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Fulham plot shock transfer swoop to beat Man Utd to 6ft 4in striker Tolu Arokodare who was top-scorer in Belgium

FULHAM are plotting a summer move for Genk’s star striker Tolu Arokodare as they look to bolster their attacking options ahead of next season.

The Nigerian forward, who was in scintillating form last season, finished as the top scorer in the Belgian Pro League with an impressive 17 league goals and 23 in total across all competitions.

Soccer player Tolu Toluwalase Arokodare in a blue uniform.
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Tolu Arokodare is the highest goalscorer in the Belgian top flight[/caption]
Fulham manager Marco Silva celebrating.
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Fulham boss Marco Silva is determined to add a striker to his squad[/caption]

Standing at 6’4”, Arokodare is a towering presence in the box and possesses the pace and finishing ability to trouble any defence.

His brilliant performances have not gone unnoticed with Manchester United and AC Milan also monitoring the 24-year-old’s progress.

Ruben Amorim‘s side are keen on signing Viktor Gyokeres but reports suggest Arokodare, considered a rising star in European football, is also on their radar.

Sources close to the player have revealed to SunSport that Arokodare is eager to secure a move to the Premier League.

Fulham have already held exploratory talks with the striker’s entourage following his recent switch of agency, a move aimed at facilitating a transfer to England.

The Cottagers boast a growing contingent of Nigerian players, with Arokodare understood to share a strong bond with compatriots Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey.

Arokodare’s powerful displays in Belgium have made him one of Europe’s most sought-after young strikers.

Fulham are determined to add firepower to their squad after a mixed Premier League campaign.

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Manager Marco Silva is believed to be a huge admirer of Arokodare’s physicality and clinical finishing and sees him as an ideal fit for Fulham’s style of play.

The striker is valued at around £15million.

Given his exploits in the Belgian league he could prove to be a major coup for Fulham if he can replicate that form in the Premier League.

Last season, Fulham finished 10th but goals were hard to come by.

Raul Jimenez was the only player to reach double digits, scoring 12 goals, with Alex Iwobi contributing nine.

One of the key areas the club is looking to strengthen is goal output.

They hope to bring in players capable of reaching double figures in the Premier League as they aim to solidify their top-flight status and push for the increasingly competitive European spots now available to English clubs.

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Gloating migrants take selfies on packed dinghy headed for UK – as Labour slammed over ‘merry-go-round’ deal with France

GLOATING migrants have been spotted snapping cheery selfies as they attempt to cross the Channel in a bid to enter the UK.

Pictures seen today show dinghies full of celebrating illegal migrants setting off across the Channel.

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Migrants in a small boat taking a selfie after crossing the English Channel.
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One migrant appears to be celebrating with a selfie[/caption]

Pictures show one boat, laden to the brim with migrants, setting off from a beach in France as one of them snaps selfies.

The boat was seen setting out from Gravelines, France, today, June 30.

Images show the migrants decked out in bright orange lifejackets and holding floatation devices.

One of the men on the dinghy, sitting near the front, can be seen snapping a selfie in celebration.

He holds both hands in the air in joy as he and his mates set out across the Channel.

Others on the boat can also be seen pumping their arms in the air as the dinghy sets off for Britain’s shores.

Some further back in the boat look to be waving for the celebratory snaps.

PM Sir Keir Starmer has come under increasing pressure to turn the tide on a record year of small boats after promising to “smash the gangs” in the election.

It comes after Labour was slammed for signing up to a “migrant merry-go-round” with France.

Ministers are expected to reach a “one in, one-out” returns deal with the French in a bid to deter small boats.

The deal was branded a “gimmick” by Tory Shadow Home Secretary Chris Phillip.

Starmer has previously admitted that the small boats crisis was “deteriorating.”

Record numbers of migrants have crossed the channel under Labour’s government.

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Migrants wave to friends as they push off from France in a small boat[/caption]
Migrants in a dinghy waiting to cross the English Channel.
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Dozens cling onto a single dinghy[/caption]
Migrants in a dinghy awaiting a Channel crossing.
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They can be seen wearing life jackets and clutching inflatable rings[/caption]

Many are now finding easy work and free accommodation once reaching the UK, incentivising others to follow.

A Sun investigation revealed how Channel migrants were picking up jobs as food delivery couriers earning up to £250 a week after arriving in the UK.

The investigation showed how migrants across the country could work illegally from asylum hotels as fast-food delivery drivers within hours of arriving in Britain.

