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Perth Now
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Samantha Barks welcomes a daughter
Samantha Barks has welcomed her second child with her husband Alex Stoll. The Les Miserables star, 34, took to Instagram on Sunday (22.06.25) to confirm the she's has given birth to a daughter named felicity, who joins the couple's son Raphael, who was born in 2023. Sharing a picture of herself cuddling her new baby on Instagram, Samantha wrote: "Hello Felicity." Samantha went public with her pregnancy news back in May during an interview with the BBC as she prepared for the VE Day 80th Anniversary concert in London. She said: "The dress is being steamed, the hair and make-up is ready ... [I'm] nearly nine months pregnant so it's going to be me and baby performing for royalty tonight so it's her first adventure." Samantha and Alex married in Tuscany, Italy, in June 2022 and the actress previously admitted she felt "drunk in love" on her big day. She gushed to Britain's OK! magazine: "It was everything we could ever hope for, and so much more. You plan every intricate detail of a wedding and hope it all happens the way it's supposed to, and it did. "There was nothing I would change from the day, it all went perfectly and smoothly, but what you can't prepare yourself for is everyone you love being there and celebrating with you, and the atmosphere of that. It took us by surprise ... Samantha - who has been playing Elsa in the West End production of Frozen: The Musical, added of her wedding dress: "I felt very much like me in the dress, which is great. I spend my life being other people and other characters so, on my wedding day, I wanted to feel: 'That's so me'." The happy couple went on to welcome their son Rafael Richard Barks-Stoll in October, 2023 and Samantha shared the happy news on Instagram alongside a black and white picture of her newborn's hand. She wrote: "Welcome Rafael Richard Barks-Stoll, born on 16th October. My heart could burst with happiness." It's been a huge year so far for Samantha as she was recently seen in the UK version of The Masked Singer, which she won in January. Speaking after her TV triumph, the singer gushed: "You know what this has been the most fun experience. "I've loved this whole secret spy life and I can't believe it's over and I can't believe I won?"
Mint
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Frozen The Musical set for streaming debut on this day following acclaimed West End run
Disney has confirmed that Frozen: The Musical, based on the widely loved animated film, will be available to stream on Disney+ (JioHotstar) from June 20, 2025. With a heartfelt story of love, loss, and self-acceptance, the show is packed with stunning visuals and powerful performances. Filmed live at London's iconic Theatre Royal Drury Lane, the production captures the magic of the West End staging, which concluded its final performance on September 8, 2024. The musical follows sisters Elsa and Anna as they navigate the grief of losing their parents and Elsa's increasingly powerful and dangerous ice magic. The stage recording features a stellar cast, including Les Misérables star Samantha Barks as Elsa and Laura Dawkes, a WhatsOnStage Award nominee, as Anna. They are joined by Jammy Kasongo (Kristoff), Craig Gallivan (Olaf), Oliver Ormson (Hans), and Richard Frame (Duke of Weselton). The role of Sven is shared between Mikayla Jade and Ashley Birchall. Following a successful Broadway run and a North American tour, Frozen made its West End debut in 2021. The production, directed by Michael Grandage, features music and lyrics by the award-winning duo Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, with a book by Jennifer Lee, writer and co-director of the original film. The Frozen franchise began with the 2013 animated film that quickly became a global phenomenon, earning over $1.2 billion at the box office and spawning the Oscar-winning anthem Let It Go. Its 2019 sequel continued Elsa (voiced by Idina Menzel) and Anna's (voiced by Kristen Bell) journey, cementing the series as a Disney classic. With its message of empowerment and sisterhood, Frozen has captivated audiences of all ages and inspired a cultural movement. Now, fans can relive the magic—or discover it anew—with this dazzling stage production arriving soon to Disney+ (JioHotstar).
