I love giving gifts at Christmas time. I love thinking about the loved one, and finding
something that’ll make them feel understood and cherished. I’m one of those people
who start collecting Christmas presents... read more
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inspirations by Thandie NewtonI love giving gifts at Christmas time. I love…
Inspired. Shattered. Uplifted. Reminded. Grat…
Inspired. Shattered. Uplifted. Reminded. Grateful. That’s some of what
I felt watching ‘For Colored Girls’ last month. I watched my fellow
sisters live out the words woven by Ntozake Shange 30... read more
Every woman has come into contact with breast…
Every woman has come into contact with breast cancer; whether from personal experience, through family members or friends. Each story is unique, but the proliferation of cases means that it’s part of the universal female... read more
Style should feel effortless, lived-in, confi…
Style should feel effortless, lived-in, confident. And it is exactly that if you find your
own unique language of clothes. The way we dress and want to dress is bound up in
our identity… Even if you’re a jeans... read more
Come to London for the summer! It’s my home…
Come to London for the summer! It’s my home, but it’s also a terrifically exciting holiday destination, and can be catered to family, honeymooners, 50th Wedding anniversary, you name it… The list of things to do is... read more
I started reading the work of Pema Chodron 10…
I started reading the work of Pema Chodron 10 years ago. From the first time I read about the philosophy of Buddhism I knew that that was where my soul could find a home. I have never met Pema, but her writing is formative... read more
This Mothers Day I sent my Mum flowers, and w…
This Mothers Day I sent my Mum flowers, and when she received them she texted “…they made my day”. Your own Motherhood is beyond anything I could have been capable of. You tower over by miles. Celebrations”.... read more
Stella McCartney hosted a screening of “Food …
Stella McCartney hosted a screening of “Food Inc.” earlier this year, I had seen the movie in Los Angeles a few months ago and was delighted to attend again. I secretly hoped this brilliant documentary would win... read more
Beah Richards continues to be a deep inspirat…
Beah Richards continues to be a deep inspiration for me. I met Beah when I played her granddaughter in the movie ‘Beloved’. Her portrayal of Baby Suggs is breathtaking. Beah had been stricken with emphysema for a number... read more
Recently, I spent an evening with the human d…
Recently, I spent an evening with the human dynamo that is Lee Daniels. Lee directed the movie Precious, which came to our screens last year. And we are SO LUCKY that it did. A miracle of a movie. The performances are evisceratingly... read more
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