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Much has been made of Meghan Markle’s new lifestyle series on Netflix. The eight-part show has received brutal reviews following its release – but those who worked on With Love, Meghan have nothing but praise for Meghan and her husband Harry.

A number of crew members have opened up about their experiences working on the show. And one gave a trolling insight into Prince Harry’s behaviour behind the scenes.

The insider told People magazine: “Whenever Harry visited set, he was always super polite and friendly. But it was clear he wanted this to be Meghan’s moment to shine”.

And as for the couple’s kids, Archie and Lilibet, the crew member added: “She]Meghan] was super attentive and doting on them. We would give them headphones so they could listen to audio”.

Harry only made a brief blink-and-you’ll-miss it appearance in With Love, Meghan.

Fans wanting to catch a glimpse of the Duke had to wait until the last 10 minutes of the final episode, when he finally appeared at a garden brunch Meghan threw for her family, including mum Doria, and some friends.

Shane Watson, a columnist for The Times, has since voiced concerns about Harry following his brief appearance, describing the 40-year-old as appearing “diminished” and “like a spare part” in Meghan’s new lifestyle venture.

She wrote: “The second series of With Love, Meghan has just been confirmed and, like it or hate it, there is no denying that Meghan’s whole life has been working towards this point.

” Harry is already looking like a spare part in her new incarnation as a lifestyle icon. “

Commenting on his fleeting visibility, she added:” Blink and you’ll miss him. Not only that, he’s wedged at the back of the crowd of well-wishers at her signing off party. He seems diminished, unsure of what’s expected of him. “

Certainly, it seems fans like to see Harry and Meghan on screen together.

With Love, Meghan debuted on Netflix on 4 March and – while it had fairly solid figures – the audience was nowhere near the big turnout who tuned in for the couple’s tell-all series, Harry &amp, Meghan in 2022, Forbes reports.

With Love, Meghan drew 526, 000 households, according to data culled by Samba TV, a TV tech company that measures audience data. Those numbers include live plus an extra five-day viewership of the series since its premiere.

By comparison, that was barely a quarter of the viewership that Harry &amp, Meghan drew in a smaller window (live plus just three days). That show drew in a massive 2.1 million households.

Netflix bosses, meanwhile, are said to be ‘ concerned ‘ by the negative reviews of Meghan’s new show, with an insider further stating that her own excited announcement of season two does not mean the Sussexes ‘ $100million deal has been renewed.

With Love, Meghan dropped out of the top ten most watched shows globally, as well as in the US and UK, just six days after its release.

” It’s not a runaway success, “an insider told MailOnline, adding:” I know they filmed the shows back-to-back so in theory there is no second season. It’s like with lots of Netflix shows, it is already in the bag at the same time as the first one.

“What this does is allow edits to be made to the show from feedback from press and Netflix viewers. It’s clever and cost effective. So no, the overall contract hasn’t been renewed yet”.

Boots has brought back its £10 Tuesday promotion, and today’s deals are better than ever—just in time for spring and summer shopping. As the name suggests, every Tuesday, Boots selects a range of products to offer for just £10. The savings vary depending on the original price, but you can typically expect discounts of 40% to 75% off the usual RRP.

Skincare is often the star of the promotion, but you’ll also find fantastic deals on beauty tech, dental care, grooming, bath and body products, and makeup. Today, we’ve got our eye on the L’Oréal Revitalift Clinical SPF50+ Invisible UV Fluid.

Previously £19.99, you can pick up the hero buy for half price at £10 today. That’s a big saving of £9.99. If you’re reading this after the Tuesday Boots deal has ended, you can also shop it for £10 on Amazon as well while stock lasts.

If you’re after a lightweight, glow-boosting SPF that doesn’t feel heavy or greasy, this SPF50 Daily Anti-UV Fluid might just be your new skincare staple. Packed with vitamin C, it not only shields your skin from harmful UV rays but also helps to prevent sun spots from forming while brightening and evening out your complexion over time. The ultra-light, invisible finish means no white cast—just fresh, radiant skin that feels protected and hydrated all day long. Plus, it sits beautifully under make-up, so no more worrying about your foundation pilling or feeling sticky.

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What makes this SPF stand out is its powerful combo of high-factor sun protection and skincare benefits in one easy step. Whether you’re commuting, running errands, or lounging in the sun (responsibly, of course! ), this formula has got your back. And let’s be honest—finding an SPF that doesn’t feel like a chore to apply is rare.

You only have to scan the review section on Boots to see why it’s a daily skincare staple for so many.

