Kaley Cuoco on why she's NOT a feminist, her boob job transformation and how she plans to spend her $1m-per-episode Big Bang pay check

By BOBBIE WHITEMAN FOR MAILONLINE

PUBLISHED: 18:20, 30 December 2014 | UPDATED: 19:40, 30 December 2014

She earns $1 million per episode playing Penny in top-rated sitcom The Big Bang Theory.

And Kaley Cuoco has revealed that means she can spread the Christmas spirit all year round, looking after the parents who helped her achieve her acting dream.

The actress also talked about why she's not a feminist, her breast implants and married life with her tennis pro husband Ryan Sweeting in an interview with Redbook magazine, released online on Tuesday.

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Looking cute: Kaley Cuoco shared her views on a variety of subjects in an interview with Redbook magazine

Kaley Cuoco cuddles up with dogs on the red carpet in LA

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Cover shoot: The February issue is out on January 6

Talking about her enormous pay check, the generous star shared: 'All I think about is what it means for my family…and knowing there is security for all of us.

'My parents spent 16 years hauling my butt to LA for audition after audition. I remember always hoping I could help take care of them because they took such good care of me. Knowing I’ll be able to just brings tears to my eyes.'

The 29-year-old covered the mag's February edition, out on January 6, looking girl-next-door cute in a blue, white and red plaid blouse by Joie, skinny leg James Jeans in a rich dark brown and tan leather Louise et Cie ankle boots with a buckle detail.

Her platinum blonde, pixie-cut hair was pulled forward and tousled while her make-up emphasized her flawless skin, with gold around her green eyes and a splash of pink on her lips.

Kaley, who crouched in the shot, accessorised with at least three long necklaces and smiled happily as she held her little white rescue pup, Ruby, on her lap. 

In a second shot she added a grey trilby hat as she cuddled up to her grey horse. And in a third photo she changed into a dark red sweater and matching wide-brimmed hat.

Horsing around: The 29-year-old snuggled up to her grey horse in a second shot for the magazine

The actress also shared her thoughts on feminism, saying: 'I know a lot of the work that paved the way for women happened before I was around...I was never that feminist girl demanding equality, but maybe that’s because I’ve never really faced inequality.'

In fact, the celebrity said she loved taking care of her 27-year-old husband. The couple will celebrate their first anniversary on New Year's Eve. 

'I cook for Ryan five nights a week: It makes me feel like a housewife. I love that. I know it sounds old-fashioned, but I like the idea of women taking care of their men. 

'I’m so in control of my work that I like coming home and serving him. My mom was like that, so I think it kind of rubbed off.' 

Stunning look: The purple jersey and matching hat showed off the Big Bang Theory stars beautiful green eyes

As for her breast implants, 'It really was the best thing ever,' gushed Kaley, 'I had no boobs! I always felt ill-proportioned. My implants made me feel more confident in my body. It wasn’t about trying to be a porn star or wanting to look hot and sexy.'

The star recently had an operation to cure a deviated septum and faced online criticism that she was in fact covering up a nose job.

Kaley defended herself on social media, saying: 'This surgery is changing my life. With that being said, if I DID get a nose job, (which I didn't) I would be shouting that from the rooftops as well.'

Kaley Cuoco and Ryan at 2014 People Mag Awards this month

So devoted: Kaley's husband, tennis pro Ryan Sweeting, helped the actress get over her surgery for a deviated septum. She hit back at critics who alleged she was having a nose job

  

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Jessica Alba reveals unlikely passion for refurbishing second-hand items from Craigslist

'I love vintage furniture!' Jessica Alba reveals unlikely passion for refurbishing second-hand items from Craigslist

By MISTY WHITE SIDELL

PUBLISHED: 18:27, 4 March 2014 | UPDATED: 19:49, 4 March 2014

While most celebrities are eager to spend thousands on furnishing their homes with brand new designer wares, Jessica Alba has revealed that she is addicted to buying second-hand furniture off of Craigslist.

The 32-year-old star, who covers Redbook magazine’s April issue, says that 'I bought my hot pink desk off Craigslist. I have a problem. I love vintage furniture, and refurbishing is one of the most eco things you can do.’

Ms Alba, a mother-of-two and an avid home decorator, added: ‘I also got a couple of cool chairs and Danish mid-century credenzas off of Craigslist.’

Cover girl: Jessica Alba covers the April issue of Redbook, in which she discusses how she is addicted to shopping on Craigslist

The actress - who has emerged as a stylish role model for working mothers with her all-natural baby product line, Honest - also tells the magazine that she met some of her closest friends at Mommy and Me class.

‘They’re some of my closest girlfriends,’ she said. ‘It’s weird when we’re doing normal mom things and there’s paparazzi around. That’s the only thing that makes everyone uncomfortable.’

