournament winner and play under non-member regulations. “That’s something it doesn’t just affect me, it affects a lot of people, coach back there and my teammates, and it’s a conversation I need to have with a lot of people before I make that decision,” he had said shortly after his historic win.

Nick Dunlap reflects on his impressive achievement

An amateur getting into a PGA Tour event on a sponsor’s exemption isn’t new, the outcome was. But it could have gone the other way as well. Faced with a six-foot putt for par to deny Christiaan Bezuindenhout, Dunlap was driven by his caddie’s assurance that the up and down was one even his mother would sink. An assured Dunlap closed the week.

“It’s everything that I dreamed of and just to have a chance on the last hole to win a PGA Tour event is really special. I was so nervous (on the last hole). It’s a really cool spot to be in as an amateur, and just to be here and be given the opportunity to play, and I don’t ever want to forget,” said Dunlap.

Where he was coming from, vis-à-vis his starts on the PGA Tour, stems from the past. The American Express was Dunlap’s fourth start on Tour, and the previous three occasions (2022 US Open, 2023 US Open, 2023 Butterfield Bermuda Championship) were about missing the cut but coming away with key learnings.

Dunlap rose this time in a way that made him the first amateur to make cut at The American Express en-route the career-changing win.

In celebrating Dunlap’s feat of becoming the latest in the list of amateur golfers who have won PGA Tour events, it is only appropriate to travel back in time and acknowledge the seven other names who raised the bar many times with similar accomplishments.

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Amateur golfers who won PGA Tour Events

Cary Middlecoff

A dentist by training in the US Army, Cary Middlecoff became a trendsetter by becoming the first amateur to win on the PGA Tour at the 1945 North & South Championship. Middlecoff’s father wasn’t convinced when his son quit to turn professional in 1947, but he ended up with 39 wins on Tour, including The Masters.

Fred Haas

The same year as Middlecoff’s high, Fred Haas became the second amateur to triumph on the PGA Tour at the Memphis Invitational. As a seven-time winner on Tour, he also represented the US at the Ryder Cup.

Frank Stranahan

The strongman from Toledo, Ohio, Frank Stranahan was a man of many talents, excelling in powerlifting before showing his prowess in golf. As an amateur, he won the 1945 Durham War Bond Tournament and 1948 Miami Open.

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Gene Littler

World Golf Hall of Fame member, Gene Littler won the 1954 San Diego Open as an amateur, and went on to post 28 wins as a pro on the PGA Tour.

Doug Sanders

In a PGA Tour career that spanned 513 events, Doug Sanders began his winning journey as an amateur. The 1956 Canadian Open signalled a star was born, and Sanders went on to win many more times, and finished with another 19 titles and four runner-up finishes in Majors.

Scott Verplank

Had it not been for a spate of injuries, Scott Verplank could have won more than his five wins on the PGA Tour. The first of the series came as an amateur at the 1985 Western Open. The final day went into a playoff, and Verplank beat Jim Thorpe on the second extra hole.

Phil Mickelson

‘Lefty’, as he came to be known on Tour for being right-handed in everything else save golf, Phil Mickelson was the last amateur to win on the PGA Tour before Nick Dunlap. The year was 1991, and Mickelson’s turf was the Northern Telecom Open. Not known then, it was the start of a career that has seen Mickelson notch 45 wins on the PGA Tour, 4 international titles, and there is no slowing down as ‘Lefty’ is among the headlines coming out of LIV Golf.

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Amateur golfers to win on other major Tours

DP World Tour (previously European Tour)

• Pablo Martin Benavides (2007, Estoril Open de Portugal)
• Danny Lee (2009, Johnnie Walker Classic)
• Shane Lowry (2009, Irish Open)

LPGA

• Polly Riley (1950, Tampa Open)
• Pat O’Sullivan (1951, Titleholders Championship)
• Catherine Lacoste (1967, US Women’s Open)
• JoAnne Carner (1969, Burdine’s Invitational)
• Lydia Ko (2012, CN Canadian Women’s Open)
• Lydia Ko (2013, CN Canadian Women’s Open)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

– Has an amateur ever won a PGA Tour event?

Since 1945, the PGA Tour has seen eight amateur winners. Nick Dunlap is the latest golfer to accomplish the feat, doing so at the 2024 American Express.

– What happens when an amateur wins a PGA Tour event?

As per the regulations of the PGA Tour, a golfer who competes as an amateur is not eligible to receive prize money and cannot turn professional during the period of play.

– Has an amateur golfer ever won The Masters?

No amateur golfer has ever won the Masters Tournament.

– Did Nick Dunlap get money for winning The American Express?

Despite winning, Nick Dunlap’s status as an amateur golfer prevented him from receiving prize money in the PGA Tour event. Instead, the prize money went to Christiaan Bezuidenhout, who came second.

– Who was the last amateur to win on the PGA Tour?

The last amateur to win on the PGA Tour was Phil Mickelson, who won the 1991 Northern Telecom Open.

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At 56, pop culture icon Pamela Anderson has acquired vegan and cruelty-free brand Sonsie, marking her entrance into the skincare space. Anderson first made waves on television when she appeared in the hit series Baywatch, where she portrayed the sultry and sexy bombshell C.J. Parker. Her decades-long career has cemented her place as one of the most recognisable faces and personalities of the ’90s. Instantly recognisable for her glamorous makeup looks and glittering outfits, Anderson has long served as a symbol of all things provocative and steamy. But there is so much more to her than meets the eye.

On September 27, 2023, Pamela Anderson reshaped the world of fashion by showing up to the Parisian show of the Olsen twins’ stealth wealth fashion brand The Row, completely bare faced and rocking it. The 56-year-old actress has survived much in life: From childhood abuse and paparazzo to the ramifications of a leaked sex tape, Anderson’s brushes with the unsavoury side of celebrity has made news time and time again.

A 16-year battle with Hepatitis C left the star vulnerable to cancer. However, it wasn’t until she lost her make-up artist Alexis Vogel to breast cancer in 2019 that she would make the decision to set aside the seductive style of makeup that the world has grown accustomed to seeing on her.

Pamela Anderson goes ‘no makeup’, advocates for bare faced beauty

A long-time activist for causes near and dear to her, Pamela Anderson has stood against pornography and sexual violence, speaking up for the marginalised communities of those affected by AIDS and HIV. As the head of The Pamela Anderson Foundation, the Canadian-born actress, model, and author oversees support for organisations that protect human, animal, and environmental rights.

She is an avid campaigner against animal cruelty, championing animal rights and welfare; in recent years, she has departed from her popularised ’90s persona, returning to a more natural way of life as showcased by her style and lifestyle choices.

Speaking to W Magazine in 2016, Anderson shared that she now enjoys the process of aging, even alluding to the regret of getting breast implants ‘in the name of beauty’. Her legendary shift from beautiful bombshell to beautifully natural has been a long time coming, culminating in her bare-faced cover profile feature in Women’s Wear Daily, and then again at Paris Fashion Week 2023. There, the actress spoke on the art of self-acceptance and the notion of natural beauty.

A realist at heart, Anderson acknowledged that accepting your own imperfections can be difficult at first, sharing in a TikTok interview, “Sometimes it’s challenging and you just have to understand that you are good enough and that you are beautiful.” She went on to add, “Chasing youth is just futile.”

Emboldened by the success of her ‘no makeup’ escapades at Paris Fashion Week, Pamela Anderson brought the same energy to the Fashion Awards in London, marking the end of 2023. Earlier this month, Anderson featured prominently in a Proenza Schouler advertisement campaign, where she absolutely slayed in all her bare-faced beauty.

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This past week, Pamela Anderson once again shook things up in the beauty space by acquiring Sonsie, a vegan and cruelty-free skincare brand founded with German-born model and content creator Marie von Behrens-Felipe and her husband, Sonsie CEO Roberto A. Felipe. Now named brand co-founder and owner, Anderson has firmly cemented her next steps in her advocacy for bare-faced beauty, prioritising skincare over makeup while simultaneously standing against animal cruelty.

Anderson’s partnership with Sonsie could not have been any more fortuitous – or right. The freshest face in skincare first met the Felipes through her son. In a stunning show of serendipity, Anderson and von Behrens-Felipe would make a connection through Paula Bruss, who, as fate would have it, is Dylan Jagger Lee’s girlfriend – and Dylan Jagger Lee just happens to be Anderson’s son.

In search of the perfect skincare routine to support modern needs, Sonsie employs simple and straightforward formulas. The brand champions inner wellbeing and complements it with simplified ingredient lists that eschew sulfates, phthalates, parabens, and silicone. As expressed on the Sonsie official website: “We remove the noise, confusion, and harmful expectations — they weren’t serving you or your skin.”

Anderson, who has been using Sonsie products for six months, has also appeared in Sonsie’s marketing and promotional campaign materials, showing off glowing, luminous skin and further cementing her dedication to the cause. Sonsie’s products are manufactured in the United States in adherence to stringent European ingredient standards – apropos, considering the brand’s commitment to promoting a healthy appearance on the inside, as well as on the outside.

While the brand currently only has three products, including a multipurpose moisture mask with hyaluronic acid, a super serum with niacinamide, and a lip balm, Anderson has teased at a fuller range to come.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

– How did Pamela get her scars?

Pamela Anderson has scars on the back of her left shoulder and arm. The scars are the result of a leech attack she suffered as a young child, and they have been there since she was nine years old.

– How did Pamela Anderson get discovered?

Pamela Anderson’s first brush with fame came when she was merely a baby, when she was briefly highlighted as being the first baby born in Canada’s centennial year. Next, in a show of serendipity, a 22-year-old Anderson would land a modelling gig for Labatt’s beer when she was shown in the crowd of a British Columbia Lions football game wearing a t-shirt with Labatt’s Beer prominently displayed over her endowed physique. She was then invited to audition for Playboy and appeared on the cover of their 1989 issue.

– How tall is Pamela?

Pamela Anderson stands at 1.7m in height (170 cm), or 5’7″.

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When Nicole Kidman jetted into Hong Kong in 2021 to film Amazon Prime series Expats, it caused an uproar when she was exempted from quarantining during the city’s strict lockdown measures. And after an alleged bust up with director Lulu Wang, Kidman ended up leaving the city prematurely. But that was 2021, and now finally, almost 3 years later, the drama series is finally hitting our screens.

Expats, premiering Friday 26 January on Amazon Prime, is based on the eponymous novel by Janice Y.K. Lee and centres around three women, Margaret, Mercy and Hilary, played by Kidman, ‎Ji-young Yoo and ‎Sarayu Blue respectivelu, who are all expatriates living in Hong Kong. Their lives are all thrown into chaos when the young son of Kidman’s character, Margaret, goes missing in the city.

To celebrate the release, the cast and crew reunited at the Expats premiere held at the Museum of Modern Art on Sunday in New York.

“When Nicole came to me, to make the series, I just felt like she was meeting me at the height of the success of The Farewell. But people who know me from childhood know we were immigrants (from China),” director Lulu Wang told AP. “I felt like the series had to represent that aspect of my life, like, yes, I’m an American expat in certain contexts, but in another context, I’m a Chinese immigrant. I wanted to really challenge this idea of a bubble that expats have.”

At the time of filming on location in Hong Kong, things didn’t go as smoothly. Local media outlets reported that Kidman and Wang had disagreements over an emotional scene that took place inside a pet shop near Fa Yuen Street in Mong Kok. It reportedly turned into a heated argument that ended with Kidman storming off the set. Filming was put on hold for three days before Kidman requested for a two-month leave away from the city.

The drama didn’t just occur on set. After being spotted filming on the streets of Hong Kong, locals were furious that Kidman was able to enter the city and work without having to quarantine like everybody else. Officials justified Kidman’s exemption on the grounds that she was in Hong Kong “for the purpose of performing designated professional work, taking into account that it is conducive to maintaining the necessary operation and development of Hong Kong’s economy.”

Fortunately, all these years later, the restrictions are lifted, the series is out and the reviews are in. The show’s and its portrayal of the city is already garnering positive reviews from critics, with the Hollywood Reported dubbing it a “rewardingly messy Hong Kong-set Amazon series”.

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The embodiment of resilience and dignity, a dazzling Christina Applegate walked onto the stage of the recent Emmy Awards to thunderous applause and a standing ovation that celebrated her strength in the face of hardship, as well as acknowledged her best movies and TV shows. With the aid of a cane and accompanied by host Anthony Anderson, the 52-year-old actress exuded bubbly radiance before her peers as a surprise presenter of the award for Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.

At the 75th Annual Emmy Awards, Christina Applegate found no shortage of physical and emotional support, chief among them her daughter Sadie Grace LeNoble, whom she shares with her husband Dutch bassist Martyn LeNoble. Wearing a cranberry-hued velvet gown by Christian Siriano, the embattled actress spared little time engaging the audience on stage, cracking jokes and quipping, “Body not by Ozempic!” to hoots of laughter.

In her brief monologue at the Emmy Awards, Christina Applegate highlighted the key roles that have shaped her life’s work as a performer. Her poignant reflection was marked by genuine moments of vulnerability, in which the actress opened up about her multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis.

Applegate has been notably absent from the public eye since her diagnosis in 2021. Her return to the awards stage is marked by the success of her Netflix series, Dead To Me, for which she received a nomination for Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. While the inimitable Quinta Brunson would eventually take home the Emmy award for her work in Abbott Elementary, it was the Christina Applegate would leave the stage that night with renewed vigour and the recognition of her peers.

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In 2008, Applegate was diagnosed with breast cancer. Undeterred, she faced the diagnosis with Amazonian strength, subsequently weathering a double mastectomy with dignity and grace. Then, in 2017, to reduce the risk of recurrence, she had both her ovarian and fallopian tubes removed. While that alone would certainly warrant a break from further health-related complications, misfortune would once again strike. In 2021, the actress received a life-altering diagnosis: Multiple sclerosis, a degenerative, lifelong disease that affects the brain and spinal cord, resulting in disability and decreased quality of life. Among other symptoms, MS can also cause fatigue, difficulty in walking, vision problems, muscle stiffness and spasms, and issues with balance and coordination.

Speaking to the New York Times in 2022, the star took a retrospective look at the dark period. “I wish I had paid attention,” Applegate said, reflecting on earlier days amid filming season one of Dead to Me. She’d had some balancing issues, but had dismissed them, refusing to make excuses; she opted to simply work harder.

By the time she received an official diagnosis, filming was well underway for the third and final season of the TV show, and production was consequently paused for five months so she could undergo treatment. She shared, “There was the sense of, ‘Well, let’s get her some medicine so she can get better. And there is no better. But it was good for me. I needed to process my loss of my life, my loss of that part of me. So I needed that time.”

That was not to say she took the news as gracefully as she would eventually come to bear the disease. “It’s not like I came on the other side of it, like, ‘Woohoo, I’m totally fine’. Acceptance? No. I’m never going to accept this. I’m pissed.”

Still, it took all of Applegate’s willpower to return to set to finish filming. In the earliest days of her diagnosis, executives had floated the idea of simply ending it there and then. Weary but undeterred, Applegate opted to complete the series. It was hard and took all the strength she had, pitting her quiet determination against the limitations of her symptoms. Asked why, Applegate cited that she had obligations – both to finishing the story and to the deep and profound bond of friendship she had developed with co-star Linda Cardellini.

On April 25th 2022, filming wrapped. Applegate had succeeded. And she did it all on her own terms.

A look at Christina Applegate’s life and her best movies and TV shows

Your net worth does not dictate the meaning of your life’s work, and Christina Applegate is proof positive of that. Born on November 25, 1971 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, the vivacious Sagittarius native seemed destined to succeed from the very beginning.

Applegate was instrumental to the founding of The Pussycat Dolls in 1990; her basement served as ground zero where founder Robin Antin first floated the idea for a burlesque dance group, with Carla Kama and Applegate herself as performers. The group eventually evolved into the popular girl band led by Nicole Scherzinger in the early 2000s.

Applegate was present at the Viper Room, an iconic LA nightclub, on the night of River Phoenix’s tragic collapse and subsequent passing. Milla Jovovich of Resident Evil acclaim was a peer in high school. She has a highly-coveted Hollywood Walk of Fame Star. By all accounts, this vivacious starlet has lived a life worthy of admiration.

Christina Applegate has had a one-of-a-kind career spanning decades of iconic roles in movies and tv shows. At a mere three months old, she received her very first television credit for a role as ‘baby’ in Days of Our Lives, where she starred alongside her mother, singer and actress Nancy Pridder.

Shortly after Applegate’s birth, her parents separated, and her father, Dot Records staff producer Robert William “Bob” Applegate eventually remarried. Applegate, who maintains a close relationship with her half-sisters, would go on to find success in following in her mother’s footsteps. As a child, she trained in the classical art of dance, excelling in both jazz and ballet. From 1981 to 1997, she took on numerous guest starring roles, taking the world by storm as an up-and-comer with both talent and charm.