Bosses of Deliveroo, Uber Eats and Just Eat were hauled in by the Home Office to discuss the issue.

A Sun reporter successfully completed a number of deliveries just last week after Pretending to be an asylum seeker from Afghanistan.

He purchased the login to the delivery app’s service from a seller called Danyel.

Small boat migrants get illegal £1k-a-week delivery rider jobs within HOURS of landing in UK

By Thomas Godfrey

CHANNEL migrants are working as fast-food ­del­i­very riders within hours of arriving in the UK while being housed and fed at taxpayer expense.

They rake in nearly £1,000 a week operating from asylum accommodation, used as hubs for black-market work on apps like Deliveroo and Just Eat.

Migrants in hotels are banned from working in any circumstances if they have been in Britain for less than 12 months.

Even those here longer are not allowed to legally work as delivery drivers.

But at hotels around the country, including in London, Bournemouth and Man­chester — each one housing hundreds of asylum seekers — we snapped migrants in branded jackets for Deliveroo, JustEat and Uber Eats. Some rode £1,000 e-bikes while others used public-hire bicycles.

Last night Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick said: “This crucial Sun investigation reveals yet another appalling abuse of our immigration system.

“These delivery companies know exactly what they’re doing. It’s a disgrace and they need to be made to feel consequences.”

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‘I didn’t know that’ say drivers over little-known symbol on Irish motorways

Irish motorway signs indicating directions to Stillorgan and Wexford.

THERE are little-known symbols on Irish motorways that help motorists avoid delays during incidents – and some drivers “didn’t know” about them.

Dublin Fire Brigade has taken to Instagram to share the purpose of these signs.

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Irish motorways feature little-known signs to divert drivers during incidents
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Irish motorway signage indicating directions to Stillorgan and Wexford.
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Dublin Fire Brigade shared their purpose on Instagram[/caption]

Over the weekend, Dublin Fire Brigade responded to a serious road traffic collision on the M1 northbound which caused a tailback of 14 kilometres.

Traffic can become heavily congested during incidents like these and cause major delays for motorists.

And to help manage these situations, a system of coloured, shaped symbols is used on motorways to indicate alternative routes that are unknown to many people.

The most common symbols include orange and black circles, diamonds and green triangles that each represent a different diversion route.

These symbols appear on overhead signs when there is an incident that affects the normal flow of traffic.

Dublin Fire Brigade said: “Earlier this evening we responded to a road traffic collision on the M1 northbound.

“A tailback of approximately 14km of traffic was reported.

“Did you know these symbols offer an alternative route off motorways!”

Drivers are advised to follow these symbols to safely exit the motorway and take a pre-planned diversion.

Along the diversion route, the same coloured symbols are displayed on fixed signs to guide motorists through the alternative path.

These diversion routes are carefully planned and managed by Transport Infrastructure Ireland as part of the national traffic management system.

Taking to the comments section, some drivers revealed that they were unaware of these symbols and their purpose.

One person wrote: “Nope, I didn’t know that.”

Another said: “I didn’t know that either!”

This comes after the NCT services revealed a problem that is one of the common causes of NCT test failure – and it can damage your car.

NCT test failure

They said: “Do not let your oil levels slide, or you may be in for a surprise!

“NCT Inspectors may refuse to test the vehicle because low oil levels can cause issues with exhaust emissions tests or damage your engine.”

The low engine oil levels cause friction to increase significantly within the engine, resulting in decreased fuel efficiency as more power is being used to keep the engine running.

The oil helps to keep everything operating smoothly, but the engine will lose oil over time, and the engine will seize up if it runs out completely.

The NCT is now encouraging drivers to take these steps in advance of their test and regular checks, such as:

To check your engine oil, turn off your engine and let it cool for approximately five to ten minutes.

Locate the dipstick, pull it out, wipe it clean with a piece of tissue, and insert it back into the tube.

Then pull the dipstick back out and check where the oil is; you will usually have a minimum and maximum measure.

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Katie Price looks slimmer than ever as she strips off to a bikini in Dubai after hitting back at fans’ weight loss worry

KATIE Price showed off her toned figure after fans fretted over her slimmer frame.

The former glamour model is enjoying a sunny holiday in Dubai and stripped down to a bikini and shorts for a sea side sail on a luxury boat.

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Katie Price showed off her slimmed down frame in Dubai[/caption]
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Fans have been concerned about her weight loss[/caption]

Katie, 47, who first sparked worry over her shrinking appearance at the start of the year, recently hit out at critics on Snapchat as she zoomed in on a set of scales.

