Helen starts your week with a smile

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this WEEK

1 SNOW ADORABLE

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How picture perfect is this snow leopard? Meet Warjun, who recently arrived at Marwell Zoo in Hampshire from the Czech Republic. The animal, who will turn two in May, is settling into his new home and the team have revealed he’s ‘doing incredibly well’. Welcome to the UK, Warjun!

2 Who wowed the crowd?

Naomi, Drew and Vivica earn their fashion stripes in cuttingedge suits

Supermodels know a trend when they see one and Naomi Campbell, 53, takes the lead in the latest style iteration of pinstripe suits. Actress and talk show host Drew Barrymore, 49, was also spotted in awhite Veronica Beard number, while actress Vivica A Fox, 59, dazzled in apink Alex Perry version.

3 SPICE UP YOUR LIFE

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After Mel B revealed she’d been kicked out of the Spice Girls’ group chat for hinting that the band would reunite for their 30th anniversary this year, we thought it would be the last we’d hear of it. But in true Scary Spice style, Mel, 48, let slip that she’s still holding out hope when she recently said, ‘I get so excited when it comes to Spice Girls, because it is 30 years. And we’ve got a lot to celebrate – the fact that we’re all still healthy and living life and all talking still.’ Come on, girls, what are you waiting for?!

4 Who wants my book!?

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We’ve got five signed copies of this Absolutely Fabulous book to give away – enter by visiting hearstmagazines.co.uk/besthelencomp and fill in the online form by midnight 10 May 2024, where you can also find the full terms and conditions. If you’re wondering what it’s about, we ask the book editor to give us her opinion and here it is: Helen tells all about life as a jobbing actress and stand-up comedian, back in the days when sexism was rife in the industry. Packed full of showbiz stories and laughout-loud anecdotes, she is raw and honest about topics from teenage crushes to an accidental job in a massage parlours. It’s a riot.

5 SOIL MATES

We’ve got four bloomin’ good reasons to buy this orchid from Dobbies, £12.99. One, it’s National Orchid Day this week. Two, they help purify the air for a healthier home. Three, according to feng shui experts, orchids are known for boosting energy levels. Finally, well, we think they look gorgeous, which is reason enough to treat yourself to one, in our books. Position on a sunny windowsill for best results. Visit dobbies.com

6 Fashion throwback

Now
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Then
Kirsten sweeps her boho days under the Red Carpet in stunning satin

With over 35 years in the spotlight, actress Kirsten Dunst’s relationship with Red Carpet fashion is as strong as the one she has with the screen. Snapped at

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