Most notably, Applegate appeared as a young Grace Kelly in TV movie Grace Kelly (1983) and as Sally Forehead in TV series Washingtoon (1985). In 1987, she landed the lead role as ‘ditzy blonde’ Kelly Bundy in Married… With Children, marking her great entrance into the big leagues. Applegate would appear in 259 episodes of the popular sitcom, which ran for 10 years until 1997. In this time, the prolific actress also took other roles, most notably in a guest starring role in TV series 21 Jump Street (1988), and as Swell in Don’t Tell Mom The Babysitter’s Dead (1991).

From 1998 to 2000, Applegate starred as the titular character in American sitcom series Jesse, which follows the story of a single mother navigating the highs and lows of life in New York City. A couple of years later, in 2002, she would go on to star alongside Cameron Diaz and Selma Blair on The Sweetest Thing.

In 2003, she landed a guest role in one of the greatest sitcoms of all time – Friends, where she portrayed Rachel’s sister Amy. Applegate would eventually win an Emmy Award for her performance on the show, joining Bruce Willis as the only other guest star on Friends to take home such an accolade. In the next year, she appeared alongside Will Farrell, Steve Carrell, Paul Rudd, and Seth Rogan in the highly-rated satirical comedy film, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004), where she lent her comedic presence to the role of Veronica Corningstone. She would later reprise her role in the 2013 sequel, Anchorman: The Legend Continues.

In 2007, Applegate landed her most iconic role in Samantha Who?, a popular sitcom in which she portrayed amnesiac Samantha Newly. For her work in the sitcom, she earned two Golden Globe nominations and two Primetime Emmy Award nominations. She would also lend her voice to the Alvin and the Chipmunks movie franchise, playing the lead singer and leader of the The Chipettes, Brittany.

Netflix’s black comedy series Dead To Me is the latest, and maybe the last of Christina Applegate’s portrayals in television. The series, which premiered on May 3, 2019, saw Applegate in the role of hot headed and abrasive widow Jen Harding, who joins a grief support group after the tragic death of her husband. The show currently has an 88% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and a 7.9 rating on IMDb.

On romances and romancing

Between 1988 and 1989, Applegate briefly dated actor Brad Pitt. She married actor Johnathon Schaech in 2001, but the pair would eventually part ways in 2005, citing irreconcilable differences as the reason for their divorce.

In 2009, Christina Applegate began dating Dutch musician Martyn LeNoble, and he would eventually become her husband in 2013. Their daughter was born in January 2011.

Taking a look at the net worth of Christina Applegate

As a household name made popular for her iconic roles in Married… With Children, Bad Moms, Jesse, Samantha Who?, and Dead To Me, it makes sense that Christina Applegate boasts an impressive net worth. Combining earnings from her roles in movies and TV shows over 51 years, Applegate’s net worth stands at respectable USD 25 million today. Reports suggest that Applegate was paid USD 325,000 per episode of Dead To Me, a well-deserved pay cheque considering her zeal and dedication to the very end.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

– How much is Christina Applegate’s net worth in 2024?

Currently, Christina Applegate’s net worth is estimated to be USD 25 million.

– How much is Christina Applegate’s salary?

Reports suggest Christina Applegate was paid USD 325,000 per episode for portraying Jen Harding in Netflix’s black comedy series Dead To Me.

– Who is Christina Applegate’s husband?

Christina Applegate’s husband is Dutch musician Martyn LeNoble, whom she married in 2013.

– Who is Christina Applegate dating recently?

Christina Applegate has been married to her husband, Dutch musician Martyn LeNoble, since 2013. She dated Brad Pitt in the ’80s, and was previously wedded to actor Johnathon Schaech from 2001 to 2005.

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A rising star on the Hong Kong scene, digital artist Jonathan Jay Lee tells Prestige why his success has become a full circle journey.

Along with the rise of the metaverse, blockchain and most things that seemed futuristic a hot minute ago, digital art has become increasingly popular in Hong Kong, where there are now dedicated exhibition spaces, such as Arte M Hong Kong. The city has also become a hot spot for Web 3.0 events, including the annual Digital Art Fair.

This rise in opportunity – and, quite frankly, credibility – has trained a spotlight on talented local digital artists. Among them is Jonathan Jay Lee, the Taiwanese, American-born, Hong Kong-raised artist who headlined the Digital Art Fair 2023 with his Take Your Time multi-sensory experience. Commissioned by Oriental Watch Company, Take Your Time delicately depicts the streets and alleys of Hong Kong, capturing numerous aspects of local culture in the city. The multicoloured neon signs, the diminishing cha chaan teng, trams, tong lau buildings, and other familiar sights reveal the ordinary yet heartwarming moments of life in the metropolis.

But when I speak to 38-year-old Lee about his work, he’s far away from here – in Bangkok, to be specific. “I’m here because I fell in love – my partner’s here,” Lee tells me. “I met her in Hong Kong about six years ago and it’s been back and forth since then. It’s great. I don’t know why people say long distance doesn’t work, because I think it’s amazing. Especially with the pace of life in Hong Kong.”

And by the sound of it, Lee really does like the back and forth between home and the Thai capital. “I thought there was no other way to live,” he says of life here. “But I think it’s just because it’s a byproduct of being expensive. Now, only in recent years – because I’ve been coming to Bangkok more often – it’s starting to occur to me that you don’t have to live that way. Like, also if you do the math, and I literally did the math!

“One of the running jokes, I guess, here for Thai people is that Hong Kong people are rude,” he says. “I think I used to think that way too. But really, I think just the language itself has pretty harsh edges and is quite curt in approach.”

Despite his love affair in and with Thailand, Lee says Hong Kong will always be his base. “I can’t be here for too long because I start to lose my hustle a little bit,” he says, laughing. “You know, the hustle. But that’s Hong Kong. And I’m very much a city boy. My roots are there. So, I ultimately need to be in that kind of environment,” he admits.

That wasn’t always the case. As a child, Lee says he didn’t always fit in and often felt like an outcast growing up in Hong Kong. “My parents are from Taiwan and I was born in America,” he explains. “So when you come to Hong Kong as a seven-year-old and you look Chinese, but you speak with an American accent, especially in the ’90s in the New Territories, it wasn’t common. I got a lot of weird looks and I didn’t understand it at the time.”

Although growing up here, Lee nonetheless found himself on the outside when he was rejected by Hong Kong’s leading design schools. Despite good high-school grades, offers didn’t come rolling in. Instead, he found himself with the rare opportunity to study at New York’s prestigious Parsons School of Design, where he graduated with Departmental Honors in Illustration.

“That was like the ultimate validation,” he admits. “Initially, I didn’t think I’d go because New York was too far from comfort, too far from my home.” He was also unsure as to how his parents would react. “Not getting accepted by local schools and also getting rejected from a couple others in the US wasn’t reassuring to my parents, who are both academics,” he says.

That all changed one day after an unexpected heart-to-heart with his mother. “I had a conversation with my mom when I was about 17. She told me, ‘Jon, this really is too good an opportunity to not take,’ and that surprised me, because I didn’t think they were that supportive. But it turns out, they really were – and as parents, they only worry about you and your future.”

But his parents needn’t have worried. Lee adapted to life in New York without a hitch and excelled in his studies. During his final year, he created a comic book, drawing artistic and cultural influences from his upbringing in Hong Kong. It landed him a job with Marvel and quickly launched his career as an artist for hire.

Even this didn’t come easy for the young artist. When he eventually submitted his work to Marvel for consideration he was turned down. “The guy flipped through and liked it, but told me that Marvel’s comics had a unique style and that they wouldn’t be able to publish my work,” Lee recalls. But after some further conversation with the Marvel bigwig, they made him another offer.

“We started talking and it turns out his girlfriend is from Shenzhen. Then we find out we both love the same TV channel, the same movies and all that stuff. He then looked at me and said, ‘You know what? You’re lucky you’re talking to me because I’m putting together an indie anthology for Marvel called Strange Tales.’ He was looking for independent comic-book creators who don’t normally work for Marvel to do short stories based on a character. So he basically gave me a little gig on the spot while I was still in school. I thought, ‘Oh my God, this is crazy.’”

Since then, he’s gone on to work for an extensive list of international clients, including HSBC, the Hong Kong Jockey Club, San Miguel, Red Bull, Lamborghini, Superga, Mercedes and Disney Plus. It was determination and opportunities like that which gave Lee credibility as an artist – so much so that he now gets to do expert talks at the same Hong Kong art schools that initially rejected him. “City University of Hong Kong is one of the schools I didn’t get accepted by, so for me being there feels a little cheeky. I kind of like the idea of coming full circle – getting rejected from the school and then getting to speak there now.”

For Lee, it’s more than just validation though. He says mentoring and working with young artists is particularly important to him. “Even I had my moments of doubt, and I’m glad I stuck at it – that’s why I feel strongly about education,” he says. “I visit schools and give talks, because I like to be that person who can encourage and show people what the possibilities are, that you don’t have to live this way in Hong Kong. You don’t have to be a doctor or a lawyer. Maybe you do, because you’re good at it. But there are other options, especially if you’re creative.”

“I think part of why I do those talks is to prove a point. Hong Kong is all about straight-A students, good grades, DSC, top IB scores. And I’m telling them it’s not the end of the world if you’re not the top student – you don’t have to be,” he says.

Now that he’s known for his comic-style illustrations and Hong Kong depictions, can we expect similar artworks about other places? “A lot of people want the Hong Kong thing and I think they resonate with the story. But I’ve done some similar work in Singapore and Tokyo in the past, too. “Ultimately, whatever comes my way, I’m going do the best I can and always try and serve the artwork first,” says Lee. “This often occurs in Hong Kong for me, so a lot of people associate me with that. I’m proud of it, but it’s not the only thing I do. I’m also curious to see what would happen if I create more work outside of Hong Kong,” he admits.

If the public reaction to his latest collection of Hong Kong artworks at the Digital Art Fair is anything to go by, his mesmerising depictions of other major cities is surely only a matter of time.

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Known for her small screen roles in shows such as Big Little Lies, The Undoing and Nine Perfect Strangers, Nicole Kidman is set to lead the cast of new Prime Video series Expats.

The six-parter follows three American women whose lives intersect after a sudden family tragedy, and stars Kidman as one of the women, Margaret.

With a long list of films and TV shows under her belt, Kidman is definitely within the realm of the Hollywood A-list today. But, according to her, the Oscar winner‘s acting career got off to a rocky start when she was told as a teenager that she was “too tall” to make it.

Speaking on the Radio Times Podcast, Kidman shared: “I was told, ‘You won’t have a career. You’re too tall.'”

At the age of 13, Kidman was already 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 metres) tall, and she said: “I say I’m 5 feet 10.5 inches (1.79 metres), but I’m really 5 feet 11 inches (1.8 metres).”

Kidman continued: “It will bother me when I’m acting and I want to be small – but then there are times when I appreciate it and can use it in my work.

“Hey, I’m incredibly grateful to be healthy and walking around. Having said that, I’ve had knee issues and all sorts of things – partly because of my height!

“But what I tell my daughters is that none of it matters. What matters is how you allow other people to either say ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to you, and whether you accept that. Inner resilience as a human being, that’s the superpower, really.”

In the podcast episode, Kidman also unpacked her latest role and the importance of having more women behind the camera. The 56-year-old has scooped up plenty of awards in her time, including an Academy Award, BAFTA and six Golden Globes, and first made her mark in the industry in Dead Calm, where she starred opposite Sam Neill.

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More recently, Kidman starred in Special Ops: Lioness, but will now feature in Expats, the new series from The Farewell‘s Lulu Wang. Wang has not only written and created the series, but also serves as director and executive producer alongside Kidman and Daniele Tate Melia.

Premiering on Prime Video on January 26, Expats also stars Ji-young Yoo as Mercy and Sarayu Blue as Hilary Starr, with the show based on the internationally best-selling novel The Expatriates by Janice YK Lee.

The official series synopsis reads: “Set against the vibrant and tumultuous tapestry of 2014 Hong Kong, Expats centres on three American women – Margaret (Nicole Kidman), Hilary (Sarayu Blue) and Mercy (Ji-young Yoo) – whose lives intersect after a sudden family tragedy.

“The series interrogates privilege and explores what happens when the line between victimhood and culpability becomes blurred. Brian Tee plays Margaret’s husband Clarke and Jack Huston plays Hilary’s husband David.”

Expats premieres on Prime Video on Friday, 26 January with the first two episodes.

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Causing much buzz after his appearances in Priscilla and now Saltburn, we is Jacob Elordi, and why are we so infatuated?

The actor has had something of a banner year, appearing in not one but two of the buzziest festival titles: Emerald Fennell’s psychological thriller Saltburn and Sofia Coppola’s biopic Priscilla.

The trailer for Priscilla recently gives fans a look at Elordi’s take on Elvis Presley – and viewers were divided on how it compares to Austin Butler’s turn in last year’s Elvis, with many claiming Elordi’s voice sounds more natural than Butler’s, despite the latter’s years-long preparation for the role.

So, who is Saltburn and Priscilla actor Jacob Elordi? Read on for everything you need to know.

Who is Jacob Elordi?

Elordi is an actor whose stock has been consistently rising in recent years, to the point where he’s quickly becoming a major movie star.

In Saltburn, he plays a crucial supporting role as Felix Catton, an aristocratic Oxford student with whom the main character Oliver Quick develops something of an obsession, while he is also starring as Elvis Presley in Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla.

How old is Jacob Elordi?

Elordi was born on 26th June 1997 and is currently 26 years old.

What nationality is Jacob Elordi?

Although Elordi employs a pitch-perfect upper-class English accent in Saltburn – and has previously played predominantly American characters – he is actually Australian.

He was born in Brisbane and was schooled both there and in Melbourne before he eventually moved to the US to pursue his acting career.

What has Jacob Elordi previously starred in?

Elordi first shot to fame as the male lead in the Netflix romcom film The Kissing Booth in 2018, and he went on to reprise his role in two sequels, although he has since been rather dismissive about the trilogy in interviews.

He found further success playing the role of Nate Jacobs on HBO’s hit teen drama Euphoria, while he’s also had roles in films such as Deep Water and 2 Hearts.

But 2023 has seen his stock rise even further – as well as his key role in Saltburn and playing Presley in Priscilla, he’s also starred in two other films on the festival circuit, The Sweet East and He Went That Way.

Meanwhile, he’s secured roles in two more films currently slated for release in 2024: he will star alongside Daisy Edgar-Jones, Will Poulter and Diego Calva in the drama On Swift Horses and has bagged a key part in Paul Schrader’s next film Oh, Canada.

What has Jacob Elordi said about Saltburn?

Speaking in the film’s press notes, Elordi said: “Emerald did such an amazing job of putting her characters under a microscope that reveals close-up the whole of human nature.”

He added that he approached his character as someone who is “basically kind and joyful but can’t help but carry this immense sense of privilege that comes with the hundreds of years of money, history and influence that are his inheritance”.

Meanwhile, he also said that one of the things he liked about the film was that “there’s this constant ambiguity between good and evil and right and wrong in each character”.

What has Jacob Elordi said about playing Elvis?

Discussing the process of transforming into Elvis for the film, Elordi previously told The Hollywood Reporter: “The kind of first thing for me was just kind of disabling the mythology and attempting to play him as a human being and a person, who’s given a certain set of circumstances.”

He continued: “So, the whole thing all the time was just trying to walk the tightrope between being arguably one of the most famous people in the world and a human being at the same time, and being honest with the love.”

Is Jacob Elordi on Instagram?

Yes, he is – you can follow him at the handle @jacobelordi.

Elordi already has over 12.7 (as of 11 December) million and we can only see that rising further as he continues to land big roles in major films.

Is Jacob Elordi on Twitter?

No, not at present.

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Olivia Benson rose to fame after her appearance in a few of Taylor Swift’s music videos. At the time of writing, she now has a net worth of $97 million. If you’ve never heard of her, she’s Taylor Swift’s Scottish fold cat. Here’s everything you need to know.

Olivia Benson was adopted by Billboard’s Greatest Pop Star in June 2014. If the name sounds familiar to you, that’s because she was named after Taylor’s favourite character in Law & Order: SVU. Olivia has one sister and one brother, a Scottish fold named Meredith Grey and a Ragdoll named Benjamin Button.

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Why is Olivia Benson So Rich?

The source of Olivia Benson’s sky-rocketing net worth comes from her vibrant resumé. Olivia once appeared alongside Taylor in Diet Coke commercials in 2013. Most of us, however, would recognise her from the very beginning of the “Blank Space” music video, as well as the 2019 single “ME!” and the 2023 single “Karma.”

Apart from her acting career, Olivia was also featured in Taymojis, a collection of emojis that was once available in on social networking app, The Swift Life.

As evidence of her rising popularity and glamorous success, Olivia Benson won the Favourite Pet award at Nickelodeon’s Kid’s Choice awards in 2023.

What is the net worth of Taylor Swift’s cat?

As of 2023, Olivia Benson has a total net worth of $97 million, ranking as the third richest pet in the world according to The Ultimate Pet Rich List. Needless to say, she holds a higher value than several human beings. One example is Taylor’s footballer boyfriend, Travis Kelce, who has a net worth of $40 million.

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Born on 17 February 1991 in the quaint English town of Framlingham, Ed Sheeran is today a global musical phenomenon who has become one of the richest artists by net worth on the back of the stupendous successes of his songs and albums.