But she put the criticism behind her for her Middle Eastern holiday and shared snaps of herself on the boat.

She wore a floral bikini top, matched with white linen shorts as she smiled and gave a peace sign over her head.

“I took over a boat in Dubai and became Captain Pricey, and they never had a captain like me before,” she captioned the photo which she shared to her Snapchat and Instagram accounts.

Katie has been showing off her body while on holiday in Dubai, including in a bright orange bikini.

But fans have been hounding her about her weight loss and in attempt to put their minds at ease, Katie showed them exactly how much she weighed.

The TV personality, believed to be around 5ft 4in tall, showed her weight as 7st 12lb.

In an attempt to put fears to rest Katie, said in the video: “Everyone is so obsessed with my weight. This is what I weigh. That. That is what I weigh.”

The podcaster previously tried to shut down fears over her weight loss, saying she decided to slim down after a long-standing foot injury and attempts at IVF made her put on weight.

Speaking on her Snapchat in May, Katie said: “Yes I’ve lost weight.

“Yes that what I’ve wanted to do, I’ve wanted to lose weight.

“Because the past three, four years ago when I broke my feet and I was in a wheelchair for 10 months because they said I’d never walk again, and obviously you put weight on being in a wheelchair.

“And then I did all the IVF stuff, that also puts on weight.

“So yeah I did put on weight and I hated it, I felt uncomfortable and it wasn’t me.”

She then explained how, after finishing her failed IVF treatment, she became more active with healthy eating.

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“Everyone is talking about it – it’s driving me mad,” she said. “I’m healthy and I do eat.

“If you look at old old pictures of me in the Jordan days, I was always skinny.

“But today where I have lost weight, I feel, my butt looks like a deflated balloon.”

Katie Price speaking at the Cambridge Union.
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But Katie promises her weight loss is due to living a healthier lifestyle[/caption]

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Dua Lipa ‘splits the G’ and enjoys ‘award-winning’ Irish pizza as she parties all night in popular Dublin pub

POP sensation Dua Lipa closed out her sold-out Dublin show with the perfect Irish celebration.

The One Kiss singer partied into the early hours of the morning in O’Donoghue’s pub surrounded by her family and famous pals.

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Dua Lipa and her crew celebrate her sold-out Dublin show in O’Donoghue’s pub
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Dua also enjoyed popular Dublin pizza spot, Bambino’s
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Dua ‘split the G’ with her friends and family

Dua put on a spell-binding show to 80,000 screaming fans in the Aviva Stadium on Saturday night.

The chart-topper finished out her incredible sold-out stadium tour run in the iconic Dublin venue – and it’s safe to say she marked the occasion in style.

The 28-year-old and her crew descended on O’Donoghue’s pub after the show around 11pm for a night of pints, pizza and lots of dancing.

The Houdini singer had the time of her life as she successfully attempted to “split the G” on a pint of Guinness in seconds flat.

The rest of her team downed their pints of plain and cheered as they toasted to the star.

The British songwriter and her crew even indulged in Dublin‘s “award-winning” pizza, Bambinos.

Later, Dua and her pals danced the night away as a local Irish trad group played in the corner of the pub.

Dua’s Hollywood actor fiance, Callum Turner was by her side throughout the celebrations, as well as Disney star Dove Cameron and her Maneskin singer boyfriend, Damiano David.

The hitmaker posted a series of snaps of the wild night to her Instagram.

Dua and her dad sang their hearts out in one snap as they held up pints of Guinness.

The singer posed beside a dozen boxes of Bambino’s pizza as her friends munched on the delicious food.

Dua captured a number of smiling selfies in the popular pub, making to sure to get her pint in every snap.

The Grammy-award-winning artist even took photos of her crew members downing shots of baby Guinness.

Dua also shared a brilliant clip of herself and her fiancé Callum singing to Don Mclean’s American Pie as the whole pub joined in.

‘ICONIC’

Sharing photos and videos of her night out with her almost 90 million followers on Instagram, Lipa wrote: “5 SOLD OUT STADIUMS IN A ROW!!!! ONLY ONE WAY TO CELEBRATE!!!! BY SPLITTING THE G!!!!!!”

Irish fans all flocked to the comment section to gush over Dua’s Irish bash.

Penny wrote: “Cannot deal with how iconic you are having a lock-in, in a Dublin pub immediately after a sell out stadium gig.”

Georgia said: “Congrats and slainte.”

While Anne added: “Good woman Dua.”