“Been using this SPF for sometime now as my skin loves it. It is lightweight and absorbs well into the skin leaving no white cast”, says one, while a second adds: “I use this every morning and have been doing so for some time. I’ve once or twice used other SPFs but keep coming back. It goes on easily, sinks in quickly, isn’t greasy and leaves no residue”.

A third pens: “Seen this on Stacey Solomon’s instagram and thought i’d give it a try as it combined factor 50 with moisturiser. Usually use La Roche Posay which is great but not as moisturising. Used it for over 6 months now and been on two holidays abroad never burned once”.

While the overwhelming number of reviews are positive, a couple of people did critique how runny the SPF is. “Quite watery but goes on well and sinks into the skin nicely”, one writes.

So, if you fancy giving it a go for yourself as the weather hots up and the sun finally makes an appearance, you can shop L’Oréal’s Revitalift Clinical SPF50+ Invisible UV Fluid for £10 today. Alternatively, Garnier’s rival Vitamin C Invisible Brightening UV Fluid is on sale for £8.64 on Lookfantastic, and has some excellent testimonials from users.

Gene Hackman, who died last month at the age of 95, was a fiercely private man who spent his final years as a recluse.

In a 1989 interview with film critic John C. Tibbetts, the Hollywood legend explained that he kept quiet about his personal life as it was important for audiences to regard him as a “common man”. He shared: “I like to keep my personal life fairly common so that in my art, one can let go and one can soar”.

However, over the many decades of his illustrious career, Gene did offer some insight into the complexities of his family life, including the toll his stardom took on the three now grown-up children he shared with his first wife, Faye Maltese. Gene and bank clerk Faye, who were married from 1956 to 1986, welcomed their first child, Christopher Allen Hackman, in 1960, followed by daughters Elizabeth Jean and Leslie Anne in 1962 and 1966, respectively.

In their early years of family life, times were tough – with the Hackmans living in a New York City apartment. Then, in his late thirties, Gene had his big breakthrough with films such as Bonnie &amp, Clyde (1967) and I Never Sang For My Father (1970), catapulting him to critical and commercial acclaim.

Even though the family was suddenly enjoying the comforts they could never before have imagined, Gene’s newfound success brought with it plenty of additional challenges. At his star soared, The French Connection thespian often found himself far from home on shoots, which meant he often missed out on quality time with his kids.

Opening up in a candid 2000 interview with The Irish Independent, Gene confessed: “It’s tough being the son or daughter of a celebrity. I couldn’t always be home with them when they were growing up and then, living in California, they’ve had my success always hanging over their heads”.

Christopher

In a 2011 interview with GQ, Gene spoke specifically about how his stellar career had impacted his relationship with his only son Christopher, now 65. He admitted: “I lost touch with my son in terms of advice early on. Maybe it had to do with being gone so much, doing location films when he was at an age where he needed support and guidance.

” It was very tough for me to be gone for three months and then come home and start bossing him around. “However, it was clear that Gene placed value on being an affectionate father to Christopher, as evidenced in a 1984 interview with journalist Leta Powell, who asked him if he’d swapped hugs for handshakes with his then-twenty-something son.

Gene replied:” No, we still hug to this day, and I thank God that we are able to do that. I don’t think we’ll ever have a point where we have to shake hands. “

It was also evident that Christopher admired his father’s work, and, in his younger years, had hoped to follow in his footsteps as an aspiring actor. Speaking with Empire magazine in 2020, Gene revealed:” My son thought he wanted to be an actor at one time and was in New York, and I wrote him a couple of little monologues. “

A filmmaker, Christopher ended up working behind the scenes on projects such as Best Shot (1986), Made in U. S. A. (1987), and Chris &amp, Don: A Love Story (2007).

Elizabeth

Gene’s eldest daughter Elizabeth, now 62, keeps a low profile, and not much is known about her personal or professional life. As previously reported by the Mail Online the middle child was spotted grabbing breakfast with younger sister Elizabeth at a Burbank branch of Denny’s in the days after news of their father’s death broke.

Gene, who had suffered from advanced Alzheimer’s disease, was found dead at his home on Sunset Trail, New Mexico, alongside his devoted wife Betsy Arakawa, 65, and one of their beloved dogs, Zinna. Tragically, it’s believed classical pianist Betsy died from hantavirus, pulmonary syndrome on February 11, with Gene passing away a week later from” hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, with Alzheimer’s disease as a significant contributory factor”.

Given the severe nature of his condition, it’s believed Gene may not have been aware that his wife was lying dead in their bathroom as he spent his final days alone. At the time, the siblings issued the following statement to the PA news agency:” It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy.