Sheeran is a genre-bending troubadour, effortlessly blending folk, pop, R&B, and even a touch of hip-hop to create a sound that’s all his own. His vocals are a warm embrace, raw and honest, carrying a vulnerability that resonates deeply with listeners. His soulful voice and relatable lyrics have captivated millions of music lovers around the world.

The four-time Grammy Award winner began his musical journey at a very young age. He started with local open mic nights then moved to busking on the streets of London. His experiences and his observations were poured into his writings, which translated into seven studio albums, numerous singles and other compositions.

The music catapulted him to superstardom. Songs such as “The A Team,” “Thinking Out Loud,” and “Shape of You” topped charts and filled the stadiums where Ed Sheeran performed on his tours.

On the personal front, Sheeran has been married to Cherry Seaborn since 2018. The couple, who have two children, knew each other as kids but started dating after reuniting in 2015 in New York City.

Despite his worldwide fame, Sheeran doesn’t appear like a typical pop star. The ginger-haired singer, who has a knack for weaving storytelling into his music, looks more like the boy next door who can easily blend into groups. He maintains a particularly noteworthy low profile.

The only exception is his collection of wristwatches, which includes the likes of Rolex Yacht-Master Ref. 116655, Richard Mille RM 38-01 Tourbillon G-Sensor Quartz TPT, and Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711/1300A and numerous others.

Seaborn, too, has no social media presence and stays out of the spotlight. The couple live in a USD 4.7 million estate in rural Suffolk, but that is the only property that Sheeran is known to own.

As for Ed Sheeran, he is one of the most followed music artists on Instagram with over 46 million followers. He shares glimpses of his work, everyday life and friendships with other celebrities, such as actor Chris Hemsworth and music legend Sir Elton John.

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Ed Sheeran has released seven studio albums to date. A unique feature of his discography is that most of his albums simply have a mathematical symbol for a name and none, except his debut album,  has ever carried his face as a poster.

Explaining why he does so, Ed Sheeran told New Zealand’s Project NZ in 2022, “The thing with the albums is I, very early on in my career, decided I didn’t… I don’t mean to play it down, but I do have a face for the radio. And I was like, ‘I don’t really want to be a poster boy ever.’ I don’t want to be, like, selling my record being like, ‘Hey, how you doing?’”

“So I had sort of figured out a way, I was like, ‘I’m going to do it with colours and symbols.’ So I was like, ‘I’d love to get to a point that there’s a billboard of just red with an equals sign, or green with a multiply, or blue with a divide, or orange with a plus, and people go, ‘Oh, Ed’s got an album coming out,’” he added.

His debut studio album was titled + (pronounced Plus). It was released in 2011. Subsequently, Sheeran released 2014’s × (pronounced Multiply), 2017’s ÷ (pronounced Divide), 2021’s = (pronounced Equals) and 2023’s − (pronounced Subtract).

Apart from the mathematically named albums, Ed Sheeran has also released two traditionally named studio albums: No.6 Collaborations Project (2019) and Autumn Variations (2023).

Of the seven, four peaked at No.1 on Billboard 200. These are Multiply, Divide, Equals and No.6 Collaborations Project.

Sheeran also has two No.1 hits on Billboard Hot 100 — his iconic songs “Shape of You” and “Perfect,” both from the album Divide.

In August 2017, “Shape Of You” became the song with the most weeks in the Top 10 in Billboard Hot 100 history with 33 weeks. A record at the time for any artist, it has since been surpassed by music icons such as Dua Lipa, Post Malone and The Weeknd, the last of whom now holds the record at 57 weeks.

On the other hand, all seven studio albums by Ed Sheeran have charted at No.1 on the UK’s Official Albums Charts. A total of 14 of his songs have been UK No.1s on Official Singles Chart and 42 were listed in the top 10.

In December 2019, eight years after the release of his debut album, Sheeran was named  “UK’s Official Number 1 Artist of the Decade” by the Official Charts Company. At the time, he also took the  “Official Chart Record Breaker Award” with the most No.1 singles and albums as well as spending the most weeks (79) in the top spot between 2010 and 2019.

How much has Ed Sheeran earned from concert tours?

Like other famous musicians in the world, Sheeran has also earned millions from his concert tours. He is reportedly one of the best live performers of his generation. Generally holding a one-man show, he is famed for using a loop pedal to layer vocals and guitar lines.

According to Forbes, his ÷ Tour (pronounced Divide Tour) grossed around USD 775 million between March 2017 and August 2019 — the period of the tour. This earned him the No.23rd  spot on Forbes’ list of the world’s highest-paid celebrities in 2020, for earning USD 64 million in the year in consideration.

It was a remarkable feat at the time. Sheeran’s ÷ Tour ended the eight-year reign of U2 360° Tour by famed Irish rock band U2 as the highest-grossing concert tour of all time.

 

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Sheeran’s record was broken by Elton John’s Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour in 2023. But John’s feat was too short-lived.

Music superstar Taylor Swift eventually created history when her 2023 concert The Eras Tour ended the year with a total gross of USD 1 billion, according to estimates from tour tracker Pollstar.

Sheeran personally loves touring. In an interview with The Guardian in 2014, he said “I’m in the music industry to play live. That’s why I make records, that’s why I do radio interviews, that’s why I do Amazon events, that’s why I put things on Spotify. Having recorded music is fantastic, but playing live is where I buzz the most.”

The English singer-songwriter is currently on his +–=÷× Tour (pronounced The Mathematics Tour) since April 2022.

It is scheduled to end in Cyprus in September 2024, after performances in multiple Asian countries including Japan, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and India.

The tour is in support of his fifth studio album ‘Equals’ and his sixth studio album ‘Subtract.’ By July 2023, the tour had grossed an estimated USD 417 million. The number is set to rise exponentially by the time the tour ends.

Though income from his earlier concert tours is not clear, the total earnings of ÷ Tour and +–=÷× Tour comes to around USD 1.2 billion.

How much did Ed Sheeran receive from Spotify in royalties?

Streaming giant Spotify is a major source of revenue for music artists. The exact details of how much musicians earn as royalties are not clear, but reports suggest that the platform plays artists somewhere between USD 0.003 and USD 0.005 per stream. This comes down to a revenue split of around 70:30 between the artist or rights holders and Spotify.

In 2014, The Guardian reported that Spotify’s average per-stream rate is between USD 0.006 and USD 0.0084.

At the time, Sheeran told The Guardian, “I know a lot of artists are a bit iffy about it, and to be honest, I did get a royalty cheque from Spotify that was about GBP 4 (around USD 6.5). It’s one of those things, but for me, the more iPods, phones and computers that I’m on, the better, because I just want to play. That’s what I enjoy.” 

For Ed Sheeran at the time, the albums Plus and Multiply had generated 435 million and 433 million streams, respectively. The Guardian estimated that it would come to a total payout of over USD 6.2 million for his label and publisher.

Cut to January 2020, Sheeran’s stature as a musician had grown by leaps and bounds. His song, “Shape of You,” had by then earned over USD 8.4 million in Spotify royalties. In December 2021, Spotify announced that “Shape of You” had become the first song to hit three billion streams on the music streaming platform.

 

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It is estimated that Sheeran has made an average of around USD 9 million per song on Spotify, which hailed “Shape of You” as the most-streamed song of the decade in 2019. 

Songs written for other artists

Ed Sheeran not only pens his own songs but has also written songs for other famous artists. One of his most famous contributions was co-writing Justin Bieber’s “Love Yourself” with the Canadian singer and American record producer Benny Blanco.

Part of Bieber’s fourth studio album Purpose (2015), the song peaked at No.1 across continents. It was listed at the top on multiple Billboard charts as well as on Official Charts in the UK.

Sheeran later said that the song would not have been popular had he sung it.

“People always say, ‘Why didn’t you keep it?’ And to be honest, he [Bieber] was on such a roll at that point that I think it wouldn’t have been as big if I’d sung it,” he said at the Audacy Beach Festival in 2021, according to iHeart Radio.

“It was so massive for him … I think it’s his biggest song … anywhere in the world, if I picked up a guitar and played that, they’d be like ‘Oh my God, you wrote that!’” added Sheeran.

Other artists for whom Sheeran has written include One Direction, Hilary Duff, Rita Ora, Westlife, and Alicia Keys, among others.

Perhaps, two of his most famous contributions for other artists are the songs “Make It Right” and “Permission to Dance” for the universally acclaimed K-pop boy band BTS. The former was released digitally in 2019 and was part of BTS’ EP Map of the Soul: Persona.

“Permission to Dance,” on the other hand, has been a rage in music, with many listing it as one of the best BTS songs ever. A stand-alone single, it peaked at No.1 on Billboard Hot 100.

The song was co-written by Sheeran with rock band Snow Patrol’s singer Johnny McDaid and frequent collaborator Steve Mac. At that time, BTS and Sheeran hadn’t even met.

“Ed sent us this amazingly good song, and as soon as we listened to it we just couldn’t resist it. We thought it went really well with our image too, so we just went with it,” J-Hope told Entertainment Weekly over Zoom in June 2021, as the rest of the septet expressed their desire to meet the English music icon.

Ed Sheeran in TV and films

Ed Sheeran is known for making cameo appearances either as himself or as minor characters in movies and TV shows. Some of these include the Australian soap opera Home and Away (2015), American sitcom Undateable (2015) and American films Bridget Jones’s Baby (2016), Yesterday (2019), and Red Notice (2021). He also played the recurring role of Sir Cormac in the historical fiction drama The Bastard Executioner (2015).

 

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But perhaps his most famous cameo was as the unnamed Lannister soldier in HBO’s epic Game of Thrones in 2017. Sheeran appears in season 7, episode 1, titled “Dragonstone.” He is seen singing the song “Hands of Gold,” originally penned by George R. R. Martin in his books when Arya Stark comes across him.

The show’s creators D.B. Weiss and David Benioff had later said that Sheeran’s cameo was meant to be a surprise for Maisie Williams, who played Arya in the series. Williams is a fan of the singer.

Even though Ed Sheeran has made quite a few appearances on screen, there is no information on his salary or any other earnings from the TV shows or films.

What is the exact net worth of Ed Sheeran?

Ed Sheeran was mentioned by the Sunday Times Rich List in May 2023 as one of the richest people in the UK by net worth, even though his fortune wasn’t enough to qualify him for the main Rich List issued by the publication.

According to the Sunday Times Rich List, Ed Sheeran’s net worth was GBP 300 million (around USD 384 million). He was, therefore, the seventh-richest person in the UK under the age of 35. He was just GBP 50 million (around 64 million) short of the cut-off required to feature in the main Rich List at the time.

Part of the credit for his wealth was given to his sixth album Subtract, which sold like hotcakes following its release.

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How much is Ed Sheeran’s net worth in 2024?

Ed Sheeran’s exact net worth in 2024 is not clear. However, he had a net worth of around USD 384 million in May 2023 according to Sunday Times Rich List.

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Meet Jeremy Allen White, Hollywood’s newest heartthrob. Fresh off an Emmy award and second Golden Globe win for his work on The Bear, the 32-year-old is also the chiseled face (and body) of Calvin Klein’s latest racy underwear ad campaign. Boasting a stellar portfolio of movies and TV shows such as Shameless, Jeremy Allen White is top of the world, and his soaring net worth is proof positive of his great new heights.

Last week, underwear label Calvin Klein dropped their Spring 2024 ad campaign to widespread public approval. Featuring a musclebound White, the cheeky advertisement brought the audience along for a stroll in New York City, then up to deserted rooftops mysteriously (and romantically) framed by rays of soft sunlight. There, White strips down to the snuggest of tighty whities, engages in some light exercise, then reclines on an auburn corduroy sofa that has now become the envy of women the world over. 

Less than a day later, the campaign – and thirst traps featuring White’s chiseled abs – had exploded all over social media, propelling him to untold heights of popularity. And though those envious of White’s newfound TikTok fame may decry him for his height (he stands at a respectable 170 cm), fans are adamant that he is, by all accounts, a ‘short’ king worthy of all the hype. 

A New Yorker in truth and at heart 

When the blue-eyed and shaggy-haired Jeremy Allen White was born to Eloise Ziegler and Richard White on February 17^th 1991, the world had no idea he would soon become an on-screen sensation with a soaring net worth to boot. His parents, who between them boasted North Carolina, Ukranian, English, German, Scottish, Northern Irish, and distant Dutch blood, had moved to New York City to pursue acting – thus ensuring very little resistance when a 13-year-old White expressed interest in the craft. 

The Brooklyn native had initially trained as a dancer, excelling in tap, jazz, and ballet; all this would change in middle school, when he decided to set aside his fancy footwork to pursue a career in acting. Speaking to GQ of his time in high school, White recalls, “I was so obnoxious.” And maybe he was, a little, in the way all headstrong teenagers tend to be. He goes on to share that he wanted to drop out of high school to act, but his parents insisted on him graduating. The compromise was a part-time internship at a casting agency, which served to further fuel his passions. 

Yet, for all the support of his parents, White’s path to success was not without its challenges; like so many blunt New York natives, he plays his role in life with an unshakeable steadfastness and a burning desire to be true to himself. One might argue that he is unapologetically Aquarian, choosing the beaten path and yet carving out a niche for himself with stylish ease. That’s not to say he didn’t do the work – White briefly attended the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts for six months, and then La Guardia Arts, where he honed his talent for acting. The one notable impression to emerge of his time at both? 

He didn’t like it. 

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White would eventually graduate from the Professional Performing Arts School in Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen neighbourhood, a fully-fledged teenager who believed it was best to do things ‘his way’. And so he did, by landing his first acting roles in Conviction (2006) and Beautiful Ohio (2006). Like many other young actors of his time, he also cycled through the guest star roster of Law & Order, and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.

Eventually, Jeremy Allen White scored his breakout role of Lip Gallagher on the hit TV series Shameless, which ran a decade from 2011 to 2021. For his work on the show, he received a 2014 Critics’ Choice Television Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. 

Throughout his time on Shameless, Jeremy Allen White also took on several other roles, most notably in short movies Chasing You (2017) and Cornflower (2018), and TV series Homecoming (2018), where he starred in four episodes. Most recently, he made waves as Chef Carmen ‘Carmy’ Berzatto in The Bear (2022-present), for which he attended the Institute of Culinary Education in Pasadena to prepare. And while he struggled in culinary school, he has nonetheless emerged victorious on-screen. 

For his role in The Bear, White has received two Golden Globe Awards (2023 and 2024) for Best Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy, two Critics’ Choice Television Awards (2023 and 2024) for Best Actor in a Comedy Series, a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series (2023), and a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series (2024). And with awards season now in full swing, Jeremy Allen White’s stars are shining brighter than ever. 

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Jeremy Allen White in relationships, his ex wife, and his rumoured ties with Selena Gomez 

On April 14th 2019, Jeremy Allen White and actress Addison Timlin announced their engagement. The couple, who had been childhood sweethearts, tied the knot on October 18th 2019, and share two daughters, Ezer Billie White, born October 20th 2018, and Dolores Wild White, born December 12th 2020. The relationship would meet its untimely end in May of 2023, when Timlin filed for divorce.

Reports suggest that it was an abundance of trust issues and ‘a lot of lows’ that led to the demise of the marriage, though the dust appears to have settled on an amicable arrangement between the pair. 

Following his divorce, Jeremy Allen White and his now-ex wife have agreed to share custody of their daughters. According to reports, White, whose battles with alcoholism surfaced amid custody proceedings, has agreed to daily alcohol testing before seeing his girls. He is also required to attend individual therapy once a week, and Alcoholics Anonymous meetings twice a week. 

In July 2023, rumours began circulating that Jeremy Allen White was dating actress, singer, and founder of Rare Beauty Selena Gomez – courtesy of infamous celebrity gossip source Deux Moi.

While neither party attempted to confirm nor deny the rumours, Gomez would take to TikTok for her tongue-in-cheek response. Her subtle, and yet feisty clapback was shared in a video posted to trending audio: “You ever heard a rumour about yourself and actually wanted to hear more, like d—m, what did I do next?” 

However, that all seems to be a moot point. Both stars have since moved on, with Gomez recently confirming her relationship with Benny Blanco. And while White has long been linked to Spanish singer Rosalía, recent reports suggest they have taken their relationship to the next stage, with the duo spotted sharing an intimate kiss in Los Angeles. 

What is Jeremy Allen White’s net worth? 

For his work on The Bear, Jeremy Allen White was paid a salary of around USD 250,000 to USD 350,000 per episode. Considering the rising popularity of both him and the show, this figure is expected to go up for Season 3, which has already been announced; according to unverified reports, White is set to receive USD 750,000 per episode for Season 3. 

While little is known of White’s salary for Shameless, a good estimate is co-star Emmy Rossum’s tidy sum of USD 350,000 per episode. In all, Jeremy Allen White’s net worth is estimated to be around USD 8 million, a sum expected to rise to great new heights as he continues to awe and stun audiences with upcoming performances in The Iron Claw (2023) and Fingernails (2023). 

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 

– How much is Jeremy Allen White’s net worth? 