And Johnny remarked: “What can’t this woman do!”

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The lookalike daughters with famous mums – can you guess who’s related to who?

THE phrase “like mother, like daughter” is certainly true for a number of gorgeous celebrities and their glamorous daughters. 

Jessica Alba‘s teenage daughter Honor, 17, stole the spotlight at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s headline-grabbing Venice wedding, and threatened to upstage her 44-year-old mum in a nude-coloured dress. 

Jessica Alba's daughter Honor at Jeff Bezos' wedding in Venice.
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Jessica Alba’s daughter Honor made an appearance at Jeff Bezos’ wedding[/caption]
Jessica Alba and her daughter Honor at Jeff Bezos' wedding.
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Actress Jessica Alba and Honor looked sensational at the Italian nuptials[/caption]
Jessica Alba and her daughter Honor Marie Warren at the 2023 French Open.
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The glam duo could be mistaken for sisters[/caption]

But the red carpet-ready teen isn’t the only daughter to be a carbon copy of their famous mother. 

In fact – one of the hottest trends among famous mothers is twinning with their lookalike daughters for social media snaps and A-list events. 

So, can you recognise who each of these rising star daughters is related to?

Amanda Holden and Lexi

Lexi Hughes modeling a white floral dress at London Fashion Week.
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Lexi Hughes stunned at London Fashion Week show[/caption]
Amanda and Lexi Holden at The Fashion Awards 2023.
You’d be forgiven for mistaking Lexi for TV star mum Amanda Holden
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Amanda Holden with her mother and daughters.
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Britain’s Got Talent judge Amanda with her mother Judith and daughters Lexi (left) and Hollie[/caption]

At 19, Lexi Hughes is turning heads in the modelling world, following in mum Amanda Holden’s glamorous footsteps.

Signed by Storm at 16, Lexi’s natural beauty has drawn comparisons to her famous mother, particularly when they twin on the red carpet.

Proud mum Amanda, 54, has nothing but praise for her lookalike daughter.

She previously gushed:  “She has a very natural beauty — she just looks stunning.”

While Amanda is known for her daring wardrobe choices on Britain’s Got Talent, she admits to keeping a close eye on Lexi’s wardrobe for anything too revealing. 

Although she joked that anything confiscated she wears herself. 

A family photo from Greece – with mum Judith, 72, and other daughter Hollie, 13, – showed the good looks run deep with four generations of beauty in one snap.

Kate Moss and Lila

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Lila Moss has proved she’s inherited mum Kate Moss’ incredible genes[/caption]
Lila Grace Moss and Kate Moss at the Met Gala.
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Lookalikes Lila and Kate stunned together at the 2022 Met Gala[/caption]
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Lila is now making a name for herself in the modelling world[/caption]

Having a mother as iconic as Kate Moss, 51, can’t be easy for any budding model. 

However, her daughter Lila, 22, whose dad is Jefferson Hack, the co-founder of Dazed Media, is quickly becoming a standout figure in the fashion world.

Following in her mother’s footsteps, Lila has already walked the runway for major designers like Miu Miu and Richard Quinn, solidifying her place as a catwalk rising star.

Her career began at just 14 — the same age Kate was discovered — and she’s continued to flourish ever since, earning high-profile gigs with top brands.

By 16, she was named the face of Marc Jacobs Beauty, landed her first solo Dazed Magazine cover, and featured in Miu Miu’s Spring/Summer 2020 campaign.

Mel B and Phoenix

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Mel B’s daughter Phoenix is carving her own path as a model and entrepreneur[/caption]
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Phoenix is thespitting image of her famous mum Mel B[/caption]

The Spice Girls’ hit song “Two Became One” takes on a whole new meaning when you see Mel B and her daughter Phoenix, who’s the spitting image of her famous mum.

Now 26, Phoenix has paid homage to her Spice Girl roots by recreating iconic looks from Mel’s past, including her gold two-piece from the Spice World poster.

She’s also channelled her mum’s patchwork bikini top and trousers from Spice Up Your Life, proving the Scary Spice legacy lives on.

Raised by Mel after her split in 2000 from first husband Jimmy Gulzar, Phoenix is now carving her own path as a model and entrepreneur.

Karren Brady and Sophia Peschisolido

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Karren Brady’s daughter Sophia Peschisolido often shares stunning photos online[/caption]
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Sophia is soon to be a mum-of-two[/caption]

Former managing director of Birmingham City FC Karren Brady might be The Apprentice’s glam leading lady – but it seems it runs in the family with her model daughter, Sophia Peschisolido.

