Actor Jude Law and his wife Phillipa Coan are making painstaking plans to renovate their £7.25 million London home, including dedicated quarters for a nanny.
The 53-year-old star of The Talented Mr Ripley, who has seven children from two marriages and two less formal partnerships, bought the property in 2022. Law described the house two years later as not "actually habitable." Law and Coan, 41, a psychologist, are seeking permission to install new gates with an "integrated package drop-off compartment" to minimise unexpected visitors at the end of their long drive.
Grounds at the property will feature a "sun garden" and a "sun terrace." An extension designed for their two young children will contain a playroom, a "homework area" and a children's garden. The additions align with Law's statement in 2024 that he is "very happy ageing."
Plans submitted to the local authority outline a detached cottage positioned just yards from the main house. The ground floor will feature a steam room and a gym, where Law keeps in "formidable shape" using boxing and martial arts routines. The upper floor provides almost 500 square feet designated in official plans as "nanny bed" and "nanny living room."
The property marks a move away from Law's previous north London residences. He previously lived in Primrose Hill with first wife Sadie Frost and their three children, where the couple belonged to the "Primrose Hill Set." In 2010, while engaged for a second time to actress Sienna Miller, Law purchased an £8 million Georgian terrace in Highgate.
Law and Miller first became engaged in 2004 after starring together in the remake of Alfie. Their relationship ended after details surfaced of Law's affair with a weekend nanny who accompanied him and his children to America. The nanny recalled the affair as "amazing" and described Law as "a masterful lover" in a seven-page tabloid exposé.
Law had his fourth child in 2009 following a week-long fling with New York waitress Samantha Burke. He fathered a fifth child in 2015 with singer Cat Cavelli, whom he met in a Soho bar. Coan has given birth to two more children with Law.
Alice Naylor-Leyland Shares Socialite Circle Secrets
Socialite Alice Naylor-Leyland has revealed why members of her prominent social circle confide their most closely guarded secrets to her. The 40-year-old tablescape designer counts Princess Beatrice and model Poppy Delevingne among her close friends.
Naylor-Leyland disclosed that her reputation for total discretion has earned her a specific nickname among acquaintances. "My nickname is The Vault," she explained.
She stated that friends regularly inform her of major life developments long before telling anyone else. "I know that people are going to be pregnant before they know themselves," she said. She added that peers also discuss marital breakdowns with her, noting, "I know that they're getting divorced.. when your husband's had an affair."
Naylor-Leyland is married to Tom Naylor-Leyland, the heir to the historic Fitzwilliam estates. "I don't know why people tell me stuff, but they do," she said. "Maybe I'm not fun. If somebody needs to have a dance, have a drink, you're not going to call Alice. But if you're secretly pregnant..."
Jamie Oliver Celebrates Daughter Engagement and Dividend
TV chef Jamie Oliver and his wife Jools have announced the engagement of their eldest daughter, Poppy. The 24-year-old is the first of the couple's five children to get engaged.
Financial records filed at Companies House reveal that Jamie and Jools Oliver recently drew a £1.5 million dividend from their private company, Jamie Oliver Group. The payout comes after their 2019 purchase of Spains Hall, a £6 million Elizabethan estate in Essex suitable for hosting a wedding celebration.
Jack Osbourne Delays Vasectomy After Summer Heatwave
Reality television star Jack Osbourne has put his plans for a vasectomy on hold following a recent heatwave. The 40-year-old son of late rocker Ozzy Osbourne explained that hot weather influenced his decision to postpone the procedure.
"I am waiting for summer to be over because I want to be active and don't want to be laid out with an ice pack on my groin," Osbourne explained. The father of five daughters stated that he is content without having a son. "Everybody I know that has sons [says they] are little caveman troll creatures that break everything," he said.
Dame Prue Leith Takes Up Sit-Skiing Sport
Dame Prue Leith has discovered a new outdoor activity after stepping down as a judge on The Great British Bake Off following nine seasons on the show. The 86-year-old chef revealed that she has taken up sit-skiing.
"I couldn't do skiing, then I discovered the joys of sit-skiing," Leith said. She described the equipment as a wheelbarrow guided down a slope by a champion skier holding the handles. "You get all the excitement and exhilaration, but not the terror. You can't do anything about it because you're not in charge. I adored it," she added.
Lady Lola Crichton-Stuart Wears Central Cee Diamond Chain
Lady Lola Crichton-Stuart has been pictured wearing a £400,000 diamond chain owned by British rapper Central Cee. The 27-year-old daughter of the late Marquess of Bute, racing driver Johnny Dumfries, acquired the item following a summer friendship with the musician in Ibiza.
The piece features a custom pendant depicting the profile of Queen Elizabeth II. Jeweller Abtin Abbasi created the necklace, and a spokesperson confirmed that only one piece was manufactured.
Central Cee, 28, whose real name is Oakley Neil Caesar-Su, has been single since separating from London-based TikTok influencer Madeline Argy, 26, in 2024. Lady Lola reportedly broke up with Dutch model Parker Van Noord earlier this year. Central Cee and Lady Lola began following each other on social media to exchange private messages after partying on the island.
The rapper previously referenced a bisexual former partner in one of his most famous song lyrics, writing, "How can I be homophobic? My b**** is gay."
Alan Carr Expresses Concern Over Edinburgh Fringe Discovery
Comedian and chat-show host Alan Carr has voiced concerns that the Edinburgh Festival Fringe no longer functions as a launchpad for emerging performers. The 50-year-old winner of The Celebrity Traitors rose to national prominence after his 2005 stand-up show at the festival led to television opportunities on The Friday Night Project and Chatty Man.
Carr noted that online platforms have reshaped how audiences discover comedy talent at the world's largest performing arts festival. "You don't get discovered there any more," Carr said. He added, "Because of social media, people know [about you]. You never get that surprise act; no one ever gets word of mouth, and that's a shame."
Palace of Westminster Set for Television Filming Exercise
The Palace of Westminster will serve as an active film set this weekend during a simulated emergency response exercise. Armed police officers will swarm from specialist vehicles while police launches operate on the River Thames between 8am and 3pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Production company Bad Wolf is conducting the filming around Parliament, which will feature a series of sirens and tactical maneuvers across the area.
Madonna Resolves Corfu Birthday Headband Shipping Delay
Singer Madonna celebrated her 68th birthday in Corfu wearing a custom flower headband after original shipment plans were delayed. The pop star wore a pink sequinned Dolce & Gabbana gown for the event alongside a £660 headband designed by London-based creator Julia Clancey.
Eight original headpiece designs intended for the singer were delayed in Miami after delivery service UPS left them at the airport. Clancey sewed through the night in London to produce seven replacement designs and deliver them to Greece before the weekend deadline. Clancey noted that Madonna has previously worn her kaftans and praised the singer as a fair customer who pays independent designers directly.
Amanda Owen Addresses Fan Sock Requests
Shepherdess Amanda Owen has revealed that she regularly receives unusual requests from television viewers. The 51-year-old star of Channel 5's Our Yorkshire Farm disclosed that fans frequently ask to buy items of her worn clothing.
"People want to buy my socks," Owen revealed. She added that buyers might be surprised by the items they receive. "I don't think they realise what they'll get. It wouldn't be a sexual thing for them... My socks have probably got bits of hay and an insect or two in them," she said.
