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Art imitates life imitates...
In summer 2026, word started to spread that the movie star at the center of Rachel Cusk's new novel, Life of M, appeared to draw heavily from the life and career of Natalie Portman, who had previously met Cusk, praised her writing, and promoted her work through her book club. While Cusk has resisted confirming the connection and Portman herself has not publicly addressed it, sources close to the actress have denied that she had any involvement in the book. Life of M is hardly the first time a seemingly fictional character has closely resembled a real-world figure.
Still, as Cusk recently put it to The New York Times, while skirting the question of M's real-life parallels: "Famous people enter the public imagination... it is part of fame's deal, and part of its tragedy."
Here are nine instances in which a celebrity has seen themselves reflected in a fictional character — and weighed in. Many of them didn't bother holding back.
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Charo has given her social media followers an insight into her fitness routine. The 75-year-old actress and flamenco queen is very active on social media and showcased her "favorite exercise" in her latest TikTok video, wearing a red top and matching tiny red shorts.
Charo captioned the clip, "Squats! Try it with me. I hope you like it! I love you all. Muchos besos."
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Irina Shayk is one of the many models bringing glamour to the Venice Film Festival, and so far, she has served up four looks spanning body-con Alaïa, two archival pulls and a more subdued turn on the red carpet.
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Irina arrived in Venice wearing a fitted Alaïa dress styled with a Ferragamo Cara bag and Alaïa mesh shoes, proving that even her off-duty looks come with plenty of ****** appeal.
The slate-grey colour may be subdued, but there is nothing understated about the silhouette. This is classic Irina, and an easy introduction to her Venice wardrobe.
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#looks #subdued #festival #wireimage

Maggie Gyllenhaal celebrated the first few days of cooler weather in fall-ready footwear while in attendance at the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement Award ceremony held during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival today in Venice. The ceremony was held to honor actress Ellen Burstyn, best known for her work in "Requiem for a Dream," "The Exorcist" and "Flowers in the Attic." Gyllenhaal's chosen footwear was a lush wine-colored hue with glossy leather uppers and angular pointed toes. Short stiletto heels rounded out the colorful pair. Similar styles to the thespian's own hail from brands like Sam Edelman, Schutz, Dolce Vita and Christian Louboutin, among others. Maggie Gyllenhaal is seen during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on Sept. 07, 2026, in Venice. FilmMagic Maggie Gyllenhaal is seen during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on Sept. 07, 2026, in Venice. FilmMagic Burgundy, eggplant and wine-colored pumps are a staple color when it comes to fall footwear. When the weather gets cooler, many celebrities begin to embrace vampier hues, incorporating them into everything from eyeshadow and lipstick to footwear. These tones, along with taupe, brown and tan, are often **** ociated with fall because the colors mirror the changing landscape. Falling leaves, crisp and juicy apples and
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It's been wonderful to see Pamela Anderson lighting up the red carpet at the Venice Film Festival 2026, and the beautiful 59-year-old has donned some eye-catching, high-end outfits.
On Monday, the blonde beauty was pictured arriving at the Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido Pier during the famed film festival. Looking like a picture of sartorial elegance, the mother of two wore a black tailored suit, a chic pie-crust blouse, and finished it off with a pair of Hollywood-esque big shades.
Pamela arrived at the Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido Pier on Monday (@ Getty Images)
Her face appeared makeup-free, and her famed platinum blonde locks were brushed back effortlessly. But we couldn't help but notice that she was sporting a rosy pink lip colour, complete with lip liner, even though the star essentially gave up makeup on the red carpet back in 2023.
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#hotel #excelsior #film #festival

Newlywed Georgina Rodríguez is at the 2026 Venice Film Festival following her wedding to long-time partner Cristiano Ronaldo, attending as the face of Italian luxury jeweller Pasquale Bruni. Across three appearances, her style has taken a noticeably different direction from the sultry glamour we have come to expect.
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As we know, underwear is outerwear at this festival, so you won't be surprised to see the Argentine-Spanish model draping her Intimissimi brown silk shirt over the brand's Pretty Flowers Sofia balconette bra.
She paired them with Giambattista Valli high-waisted white jeans, and I can't help thinking the chocolate brown and white palette was inspired by her Hermès Himalayan Birkin.
Celine sunglasses, nude Le Silla pumps and Pasquale Bruni jewels completing her look.