Sophia, daughter of Canadian footballer Paul Peschisolido, has been modelling since the age of 21, when she landed a Topshop campaign back in 2017.

She later became a face of PrettyLittleThing and lingerie company Boux Avenue, and developed life as an influencer – with proud mum Karren even becoming her photographer when lockdown forced her to work from home.

The campaigns made her in-demand for reality shows, especially Love Island, but she always turned them down.

“I’ve been asked to go on it twice but I’ve turned it down,” she told The Sun back in 2020.

Now Sophia, who shares son Leo with fiancé Frankie Makin, is now preparing to hand the genes to a second baby, after announcing she is pregnant in April.

Sienna Miller and Marlowe

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Sienna Miller’s daughter Marlowe Sturridge is all grown up – and looked like her famous mum in London at a Bridal Ballerina Breakfast in London[/caption]
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Sienna brought her daughter to New York Fashion Week in 2023[/caption]

Sienna Miller‘s daughter Marlowe, 12, looked all grown up as she attended Sienna’s sister Savannah Miller’s Bridal Ballerina Breakfast in London in April, with the pair accompanied by Sienna’s partner, Oli Green, 28.

It wasn’t Marlowe’s first foray into fashion; as she previously sat front row at Proenza Schouler during New York Fashion Week.

Back in 2015, Miller reflected on the profound impact of motherhood, telling The Observer: “I think having a baby really changed everything, if I’m honest. 

“I think that’s where it began. The stakes are higher. You have someone that you want to be proud of you eventually.”

Heidi Klum and Leni

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Leni Klum is leaving her own mark in the fashion world[/caption]
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Leni accompanied by her model mum, Heidi Klum[/caption]
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The duo teamed up for a joint Intimissimi lingerie campaign[/caption]

Just like her supermodel mum Heidi Klum, 21-year-old Leni is making a name for herself in fashion, landing major campaigns with Dior Beauty and GHD.

Born in 2004 after Heidi’s split from Formula One executive Flavio Briatore, Leni was later adopted by Heidi’s ex-husband, singer Seal, who also fathered her three younger siblings.

Leni often mirrors her mum’s style, recently teaming up with her for a bold, colourful cover shoot for Dutch Vogue in matching tailored suits.

Their joint Intimissimi lingerie campaign sparked online criticism, with some calling it inappropriate and “sexualised” –  but Leni defended the shoot, calling it “an amazing day” and a moment she “loved” sharing with her mum.

Gwyneth Paltrow and Apple Martin

Apple Martin at an intimate dinner in the Hamptons.
Apple Martin is becoming a star in her own right
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Gwyneth Paltrow and Apple Martin hugging.
The ‘Apple’ doesn’t fall far from the tree for Gwyneth Paltrow and lookalike daughter
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Gwyneth Paltrow and her daughter Apple Martin on Christmas Day.
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Fans regularly gush over the likeness between the two women[/caption]

The ‘apple’ doesn’t fall far from the tree when it comes to Gwyneth Paltrow’s 21-year-old daughter. 

Actress and singer-songwriter Apple Martin has previously shown she has a talent for music just like her dad, Chris Martin, after helping to write Coldplay’s album Music of the Spheres last year.

Fans previously gushed over Apple’s uncanny resemblance to her famous mum, after the pair attended an event hosted by Goop, Gucci, and Elizabeth Saltzman in the Hamptons, New York.

Gwyneth split from Chris in March 2014, famously calling the break-up “consciously uncoupling.”

BE A FAIR PAIR

By Clemmie Fieldsend

THEY say imitation is the highest form of flattery, and for celebrity kids it’s a must-have look.

But it hasn’t always been.

Remember when you were young and your mum used to dress you and your siblings, or worse the whole family, in matching gear for a family photo?

I wince at the flashback.

Back then it was considered a bit naff, but fast forward to today and it seems that every A-lister and their daughter is a clobber clone.

Style crowd

But forget the Eighties, when everyone would wear matching bright cable knits; or the Nineties, when co-ordinated nautical looks could be seen hanging in everyone’s hallway – these days twinsets are far more stylish.

You can be a doppel-glamour duo, like Amanda Holden and her daughter Lexi, who like to match their cut-out dresses, or Hells Angels, like Kim Kardashian and young North West, whose twinsets are made of leather.

You could take it to Heidi Klum and Leni’s extreme lengths and pair your pants.

But whatever you decide to do, if you want to be in with the style crowd you’ll need to be seeing double.

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