• Hilary Swank believes famous actors shouldn’t cut themselves off from the real world because they can take character inspiration from ordinary people that they meet. She said recently: “When actors become famous, they become more solitary. But when you start losing touch with people, you lose touch with life. I love taking public transportation when I can and being with people because that’s what I do, that’s my job.”
  • Peaches Geldof was spotted flashing a new ring from boyfriend Fred Les at her birthday party at London’s Eve club earlier this week. Fred, real name Fred Macpherson, reportedly bought her the jewel as a commitment ring for her 18th birthday.
  • Christina Ricci has revealed she’s got a new tattoo - of Aslan the Lion from The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. She said recently that the artwork on her back symbolises her growing up into an independent woman: “It’s a symbol of my hellish childhood. I struggled through my oppressive teenage years and when I turned 18 I escaped. Like Aslan I was finally free.”