#white #rodr

The 2026 Venice Film Festival starts on Wednesday, and the first wave of celebrities has already begun arriving at the Hotel Excelsior on the Lido. With 11 days of premieres, photocalls and parties ahead of us, consider this the beginning of what will undoubtedly be a very busy fashion week.
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Amal Clooney was among the first to arrive alongside George Clooney, who will receive the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement during Wednesday's opening ceremony.
Considering Amal and Venice have given us some memorable fashion moments over the years, I'm excited to see what she has in store for us this time around.
Amal usually gives us summer hues during a festival that sits right at the tail end of the season, but on this rare occasion she opted for a darker palette in Tom Ford by Haider Ackermann Spring 2027.

#festival #wednesday

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Joey King made sure all eyes were on her as she stepped onto the red carpet for the European premiere of Practical Magic 2 in London on Wednesday evening.
The 27-year-old actress embraced the "naked dress" trend in a romantic ****** er yellow creation as she joined co-stars Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman and Maisie Williams at the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on August 26.
Joey's custom Miu Miu gown was crafted from almost entirely sheer fabric, revealing a matching ****** er yellow bra and briefs underneath. Delicate floral appliqués were scattered across the floor-length design, while its plunging neckline and barely-there spaghetti straps added to the ethereal feel.
She finished the look with coordinating Miu Miu pumps and wore her newly red hair in soft waves, with understated makeup allowing her striking dress to take centre stage.
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#king #practical #london

Sandra Bullock was back on the red carpet for the Practical Magic 2 London premiere, held at the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square, where she celebrates her return as Sally Owens, the role she first played in the 1998 film.
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The actress has never been shy about making a statement on the red carpet, even though her appearances are few and far between, so I'm not at all surprised to see her in this Givenchy Fall 2026 strapless leopard-print dress.
There is a lot going on between the print and that dramatically draped skirt, which gathers across the hips before falling into an asymmetric silhouette, but I love how the draping gives the leopard print a completely different character from every angle.
It's a lot to contend with, but Sandra navigated every element perfectly.

#print #every #practical #odeon

Michelle Monaghan made a show-stopping appearance in New York on Monday night as she stepped onto the red carpet for the premiere of her latest movie, The Whisper Man.
The 50-year-old actress looked incredible in a floor-length black gown featuring a contrasting pale pink bralette-style bodice and ultra-thin spaghetti straps.
The minimalist design showcased Michelle's toned arms and décolletage, while its figure-skimming silhouette fell all the way to the floor.
Keeping the rest of her look suitably understated, the True Detective star wore her highlighted brunette hair loose in soft waves around her shoulders and opted for glowing makeup, a glossy pink lip and delicate earrings.
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#monaghan #york #Monday

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It's all coming back to us now.
Years before Kylie Jenner donned a daring Roberto Cavalli halter gown for Jordyn Woods and Karl-Anthony Towns' wedding, legendary vocalist Celine Dion wore the same skin-baring style on the red carpet.
The five-time Grammy winner wore the original, cream-colored runway version of the designer dress to the 2003 Billboard Music Awards, pairing it with Marilyn Monroe-style platinum curls, diamond drop earrings and metallic stilettos.
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More than two decades later, Kylie Jenner donned a black version of the cutout creation for Jordyn Woods' wedding. CPR / Dsanchez / BACKGRID

#wore #jenner #jordyn #billboard

Hayden Panettiere's death has rocked the entertainment world, after the former child star and Heroes actress was found unresponsive inside an Airbnb in South Carolina on Sunday.
"It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden," her rep told ****** O!. "She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her – and to the millions who watched her onscreen."
Hayden passed away on Sunday in South Carolina (@ FilmMagic)
Authorities arrived on the scene just before 2 p.m. on Sunday after an acquaintance of Hayden's called 911. She was ****** ounced dead shortly thereafter, with police stating that they found no signs of "foul play" or "suspicious circumstances" during their preliminary investigation.
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#hayden #carolina #heroes #airbnb

Newlywed life, it turns out, looks a lot like the life Georgina Rodríguez and Cristiano Ronaldo already had — just with rings on their fingers now.
Rodriguez and Ronaldo recently celebrated their wedding (@ FilmMagic)
The couple, who've been together for a decade, exchanged wedding vows on August 11 in an intimate ceremony at their new residence in Cascais, Portugal, with only their five children and four witnesses in attendance. The date was no accident: it marked exactly one year since Ronaldo's proposal on the same day in 2025, when Rodríguez announced their engagement with the words: "Yes, I do. In this life and all my others."
Now, with their first week of marriage behind them, the two have picked right back up with the routines of their everyday life in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where Ronaldo continues to play for Al-Nassr F.C.
Rodríguez, ever willing to let her followers in, posted a video from their striking Riyadh home showing just how little has actually shifted since the wedding. The footage captures Ronaldo doing what he does most mornings: swimming laps in the pool, cooling off, and training before the day has properly begun. The ritual has become a pattern for Ronaldo, who beats Riyadh's brutal heat this way.

