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Maomao and Arya Stark Parallels

(A song of ice and fire and The Apothecary diaries)

Both have knowledge of poisons and experiment with them.

Both come from noble and powerful families but have had to grow up with the smallfolk (House Stark and Clan La)

Both have a sense of justice that makes them interfere in situations and act in defense of the person in need.

Both have a friendship with the courtesans.

Both have a strong relationship with a person related to the royal family that not everyone is aware of (Jinshi and Jon Snow)

Both have had to change their appearance to survive (Arya cutting her hair and Maomao using makeup)

Both have a connection with cats (Arya using the name "cat" in braavos and maomao's name means cat)

Both had a three-person friendship group that eventually broke up. One of this group was a commoner, and the other two had ties to the nobility.

They both have someone who was willing to come and rescue them when they were kidnapped (and when Jon thought Arya had married Ramsay)

They both look exactly like someone of their family (Maomao like her mother and Arya like her aunt) and their parents are the ones who realize it.

Both have witnessed physical and sexual violence.

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Jessica

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Special Children :: All Hell Breaks Loose

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Inferno :: abandon all hope, ye who enter here

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Ahead of her appearance on the red carpet for the closing of the SXSW festival in London, Zawe Ashton has a very special announcement to make, shared exclusively with British Vogue: she and her husband Tom Hiddleston are expecting their second child.

Given the momentous nature of the news, choosing the right look for the occasion was paramount. To reveal her growing baby bump, the glowing British actor will take to the red carpet in a resplendent, sleeveless sky-blue silk crepe gown with tumbling frill details, worn beneath a svelte, puddling cape in matching fabric.

Designed by Emilia Wickstead, the look’s poignancy derives not only from the significance of the occasion, but also from the fact that Ashton and the designer are longstanding collaborators and friends. “We met years ago at the British Fashion Awards when she dressed me and we attended together,” Ashton reminisces. “We had the most fabulous night and instantly felt like kindred spirits. We aligned so much on fashion and womanhood, and I’ve always loved her designs. They embody a seamless blend of classic and contemporary, and she’s also just an incredible craftsperson. You feel the level of detail that goes into every piece when you wear them.”

“Dressing Zawe is always a joy, but this moment feels especially meaningful and full circle,” Wickstead says. “Zawe wore a soft pink gown from us during her last pregnancy - quietly glowing, with a little secret only she knew. Now, to celebrate her second in this beautiful blue from our Pre-Fall collection, and to share it with the world, feels like a sweet continuation of that story. I’m so honoured to be part of it. Zawe is also such a vibrant, clever and special friend and muse of the brand – she’s been wearing Emilia Wickstead for years and I love being part of her journey.”

“I feel really lucky to be working with someone that I know and who’s been such a champion of me at this sensitive red-carpet dressing moment,” Zawe shares, noting that Wickstead’s team has thoughtfully customised the look for the special moment. “I feel like I’ll be very held on an evening where, as an expectant mother, you can feel a little bit exposed,” she says. Despite this, Ashton eagerly awaits the opportunity to proudly share her news with the world. “I think that every time you step onto a red carpet, there’s a really unique opportunity to express your authentic self, your individuality, your creativity, and celebrate where you are at in that moment,” she adds. “I’m really grateful to Emilia and her team, and can’t wait to reveal this look!”

Below, Ashton offers Vogue an exclusive look into her suite at The Dorchester, where she got ready ahead of the red carpet reveal.

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CLAWING AT THE WALLS

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Some more of the finale

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TOM HIDDLESTON and HAYLEY ATWELL on Much Ado About Nothing.

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Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell in Much Ado About Nothing

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Tom Hiddleston is back as Jotun Loki!!!!!! What if Season 3!!!! Merry Christmas everyone!!!!!

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Top Corner Challenge at Soccer Aid 2024 with Tom Hiddleston!!!

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And here’s the cast…

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Looks like most of The Tempest supporting cast are doing double duty.

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THE AVENGERS || DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE dir. Joss Whedon (2012) || dir. Shawn Levy (2024)

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The sun will shine on us again.

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THOR (2011) / LOKI 2x06 (2023)

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The Loki Strut™

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Loki & Classic Loki (S01E05 - S02E06)