P O O C S Hollywood gossip, hot off the presses William & Kate: THIS! ART APPRECIATION CAMBRIDGE MODERNIZE THE The painting will be on view at the University of Cambridge MONARCHY WITH A DOUBLE for three years before touring PORTRAIT FILLED WITH MEANING. the county of Cambridgeshire. of Sex and the City as the shoes Carrie Duchess of Cambridge brooch, on loan and Duchess of Cambridge Bradshaw received in lieu of an en- from William’s grandmother, Queen stopped by the University of gagement ring. Adding meaning to the Elizabeth II. Made for Princess Au- Cambridge’s Fitzwilliam Mu- ensemble, the duchess is shown wearing gusta, it was passed down to the reigning seum June 23 to unveil their first double earrings and a pearl-and-diamond brace- monarch, who inherited it in 1953. Said portrait to the public. “It’s quite big,” let that belonged to her late mother-in- the artist, “I wanted the image to evoke an impressed Prince William told artist law, Princess Diana. And in a nod to his- a feeling of balance between their public Jamie Coreth. “Amazing!” ★ The life-size oil painting captures Wil- liam and Kate, both 40, in a casual pose. HONOR BOUND “I wanted to show Their Royal High- nesses in a manner where they appeared Artist Jamie Coreth said both relaxed and approachable, as well it was an “extraordinary as elegant and dignified,” explained the privilege” to paint William and Kate for the artist, who has also depicted the duke’s first time as a pair. aunt, Princess Anne. To achieve his goal, he painted the future queen in the $1,950 dress by cutting-edge label The Vampire’s Wife that Kate first wore on a 2020 trip to Dublin and an $1,125 THE heels familiar to fans ROYALS IN PORTRAIT MODE! July 11, 2022 CoverStories 4 ThePlotAgainst BritneySpears: Dad JamieSpears is demanding that 27 the pop star sit down Headed for a split? for a deposition. 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Star assumes no responsibility for returning unsolicited material, including but not limited to photographs, artwork, manuscripts and letters. Paw-don Me Ibiza, June 21 Who said cats and dogs can’t get along? Pussycat Dolls singer Nicole Scherzinger stopped to pet an adorable pup at Cotton Beach Club. Trail Blazers London, June 20 LUCKY They’re a long way from DOG! Montana! Faith Hill and Tim McGraw, stars of the Yellowstone prequel 1883, looked spiffy at the Paramount+ U.K. launch. No Time to Gossip London, June 21 Lending Support When it comes to who should play James Bond Kyiv, June 20 next, Miss Moneypenny United Nations Goodwill Ambassador Ben herself, Naomie Harris, Stiller met with Ukraine President Volodymyr told Good Morning Britain Zelensky during a visit to the war-torn that she would be “down” country. “It’s a great honor for me,” said the to see Chiwetel Ejiofor Zoolander actor. “You are my hero.” replace Daniel Craig as 007. JULY 11, 2022 Star 3 THE PLOT AGAINST BRITNEY SHE’S TEAM FEES, BRITNEY SPEARS AND HER FATHER FACE OFF BRITNEY! YET AGAIN. H e just won’t let go! Seven months after Britney Spears’ conservatorship was terminated, her father, Jamie Spears, is still trying to exert his control. According to legal docs, the 69-year-old wants to depose his daughter because of what he calls “unsupported claims” the 40-year-old has made on social media and will likely make in her upcoming tell-all about abusive practices during the 13 years Jamie was in charge of every aspect of Britney’s personal and financial life. Among her allegations: that she was forced to use an IUD, that her home was bugged The Last and that Jamie misused her $60 million fortune Word for his own gain. “She claims through her court filings and through her social media to “Britney’s book will know all kinds of information relating to her detail the pain she allegations of wrongdoing,” the filing states, went through during adding that Jamie — who has repeatedly the conservatorship,” a source tells Star. refused to be deposed himself — “has a right The singer, who has to prepare his case and depose Britney.” been open about For the “Toxic” singer, it’s just bad business as her struggles on usual. “Britney is appalled by her dad’s request, social media, “looks but she’s not surprised,” an insider tells Star. forward to giving “She agrees with her legal team’s assessment herself much- that this is a classic case of Jamie trying to needed closure.” deflect from his own bad behavior.” The source adds that she will “fight back hard and doesn’t doubt justice will prevail.” After briefly quitting Instagram, the mom of two was back June 22, sharing a poolside shot from the new $11.8 million house she shares with husband Sam Asghari. “I cut all my hair short and my husband just made me a steak,” she wrote. “Life is good.” ★ 4 Star JULY 11, 2022 Parental pressure! Brad Pitt isn’t the only one missing out on time with his kids. Sources tell Star the 58-year-old’s parents, William and Jane Pitt, are desperate to see Maddox, 20, Pax, 18, Zahara, 17, Shiloh, 16, and 13-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne, his brood with