Jeremy Allen White’s net worth is estimated to be around USD 8 million. 

– How much is Jeremy Allen White’s salary? 

Jeremy Allen White was reportedly paid a salary of around USD 250,000 – USD 350,000 per episode on The Bear. This sum is expected to rise given the actor and the show’s popularity in recent days. 

– Is Jeremy Allen White married? 

Jeremy Allen White was once married to now ex-wife actress Addison Timlin. The couple divorced in May 2023, and he is now linked to Spanish singer Rosalía. 

– Which is the best TV show by Jeremy Allen White? 

For his work on Shameless, Jeremy Allen White was nominated for a Critics’ Choice Television Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. And for his work on The Bear, White took home two Golden Globe Awards (2023 and 2024) for Best Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy, two Critics’ Choice Television Awards (2023 and 2024) for Best Actor in a Comedy Series, a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series (2023), and a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series (2023). 

– What is Jeremy Allen White’s height? 

Jeremy Allen White stands at a height of 1.7 m, which translates to 170 cm or around 5′ 6″. 

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Netflix’s A24 show Beef may have made Ali Wong a household name for a worldwide audience, but she has been a bonafide star for several years prior to the release of the award-winning show. The multifaceted American entertainer wears many hats. Ali Wong is a stand-up comedian, actress, writer, producer, director, author and businesswoman — all of which have contributed to her net worth.

Born Alexandra Dawn Wong in San Francisco in 1982, she’s gained critical acclaim for her sharp wit and observational humour, often delving into topics like relationships, parenthood and societal taboos.

Today, she is one of the biggest Asian celebrities in the American entertainment industry. In January 2024, she became the first woman of Asian descent to win a lead acting Primetime Emmy award in any category for her stellar performance in Beef.

“I wouldn’t be standing here without my parents, my amazing parents, my father who I so wish was alive to share this moment with me, my hilarious father who loved me unconditionally and taught me the value of failure,” she said on the stage while accepting the award. “To my beautiful daughters: you are my everything. Thank you for inspiring me, and this is for you.”

It was one of the two wins she secured at the awards; the other being as executive producer for Beef when it won the Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series. She was also nominated for best voiceover acting for her animated comedy Tuca & Bertie.

All about Ali Wong: Her career, accolades and net worth

Early years and initial recognition

Born to a Vietnamese mother and Chinese-American father in San Francisco, California, US, Ali Wong studied at the San Francisco University High School before majoring in Asian-American studies at the University of California, Los Angeles. During her time at UCLA, she was part of the LCC Theatre Company, which was founded by one of her best friends, actor Randall Park. She also studied in Vietnam as a Fulbright scholar.

Wong embarked on a career in stand-up comedy in her early 20s. It was a period of struggle. Speaking to NBC News in 2015, she said that she started performing at a laundromat-cum-coffee bar in San Francisco called Brainwash Cafe, which she jokingly called “basically a homeless shelter.”

She soon moved to New York City and started performing up to nine sets a night from 7 pm to 2 pm at multiple venues. In those years, she shared a SoHo loft with six others.

“For the first year I lived in New York, I never ate out,” Wong said. “I literally just ate lentils and brown rice at home. Sometimes I’d treat myself to this half chicken from Chinatown that cost USD 3.50.”

An initial recognition came in 2011 when Variety included her in their ‘10 Comics to Watch’ list.

“Wong’s crass attitude and dirty mouth may be offensive to some, but it’s her ability to say those things that most of us are thinking (and wish we could say) that make her stand out,” Variety wrote in its profile on Wong.

By 2013, she had appeared on The Tonight Show, John Oliver’s New York Stand Up Show, Dave Attell’s Comedy Underground Show, Chelsea Lately, VH1’s Best Week Ever and MTV’s Hey Girl.

Stand-up career

Her stand-up career took off when Netflix released her comedy special Ali Wong: Baby Cobra in 2016. It was a critical success and propelled Wong as a major stand-up comic act for a worldwide audience.

The success of Ali Wong: Baby Cobra was followed by the equally successful Netflix comedy specials Ali Wong: Hard Knock Wife in 2018 and Ali Wong: Don Wong in 2022, the last of which won Wong her first Primetime Emmy nomination with a nod in Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special.

The specials were praised for Wong’s hilarious takes on personal experiences, relationships, motherhood and societal expectations, which she delivered with sharp wit and unflinching candour. Interestingly, she was pregnant with her first child during the filming of Baby Cobra and was expecting her second child during the filming of Hard Knock Wife. She was praised for both acts.

Her children, both daughters, continue to accompany their mother on tours. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter in March 2023, Wong said, “Taking kids on the road is so beautiful. It’s the opposite of film and television where I’m just gone all day.”

Ali Wong and her rising acting graph

Ali Wong has made a name for herself in movies and TV shows. Her acting career took off when she starred in the Fox sitcom Breaking In in 2011. She shot to fame with the NBC sitcom Are You There, Chelsea? in 2012. She played Olivia, one of the main roles on the show which was based on a book written by Chelsea Handler.

The same year, she marked her cinematic debut with the action thriller film Savages. The film had a star-studded ensemble cast, including Taylor Kitsch, Blake Lively, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Benicio del Toro, Demián Bichir, Salma Hayek, Emile Hirsch and John Travolta.

She has since appeared in or lent her voice to films and shows such as BoJack Horseman (2015), The Lego Ninjago Movie (2017), Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018), Big Mouth (2019) and Human Resources (2022).

One of her major television appearances was in the ABC psychological medical drama Black Box in 2014, in which Wong played Dr. Lina Lark in 13 episodes. She was a series regular on the sitcom American Housewife throughout the show’s run from 2016 to 2021, playing the role of Doris.

She tasted both major critical and commercial success with Fresh Off the Boat. Wong worked as a writer and an actor on the show, in which the main roles were played by Randall Park and Constance Wu. The story revolves around a Taiwanese-American family and their life in the US. Wong played Margot in the episode “The Flush” in season 3 of the show in 2017.

Perhaps her biggest commercial and critical fame before Beef came with the film Always Be My Maybe in 2019. Wong played the main role of Sasha Tran alongside Randall Park, who essayed Marcus Kim. She co-wrote and co-produced the story with Park and others.

The Netflix movie is about two childhood best friends reconnecting years later, with each having a completely different life. It was praised unanimously by critics upon its premiere, with Netflix saying that the film was viewed by 32 million households within the first four weeks.

Wong then played a main role in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) film Birds of Prey in 2020. The film had an ensemble cast featuring Margot Robbie, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Rosie Perez, Chris Messina, Ella Jay Basco and Ewan McGregor. It grossed over USD 200 million at the worldwide box office.

Beef and the ensuing critical acclaim

A24’s Beef, however, has been the biggest success in Wong’s career so far. The television miniseries created by Korean-American director Lee Sung-jin for Netflix has been received with worldwide critical acclaim since it premiered in 2023.

It is about two people whose lives are drastically altered following a road rage incident. Ali Wong is Amy Lau, a small business owner and one of the parties in the incident. Steven Yeun plays Danny Cho, who is a struggling contractor and the other party in the incident. Wong and Yeun also executive produced the show with others.

Besides her Primetime Emmy for acting, Wong also won a Critics’ Choice Television Award and a Golden Globe for Best Actress in the Limited Series categories at the respective award ceremonies. Yeun, too, won the best actor award in the same categories at all three ceremonies.

 

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Since Beef, too, was adjudged the best limited series at all three awards, Wong technically, therefore, won another Critics’ Choice and Golden Globe award.

Ali Wong is also an author

Ali Wong wrote Dear Girls: Intimate Tales, Untold Secrets & Advice for Living Your Best Life in 2019 for her two daughters.

Speaking to NPR during its promotion, she said. “There were a lot of knocks on my door to write a book, and I didn’t have an idea really until I thought about writing letters to my daughters. That’s very much inspired by a letter that my father wrote to me before he passed away that began with ‘Dear Alexandra.’ And it’s one of the few things that if my house was on fire, if there was an apocalypse, I would take with me along with, you know, my passport and my kids. I just wish that he had written a lot more because I have so many more questions for him that it’s too late to ask.”

The book won the 2019 Goodreads Choice Awards in the Humour category.

The Ali Wong merchandise

As one wearing many hats, Ali Wong adds some more to her net worth through her official merchandise. The money comes from the sales of mugs, hats and crewneck sweaters, though the prices indicate that they don’t raise her overall income by much.

The merchandise is hosted at Merch Method, Inc., which describes itself as an “artist-driven entertainment and music merchandising company.”

What is Ali Wong’s net worth?

Celebrity wealth tracker Celebrity Net Worth pegs the fortune of Ali Wong at USD 4 million. There is, however, no way to ascertain her exact income and salary from the TV shows and movies she has done so far. Her earnings from her stand-up acts are also unclear.

The earnings of comedians generally depend on venue size, ticket prices and negotiations with promoters. It is expected that Wong, being a major name on the circuit, will command higher fees for performances than others.

A hint about the actual earnings of Ali Wong comes from a 2019 report by The Hollywood Reporter. It stated that WarnerMedia aggressively tried to strike a deal with Wong for a comedy special and a scripted series for its streaming platform HBO Max. They reportedly offered Wong as much as USD 10 million for the comedy special alone. But Wong remained with Netflix, which signed an eight-figure deal with her for two future comedy specials, one of which was later streamed as Don Wong. 

This means that her net worth is likely in the eight figures, which is far more than USD 4 million as stated by Celebrity Net Worth.

There is no hint of her income from movies or TV shows, including Beef. Reports suggest that she would have made at least USD 32,000 per episode for Beef based on SAG-AFTRA’s contracts at the time. But that is a minimum amount and given her stature, Wong would have been paid much more than that.

Whatever may be her actual earnings from the shows and movies, it is set to rise exponentially following the record-setting accolades that have come her way after Beef. It should not come as a surprise if the net worth of Ali Wong rises to the upper rung of eight figures in US dollars, or maybe even nine figures, soon.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

– How much money does Ali Wong make?

It is estimated that Ali Wong has a net worth of at least USD 4 million, but some reports indicate that it could be much higher.

– Did Ali Wong win an Emmy?

Yes, Ali Wong has won two Primetime Emmy Awards for Beef, one for acting and the other as executive producer of the miniseries.

– What is Ali Wong known for?

Ali Wong is a renowned stand-up comic and actor, whose credits include several notable TV shows and movies besides comedy specials.

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We’re mere days away from the premiere of Love Island: All Stars 2024, and what better way to get us ready than with the cast reveal?

As of 8 January 2024, we now have most of the starting line-up confirmed, with the likes of Georgia Harrison, Georgia Steel (whose repeated use of “I’m loyal” sparked multiple memes), Kaz Kamwi and Barbie‘s Chris Taylor all revealed to be making a comeback.

As well as this, we have exes Liberty Poole and Jake Cornish in the line-up, and Kaz Kamwi and Toby Aromolaran, who were originally coupled up on season 7 – which could make for a very dramatic return.

On Monday 15 January, the islanders will arrive at the South African villa, where they’ll be greeted by the show’s host Maya Jama.

They’ll spend the next few weeks coupling up in the sun, while taking part in challenges. Along the way, we’ll see more islanders joining them, with the likes of Maura Higgins and Scott van der Sluis rumoured to be returning.

Speaking to RadioTimes.com and other press, the show’s executive producer Mike Spencer revealed that he’d love to see fan-favourite Maura back on Love Island.

With the starting line-up now confirmed, read on for everything you need to know about the Love Island: All Stars 2024 cast. Scroll to the bottom of the page for islanders who are rumoured to join them later in the show as bombshells.

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Love Island: All Stars 2024 confirmed cast

The Love Island: All Stars 2024 confirmed line-up so far is below:

• Mitchel Taylor
• Liberty Poole
• Luis Morrison
• Demi Jones
• Jake Cornish
• Hannah Elizabeth
• Anton Danyluk
• Georgia Steel
• Chris Taylor
• Kaz Kamwi
• Toby Aromolaran
• Georgia Harrison

Mitchel Taylor

Age: 27

Season: Love Island UK season 10

Instagram: @mitcheltaylor_

‘Messy Mitch’ has been confirmed for this year’s show, completing the starting line-up.

The 27-year-old engineer from Sheffield caused quite the stir on season 10. He was originally in a couple with Molly Marsh, but she left him for Zachariah Noble. Mitch later went on to play the field with Abi Moores and Ella Barnes. Despite leaving the show with Ella B, the pair later split and he’s thought to still be single, despite reuniting with Abs.

Speaking of why he decided to show up, he said: “I think I went in with my heart on my sleeve the first time and got hurt and this time I am just going in to enjoy myself and if a connection happens, a connection happens. Honestly when I went in for series ten, you saw me and Molly, I went for Molly, I wanted her. And with this one, I am not going to make myself that vulnerable. I am going to play the game.”

Liberty Poole

Age: 24

Season: Love Island UK season 7 and Love Island Games season 1

Instagram: @libertypoolex

Season 7 star Liberty Poole has been confirmed for the Love Island: All Stars 2024 cast. Liberty quit the show in 2021 as she felt the feelings between her and Jake Cornish weren’t mutual.

Asked how she’d feel about seeing an ex on the show, she said: “It’s always going to be awkward isn’t it, it’s always going to be weird seeing someone that you’ve been with getting with someone else.

“I wish my exes nothing but the best. I’m going to be focused on my own journey so if it was to happen I won’t be worrying about them – so I’ll stay focused on my goal, which is to find love.”

Following season 7, Liberty went on to appear on Dancing on Ice and recently took part in Love Island Games.

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Luis Morrison

Age: 29

From: London

Season: 1

Instagram: @luismorrison39

Season 1 star Luis Morrison is back for this year’s show.

Morrison left the show in a relationship with Cally Jane and the pair went on to have a child together in October 2021.

Unfortunately, they split 10 weeks after the birth of their daughter Vienna.

Asked why he decided to return to the show, Luis said: “It was the best experience of my life. I found love in the Villa before and who knows if I can find love in there again?”

Demi Jones

Age: 25

From: Portsmouth

Season: 6

Instagram: @demijones1

Demi Jones will make her return for Love Island: All Stars this January.

“I am returning to the Love Island Villa because I am ready again to find love. I lost a lot of confidence with my health issues over the last couple of years but I’ve been smashing the gym this year, finding my confidence again and I’ve got it back. So, let’s find a man!” she said

Jake Cornish

Age: 26

From: Weston-super-Mare

Season: 7

Insatragm: @jakecornish7

Season 7 star Jake Cornish is back for Love Island: All Stars.

During his time on the ITV2 dating show, Jake was coupled up with Liberty Poole. However, Poole decided to quit the show as she felt their relationship wasn’t authentic.

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Hannah Elizabeth

Age: 33

From: Liverpool

Season: 1

Instagram: @hannahelizinsta

Hannah Elizabeth is back on Love Island after appearing on the very first season in 2015.

“I’m returning to the Love Island Villa because I did it eight years ago and [it was] an opportunity I never thought I’d get again. I’m not very good at finding love but I had a ball the first time, so I’m going to have a ball again,” she said.

Viewers will remember Hannah for getting engaged in season 1. During their last week on the show, The Only Way is Essex star Jon got down on knee and popped the question to Hannah. She said yes.

Anton Danyluk

Age: 29

From: Lanarkshire

Season: 5

Instagram: @anton_danyluk

Anton Danyluk is one of the stars returning for the all star season this January.

Speaking ahead of his comeback, Anton said: “For me it was a no brainer. I got the call and it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity and probably the best summer I have ever had in my life. Getting the chance to do it twice is going to be unbelievable.”

Fans of the show will remember Anton for getting emotional over Craig David and the awkward recoupling where he thought Anna was going to choose him…

Georgia Steel

Age: 25

From: York

Season: Love Island UK season 4 and Love Island Games season 1

Instagram: geesteelx

She’s loyal to Love Island, because Georgia Steel is back for a third season.

“I’m 25, I have a house, a cat, a nice car – I have everything in life but a boyfriend, so why not give it as go,” she said.

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Chris Taylor

Age: 33

From: Leicester

Season: 5

Instagram: @christophertaylorofficial

Chris Taylor has been confirmed for this year’s show.

Chris appeared on season 5 and enjoyed a relationship with Maura Higgins. Most recently, he appeared in the Barbie movie alongside Love Island super-fan and Hollywood star Margot Robbie.

Kaz Kamwi

Age: 29

From: Essex

Season: 7

Instagram: @kazkamwi

Kaz Kamwi is returning as a cast member for the new 2024 season of Love Island: All Stars. Kaz appeared on season 7 and was originally coupled up with Toby, before he left her for Chloe Burrows. Kaz left the show in a relationship with Tyler Cruickshank but, sadly, it didn’t work.

Now, Kaz is looking to find her special someone, saying: “To be totally honest, I actually really want to find love. I had a great time last series but I want to have an even better time.”

Toby Aromolaran

Age: 24

From: Essex

Season: Love Island UK 7 and Love Island Games season 1

Instagram: @tobyaromolaran

Toby Aromolaran was the second contestant to be confirmed for Love Island: All Stars.

