Jake calls Gemma a ‘little commoner’
The pair Jake Gyllenhaal and Gemma Arterton formed a strong bond while working together on Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time and spent their time away from filming constantly mocking one another.
London-born Gemma said, “I used to say, ‘Stop wearing sunglasses indoors,’ and he’d say, ‘You little commoner.’ I like that. I don’t like it when it’s serious. Often you go on film sets and you just meet the person that day in make-up, then you have to kiss them and it’s weird.”
Although they got on well, Gemma admits she and Jake had drastically different attitudes to preparing for their roles in the Disney action adventure.
She explained, “He has a lot of time with his shirt off so he wanted to look great. Jake took it really seriously, training in the morning and the evening. I prefer to go home, watch TV and try and forget about the day.”
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Elton can’t cook, says partner David
The legendary British performer Sir Elton John is hapless in the kitchen and leaves his partner David Furnish, who he married four years ago, to prepare most of their meals when they are at home together. David said, “I’m probably the chef of the two of us, though I don’t really get chance anymore as I’m always travelling. Elton doesn’t cook. Don’t ask him questions about cooking, he won’t know what to say.”
The couple eat out regularly, but David admitted sometimes the Your Song hitmaker’s lack of prowess in the kitchen can interfere with their plans for the evening.
He explained, “There was one funny incident recently, we went to a Japanese restaurant in January and we both ordered dishes you had to cook yourself, but Elton didn’t realise, so he just sat there panic stricken.”
The couple have been together for 16 years, but the Canadian filmmaker says they love to keep the romance alive with special gifts. David said, “I like to surprise him with little things from time to time. Art especially.”
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Olivia isn’t a generous tipper
The Grease star Olivia Newton-John begrudges leaving a lot of cash to restaurant staff because she believes they expect money regardless of how good their service has been. However, when it comes to workers in other jobs she is happy to dip deep into her purse.
She said, “I’m always conscious about leaving something, especially for the maid at a hotel. They appreciate it more. Whereas, in restaurants I’m not an extravagant tipper. I think they expect it, no matter how good they are, and that’s not right.”
Although Olivia always considers how much she tips, she is not concerned how much money she has and thinks wealth, or a lack of it, can have a very negative influence on people.
She told The Sunday Telegraph newspaper, “As you get older you realise you actually need a lot less materially in your life. My most treasured possessions are not things, my friends, family and animals are what counts.’
I don’t attach too much importance to money. I don’t judge people by how much they do or do not have. I think there can be a lot of jealousy attached to money.”
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