By @George_Arkley
2021 started off on a gossip-induced rollercoaster. We've had celebrity pregnancies, celebrity divorces and of course, That Interview. This year has provided some of the hottest tea of the decade, and honestly, we needed it. Gossip is the greatest form of self-care.
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However, as the daffodils began to bloom this week, it seems the gossip started to dwindle. Our favourite celebs have taken a hiatus from the drama and left us out in the cold. Rude, I know. Not to worry though, Gemma Collins and Megan Barton-Hanson are always here to carry us through. On this week's gossip column, we dive into Essex and take a little peek at Hollywood's latest news.
Megan Barton-Hanson and her new gold chest
Megan Barton-Hanson rose to fame on Love Island 2018. She's known for her copious amounts of plastic surgery and somewhat scandalous Only Fans page. In fact, it's estimated that she earns a whopping £807,559 a month from the subscription site. Of course, she's also banned from appearing on any ITV reality shows.
Continuing with X-rated content, Megan decided to get a gold replica of her chest made. Brighton artist, Lydia Reeves, crafted her torso model and delivered it to Megan this week.
Megan told fans, "Oh my god, the cast of my boobs! Look, even my scar is there," she told fans. "Oh my god, I love it!"
Megan said she got the cast made to celebrate her body and self-confidence. Her boob statue now sits in her living room.
Gemma Collins flaunts weight loss
Our favourite TOWIE star took to Instagram this week to show off her three stone weight loss in fitted workout gear. Good for you, Gem. The 40-year-old reality star has been trying to shed some extra pounds in a bid to remodel her body.
Gemma is wearing an all-black activewear set while exercising and running around her home in the short video. The post is captioned, "feeling good like I should."
The video has 432K like so far, and fans are praising her for her healthier lifestyle.
She said, "My body is literally changing by the day. I'm so proud of my achievements!"
Emma stone welcomes first child with husband, Dave McCary
Next up, let's look to Hollywood for the latest US gossip. Film star Emma stone has given birth to her first child. Although she is yet to confirm the baby's gender and name.
Emma started dating Dave McCary in 2017 after they met on the Saturday Night Live set. They were engaged by December 2019.
The 32-year-old was pictured holding her baby bump on the 30th December 2020. Sources revealed she gave birth on the 13th of March.
In August 2018, she spoke to Elle about having kids. She said, "My perspective about kids has changed as I've gotten older.
"I never babysat or anything. As a teenager, I was, like, 'I'm never getting married, I'm never having kids.' And then I got older and I was, like, 'I really want to get married, I really want to have kids.'
"It's the turning 30 thing where you're, like, 'I'm not that young. I'm young, but I'm not that young."
Congrats Emma and Dave; we can't wait to find out the name!
Jessica Walter died aged 80
We're ending this week's column on a sadder note. Emmy award-winning actress, Jessica Walter, passed away in her sleep in her New York home this week. You may know her from Arrested Development, Archer or her appearance in 90210 as Annie's grandmother.
Her daughter, Brooke Bowman, said: "It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of my beloved mom Jessica. A working actor for over six decades, her greatest pleasure was bringing joy to others through her storytelling both on-screen and off. While her legacy will live on through her body of work, she will also be remembered by many for her wit, class and overall joie de vivre."
Jessica also starred in NBC crime drama Ironside and later landed her own spinoff show, Amy Prentiss. She won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie in 1975. After her performance in 1966's Grand Prix and 1971's Play Misty for Me, she was also nominated for two Golden Globes. My condolences to Jessica's family.
It's been a quiet week on the gossip front. Stay tuned for next week's extravaganza; it's set to be a big one.
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