Latest articles by Martha Hayes
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Viggo Mortensen on method acting, Lord of the Rings, and making music
He writes poetry, composes music, speaks multiple languages – and makes the kind of movies that get people talking. Best of all, finds Martha Hayes, Viggo Mortensen loves a cuppa
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Rosamund Pike talks fear, anger and why her latest film role is her most challenging yet
Her portrayal of intrepid war reporter Marie Colvin taught actress Rosamund Pike some valuable life lessons. Here, she tells Martha Hayes about overcoming fear, embracing female anger and knowing your worth
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‘I will talk about Margaret forever’ Vanessa Kirby on The Crown, Time’s Up and the text she got from Helena Bonham Carter
She shot to stardom with her mesmerising performance in The Crown. So where does Vanessa Kirby go from here? Straight to Hollywood. Martha Hayes meets the Brit actress to talk fame, fate and filming with Tom Cruise
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Alternative pancake recipes to try if you’re a bit *over* lemon and sugar
Sugar and lemon from the kitchen cupboard? A jar of Nutella on the way home? You can do better than that! Make this Pancake Day your most experimental yet with these recipes from some of the capital's most innovative chefs...
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Kaya Scodelario: 'I put the breast pump on and was like, "Boys, you'll have to deal with this"'
Skins' hedonistic teen has navigated the world of Hollywood blockbusters and become a mother - all by 24. Kaya Scodelario tells us why she's always been a force to be reckoned with
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Dakota Fanning talks child stardom, sparring with sister Elle and the wildest thing she’s ever done
From Hollywood child star to modern ingenue, Dakota Fanning's rise to success has been seamless and without scandal. She tells Martha Hayes where it all went right.
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Why author Danielle Steel's new page-turner The Duchess is your hot holiday read
The Duchess is the novel you must slip into your holiday suitcase…
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Why Glasgow is our new top city break
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Hillary Clinton's best quotes: 'Women's rights are human rights'
As Hillary Clinton continues her presidential campaign, here's a reminder of what the powerhouse has taught us...
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15 times Victoria Beckham's Instagram made us LOL
Just like her effortlessly chic ready-to-wear collections, when it comes to Instagram, Queen Victoria Beckham rules. Here's why...
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12 amazing ways to do brunch (whether you’re a sinner or a saint)
Since brunch is what bank holidays were, like, made for, we’ve rounded up some of the best just in time for the weekend. Out on the lash or doing a spring detox? Either way, we’ve got your back.
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7 Things We Learnt When We Interviewed Idris Elba
Film star, DJ, charity advocate, businessman, dad - and back on big screens. Idris Elba? He the MAN. Here's what we took away from our interview with him...
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Great British Boltholes: Ruan Dinas, River Fal, Falmouth, Cornwall
Martha Hayes and friends kick back in a three-bedroom cottage on the Cornish coast
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WATCH: James Norton Has The Best Party Trick EVER
James Norton couldn't be more charismatic and cool in real life. And, it turns out, putting a camera on him sure guarantees the LOLs...
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The Big Trip: Quebec, Canada
Ice-driving, husky dogs, underground spas and fine French food – Martha Hayes discovers the winter wilderness of the Mauricie region
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6 Reasons Why The Bridge’s Sofia Helin Is Our Ultimate Scandi Crush
The Bridge star Sofia Helin AKA the inimitable Saga Noren gets us excited about all things Scandi.
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Anne-Marie Duff: 'I Hope Suffragette Is A Sign Of Things To Come'
In this month's Marie Claire we spoke to Suffragette star Anne-Marie Duff, who revealed what it was like working on the film, and spoke about her solid showbiz/so-not-showbiz marriage to James McAvoy
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7 Things You Need To Know About Will Poulter
From that kid in Son of Rambo to comedy Kenny in We Are The Millers; Brit star Will Poulter's certainly risen through the ranks. We caught up with him to talk Baftas, supermodel BFFs and his new blockbuster film role.
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See What Happened When Marie Claire Met Aaron Paul...
Read our exclusive interview with Aaron Paul, the actor behind our favourite badboy Breaking Bad's Jesse Pinkman
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20 Quotes From Parks And Recreation That Will Remind You Why It's One Of The Funniest Shows On TV
Funny, smart, and ridiculously quotable... and that's just Ron Swanson. The genius of the Amy Poehler-produced US comedy Parks and Recreation runs through every single character in Pawnee, and we can't wait to get reacquainted with all the gang when seasons 4-7 start on Dave this summer. Here's a few quotes to get you started...
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10 Brilliant Edinburgh Festival Tips From The Comedians Who Just KNOW
Heading to this summer's Edinburgh Festival Fringe (7-31 August)? Take a few (survival) tips off three very different comedians in the know. And LOL in the process. Take it away Jack Whitehall, Viv Groskop and Luisa Omielan...
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Great British Boltholes: Hotel Felix, Cambridge
Martha Hayes takes a summer break in this leafy university city
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QUIZ: Which Festival Goer Are You?
Whether you're heading to Secret Garden Party (and all about a glo-stick) or can't wait for The Green Man (and taking your air guitar) or even if you haven't decided where to go yet... you should probably do this quiz. Even if just for the LOLs.
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10 Times Amanda Seyfried's Dog, Finn OWNED Instagram
If there's anything we love more than looking at pictures of our fabulous August cover star, Amanda Seyfried, it's looking at pictures of her dog, Finn. Luckily there are lots on Instagram @mingey (Finn's captions, our own) Warning: This post contains some very cute images...
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7 Reasons You're Going To LOVE Our August Cover Star, Amanda Seyfried
We've been obsessed with Amanda Seyfried since she played dopey Karen in Mean Girls. This summer, she's back with a bang in Ted 2 and to celebrate, we visited her in New York for a glam-rock style photo shoot. Frankly honest, genuinely funny and totally fabulous; here's just a few of the reasons we officially heart Amanda Seyfried.
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6 TV Shows To Get Obsessed With Right Now
Game Of Thrones has gone and Orange Is The New Black was far too easy to binge watch, so what's a girl to do? We've sifted the wheat from the chaff to bring you our pick of what's on 'real time' telly that's actually pretty good. Happy watching...
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5 OMG Moments From Glastonbury 2015 We'll Be Talking About Until Next Year
Whether you've got Glastonbury FOMO or you're in an, erm, Glastonbury COMA, reliving the weekend's best moments just might help put a spring in your step today. From Kanye forgetting his words to Patti Smith's very well dressed friend, allow us to take you right back there. Until next year...