#ronaldo

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 03: Hayden Panettiere attends the 2022 amfAR Gala Los Angeles at Pacific Design Center on November 03, 2022 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)
Hollywood is still reeling from the unexpected passing of Hayden Panettiere. She was only 36 years old, and a cause of death has not been released. While she has been a familiar face (and voice) to many since the '90s, her public appearances had petered out in the last few years, which means there will be those who do not have much information about the breadth of her career.
In the wake of this tragic event, this is a short compilation of where exactly audiences know her from.
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Panettiere's career began at all of 11 months, appearing in a Playskool toy train commercial. From the age of four, she landed larger and larger roles on long-running soap operas like One Life To Live and Guiding Light, the latter of which got her widespread recognition for her portrayal of a child with leukemia.

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WWE superstar Danhausen has recently 'cursed' or 'uncursed' a number of NFL teams.
The wrestler has made quite the name for himself over the last few months thanks to his 'curse' gimmick.
Danhausen previously uncursed the New York Knicks, and after doing so, they went on to win the NBA Finals for the first time in a long time.
But now, he recently decided that he was going to curse the Kansas City Chiefs, whom he called the 'Taylor Swift team'.
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#danhausen #curse #finals

LeBron James had one main reason for moving to the Philadelphia 76ers over the other teams he was considering.
James will be returning to the Eastern Conference for the first time in eight years after signing a two-year, $8 million deal with the 76ers.
The move clearly wasn't about the money, as James is on a veteran's minimum. But it appears the championship factor may have taken a backseat to a bigger motivating factor.
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Speaking on NBA Today, ESPN insider Shams Charania revealed that LeBron James did not prioritize money when signing with the Philadelphia 76ers.

#factor

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 17: Flavor Flav (C), Rhiannon Rae Ellis (2R) and Team USA members Alexandra Carpenter (L) and Hilary Knight (R) attend a private Team USA Athletes Only Dinner featuring top celebrity female chefs and hosted by Flavor Flav during Flavor Flav's SHE Weekend at the new Westoria Restaurant inside The Cosmopolitan on July 17, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic for ABA)
For years, the conversation surrounding women’s sports has centered on one word: equality. Flavor Flav is demonstrating another word leaders should consider: investment.
For many fans, Flavor Flav will forever be remembered as Public Enemy's energetic hype man, a 2013 Rock N Roll Hall of Fame inductee, the larger-than-life personality behind the iconic clock necklace, or the star of reality television's Flavor of Love.
But this past weekend, the Public Enemy co-founder brought more than one hundred Gold, Silver, and Bronze medalists from Team USA’s Women Olympic and Paralympic programs to Las Vegas for SHE Weekend—short for Sports, Hospitality and Entertainment— for a four-day celebration designed to give America’s female athletes something many had rarely experienced at this scale: a victory celebration built specifically around them. I went to experience it for myself, and it was incredible.
The weekend included a parade on the Las Vegas Strip, front-row seats to a private concert from Public Enemy, receiving keys to the Las Vegas Strip, and attendance to the Backstreet Boys’ Sphere residency, where Team USA Medal winners received an onstage acknowledgment. This was in addition to a slate of curated dinners and programming talks from executives across the spectrum.

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Cardi B's shoe style is as bold and expressive as her personality, blending high-fashion luxury with statement-making trends. Whether she's walking a red carpet, performing on stage or sharing her latest looks on social media, she often chooses footwear that stands out through dramatic silhouettes, vibrant colors and eye-catching details. The rapper blends her innate New York style with high fashion and luxury footwear styles, creating ultra-unique and flashy looks. And she's always on the lookout for more dramatic shoe designs. Her collection frequently features coveted brands like Christian Louboutin, Thom Solo, Balenciaga, Giuseppe Zanotti, Amina Muaddi and Dolce & Gabbana, along with custom designs that reflect her fearless approach to fashion. From sky-high stilettos to embellished boots and platforms, Cardi B uses shoes to complete looks that are glamorous, confident and unmistakably her own. Take a look at her shoe style evolution. Cardi B FilmMagic Cardi B attended the 2016 VH1 Hip Hop Honors: All Hail the Queens at Hammerstein Ballroom on July 11, 2016, in New York City. To stay consistent with her message about loving "red bottoms" in her breakout hit single "Bodak Yellow," she opted for the Christian Louboutin Lady Peep pumps in black patent leather, which are recognizable by their high stiletto heel
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