ex Angelina Jolie. “It’s been years since Brad’s parents have seen the kids in person,” says an insider, adding that the couple is begging their son to intervene. “They Brad’s parents “wait for Brad to arrange phone As Brad and Angelina continue to battle over calls when he has the kids.” BRAD’S FOLKS: And, says Angelina, none GIVE US OUR GRANDKIDS! ★ BROKE ERIKA BEGS FOR RAISE Savannah Things are getting XXXPEN$IVE! Amid her estranged husband’s legal troubles, Erika Girardi is crying poor. Faced with a $2.2 million tax bill from 2019, the 50-year-old recently claimed in court papers she did not have “the ability to pay.” Now sources tell Star the “Pretty Mess” singer — who was spotted heading into L.A.’s Elite Aestheticians for some pampering THE FIGHT Michael June 17 — is leaning on the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills producers to bail her out. “Erika OVER JOHNNY knows she brings the drama to the show and she wants to be paid Now that Amber Heard spoke her piece, every more,” says an insider. talk show is trying to get her ex Johnny Depp “Her legal woes have Kelly Ripa to break down the pair’s vicious defamation trial. been a main story line this season.” Still, as her ex’s case winds through reaching out, Today’s Savannah Guthrie, who sat down with court, Erika is at her Amber in mid-June. “It would be a coup for her to get both Amber Bravo bosses’ mercy: and Johnny,” says the insider. “But he’s pissed she gave Amber “She can’t afford to airtime and let her spew negative stuff about him.” The source DRAMA quit if she doesn’t get adds that Michael Strahan tried to “sweet talk” the Pirates of the FOR Caribbean star into a spot on Good Morning America, while Kelly Ripa wants him to drop by Live With Kelly and Ryan. CASH! He’s playing hard to get. Behind the scenes, the 59-year-old is saying prevailing in court was vindication enough, and he’s not eager to be put on the spot. “If he does do it,” says the insider, “he wants the questions ahead of time so there are no surprises. And he wants their word they won’t give Amber any more airtime.” ★ JULY 11, 2022 Star 5 STAR SPOTS I T was all about the gown! Kim THE STARS Kardashian did whatever it took to fit into Marilyn Monroe’s famous “Happy Birthday, Mr. ✪ Jonathan Cheban President” dress for May’s Met (a.k.a. Foodgod), digging into Gala. Sweating in a sauna suit, his favorite Cookie Pop and running on the treadmill and Candy Pop popcorn flavors, drastically changing her diet at the Summer Fancy Food helped her shed 16 pounds in just Show, in NYC. three weeks to fit into the skintight, ✪ sparkling nude dress, which she Brian Henry, kicking wore on the evening’s red carpet. off Juneteenth at the B-Hen After, she seemed ready to pack it Block Party presented all back on. “You guys, I haven’t had by Smirnoff Ice Neon carbs or sugar in almost a month,” Lemonade, Crown Royal she posted alongside a clip of and DeLeón Tequila, in L.A. doughnuts and pizza. “I’m starving.” ✪ Antonio Banderas, Yet she kept going. On June 21, sipping Tequila Don Julio the 5-foot-2 star shared that she’s at a Tribeca Film Festival lost even more weight, thanks to a afterparty, in NYC. diet focused on lean proteins and ✪ veggies. “I’m down 21 pounds now,” Chris Lane, celebrating THEN NOW the 41-year-old bragged on Today. Father’s Day (and his wife’s “I’m not trying to lose any more second pregnancy) with a weight, but I have more energy than customized Topps baseball KIM’S ever. I cut out so much sugar — a lot card, in Nashville. of junk food... a lot of fried foods. ✪ Scott Eastwood, And I just completely changed my toasting Father’s Day with 20-LB lifestyle.” some Meiomi wine while The mom of four is thrilled on location in Greece. with the results — as is her notably ✪ slim boyfriend, Pete Davidson. “He Adam Levine and wife SLIMDOWN! loved her curvy too,” a Behati Prinsloo, grabbing source tells Star. “He says lunch with kids Dusty and she’s the sexiest woman Gio at Angelini Ristorante, he’s ever seen!” ★ in Pacific Palisades. DIVAS ON SET! YELLOWSTONE Yellowstone has become a huge hit, but not everyone is basking in the fame. Sources tell Star Kelly Reilly, who plays the fiery Beth Dutton, is so protective of her privacy, her costars think she’s a bit of a diva! “Kelly refuses to interact with the cast,” says an insider, “even to do group publicity for the show.” One exception: the 44-year-old’s TV dad, Kevin Costner. “Kelly and Kevin will do joint interviews,” says the insider. “Her costars were pretty turned off by her attitude.” (A rep for the show denies Star’s story.) Seems like she’s the one missing out. With the cast spending long stretches filming in places like Montana and Texas, they’ve grown close. “The locations are so remote, they’ll spend nights together when they’re ★ 6 Star JULY 11, 2022 Sponsored 4 USES Parasilk Beauty’s Hot IN EVERY Hand and Foot Masks. PAIR! The do-it-at-home softer skin game changer. Parasilk’s Exclusive Paraffi n Glove and Boot Bundle Get Ready for Sandal Season. 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