3.08.2007

Johnny Depp's Daughter Recovering from Illness

Johnny Depp’s 7-year-old daughter is on the mend at a British hospital where she has been battling an undisclosed illness.

“We are happy to report that their daughter is doing much better,” Depp’s rep tells Us. “The family greatly appreciates the continued support and respect of their privacy.”

According to the U.K. publication The Sun, Depp, 43, and his partner Vanessa Paradis, 34, have been holding vigil for their daughter Lily-Rose since she checked into the hospital nine days ago in “serious condition.”

The Pirates of the Caribbean star -- who lives in France with Lily-Rose, Vanessa, and their four-year-old son Jack -- was due to start filming Sweeney Todd in England when his daughter fell ill.

A hospital source tells The Sun: “They are worried sick -- but Lily-Rose is getting the very best treatment available.”

“Johnny is deeply concerned about his daughter," a studio source added. "As soon as he heard that she is unwell he went to her bedside. He will do anything for his kids.”

To protect the family’s privacy, publications are being asked not to publish the nature of the illness or the location of the hospital.

Is Penelope Cruz a Secret Scientologist?


Penelope Cruz A Secret Scientologist?

Volver star Penelope Cruz has sparked reports she is secretly a Scientologist after regularly spending time at the religion's Celebrity Centre in Los Angeles.

The Spanish actress split from devout Scientologist Tom Cruise in 2004 after a three-year relationship, but has apparently retained an interest in the controversial religion.

According to American publication Us Weekly, the 32-year-old was a regular visitor at the Scientology Celebrity Centre in the two weeks leading up to the Academy Awards.

A source explains, "She spent several afternoons there. When she's in Los Angeles, she goes often."

Spiderman & His Family in Hawaii


Spidey does Maui: Tobey Maguire gets in some precious father-daughter time with 4-month-old Ruby during a Hawaiian vacation with fiancée Jennifer Meyer on Tuesday.

Did Madge Pull a Britney?


Superstar Madonna has come under fire for failing to properly restrain her 17-month-old child in her vehicle.

Much like the controversy surrounding pop star Britney Spears last year, Madonna's adopted son David is at the centre of media attention after he was recently photographed not strapped into a car seat.

The 48-year-old and husband Guy Ritchie loaded their three children into their SUV after March 2 services at the Kabbalah Centre in Los Angeles, but baby David was not properly restrained.

A witness tells American publication Us Weekly: "There was no car seat.

“(Madonna) sat in the middle row and they left with David on her lap."

The following day, Madonna allegedly defied the law by once again by sitting in the middle of the vehicle with six-year-old son Rocco not properly secured.

A representative for the singer slams the claims, saying: "Proper security measures are always taken for Madonna's children."