Adele's Generous Property Gesture to Stylist During LA Estate Reshuffle
The early years of Adele's life were marked by considerable challenges in Tottenham, north London, following her father's departure from the family home. However, a pivotal moment arrived almost a decade later in West Norwood, south London, where she resided with her mother above a local Co-operative store. It was there, at the age of thirteen, that a friend overheard her singing and earnestly suggested to her mother that the young girl's vocal talent warranted serious attention and cultivation.
Today, that childhood assessment has been spectacularly validated by an immense collection of accolades, including an Academy Award and multiple Grammy Awards, alongside an estimated personal fortune of £170 million. In a refreshing display of loyalty and generosity, Adele continues to reward those who have supported her journey to superstardom.
A Multi-Million Pound Discount for a Trusted Collaborator
The latest beneficiary of this generosity is her long-time stylist, Jamie Mizrahi. Adele has provided Mizrahi with a substantial $2.5 million (approximately £1.86 million) discount on one of the properties she owns in the exclusive hills above Beverly Hills, Los Angeles. The pop superstar originally purchased the four-bedroom home for $10 million in 2021 from her friend, Nicole Richie, primarily using it as a guest house adjacent to her larger main residence.
With construction now underway on a lavish new £45 million home that has captured her imagination, Adele is evidently streamlining her property portfolio. She has accepted an offer of $7.5 million for the residence from Mizrahi, whose client roster also includes pop icons Katy Perry and Ariana Grande, and Mizrahi's venture-capitalist husband, Nico. The property is notably listed as having '3.5' bathrooms, a quirky detail that may spark conversation back at their other home in Montecito, where Mizrahi is said to have forged a friendship with Meghan Markle, owner of a mansion boasting 13.5 bathrooms.
Celebrity News Roundup: Engagements, Outfits, and Feuds
Charlotte Olympia's Fruity Fashion Statement
Shoe designer Charlotte Olympia Dellal, whose creations have been worn by figures ranging from the Duchess of Sussex to Taylor Swift, is no stranger to setting trends. However, her latest sartorial choice raised eyebrows at a London party. The 44-year-old designer dressed as a half-peeled banana, encouraging her husband, private equity investor Maxim Crewe, 45, to join her in a similarly fruity ensemble. She humorously posted online, 'Let's go bananas.'
Esme Creed-Miles Announces Engagement
Actress Esme Creed-Miles, who stars as Marianne Dashwood in an upcoming adaptation of Sense and Sensibility alongside Daisy Edgar-Jones, has celebrated a personal milestone. The 25-year-old daughter of Samantha Morton is engaged to singer and model Daisy Maybe, 31, following the disclosure of their romance last summer. Creed-Miles, who came out as a lesbian last year, posted a photograph showing off her engagement ring while sharing a kiss with Maybe, describing herself as 'the happiest girl in the world' and expressing gratitude for living in a time where she can be open about her sexuality.
Davina McCall Praises Her 'Ultimate Ally' Husband
Television presenter and author Davina McCall, 58, has publicly praised her new husband, hairdresser Michael Douglas, for his unwavering support. McCall, who won a Nielsen Bestseller Silver award for her book Menopausing, reflected on their intimate December wedding with only eleven guests. 'He is the ultimate female ally and menopause ally,' she said. 'He's helped so many women, including myself, with menopausal hair.' McCall added that she now receives constant smiles and nods of recognition from women on the street.
Emilia Fox's Surprising Praise for Birmingham
Despite recent headlines about bin strikes, Birmingham has won an unlikely admirer in actress Emilia Fox. The 51-year-old star of the BBC's Silent Witness, who lives in west London, has been filming in the city. 'I didn't know Birmingham at all,' she admitted, 'But it's been great for the show, opening up these Birmingham-centric stories. It's also a really beautiful city.' Fox notably praised the culinary offerings, stating she'd had 'some of the best meals of my life in the Balti Triangle.'
Susannah Constantine Picks a Side in Beckham Feud
Fashion commentator and former What Not To Wear presenter Susannah Constantine has publicly declared her allegiance in the reported Beckham family dynamics. 'I'm Team Brooklyn,' she stated, referring to the eldest Beckham son and his wife, American heiress Nicola Peltz. Constantine praised their relationship as 'one of the few things that is real, deep and unmanufactured. Long live love.' She previously suggested that Victoria Beckham's style was 'not innate - it's too manufactured,' while admiring her ability to walk in high heels.
Kaleb Cooper's Farming Fortune
Clarkson's Farm star Kaleb Cooper continues to capitalise on his popularity from the hit Prime Video show. New accounts filed at Companies House for his five private companies reveal he has made £2.6 million, with £1 million in ongoing profits, underscoring the significant financial rewards from his television role alongside Jeremy Clarkson.
Bradley Cooper's Unusual Museum Habit
Hollywood actor Bradley Cooper has revealed an intriguing personal quirk. At a screening for his new film, Is This Thing On?, he confessed that during a visit to the Rodin Museum in Paris, he found himself more fascinated by the people observing the sculptures than by the artworks themselves. 'I remember thinking, as a kid, "What is wrong with me?", but that is what I wanted to look at,' he admitted, offering a glimpse into his unique perspective on art and human observation.