Toby took part in season 7 of the UK show and recently appeared on Love Island Games on Peacock.

Asked why he decided to come back for the third time, Toby said: “I’m single and Love Island worked for me the first time. I had a good relationship and fell in love. If I’m single and Love Island is an opportunity for me, how could you turn down the chance to find love again?!”

Georgia Harrison

Age: 29

From: Essex

Season: 3

Instagram: @georgialouiseharrison

Season 3 bombshell Georgia was the first contestant confirmed for the All Stars season.

“The last time I went in as a bombshell and I always wondered if I would have found love if I’d gone in a bit earlier. When I heard about Love Island: All Stars, I thought it was meant to be,” she said.

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Rumoured Love Island: All Stars 2024 cast members

Ovie Soko

Age: 32

Season: Love Island UK season 5

Instagram: oviesoko

Everyone’s fave islander, Ovie Soko, is rumoured to be making a return.

According to an insider, the basketball player has been signed up along with Michael Griffiths as the “angel” and “devil” of their series.

“Ovie and Michael emerged as the angel and devil of series five and both, for their own reasons, made tremendous TV,” the source said.

“Both remain seriously hot property with the ladies and Ovie especially is an icon among the Love Island fandom. They’ll make amazing signings for All Stars if ITV are able to get their signing across the line.”

Michael Griffiths

Age: 27

Season: Love Island UK season 5

Instagram: mac_griffiths_

Michael Griffiths has been tipped for Love Island All Stars.

Michael originally took part in season 5 back in 2019 and formed a close relationship with Amber Gill. He left her for Joanna Chimonides during Casa Amor, however, and Amber went on to win the show with Greg O’Shea.

Michael, who now works as a transformation coach and presenter, is said to have signed up for the show alongside Ovie.

Maura Higgins

Age: 33

Season: Love Island UK season 5

Instagram: @maurahiggins

Fan-favourite Maura Higgins could be on her way back to the villa.

Ahead of the season, the show’s executive producer Mike Spencer revealed that he’d love to for Maura to come back, saying: “I had breakfast with her the other day. She’s so funny. She’s amazing, so I’d love to see her on it.”

Theo Campbell

Age: 32

Season: Love Island UK season 3

Instagram: theo_campbell91

Theo is said to be returning to the villa for what would be his second stint on the ITV2 dating show. Theo rose to fame on season 3 of Love Island UK back in 2017, and quickly became a fan-favourite for his saying it how it is.

During an episode, which saw Jonny Mitchell dumped from the villa, he hilariously advised Tyla Carr that she could also leave with him instead of crying … awks.

Theo’s cheeky one-liners will be welcomed by fans.

Scott van-der-Sluis 

Age: 22

Season: Love Island UK season 10, Love Island USA season 5, and Love Island Games season 1

Instagram: scottvds17

And the award for the most Love Island appearances goes to… Mr Scott van-der-Sluis!

The footballer is rumoured to be going on Love Island for the fourth time, following his appearances on the UK and US seasons, and Love Island Games.

Love Island: All Stars 2024 premieres on Monday, 15 January and airs on Britain’s ITV1, ITV2 and ITVX.

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On 5 January 2024, Bernard Arnault-led LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, or LVMH, announced Frédéric Arnault as the CEO of the conglomerate’s watch division. As the young executive takes on the new role, let us have a look at Frédéric Arnault’s net worth and what he spends his fortune on.

For those uninitiated, some of the most high-end heritage designer brands, such as Christian Dior, Givenchy, Sephora, Louis Vuitton, Bulgari, Dior, Fendi, Tag Heuer and Mark Jacobs, make up the LVMH empire. In 2021, the company expanded its portfolio by acquiring American jeweller Tiffany & Co. for a record USD 15.8 billion.

Frédéric Arnault joined his siblings in a senior leadership role at the family business with his wealth and responsibilities being further propelled.

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What is Frédéric Arnault’s net worth?

According to Forbes’ real-time billionaire’s index, the net worth of Bernard Arnault and family is valued at USD 188.2 billion, as of 9 January 2024. This makes them the second wealthiest billionaires after Space X chief Elon Musk.

The majority of the fortune comes from LVMH, of which Bernard Arnault owns a 47 per cent stake. His holding firm Agache is behind the venture capital firm Aglaé Ventures, which has invested in Netflix and TikTok’s parent company ByteDance.

While it is difficult to estimate his salary, his designation, watch collection, lifestyle and work show that Arnault is a burgeoning force in the luxury retail sector just like his father and siblings.

Frédéric Arnault’s role in LVMH and other details about the business scion

His role as the head of LVMH’s watch segment

As the CEO of LVMH Watches, Frédéric Arnault’s responsibilities include helming affairs of three timepiece brands — Zenith, Hublot and TAG Heuer — collectively.

Given his successful streak as the CEO of Tag Heuer to rebrand the label that appeals to the youth while keeping the brand’s heritage and tradition alive, Arnault’s escalation as the head of LVMH’s horological arm is quite natural. According to a report by Hodinkee, the void at Tag Heuer will be filled by Zenith’s now-former CEO Julien Tornare who has held the position since 2017.

Arnault’s addition to the management means a change in reporting positions as well. He will be reporting to Stéphane Bianchi, the CEO of LVMH Watches & Jewelry. On the other hand, Tornare, Zenith’s current chief executive officer Benoit de Clerck and Hublot’s CEO, Ricardo Guadalupe, will be reporting to Arnault.

Impeccable track record at Tag Heuer

Under Frédéric Arnault’s supervision, Tag Heuer steered towards a modern approach while being rooted in its horological heritage. In 2017, Frédéric Arnault joined the brand, which is one of the largest houses under the LVMH banner, as head of connected technologies under then-CEO Bianchi. The latter was tasked to train him to take over, but the two would often clash over ideas.

The following year, Arnault was promoted to chief of strategy and digital officer. In 2020, he became the Maison’s CEO, the second-youngest Arnault to hold the post after his brother Alexandre.

The young executive focused on making the heritage label appeal to the youth. A slew of smart wearables and a line of Tag Heuer Connected watches were introduced that tracked heart rate, fitness, sleep and other health parameters. Such a business masterstroke proved incredibly profitable not only for the Swiss watchmakers but also added hugely to the business and their net worth. According to a 2022 report by Fortune, Connected watches constitute around 15 per cent of all sales.

As a next-gen billionaire with a flair for youth connection, Arnault incorporated new-age technology with Swiss craftsmanship that allowed users to link their Connect watches with crypto wallets and display their favourite non-fungible tokens (NFTs).

 

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In another strive to make the brand youth-friendly, Arnault roped in Canadian actor Ryan Gosling as a Tag Heuer brand ambassador in 2020. The move seemed quite peculiar at first, as the actor has no social media presence. However, it paid off when the partnership became Gosling’s first endorsement, and in 2023, Tag Heuer watches were featured in the Barbie film.

 

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Besides Gosling, the brand has collaborated with Liu Haoran, Cai Xukun, Patrick Dempsey and Jacob Elordi as well.

In 2020, e-commerce also shot up for the horological marque as the CEO tapped into growing its social media presence. Collaborations with other top brands like Porsche and Super Mario gave rise to the likes of the Tag Heuer Carrera Porsche Chronograph and the Tag Heuer Connected Super Mario Limited Edition.

 

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Fortune states that in the same year, Tag Heuer’s e-commerce grew by 329 per cent, and in the third quarter of 2021, LVMH earned revenues of USD 7.1 billion from its watch and jewellery sector.

Such an impeccable track record added to Frédéric Arnault’s net worth and LVMH’s soaring business, as well as propelled the Swiss label to newer heights.

Frédéric Arnault is a watch aficionado

When you are the top boss of one of the world’s biggest watch brands, it is only natural for the person to be a timepiece connoisseur.

For Arnault, it all started when his father acquired Tag Heuer in 1999. At the time, the former was just four. Later, Bernard Arnault gifted a TAG Heuer Aquaracer when his son turned 11 and that encouraged his fascination for timepieces and the Swiss luxury brand.

A reflection of Arnault’s net worth and his passion for timepieces, his Instagram shows a stunning variety of watches that he wears and glimpses of horological events where he represents the company.

Frédéric Arnault’s education and other work stints

Born in 1995, Frédéric Arnault is Bernard Arnault’s third son and fourth child. Following in his father’s footsteps, he graduated from École Polytechnique with a degree in computational and applied mathematics. While studying at the prestigious French university, Arnault co-founded a mobile payment startup that was sold to Banque Nationale de Paris, also known as BNP Paribas.

Prior to joining LVMH, Arnault had interned with Facebook’s AI New York division and McKinsey & Company. Such noted stints have sharpened his business acumen and led him to take Tag Heuer to unprecedented heights.

It’s not just work for Frédéric Arnault

 

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Besides work, the young executive is often seen jetted out for vacations with his siblings and playing tennis. He has hit the court with tennis greats like Roger Federer and Félix Auger-Aliassime.

According to The Richest, he has also served as a lead paramedic for the Paris Brigade of Sapeurs-Pompiers between October 2014 and March 2015.

The multifaceted talent plays the flute and piano, like his mother Helene Mercier. He has attended Coachella and was spotted at the BLACKPINK concert in 2023. His Instagram also shows images of him spending time playing chess with his father.

 

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Arnault is also linked with K-pop idol and BLACKPINK member Lisa. On many occasions, he is seen spending time with her and attending her shows. HITC states they were seated together at the May 2023 Bulgari show.

An advocate of nature and sustainability

Arnault has pushed the boundaries of sustainability at Tag Heuer. For example, the Connected Watch Trade-In programme encourages customers to exchange their old timepieces for credits, instead of discarding them and, in turn, contributing to landfills.

Clean materials are also a part of the label’s watchmaking. For instance, material made from recycled plastic goes into making the strap for the Monaco Green Dial watch. Meanwhile, the new Carrera Plasma watch uses lab-grown diamonds and the Aquaracer Professional 200 Solargraph is the first Tag Heuer model to be powered by a solar module that can be recharged by sunlight or artificial light.

Such important business moves and actions not only proved beneficial for the brand but also contributed heavily to his net worth and LVMH’s revenues.

About the other Arnault siblings

While Frédéric Arnault is making headlines for his recent promotion as the new CEO of LVMH watches, his other siblings also hold senior positions in the LVMH empire.

Eldest daughter Delphine Arnault is the CEO of Christian Dior. Before joining the brand in 2001, she entered the fashion industry while working at designer John Galliano’s company in 2000, helping to develop the brand.

Antoine Arnault heads LVMH’s communications. He is also the chairman of Loro Piana and the chief executive of Berluti. In 2007, he became the director of communications at Louis Vuitton, where he launched the “core values” campaigns, featuring noted personalities like Muhammad Ali, Angelina Jolie, Mikhail Gorbachev and Bono.

While Alexandre Arnault is the executive vice president of Tiffany & Co., the youngest son Jean Arnault is the director of watches at Louis Vuitton.

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-How much is Frédéric Arnault’s salary?
Frédéric Arnault was named CEO of LVMH’s watch segment on 5 January 2024. According to Forbes, Bernard Arnault and family, which own a 47 per cent stake in the company, is valued at USD 188.2 billion. In addition to this and as the CEO of Tag Heuer, it is safe to deduce that Frédéric’s income and salary will be a staggering figure.

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Prestige 40 Under 40 honouree and founder of the luxury platform Wear NFT, Nick Jaden Lau is entering the sneakers game. The Parsons graduate tells us about his 3D-printed footwear brand FoamPod ahead of its launch later this month.

How did you launch FoamPod?

I’ve always been interested in the history of sneakers and all the different collaborations. In New York, where I spent a lot of time, everyone was buying into that culture. My first client was a footwear manufacturing company: we designed a virtual shoe for them. When I was visiting the factory in China, I saw how many different steps it takes to create a shoe: 50 materials per shoe. It’s not sustainable: in 2021 alone, around 20 billion pairs ended up in landfill. That inspired me to start looking into 3D-printing technology. Now that the quality of 3D-printing has improved, it’s cheaper and there’s less of a knowledge barrier, it seems to be the perfect time to get into the game.

Why 3D printing?

If you look at manufacturers like Nike and Adidas, they can only create new iterations of their shoes twice a year because they need to create a cast and do injection moulding. With 3D-printing, however, we can do these iterations rather quickly, including anything personalised. We’re also launching an app as a part of our e-commerce platform that’ll use AR to scan our customers’ feet to determine their exact dimensions. Thanks to 3D printing, we can also customise the sole, making it wider or adjusting the softness by amending the lattice structure [repeated patterns that, when connected, form three-dimensional shapes]. Because our machines are customised, too, we can print one pair in under 12 hours – normally, it would take around 40 hours.

What materials do you use at FoamPod?

Thermoplastic Polyurethane – TP – a carbon-neutral and biodegradable polymer. Of course, the means of TPU production can hardly be called carbon-neutral, but the fact it’s durable and can be broken down to be reused means it offsets the emissions caused by its production. TPU is a lightweight and versatile synthetic material that can be made UV- and water-resistant. We’ve been developing custom filaments – thermoplastic feedstock for 3D printers – with the materials company Polymaker. The issue came when we wanted to adjust the softness of the final product: we had to customise all the printers to do that. We have around 30 machines in our Kowloon facility.

Are FoamPod shoes recyclable?

TPU can be broken down and used to create another shoe or something else. We’re launching a circular programme later this year, called ReFoam. Our customers will be able to send us their FoamPod pair back six months after purchase, and we’ll chop it into filaments and reprint a fresh pair, which this customer will receive
at a fraction of the price.

Do you keep any inventory?

Not really. Not at the scale of these big brands. Inventory is a huge problem for a lot of footwear giants. And, for smaller brands, keeping inventory to support the first year of operations might cost from 500,000 to a million dollars, which is a serious investment.

Do you envision physical stores?

Yes.

With no inventory?

We’ll have a minimum quantity of stock and a few machines in the store that will print on-site. Physical locations allow people to experience the product before buying it. There’s also a stigma surrounding 3D- printed shoes – people might think they’re too rigid to wear. But when you hold a FoamPod pair, you can feel how bouncy and flexible it is.

Who do you hope FoamPod will cater to?

Our early adopters are somewhat tech enthusiasts. And our target audience is Asian Gen Zs. We’re launching in Hong Kong this month with plans to expand to Seoul and Tokyo. We’re also launching interchangeable outsoles. I hike a lot, so every six months I’d need to change my hiking shoes because the outsoles wear down and lose traction. So for me, coming up with these interchangeable outsoles is logical, though it’s nothing new or ground breaking. We’ll first offer three outsoles that fit one activity, so, these will be for travel and all-day comfort. And then we see ourselves expanding into hiking and trail running. At some point, we’re also hoping to offer fully customised outsoles.

How durable are these shoes?

They can last for as long as two to three years.

Are you going to tie your Web3 expertise into FoamPod?

I’ve been working on digital twins, so we’ll be tying that in. We have a digital passport app called Dot Pass – on a very simple level it connects your physical product with a digital twin. There’s going to be a law introduced in the EU that will oblige luxury brands to connect their products to digital twins for sustainability and traceability. This technology also increases engagement. Recently, for example, Balenciaga launched a bag that came with a unique track, Coach had products with NFC (near field communication) tags that allowed for tokens to be redeemed when scanned. We’re taking this a step further. Since we already have the infrastructure in place, we’re going to be using digital twins to create more meaningful collaborations with the artists we love, offering our customers access and a variety of experiences.