He was loved and admired by millions around the world for his brilliant acting career, but to us he was always just Dad and Grandpa. We will miss him sorely and are devastated by the loss. “Prior to the autopsy report, Elizabeth told TMZ of her theory that carbon monoxide poisoning could have been the cause of the initially mysterious deaths.

Although she kept a low profile, Elizabeth attended several glittering events with her famous father, including the 1978 screening of Superman at Washington’s Kennedy Centre. She was also photographed at the 1996 premiere of The Chamber, alongside sister Elizabeth and stepmother Betsy.

Leslie

Youngest child, Leslie, now 58, was also photographed with her dad on a number of occasions, including at the 41st Annual Golden Globe Awards, and the 1990 premiere of The Godfather Part III.

In 1984, Gene spoke with reporter Bobbie Wygant about his 1983 movie Misunderstood, which follows the story of a widowed shipping tycoon as he seeks to bond with his two young sons. It was a film that deeply affected Leslie.

Gene shared:” My youngest daughter has seen the film, and she was very affected by it. But I think she was affected because it was a film, not because I was in it. She liked it as a film, and she recommended it to her girlfriends, and they’re going to see a screening of it this week. She was very taken with it, and I hope the older children are too. “

In the aftermath of the recent deaths, Leslie took a moment to praise Betsy, who, after marrying Gene in 1991, was reportedly keen on encouraging the family members to reconcile their differences. At the time of his death, it’s understood that Gene was close with his children and grandchildren.

Describing Gene and Betsy as having had a” wonderful marriage”, Leslie said:” I give credit to his wife, Betsy, for keeping him alive. She took very, very good care of him and was always looking out for his health. I am appreciative to her for that, and I’m very saddened by her passing. “

Speaking with the MailOnline, Leslie, who recently broke cover after the autopsy report came to light, said that there was” no indication “that anything was wrong with Gene before his death. She said:” Despite his age, he was in very good physical condition, “before adding that her father did not have any major surgeries these last few months. He liked to do Pilates and yoga, and he was continuing to do that several times a week. So he was in good health”.

She went on to explain that, as she lives in California, it had been a few months since she had last seen or heard from her father, who had become reclusive in his later years. Leslie, who shared: “We were close. I hadn’t talked to them for a couple of months, but everything was normal, and everything was good”.

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A biographer pal of Princess Diana has given her scathing view on Meghan Markle’s Netflix show.

Tina Brown, a former editor of Vanity Fair and Tatler, claims that With Love, Meghan, which dropped on the streaming platform last week, shows the Duchess of Sussexes ‘ “unerring instinct for getting it wrong”. Tina, also the author behind the book The Diana Chronicles, also said Meghan is “behind the curve” and has never figured out a convincing persona”.

It has been a week since With Love, Meghan, which sees the Duchess of Sussex share tips and tricks when it comes to cooking and hosting, was released and savaged by critics.

But despite it being viewed as a make-or-break moment for the Sussexes, who signed a multimillion-pound deal with Netflix in 2020, it was revealed that it will be returning for a second season in the autumn with filming for it already taking place.

Tina, who also wrote the bestselling book The Palace Papers in 2022, was believed to have been a pal of Diana’s with the two women having lunch together in 1997, just two months before the princess’s untimely death at the age of 36.

And, writing in her Fresh Hell Substack newsletter, Tina said:” Meghan has come out with a show about fake perfection just when the zeitgeist has turned raucously against it. Trump’s America is a foulmouthed and dishevelled cultural place where podcasters in sweaty T-shirts, crotch-rot jeans, and headphones achieve world domination on YouTube. “

And she added:” All Meghan had to do was shut up and wait. Go quiet for a couple of years, start a family, keep her eyes trained on the splendid royal real estate that would soon come up for grabs. “

It’s not the first time that Tina has had harsh words for Meghan and her husband Prince Harry. Last year she made scathing comments about them in a podcast, where she described the Duke of Sussex as” always going to leave the Royal Family “and claimed the Duchess of Sussex has” the worst judgment of anyone in the entire world”.

Her comments come as the second season of With Love, Meghan is coming in the autumn and has already finished filming, according to Netflix. Meghan posted on her Instagram stories on Friday with a video of her wearing a hat with the writing” lettuce romaine calm “on and grinning, then turning and putting her hands in the air.

The caption on the Instagram story said:” Lettuce romaine calm… or not (!) because I’m thrilled to share that Season 2 of ‘ With Love, Meghan ‘ is coming! “

The story was shortly followed by a post on her Instagram with a reel with clips of her cooking and the caption:” Oh, how I love ASMR! If you’re loving Season 1, just wait until you see the fun we cooked up on Season 2! “Thanks for joining the party, and an endless thanks to the amazing team and crew who helped bring it all to life! @netflix”.