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相隔兩年，蕭敬騰帶著全新專輯《野生》與歌迷朋友見面。 將自己歸零，回歸到作為歌手最純粹全然的狀態，為了專輯錄製，更大膽挑戰前往挪威戶外錄製新專輯，蕭敬騰深信， 不被理所當然的規範所限制，或許能看見全然不同的驚喜， 讓一切順其自然，最終會長出最好的樣子，也希望這張作品能療癒聽者們。

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誠如專輯名稱《野生》所述，蕭敬騰將自己回歸到一個最真實純粹的狀態。這兩年內，歷經了疫情的高峰與解封，與此同時，自身的角色也有了改變，今年正式與愛情長跑多年的經紀人林有慧（Summer）修成正果，他也將現階段生活的改變與對於生命的感悟，都淬煉在這張專輯中。而這次專輯，也不同於前幾張專輯，由蕭敬騰自己擔任製作人，這次專輯找來梁翹柏老師擔任製作人，蕭敬騰就全心擔任歌手的角色。「就好像回到我剛出道的時候，用一個最單純的歌者狀態去唱出歌曲背後的故事。」

摒除雜音，傾聽內心

「這張專輯翻閱了我過往的作品，深刻地去剖析自己的內心，希望做一張無時無刻都能夠享受的作品，不會像以往有些作品是帶有目的性。」蕭敬騰如此說道。在拍攝現場，看似少話的蕭敬騰，但只要一談到關於專輯以及創作的想法時，總能侃侃而談，澎湃地向我們分享，此時此刻的他，眼神裡盡是光芒，也讓我們深刻地感受到，他是發自內心的喜愛表演、唱歌這項工作，並全然將自己投身在這張專輯中。

專輯創作過程中，有一首歌特別令我們關注，〈無目的地找目的地〉 這首歌，蕭敬騰與團隊遠赴挪威錄音及拍MV。當然，我們也不免好奇為什麼會選擇到如此遙遠的國度進行創作？對此，蕭敬騰坦然表示，如果一直待在熟悉的城市、熟悉的錄音棚，一定會有很多干擾自已的聲音與誘惑，可能一通電話，你就必須暫停手上的工作，思緒也就斷了。因此，到陌生的挪威，剩下自己與團隊時，大家彼此心中就只有一個念頭「把這首歌做好。」加上大家對於挪威又是處在一個完全陌生的印象中， 沒有對城市有過多的既定印象，也更能激發大家的創作靈感。

不被規範

出發前會有過擔憂：萬一歌曲沒有及時在當地完成，該怎麼辦？我們接著問了蕭敬騰這個問題。他微笑說到：「這趟旅程，我們就是去實現心中美好的作品，沒有規劃與設定說，我們的成果或者是做出來的東西。」對蕭敬騰來說，過程遠比結果來得重要，整趟旅程更多的是去體驗生活，體驗當下創作的美好，也給予自己一段離開舒適圈的日子，去投入、去實踐心中的美好藍圖。不要帶有目的性，更不要給予自己設限，也許就會收穫到意外的驚喜，在那個當下，一定也會更快樂。然而，這樣的精神與想法，也反映在這首歌中。蕭敬騰以桌球比喻人生，認為若是不被理所當然的規範所限制、不斷地突破、打破框架，或許能看見全然不同的驚喜。

而這種直觀與純粹的狀態，在另一首歌 〈在無名指有你的名字〉 中也能深刻地感受到。歌名如此的直白，恰巧也真切地反映了蕭敬騰近期最真實的角色轉換。歌詞中寫道：「在無名指，有你的名字。今天開始，二合為一。愛是疼惜，緣是奇遇。說我願意，在我心定居。」這首歌由蕭敬騰親自作曲，搭配李焯雄老師的作詞，我們從聆聽就可以很直觀地感 受到蕭敬騰在當下幸褔與踏實的狀態。一位好的歌手，能從生活中汲取靈感，並將其轉化成創作，讓聽眾沈浸其中，蕭敬騰成功地做到了。從他的創作中，我們仿佛也跟著蕭敬騰走進了他的生活，一同享受最純粹的愛。

努力是為了自己

身為一位歌手，蕭敬騰認為，歌曲能與聽眾有所共鳴才是最重要的。「我們在唱自己， 但也是在唱大家，能讓大家有所共鳴，正是身為歌手的最大成就感。」他也以過來人的經歷 分享給同在藝術產業工作的夥伴們。很多時候，也許我們的創作沒有得到太大的迴響，或是達到內心所預期的成績，但千萬不要氣餒， 很多時候必須要天時地利人和，才有機會讓更多人看見，但自己你努力做，總有一天會輪到你，在此之前，請盡全力做你喜歡的事，堅持下去。

爾後，蕭敬騰也提到近期自身的轉變與體悟。「努力其實不是要做給誰看，而是自己知道就好。」他也以自身經歷為例，有時候努力後，有了進步與改變之時，可能不是那些喜歡我的人希望的樣子。這時候，一定會面臨到許多耳語，有好有壞，但如果理性的去分析是一件好事，也是必須去聆聽與改進；然而，身為公眾人物多半會面對許多作品以外的評論，這時候就只全心專注努力在自已的作品上就好，因為只有你自己知道，「自己有朝著內心理想 的方向前進，有達到自己的期望。」外界的紛擾、議論就不必過多關注，專注於內心最真實 的聲音才是最重要的。

唱與演

在前幾年，蕭敬騰也成功地跨足到影壇， 在2011年出演同名男主角的電影《殺手歐陽盆栽》，更憑藉此片榮獲2012年香港金像獎最佳新人獎，近年也參演了大熱影集《魂囚西門》， 嘗試了戲劇演出，談及兩著的差距，蕭敬騰認為，以表演來說，演戲與歌唱是不一樣的享受，兩著我都很喜歡，都是在傳遞一個故事，只是時間的長短有所不一樣。蕭敬騰特別感謝能有機會有不同於歌手身分的挑戰，他表示，剛開始演戲的時候，確實有過不安，很多時候導演們都請我們本色出演即可，慢慢地，開始嘗試了不同的劇本、角色，驚喜地發現這是不同於歌手表演的另一個模式，開拓了不同眼界，很驚喜也開始更加喜歡上演員這項身分。跳脫原有歌手的表演模式，適時的轉換身分，也有助於在歌曲上的創作與表現。訪談中，蕭敬騰也驚喜地與我們透露，之後也還會有一些在戲劇上的表現，請我們好好期待一下。

愛的力量

在今年驚喜宣布婚訊的蕭敬騰，也大方與我們侃侃而談，愛情與婚姻帶給他的影響與力量。「愛情對有生命體來說的人，都是非常美好的一件事，會讓人更有力量，每天也都會有新的靈感。」步入婚姻的蕭敬騰，滿臉都洋溢著幸福的笑容，「我覺得我很幸褔，也很珍惜這一切，因此也想跟大家分享我自己的喜悅。」受訪時，蕭敬騰也分享說道自己拍攝前一晚一直在想的問題：「因為太愛了，很怕失去。」他現在會很擔心老了之後，萬一彼此誰先離開後，另一個人該怎麼辦。正是因為太愛了，所以很怕失去，也因此更珍惜每一天能與老婆共同相處的每一刻。聽完分享，也讓我們難得看到蕭敬騰搖滾硬漢下柔情的一面，喜歡一個人，滿懷愛意的眼神。

沒有必須為了討好誰而去改變

訪談最後，蕭敬騰談及現在的生活與工作狀態，蕭敬騰認為，對於現狀沒有滿意或 不滿意，更不會給自己打分數。他始終認為生活是自己在過的，有什麼樣的方向與目標只有自己最清楚。對於自己所做的事情，他從來不奢望外界能給予他百分之百的支持與理解。誠如前面所述，他的學習與挑戰，從來不是給外界看的，因此更不會因為外界的言論而去停止學習、更改方向，蕭敬騰始終堅 信：自己開心才是人生中最重要的一件事，沒有必須為了討好誰而去改變。儘管有過挫折與挑戰，但他也從來不退縮，「我是一個非常知足的人。面對任何困境、挑戰，我都可以活得很好、很自我、很開心，因為我不怕失敗，從零開始都可以。」對蕭敬騰來說， 人最可貴的就是夢想，只要心之所向，那怕遠一點也要努力勇往直前。

對於未來的發展，短期內，蕭敬騰還是希望自己在這張專輯能為歌迷留下一兩首歌，這也是對自己的一個肯定。但最重要的是，還是不要給自己預設太多並且活在當下。很多人常說要活在當下，但都忘了之後的方向與目標，蕭敬騰認為，活在當下不僅是要及時行樂，更重要的是也要在當下為未來做好規劃，「我們必須時刻去接受無法預 期的危機，也要為自己的未來去打算付出，為明天而努力，這才是活在當下最重要的一件事。」

他也很感激這一路走來的歷程，蕭敬騰認為這都是未來自己發展很重要的養分，也許很多人會為自己的過去感到厭惡、不想回憶辛苦的過程，但這些都是成長很重要的過程，就像是新專輯中的一首歌〈被丟掉的最後都去了什麼地方〉最後唱到：「是誰的品味，是誰的浪費，人生的滋味，有沒有白費。」人生就是在不斷地成功與失敗中來回，好與不好都不重要，重要的是努力的過程以及自己，未來是掌握在自己手上，我們可以不斷創造新的機會，這也是生活迷人的地方。

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過去從來沒有一個人像范冰冰一樣，事實上，未來也不會有人能跟她一樣。

Words: Stephanie Ip Translation: Pattie Chu

在螢幕上看到范冰冰本人之前，我曾經在紅毯和時裝秀前排見過她。她是坎城影展的常客，總是穿著無可挑剔的精緻高級訂製禮服。 她第一次在紅毯亮相是在 2010 年第 63 屆坎城影展。儘管當時范冰冰在中國已經是一位巨星，但她在國際上仍然默默無名。她身穿一件 Laurence Hsu 單肩訂製「皇后袍」禮服，金色的布料上繡有龍、波浪和傳統祥雲。她的美麗吸引了全世界：相機的閃光燈如閃電般快速閃爍，媒體爭相將她列入最佳紅毯造型的名單之中。芭比娃娃公司 Mattel 之後甚至將如此受人 喜愛的龍袍造型製作成芭比娃娃，使范冰冰成為第一個擁有自己芭比娃娃版本的中國名人。 Laurence Hsu 的這件禮服之後被倫敦 V&A 博物館再製後成為其永久收藏的館藏，而最原始的禮服現在歸屬於杜莎夫人蠟像館。這是歷史性的一刻，而全世界都將記住這個時刻。范冰冰一直到現在都還是很享受站在紅毯上的每一刻。她告訴我：「我很喜歡聽到相機快門快速點擊的聲音。」她知道要如何被喜愛，以及如何脫穎而出。

范冰冰在 12 歲時就已經下定決心要成為一位女演員。她出生於 1981 年的表演世家，在黃海港口煙台長大。她的父親是一名海軍劇團歌手，母親是一名舞者。父母一開始希望范冰冰能夠到音樂學校上課，但她卻有別的想法。 她表示家人總是相當支持她的選擇，「我很早就愛上了表演，為此我相當努力去實現這個夢想，我只是非常享受演戲的感覺。」她就讀於上海謝晉恆通明星學校，畢業後 考上著名的上海戲劇學院。16 歲時她成功獲得了古裝劇《還珠格格》中的丫鬟角色，這對一個年輕又野心勃勃的青少女來說是一個超級成功的開始。這部劇一炮而紅，最終成為史上最成功的華語連續劇，范冰冰也因此而成為家喻戶曉的名字。

「不管我的身分是什麼， 我知道我能夠讓所有人都記住我。」

作為票房寵兒，范冰冰的作品頗受好評。 她可能看起來像童話故事中的公主，但她選擇的角色往往反映了當代女性複雜的情感和 掙扎。她勇於冒險，且最終都得償所願。她的代表角色，當然是 2003 年出演的電影《手機》。她相當擅長扮演工人階級的角色，像是 2007 年的《蘋果》、2016 年的《我不是潘金蓮》。但她扮演的其他角色同樣讓人信服，包括 2011 年的《觀音山》，或是 2014 年在電視劇《武媚娘傳奇》中飾演鐵腕統治的武則天。 范冰冰可以在不同的角色中輕鬆轉換。「我這幾年演過很多不一樣的角色，」她說，「不管是主角還是配角，她們都成就了現在的我。」

在 2015 年，《富比士》將范冰冰列為全球女演員最高收入排行榜中的第五名，領先茱莉亞羅勃茲 ( Julia Roberts ) 和莎莉賽隆  ( Charlize Theron )。她的成功和職業道德受到中國媒體的尊重，因此得到了「范爺」的 稱號。她就是靠自己走出一片天的女強人完美典範，她不需要男人才能富有，她有句名言：「我不需要嫁入豪門，我就是豪門。」當那些嫉妒她美麗的人說她只是個花瓶時，她反駁道：如果說我是個花瓶，也算是個名貴的花瓶吧，也不是任何地方都能放的。」她的名氣很快就引起了好萊塢製片人的注意，紛紛提出邀請范冰冰客串或出演配。 迪士尼邀請她在《鋼鐵人 3》中客串，但最終刪除了她演出的片段。之後她又在 FOX 的《 X 戰警：未來昔日》中飾演「閃爍」( Blink，只有一句台詞但她的打鬥場面超級酷 )。儘管最初都是很小的角色，但她很快就在國際間諜電影《 355：諜影特攻》獲得要角，其他卡司包括潔西卡雀絲坦 ( Jessica Chastain )、潘妮洛普克魯茲 ( Penélope Cruz )、黛安克魯格 ( Diane Kruger )、和露琵塔尼詠歐 ( Lupita Nyong ’o )。對范冰冰來說這是一個非常重要的時刻，因為在 1 年前，2017 年她才公開表示希望能在 10 年內出演好萊塢電影中的重要角色。這部電影於 2018 年的 6 月到 9 月在巴黎和倫敦進行拍攝，《355：諜影特攻》超出她所有的預期。

可惜原本前程似錦，但最後卻跌落神壇。范冰冰滑落神壇的故事被大肆地報導， 2018 年後除了這件事之外，幾乎沒有其他關於她的報導。在《手機 2》中扮演電視主持人情婦的她，電影即將上映不久前，關於范冰冰不同片酬金額的陰陽合約被流出，之後她又被指控逃稅。這些都讓她在業界的地位直落而下，所有正在進行的計畫都陷入停滯，品牌合作取消，而且她還被處以巨額的罰款。這次的醜聞不只影響到范冰冰，對於整個中國電影業來說都是相當大的衝擊，其他名人擔心會跟她一樣遭受同樣的命運，紛紛公開自己的收入，政府也制定了新的規定，將名人的片酬上線限制在只能佔整個電影總預算的 40%。過了幾個月後，范冰冰決定打破沉默，她在公開聲明中表達了自己的悔恨之情。當她的拘留期滿之後，她說「如果沒有國家完善的政策，她就什麼都不是。」經過好幾年的沉寂， 媒體開始曝光她回歸電影圈的消息;加上新冠肺炎導致的延期，電影《 355：諜影特攻》終於在 2022 年首映。另一部電影，由尚恩麥克納馬拉 ( Sean McNamara ) 執導的奇幻片《日月人魚》，范冰冰在電影中飾演一隻美人魚，也在同年首映。正當范冰冰回歸，關於她這幾年低潮期間的疑惑也隨之而來。

但如今，她更加注重自己的形象，說話時也更謹慎。媒體多次試圖要從她身上探出她最黑暗的秘密，但往往都毫無結果，她的回答 總是照本宣科。「沒有人的人生會永遠一帆風順」，這是她最喜歡的回答。如果她拒絕回憶自己的過去，我們也不應該繼續糾結於此。如果我們認為范冰冰在停拍電影的期間會過著平靜的生活，那我們就錯了。早在「影響者」( Influencer ) 這個詞被收入字典之前， 范冰冰就已經是這個詞彙的代表人物。無論她做什麼，人們都會跟隨她。

她如白瓷般的肌膚、杏型的臉龐、鹿眼般的無辜大眼、及腰的烏黑頭髮，都代表著屬於范冰冰的美麗─每個人都想要像她一樣，也 想成為她，只要快速瀏覽中國的社群平台就可以確認這個事實。她的美麗是觸不可及的，而且也無法被質疑，即使在醜聞發生後仍然是如此。她以美麗的外表和高昂的保養費聞名。根據報導，她每天會用兩片面膜，一張是為了保溼、一張是為了美白，所以她一年可以用掉 600 片面膜。在她事業生涯的鼎盛時期，一個電子商務網站流量過大引發故障，只因為她公開了一款她喜歡的面膜。

范冰冰也是一位很聰明的女商人，這讓她擁有可以進一步擴大影響力的機會。「我對護膚有很多看法，而且我很喜歡跟觀眾分享我的心得，讓她們能夠更好地照顧自己，」她說。 在 2018 年她創立了 Fan Beauty，僅透過電子平台販售的美妝品牌。許多人質疑品牌利用范冰冰的知名度，而不提供良好品質的商品，但這些質疑很快就被平息。這個品牌不僅蓬勃發展，還建立了忠實的客戶。「我深入參與所有產品的研發過程，因為我堅持親自試用所有產品，」范冰冰透露，「我只推薦我親自試用沒問題的產品給我們的 顧客，這也讓他們感到安心。品牌的產品都賣得很好，最暢銷的單品仍然是海葡萄保濕面膜，因為它是目前市場上保濕效果最好的面膜之一。」 畢竟，范冰冰笑著說：「我可以這樣說是因為我試過每一種面膜。」在她出差之前，她的同事們常常會在她的包包中裝滿試用品。8 月時，范冰冰在小紅書上分享一段幕後花絮， 一張長桌上放滿了各種美容產品。「看看我的團隊為我打包多少東西，」她在影片裡震驚地說，「我才出差 10 天而已!」很顯然地，她又再次回到了正軌。

「我這幾年演過很多不同的角色。 不管是主角還是配角， 她們都成就了現在的我。」

今年年初，范冰冰為了宣傳她的新電影 《綠夜》，出席了柏林國際電影節。這部緊張刺激的驚悚片由韓帥執導，她扮演一名受剝削 的中國農工，在首爾黑暗的底層社會中捲入犯罪、暴力和死亡的事件。范冰冰與韓國女演員李珠英共同主演。在電影中，范冰冰有不少韓文的台詞，她跟我說：「這算是一個不錯的挑戰，每個人都給了我很多幫助。」與李珠英的合作，她表示：「和她一起工作感覺很舒服，顯然我們之間有語言的隔閡，但我們時常依靠肢體語言去理解彼此。和她一起合作讓人感到非常難忘。」她經常挑選能與她有更深層共鳴的作品，而這正是《綠夜》劇本吸引她的原因，她相當重視此次的演出。她跟我說當她在選擇劇本時，她通常會著眼於大局。

「《綠夜》其實是一個關於離開的故事，」 她告訴我，「在劇本中，我們的角色努力過著自己想要的生活，然後逐漸獲得足以面對未知的勇氣。我希望能夠為那些同樣陷入困境的人們帶來力量，這真的是一部與我產生共鳴的作品。」

今年范冰冰也重返奧斯卡的香檳色地毯，身穿 Tony Ward 高級訂製禮服，收緊的腰身、深 V 的領口，搭配綠色的袖子和斗篷，還有水晶裝飾點綴其間。而今年的坎城影展，她走了 16 次紅毯。當談及她的風格時，你會得到顯而易見的答案。「你一直有很強的時尚感嗎？」 「毫無疑問，你同意嗎？」 「你最喜歡的紅毯造型是什麼？」 「我的下一個造型！」 「你認為你會成為一位好的時尚設計師嗎？」「我認為我可以成為任何我想成為的人。」 我試著問了一個不一樣的問題:「你最大的恐懼是什麼？」 「我沒有，我相信自己所以沒有什麼好害怕的。」 范冰冰以充滿自信和智慧的姿態回歸，她正積極地參與一些她目前還無法公開的新計 畫，但她告訴我們敬請期待。「我不想再限制自己，我希望能夠繼續嘗試和挑戰自我。我一 直都對參與、體驗新的事物感到很有興趣，同時還能夠跳脫我的舒適圈，」她說。如果這是范冰冰的新時代，我們準備好迎接它的到來。「我就是我，」她說，「我對我現在的狀態感到非常自在，無論作為演員、品牌經營者或其他任何身分。不管我的身分是什麼，我知道我能夠讓所有人都記住我。」

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The final couple of months of 2023 proved quite fruitful for the technology, finance and retail honchos of the world. According to the January 2024 Forbes list of the top 10 world’s richest people, these billionaires saw a massive boost in their wealth owing to a rise in share prices and diverse investments. Forbes‘ real-time billionaires list continuously tracks their net worth and ranks the richest billionaires in real-time.

Seven of them had a significant rise in their net worth with a cumulative growth of nearly USD 30 billion. Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg is one of the top gainers as he jumped from the seventh spot on 1 December 2023 to the fifth in January 2024, surpassing Bill Gates.

LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault, too, experienced an upward trajectory as he netted a rise of USD 9.4 billion from his 1 December standing, owing to the increase in share prices of his company.

Tesla, X (formerly Twitter) and SpaceX boss, Elon Musk continues to reign at the top. Although he trailed behind Arnault for most of the first half of 2023, Musk overtook the luxury goods tycoon in June.

Meanwhile, software baron Larry Ellison’s fortune plummeted by USD 11.2 billion in December as Oracle’s stock dipped by 10 per cent. Additionally, Indian business mogul Gautam Adani, who was the third richest in the world on January 24, 2023, has since slipped to No. 16 in the world as of 1 January 2024.

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Elon Musk

Wealth: USD 244.1 billion
Country: USA
Business: Tesla, SpaceX, X

Holding 23 per cent of Tesla’s shares, Musk’s success and enormous wealth are rooted in the success of the electric car company. In October 2022, he made global headlines when he bought Twitter for a colossal USD 44 billion and now owns around 74 per cent of the social media platform.

Musk became the CEO of Tesla in 2008 and took the company public in 2010. Its market cap grew manifold over 2020 and 2021, making Musk the world’s richest person in September 2021. In November, his fortune saw an all-time high when it reached USD 320 billion.

Bernard Arnault & family

Wealth: USD 188.7 billion
Country: France
Business: LVMH

Chairman and CEO of Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH), Bernard Arnault ranks second on the list of top 10 billionaires in the world after Musk. The conglomerate of around 70 renowned luxury brands consists of names like Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Moet & Chandon and Sephora. In a significant move, LVMH acquired jewellery house Tiffany & Co. in 2021 for USD 15.8 billion.

His five children also contribute to LVMH’s growth, and in January 2023, Arnault appointed his daughter Delphine to operate Dior, the second-largest brand under the banner.

Jeff Bezos

Wealth: USD 170.8 billion
Country: USA
Business: Amazon

At the third spot among the top 10 billionaires in the world is Jeff Bezos. He created the e-commerce platform Amazon in 1994 and served as its CEO until July 2021. However, Bezos continues to be the company’s chairman. The same month, he became a part of the space race when he embarked on a voyage to the outer world in a rocket developed by Blue Origin, a company he funded heavily.

His wealth grew by USD 5.8 billion in December 2023 when Amazon share prices rose. In 2017, he surpassed Bill Gates to become the richest person in the world, according to Forbes World’s Billionaires list, and held the position till 2021.

Larry Ellison

Wealth: USD 131.6 billion
Business: Oracle

Larry Ellison co-founded software behemoth Oracle in 1994 and remained its CEO till 2014. Currently, he serves as the chairman and chief technology officer. Among large acquisitions that the company made under his tenure, the takeover of Sun Microsystems in 2010 for USD 7.4 billion was a notable achievement.

In 2012, Ellison made headlines when he purchased the Hawaiian island of Lanai for USD 300 million. He has also invested in Tesla and was a part of its board between 2018 and 2022.

Mark Zuckerberg

Wealth: USD 122 billion
Country: USA
Business: Facebook/Meta

Now the CEO of Meta Platforms, Mark Zuckerberg built his fortune with Facebook, which he co-founded in 2004. He took the company public in May 2012 and owns about 13 per cent of shares.

Meta also acquired WhatsApp and Instagram, adding a huge push to Zuckerberg’s wealth and by December 2016, he was ranked 10th on Forbes’ list of The World’s Most Powerful People. In January 2024, Forbes ranked him fifth among the top 10 billionaires in the world.

Warren Buffett

Wealth: USD 121.5 billion
Country: USA
Business: Berkshire Hathaway

Called the “Oracle of Omaha”, Warren Buffett is one of the most successful and richest investors in the world. The diverse portfolio of his investment behemoth Berkshire Hathaway includes Geico, battery manufacturer Duracell and restaurant chain Dairy Queen.

In 2010, he teamed up with Bill and Melinda Gates to create the Giving Pledge. It urges billionaires to give away at least half of their fortunes to charity. Buffet, who has pledged to donate 99 per cent of his fortune, has already delivered over USD 51.5 billion in Berkshire Hathaway stocks to the Gates Foundation and other charitable foundations.

Bill Gates

Wealth: USD 118.4 billion
Country: USA
Business: Microsoft/ Investments

The co-founder of Microsoft, Bill Gates, was recognised as a billionaire by Forbes in 1987. He served as Microsoft chairman till 2014 and eventually dropped off the board in 2020, although he continues to hold a stake in the company.

Once the wealthiest person in the world for much of the period between 1995 and 2017, he is now the seventh richest. A philanthropist and investor, he has donated heavily to the Gates Foundation.

Larry Page

Wealth: USD 116.7 billion
Country: USA
Business: Google/Alphabet

The Google co-founder served as its CEO till 2001 and resumed the position between 2011 and 2015. Currently, Page is a part of the board of Alphabet, Google’s parent company, and holds significant control over the company as a major shareholder.

Page was also a founding investor in the asteroid mining firm Planetary Resources, which was acquired by blockchain company ConsenSys in 2018.

Sergey Brin

Wealth: USD 112 billion
Country: USA
Business: Google/Alphabet

Brin, who co-founded Google with Page, was Alphabet’s first president and headed special projects, such as the development of Google Glass. He stepped down as president of Alphabet in December 2019 but serves as a board member and a significant shareholder.

Steve Ballmer

Wealth: USD 110.9 billion
Country: USA
Business: Microsoft/ Investments

The former CEO of Microsoft held his position from 2000 to 2014. The 30th employee of the company, Ballmer succeeded Bill Gates, who hired him in 1980 as the company’s first business manager.

He is credited for landing a deal with IBM to provide the operating system for Microsoft computers, overseeing the launch of the original Xbox and investing in cloud computing. He retired in 2013. The same year, he made a record for purchasing the NBA team Los Angeles Clippers for a whopping USD 2 billion.

All figures are as of 4 January 2024, according to the Forbes’ real-time billionaires list. Net worth and rates are subject to change on later dates.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

-Who are the top 10 richest people in the world?
According to Forbes, the top 10 richest people in the world are Elon Musk, Bernard Arnault and family, Jeff Bezos, Larry Ellison, Mark Zuckerberg, Warren Buffett, Bill Gates, Larry Page, Sergey Brin and Steve Ballmer.

-Who is the No. 1 billionaire now?
Elon Musk is currently the richest billionaire in the world.

-Who is the 12th richest man in the world?
According to Forbes, the 12th richest person in the world is Indian business mogul Mukesh Ambani, the chairman of Reliance Industries.

-Is there a female billionaire?
The richest woman in the world is Francoise Bettencourt Meyers of France. She draws her wealth from large shareholdings in cosmetics giant L’Oreal and is the 14th richest person in the world, with a net worth of around USD 95.6 billion.

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From moving to Seoul with less than USD 300 to enjoying overnight fame with a single commercial and eventually becoming one of the most sought-after stars in the Korean entertainment industry, Han So-hee has made quite the mark over the years — her staggering net worth being a testimony to the same. So, how does the South Korean celebrity spend her wealth and what are some of the most expensive things she owns? Here’s a closer look at Han’s fortune.

One of Forbes Korea’s most influential and highest-paid celebrities in 2022, Han So-hee has been a part of multiple promising movies and dramas to come out of Korea in the last few years. These include hits like Money Flower (2017), 100 Days My Prince (2018), After The Rain (2018), Abyss (2019), Nevertheless (2021), My Name (2021), Heavy Snow (2023) and Gyeongseong Creature (2023).

Sharing her thoughts on acting, Han said in a 2023 interview with K-media outlet KBIZoom, “I want to express the works given to me and the characters and situations I have to express in them more resolutely and carefully. Also, it won’t be easy, but I want to be an actress who knows how to enjoy the pressure that comes from the process.”

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Han So-hee’s net worth

As of 2024, Han So-hee boasts a net worth of around USD 10-15 million, according to various K-media sources.

While it is difficult to quote an exact figure, it goes without saying that Han’s opulent wealth comes massively from her acting projects, commercials and noteworthy brand endorsements.

Career and filmography

Be it one of the highest-rated K-dramas of all time The World of the Married (2020) or the critically acclaimed hit Heavy Snow (2023), Han So-hee’s dramas and movies have always been a treat for Korean entertainment lovers. According to Nielsen Korea, the former, a Mo Wan-il directorial, broke its own record by surpassing the 15th episode rating of 24.44 per cent with a solid 28.371 per cent finale rating. Meanwhile, the latter, which marks Han’s big screen debut, was officially chosen to be part of the Korean Competition section at the 2023 Jeonju International Film Festival. Directed by Groggy Summer fame Yoon Su-ik, the queer indie drama is a moving tale of two young girls, accepting their true feelings for each other in a prejudiced Korean society.

Han started her journey in the Korean entertainment industry by featuring in SHINee’s “Tell Me What To Do” music video in 2016. She then made her acting debut as a minor character in SBS’s 2017 fantasy romance Reunited Worlds. Following this, Han landed several leading roles in TV shows like Money Flower (2017), 100 Days My Prince (2018) and After The Rain (2018).

In 2019, Han got great audience reviews for her special appearance in the tvN hit Abyss, alongside popular South Korean actors Ahn Hyo-seop and Park Bo-young. Her big break came in 2020, with JTBC’s hit Korean drama The World of the Married opposite veteran stars Kim Hee-ae and Park Hae-joon. Her evocative performance as young mistress Yeo Da-kyung earned her a nomination for Best New Actress – Television at the 56th Baeksang Arts Awards.

Han So-hee’s popularity continued to soar with the 2021 JTBC romance Nevertheless. Co-starring the then-rumoured beau Song Kang, the webtoon-based K-drama entered the top 10 list of popular shows on Netflix in Korea.

Han further showcased her versatility as a woman avenging her father’s murder in the Netflix original noir crime thriller My Name. The show not only earned her the nomination for Best Actress – Television at the 58th Baeksang Arts Awards but also became The 10 Most-Viewed Korean Series On Netflix that year, states Forbes. According to sources, the actor earned around USD 20,000 per episode for her K-drama appearances in 2021.

The following year, Han became a part of several other success stories. Han appeared in the Disney+ web series Soundtrack#1 alongside Park Hyung-sik in March 2022. Featuring the popular OST “Love beyond words” by K-pop idol Kyuhyun of Super Junior, the romantic comedy ranked #1 among the most-watched series on Disney Plus in South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan and Singapore, during the first week of its release.

This was followed by her appearance as Princess Kayena in the live-action adaptation of the Kakao webtoon The Villainess is a Marionette, opposite ASTRO’s Cha Eun-woo. According to multiple K-media outlets, the My Name actor earns more than USD 250,000 per drama.

Of late, the Nevertheless actor is basking in the success of her music video appearance for BTS Jungkook’s hit 2023 single “Seven.” The record, which amassed a whopping 39 million views on YouTube in just 24 hours, has surpassed 100 million views, as of July 2023. Additionally, her stint alongside Park Seo-joon in the historical fantasy K-drama Gyeongseong Creature, garnered over 3 million views and 24 million viewing hours, just three days after its release on 22 December 2023, reports Netflix.

Han So-hee’s upcoming projects include Gyeongseong Creature season 2, which is reportedly under production and is set to release in 2024.

Luxury brand endorsements

In addition to her prolific acting career, Han So-hee has some renowned luxury brand endorsements on her portfolio that massively contribute to her net worth. She has been the face of various luxury brands, including the Korean cosmetics brand Banila Co., French sportswear brand Eider, Hong Kong retailer Giordano International, Swiss luxury watch brand Omega SA, French luxury jewellery house Boucheron, Korean-owned sportswear brand Fila, French personal care brand L’Oréal and Singaporean fashion label Charles & Keith.

In 2021, British cosmetics brand Charlotte Tilbury Beauty announced Han as its first Korean model. The following year, the Heavy Snow actor became the first Korean celebrity to join the Spanish luxury fashion house Balenciaga as its brand ambassador alongside global stars Kim Kardashian and Justin Bieber. As the face of the high-end brand, Han participates in its numerous campaigns and promotional events. The actor was also seen modelling for Balenciaga’s Spring/Summer collaboration campaign with Adidas in 2023.

 

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The actor, who has also been a long-time representative of the French multinational luxury fashion house Dior, became the ASPAC ambassador for its La Collection Privée and the face of Dior Beauty in 2023. Following this, the Abyss actress was seen making a show-stopping appearance at the Lady Dior Celebration Exhibition held at Seongsu-dong, Seoul, in September 2023. Furthermore, Han also featured in the brand’s holiday campaign based on the Dior Rouge Lipstick 999 Velvet Finish.

Han, who has over 16.2 million Instagram followers as of January 2024, reportedly earns a total of USD 15,000 per commercial shoot.

Expensive things owned by Han So-hee: Properties, luxury bags and pets

According to the K-media outlet Koreaboo, Han So-hee bought a USD 1.64 million villa located in Achiwul Village, Guri-si Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, all in cash in February 2022. Her residence is reportedly situated near Korean power couple Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin’s USD 4 million penthouse and comes with a large living room, kitchen, a mini cafe, and a minimalistic bedroom. With this lofty purchase, the actor has also become neighbours with JYP Entertainment’s founder Park Jin-young.

Additionally, Achiwul Village is also mostly popular as the “Artist’s Village”, well-known for being home to famous Korean painters, writers, and hanbok designers.

Furthermore, Han is a keeper of all things expensive and loves investing her wealth in multiple luxury cars. Han reportedly owns a chic Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class Sedan — a vehicle synonymous with luxury and class.

The Korean star is also often seen sporting various luxury fashion pieces, including a USD 6,000 worth Lady Dior bag, a USD 4,300 worth Fendi Peekaboo ISEEU East West Bag and a USD 2,200 worth Gucci x Balenciaga The Hacker Project Graffiti Medium Tote Bag.

Han is also a proud pet parent of two expensive felines, Hammer and Marshie. While she often updates her Instagram with pictures of her cats, the celebrity pets are often spotted accompanying Han in her schedules.

Personal life

Born on 18 November 1994 in Ulsan, South Korea, Lee So-hee, aka Han So-hee, was a studious kid during her childhood and majored in arts at the Ulsan High School of Arts. During her final year of high school, Han left Ulsan and moved to Seoul to stay with her grandmother, where she worked part-time jobs in multiple barbecue restaurants, bars and cosmetics stores before being scouted as an advertisement model.

Han So-hee’s personal life has always been under the limelight and on the relationship front, the South Korean actress was rumoured to be dating her Nevertheless co-star Song Kang, K-pop band ASTRO’s member Cha Eun-woo and popular South Korean model Chae Jong-seok.

(Hero and featured image: Courtesy Han So-hee/Instagram)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

– Why is Han So-hee so famous?