With several red carpet appearances already under her belt this year, it’s no surprise that Kylie Jenner has got her awards ceremony beauty routine down to a fine art. One thing her makeup artist Ariel Tejada made sure to have in her beauty kit was the Erborian CC Red Correct – Colour Correcting Anti-Redness Cream With Soothing Effect SPF25, which acts as an instant colour corrector for red skin.

The Erborian colour corrector was the perfect pick for creating a flawless base for Kylie’s skin, with MUA Ariel wanting to create a dewy, natural-looking effect. The hero product was just the thing to create a smooth, even-toned base on Kylie’s skin, allowing the rest of her makeup products to shine.

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The Erborian CC Red Correct will set you back £41 for a 45ml tube, and does more than just provide coverage for redness. It actively reduces puffiness, creates a smooth, even-toned finish and helps to neutralise redness at the source, rather than just covering it up.

Glycerin and tiger grass extract help to deeply moisturise and plump your skin, whilst antioxidant-rich vitamin E reduces the look of blemishes and imperfection. The Erborian CC Red Correct adapts to your skin tone, with subtle green pigments blurring together to tone down red pigments in your skin.

By leaving your skin looking luminous and radiant, the Erborian CC Red Correct is a great primer before using your usual foundation and concealers, or to be worn on its own for a more natural every day look. It currently has a 4.74 star rating on LookFantastic, with one writing: “Really does what it says. Perfect as a light foundation or primer”.

Another added: “I am so glad I found this product. As someone with pale skin, I struggle to find things light enough for my skin. The technology behind this product is phenomena l- it really does colour match, lasts all day and makes skin feel silky smooth”.

Someone else wrote: “I really do rate this product. I’ve always used the Dr Jart version but I find this one even better. I only need a little for my whole face &amp, it totally evens out my skin tone &amp, covers any redness I have. Worth the money as it will last me a while”.

One did say, however: “I use this as a base underneath my foundation to combat redness. It works but I wouldn’t say it warrants the hefty price tag”.

But yet another happy customer put: “I’ve tried multiple products for redness over the years. I’ve seen this and put off buying due to cost however a tube has lasted me nearly 6 months and it’s incredible! No breakouts, no irritation. Really comfortable and sorts out my redness associated with rosacea”.

Of course, the Erborian CC Red Correct isn’t the only colour correcting makeup product out there. One of the most well-known ones is the DR. JART+ Moisturizing Cicapair Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment, which you can currently pick up at Amazon for £16.70 where it has more than 2000 five star reviews.

Another option is Beauty Pie’s Superluminous Redness Corrector, £20. This not only colour corrects, but actively soothes and hydrates sore, tight skin and cares for super dry skin, giving it extra hydration and nourishment.

Zara shoppers are heaping praise on a “stunning” dress that’s gone viral on TikTok. Fans of the high street brand have been sharing clips online trying on the dress – and others have proven very keen to get their hands on it.

The popular dress is Zara’s Contrasting Short Dress, which is priced at £29.99. The product frequently sells out online, according to fans, and has been restocked a number of times.

The dress is a short halter neck dress, which features contrast fabric, an inner lining and a concealed zip fastening at the back. The product is 89% polyester and 11% elastane, with a 100% polyester lining.

On TikTok, user @yasmineight shared a video trying on the white dress, alongside the caption: “This dress is stunning from every angle! Would you wear this”? Text overlaying the clip said: “Simple, elegant and SO flattering”!

Another user, Madeleine (@spookypeachy) showed off the dress at home on the hanger, and then trying it on. She styled the dress with black heels and a clutch bag, while she also tied up the black contract pieces at the back into a bow.

The clip was captioned: “I’m obsessed”, while text over the video said: “Zara’s most stunning dress you didn’t know you needed”. The post racked up 1.3m views. 45.5k likes and hundreds of comments from excited fans.

Among them, one person said: “What a beautiful dress”, while a second wrote: “Always stunning as usual”. A third shopper added: “I’ve ordered this, I am hoping it actually arrives instead of being cancelled as it keeps going out of stock”.

A fourth keen shopper said: “Always stunning as usual”, and a fifth penned: “That’s lovely”. Another commented: “I want this”.

One shopper tagged a friend and wrote: “You will look gorgeous in this”. Other potential customers labelled the dress “elegant” and “beautiful”.

The Zara Contrasting Short Dress is priced at £29.99 and is available online here. You can also find your nearest store here.