Han So-hee is one of the most buzzworthy actors in South Korea and is famous for her roles in shows like Nevertheless, My Name, The World of the Married and Gyeongseong Creature.

-How did Han So-hee prepare for her role in My Name?

Han So-hee had a physically demanding role in My Name, and she worked with various martial arts directors for the same. 

– How did Han So-hee get into acting?

Han started her journey in the Korean entertainment industry by featuring in SHINee’s “Tell Me What To Do” music video in 2016. She made her acting debut as a minor character in SBS’s 2017 fantasy romance Reunited Worlds.

– What dramas did Han So-hee feature in?

Some of the best Han So-hee K-dramas are After The Rain, Abyss, Nevertheless, My Name and Gyeongseong Creature.

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In the ever-watchful gaze of global fashion enthusiasts, few captivate as effortlessly as the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton. Whenever she steps into the limelight, whether toting a wallet-friendly clutch or shimmering in a Hollywood-worthy Jenny Packham gown, the world collectively sighs in admiration at her impeccable style. Yet, amid the delicate dance between high-end sophistication and high-street chic, there exists a dedicated section for Kate Middleton’s most expensive outfits — a collection reserved for her most sophisticated royal engagements.

From the early days when Kate first graced the British press alongside Prince William, her wardrobe has been a subject of unwavering fascination. The allure of her iconic bouncy blowout to her carefully curated clothes — from her famous lace wedding dress to her premiere night outfit for Top Gun: Maverick — Kate’s sartorial choices have consistently sparked conversations.

Embodying a preference for classic, simple, and professional attire, Kate seems to gravitate toward timeless styles. However, behind the veneer of understated elegance lies a penchant for donning some of the fashion world’s most coveted and, inevitably, priciest designer items. With a nod to stalwarts like Alexander McQueen, Monica Vinader, Jenny Packham, and Jimmy Choo, the Duchess of Cambridge seamlessly marries sophistication with luxury, reminding us that true style knows no budgetary bounds.

While the King is known to cover the costs of Kate’s wardrobes for ‘work-related’ engagements through the official household budget, the mysteries surrounding the princess’ shopping habits linger. Whether Kate consistently pays full price for these couture creations or enjoys the occasional imperial discount remains a topic of intrigue for fashion-savvy royal enthusiasts. Although, most of her everyday looks fall in the range of £500 to £1,000, there are several ensembles that steal the limelight with their designer tags. As we decode Kate Middleton’s most expensive outfits, the tales of elegance and expenditure intersect with those of royalty and haute couture. Ahead of her birthday on January 9, we find out more.

Kate Middleton’s most expensive outfits

1. Her wedding dress

On April 29, 2011, Kate Middleton’s wedding to Prince William was a moment of regal splendour, with the focal point being her exquisite Alexander McQueen wedding dress. Designed by Sarah Burton, the then-creative director of the renowned fashion house, the gown was a masterpiece that seamlessly blended tradition with modernity, encapsulating the essence of a 21st-century princess.

The dress, adorned with intricate lace detailing, served as a testament to the impeccable craftsmanship of Alexander McQueen. The bodice featured hand-cut English lace and French Chantilly lace, reflecting a level of artistry exuding the couture excellence of the brand. Each delicate lace appliqué whispered of the rich history and traditions embedded in the fabric, creating a gown steeped in regal significance. The bride’s train, appliquéd using Ireland’s 19th century Carrickmacross lace-making technique, stretched almost nine feet in length.

The silhouette, boasting a narrow waist and a flowing skirt, echoed the grace of iconic royal gowns, notably reminiscent of Grace Kelly’s timeless wedding attire. Kate’s veil, crafted from layers of soft, ivory silk tulle, was secured by a Cartier ‘Halo’ tiara, graciously lent by Queen Elizabeth II.

As Kate Middleton’s most expensive outfit, this Alexander McQueen wedding dress holds a special place in history. While the exact cost remains undisclosed, estimates suggest a price tag in the range of £250,000 to £300,000, adding a touch of luxury to the narrative of this unforgettable union.

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2. Wearing a Phillipa Lepley gown

ICYMI: Kate Middleton had her own Cinderella moment in a blue satin gown. pic.twitter.com/rYNTQU0Peg

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In the grand finale of their Caribbean sojourn in March 2022, Kate, alongside Prince William, orchestrated sartorial history with their coordinated outfits. Kate, a vision in a floor-length blue silk gown crafted by British designer Phillipa Lepley, stole the limelight with its Cinderella-esque silhouette. The £6,500 gown, with its plunging neckline, crossover bodice, bow-adorned thick straps, and gracefully pleated skirt, spoke volumes of her minimalist-chic style. Prince William, ever the consort, harmonised with a midnight blue velvet suit.

Every detail of Kate’s ensemble reflected a meticulous coordination. Her USD 17,000 mother-of-pearl jewels from Van Cleef & Arpels, matched with a satin clutch from Lulu Guinness, provided a sublime canvas for her engagement ring—a poignant heirloom worn by the late Princess Diana. Kate stuck to her signature sleek hairstyle, a middle part with hair tucked behind her ears. Stepping into Swarovski-covered pumps from Gianvito Rossi, Kate wove a modern Cinderella tale, gracefully executing her royal duties and earning accolades for her meaningful interactions with the citizens of the once United Kingdom–controlled territory.

3. At the premiere of Top Gun: Maverick

Forget Maverick and Goose — the Duchess of Cambridge had the ultimate wingman at the London premiere of Top Gun: Maverick in the form of her Roland Mouret gown. The royal stole the show at the UK premiere of the blockbuster sequel, trading in her girl-next-door wardrobe of jeans, Barbour jackets, and flat Penelope Chilvers boots for a svelte off-the-shoulder piece. Like any seasoned royal, Kate understood the assignment and paired the look with Prada pumps, an Alexander McQueen clutch, and earrings by Robinson Pelham. While the jewellery totalled a whopping £10,560, it’s the £2,700 monochrome number that saw a massive surge in online searches. Befittingly, the Duke of Cambridge wore a classic black tuxedo to match his leading lady.

5. At her sister Pippa Middleton’s wedding

Selecting the perfect outfit for your sister’s wedding can be challenging, especially when you’re the future queen of England and the event is one of the most anticipated of the year. In 2011, amidst the fervour surrounding Kate Middleton’s royal wedding dress, the Duchess of Cambridge expertly navigated the fashion landscape for her sister Pippa’s big day. Wearing a bespoke blush-pink Alexander McQueen dress by Sarah Burton, the same designer behind her iconic wedding gown, Kate struck the ideal balance between casual chic and subtle elegance, avoiding any unintentional upstaging of her sister on her significant day.

The midi-length dress showcased some of Kate’s signature elements, including a gentle peplum and figure-flattering draped pleat work, creating a timeless look. Coordinated with the dusty rose hue that matched Princess Charlotte’s waist ribbon, the outfit demonstrated Kate’s meticulous attention to detail. With a matching fascinator by milliner Jane Taylor and morganite earrings by Kiki McDonough, Kate’s ensemble radiated understated sophistication. The price of this meticulously crafted outfit, a testament to Kate’s enduring style, is estimated to be in the range of £10,000 to £15,000.

6. In Paris

On her final day in Paris back in 2017, Kate Middleton embraced French elegance by donning a chic ensemble from the luxury fashion house Chanel. Accompanied by Prince William on a picturesque sightseeing tour that included iconic landmarks like the Hôtel des Invalides and the Musée d’Orsay, Kate showcased a departure from her traditional English off-duty Duchess style in favour of a sophisticated Parisian look.

The multicoloured tweed fit-and-flare dress, while embodying the essence of French design, maintained a silhouette reminiscent of Kate’s favoured day dresses. Though textured, the fabric echoed her penchant for classic elegance. Accentuating her outfit with a leather belt adorned with the house’s trademark interlocking C’s, Kate completed the look with a burgundy Chanel micro-lady bag.

In the accessories department, Kate kept it minimal yet impactful. She slipped into Cartier’s Trinity collection earrings and necklace, coupled with a Ballon Bleu watch, providing a perfect counterbalance to her iconic Garrard sapphire and diamond engagement ring. The estimated cost of this Parisian-inspired ensemble is indicative of Kate’s ability to effortlessly blend high fashion with timeless sophistication, ranging between £5,000 and £8,000.

7. In Belize

In March 2022, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge commenced their Caribbean tour, representing Queen Elizabeth during her Platinum Jubilee year. Kate made a memorable entrance in Belize, stepping off the plane adorned in a stunning blue lace Jenny Packham skirt suit, estimated at £4,000. The jacket’s peplum silhouette highlighted her slender waist, paired perfectly with a form-fitting pencil skirt. Kate’s choice of Emmy London Rebecca heels, priced at £415, and an exquisite Anya Hindmarch clutch completed the ensemble. Her overall look, complemented by simple yet elegant jewellery, symbolised the effortless grace she consistently brings to royal appearances and catapulted the look to become one of Kate Middleton’s most expensive outfits of the year.

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8. At the South African State Banquet

The Princess of Wales exuded timeless elegance at Buckingham Palace during a State Banquet hosted by King Charles III in honour of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s visit to the UK. Her choice for the evening was a white caped gown by Jenny Packham, priced at £4,300, adorned with shimmering beading and a boat neckline. The dress, a demure yet high-fashion masterpiece, perfectly complemented the regal ambiance of the event.

Adorning her head was the Lover’s Knot Tiara, a cherished piece with profound historical significance, commissioned for Queen Mary in 1913. Crafted from diamonds and 19 hanging pearls set in silver and gold, the tiara holds a special place in royal heritage. Adding a sentimental touch, Middleton wore a pearl bracelet that once belonged to the late Queen.

Embellishing her gilded ensemble were two badges. The Royal Victorian Order badge, a white enamel Maltese cross with a Tudor crown, symbolised her services to the sovereign. The yellow Royal Family Order of Queen Elizabeth II, bestowed on female members of the British monarchy, further accentuated her royal regalia. This appearance at the state dinner stands as one of Kate Middleton’s most glamorous royal moments in recent years, showcasing her ability to seamlessly blend tradition, fashion, and homage to her predecessors.

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Frequently Asked Questions

– What is Kate Middleton’s last name now?
The future queen stopped using the surname “Middleton” back in 2011 when she became the Duchess of Cambridge. Her official title now is Catherine, Princess of Wales.

– Is Kate Middleton a commoner?
Princess Kate was a commoner before ascending the ranks of the royal family to become future queen consort of England. The Duchess of Cambridge met Prince William in college, and they got married in 2011 after dating for almost a decade.

– How rich are the Middletons?
Kate Middleton’s net worth is an estimated USD 10 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.

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Bianca Censori, who is believed to be the new wife of Kanye West, officially known as Ye, has been making headlines across the globe for several months now. The most recent is Ye showering praises on her in a birthday post on 7 January 2024.

Ye was previously married to reality TV star and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian, who is, entirely of her own accord, a billionaire by net worth and one of the richest self-made women in the US. With Ye, Kardashian has four children. The couple divorced in November 2022.

On 13 January 2023, TMZ reported that Ye had married Censori. Citing sources, the American tabloid said they had “some sort of wedding ceremony — though we’re told it doesn’t appear they’ve filed a marriage certificate to make it legal.”

In his 2024 birthday post, Ye called her “the most beautiful super bad fun iconic muse inspirational talented artist masters degree in architecture 140 IQ loving by my side everyday when half the world turned their backs on me.”

He also said that she is the “most amazing step mom to our children.”

 

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Controversy around Bianca Censori’s fashion choices

Although Bianca Censori is known for her sartorial fashion choices, she is known for stirring controversies with how she appears.

One of the major ones happened in late 2023 when she wore sheer bodysuits in Italy. While leaving her hotel in Florence with Ye, Censori was also dressed in a nude outfit, holding a purple pillow close to her chest and even went shopping with Ye.

Her outfits reportedly didn’t go down well with the locals. One particular incident caused enough furore in Venice. The couple were photographed touring the Venetian canals in a boat. It is not clear what exactly happened on the boat, but reports suggest that locals were furious with their actions — photographs of which went viral.

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Following the incident, Venetian Turismo Motoscafi, the company which owns the boat, banned Kanye West and his new wife for life.

In a statement to Daily Mail Australia, the company said the couple will “no longer be welcome” on any of their boats anywhere. The company added that their staff were “completely unaware” of what was happening between the two on the boat.

“The driver had to keep a lookout for traffic and did not see these obscenities,” the company said, adding, “If this had happened, he would have immediately disembarked and reported the transgressors to those in authority.”

Whatever the reason, Censori — as has always been the case with Ye — is certainly everywhere in the news, leading to interest in who she is.

Things to know about Bianca Censori, the new wife of Kanye West

Censori is an Australian

Bianca Censori was born and raised in Melbourne. Reports say that she grew up in the Melbourne suburb of Ivanhoe, which is described as an affluent area.

While some reports say Censori has two sisters — Angelina Censori and Alyssia Censori — others suggest that Alyssia may be a relative and not her sister.

The exact age of Bianca Censori is unclear. The Sun, however, reported in July 2023 that she is 28 years old and says that she was born on 5 January 1995. Though, Ye’s Instagram post in praise of her indicates she was born on 7 January. In either case, she has turned 29 years old if the year of her birth is accurate.

Bianca Censori has work experience in design

She studied at Carey Baptist Grammar School in the city and then attended the University of Melbourne for her Bachelor in Architecture (BArch) from 2013 to 2017. She also completed her Master in Architecture (MArch) from the same university in 2020.

Her LinkedIn profile says that she worked as a design consultant at Kelektiv in South Yarra from February 2016 to July 2017.

Immediately after leaving Kelektiv, she became a student architect at DP Toscano Architects based in Collingwood, where she remained for three years till June 2020.

Her profile says that she has been working as an architectural designer at Ye’s Yeezy brand since November 2020.

She once owned an accessories label

From 2013 to 2017, when she was still an undergraduate student, Censori ran an accessories label named Nylons Jewellery.

“I try (to) keep my studies and Nylons fairly separate. I’m always thinking of both and am always inspired by both, but I separate them so they can grow separately,” she said in an interview with i-D in 2016.

She participated in Melbourne Design Week

Her design credentials are pretty well known. Censori was one of the participants at the Melbourne Design Week held from 17 to 27 March 2022. She was part of the group exhibition named Vital Pleasures.

In a short profile about her, the Melbourne Design Week acknowledged her work as an architectural designer for Ye in Los Angeles.

“Her work engages with philosophical, aesthetic, and cultural references: these tropes generate contextual frameworks in which she designs buildings and objects,” the profile reads.

Her family was happy about the ‘wedding’

After the news of her supposed marriage to Ye broke, Censori’s sister Angelina told the Herald Sun, “It’s very exciting news for both my sister and the family but we choose to have some privacy for the time being.”

Alyssia said that the family was “super happy for them both.”

People close to Ye and Censori had also expressed happiness at the ‘wedding.’

“Things couldn’t be better for Kanye and Bianca and they’re doing amazing,” an insider told Us Weekly in 2022. “Kanye feels like he finally met someone who truly gets him and loves him for the person he is.”

“Bianca complements Kanye on so many levels and he loves that they can work and collaborate together on projects,” the source added. “He appreciates and respects her opinions, even if they don’t always agree. She really keeps him grounded and he’s feeling better than ever.”

But her friends say Ye has isolated herself

Even though her family expressed happiness, her friends have said that it is “hard to tell” how she’s feeling “because she’s been isolated from them.”

Speaking to Us Weekly, a source said in September 2023 that if Censori is “happy, then they’re happy for her.”

“Bianca’s friends are becoming concerned because their friendship with her hasn’t been the same in quite some time,” the source added. “Bianca has always been a strong, independent woman who has her own voice, but they haven’t seen that lately because they don’t speak or see each other as often as they had before she started seeing Kanye.”

Ye may have written the song ‘Censori Overload’ about Bianca

Ye released “Censori Overload” on 7 December 2022. It was shared via Ye’s Instagram account and samples Donny Hathaway’s 1973 song “Someday We’ll All Be Free.”

At the time, his relationship with Bianca Censori was not known. As such, media reports about the song from when it was released could not make the connection.

It was after the news of his ‘marriage’ to Bianca Censori came to light the following month that the media started speculating that the song is a nod to his new wife’s last name.

The song has since been deleted.

Bianca Censori has no social media presence

Censori has an active Instagram account with the handle @biancasensori. The bio on her profile reads: “Head of Architecture at YEEZY, Los Angeles, CA.”

As of 11 September 2023, she has over 20.5K followers. The only accounts she is following are the official Instagram accounts of the Yeezy brand and the community named YEEZY MAFIA. But there are no posts on her page, even though the account continues to be tagged by Instagram users.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

– How old is Bianca Censori?

Some reports suggest that Bianca Censori is around 28 years old.

– What is Bianca Censori best known for?

Bianca Censori became famous worldwide when it was revealed that she is the new wife of Kanye West.

– Is Bianca Censori a real architect?

It is not clear if Bianca Censori is professionally an architect, though she holds degrees in architecture and has participated in design exhibitions.

– What is Bianca Censori’s nationality?

Bianca Censori is believed to be an Australian.

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