Sitting pretty: The 32-year-old actress, who also admits to being addicted to Instagram, says her obsession with vintage homewares is 'a problem' but concedes that 'refurbishing is one of the most eco things you can do'

Natural ambition: Ms Alba, a mother-of-two, also opened up about parenting and reveals that she met some of her closest friends at Mommy and Me class

Ms Alba has two children – Honor Marie, age five, and Haven Garner, age two - with her husband, Cash Warren.

Hitting shelves: Redbook's April issue will be released to newsstands on March 18

When it comes to her parenting, she said she believes it’s natural for parents to kiss their children on the mouth, and has trouble understanding those who think it’s inappropriate, saying: ‘Why?! It’s your baby. People allow dogs to lick at their mouths.'

And after five years of marriage (she and Mr Warren have been together since 2004, and married in 2008), it seems even Ms Alba has ups and downs when it comes to her relationship.

There are still times when the couple don’t see eye-to-eye – especially when it comes to television preferences. ‘All he watches is sports. Fantasy football is so annoying—there’s always a game on,’ she told the magazine.

But Ms Alba did concede that: ‘He says I’m addicted to Instagram, so it goes both ways!’

Redbook’s April issue will hit newsstands on March 18.

Ms Alba is expected to appear in five films this year, including Sin City: A Dame to Kill For.

The sequel to 2005's original Sin City film will hit theaters in August.

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Country star Jennifer Nettles talks brownies and body image as she sizzles in sexy photo shoot

'I have a sweet tooth the size of Connecticut!' Country star Jennifer Nettles talks brownies and body image as she sizzles in sexy photo shoot

By CASSIE CARPENTER

PUBLISHED: 16:58, 4 February 2014 | UPDATED: 18:30, 4 February 2014

Country star Jennifer Nettles showcased her toned, svelte figure in a leather-accented Mason mini-dress for the March edition of Redbook - on newsstands February 11.

But the 39-year-old singer revealed she is not above indulging in a 'chocolate bar with a giant glob of peanut butter' from time to time.

'I have a sweet tooth the size of Connecticut,' she told the mag.

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Pretty in pink: Country star Jennifer Nettles showcased her toned, svelte figure in a leather-accented Mason mini-dress for the March edition of Redbook - on newsstands February 11

'It's a problem. I think about it all the time. If only popcorn was what I wanted! I do love a good salt-and-vinegar chip, but I like to follow it with a brownie!'

The three-time Grammy winner said there's 'a fine line between having an examined life and being hypercritical of oneself.'

Jennifer said: 'Perfectionism is really a challenge for me, and it causes me to be super-critical of myself in so many ways: about body image constantly; about parenting; about being a mother. For me, that's still my most important job, ever, and I don't want to mess it up. And yet, there's no perfect way to do it!'

'Perfectionism is really a challenge for me': The 39-year-old singer revealed she is not above indulging in a 'chocolate bar with a giant glob of peanut butter' from time to time

Cover girl: The three-time Grammy winner said there's 'a fine line between having an examined life and being hypercritical of oneself'

She added: 'There has to be balance in there somewhere. I haven't found it yet. When I do, I'll let you know.'

Nettles has a 14-month-old son Magnus with her entrepreneur husband Justin Miller, who's a former model.

The former Sugarland performer's first solo album That Girl - produced by Rick Rubin - debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard 200 after dropping last month.

'Being a mother [is] still my most important job, ever': Nettles has a 14-month-old son Magnus with her entrepreneur husband Justin Miller (R), who's a former model

'It makes me feel vulnerable to put myself out there is a new way,' Jennifer said. 

'You hope your fans have evolved with you and that the music will gain new fans too! You do your best, but you never know. The warm and positive response to this album has been simultaneously inspiring, motivating, and a relief. Now I want to get out there and give the fans a beautiful and intimate performance of these songs live on tour.'

The Me Without You hitmaker will be a guest on The Queen Latifah Show Tuesday at 2pm alongside Malin Akerman and chef Curtis Stone on CBS.

And Nettles will next take her That Girl Tour to Washington, DC's Lincoln Theatre on February 14.

Country star Jennifer Nettles visits Queen Latifah

'It makes me feel vulnerable to put myself out there is a new way': The former Sugarland performer's first solo album That Girl - produced by Rick Rubin - debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard 200

'I want to get out there and give the fans a beautiful and intimate performance!' Nettles will next take her That Girl Tour to Washington, DC's Lincoln Theatre on February 14

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Khloe Kardashian shows off her slim waist in redbook photoshoot

'She was afraid to tell me': Khloe Kardashian shows off her slim waist in photoshoot... and admits even Kourtney thought she'd be 'hurt' by Kim's pregnancy

By CASSIE CARPENTER

PUBLISHED: 21:11, 7 May 2013 | UPDATED: 21:11, 7 May 2013

She and husband Lamar Odom have been trying to have a baby ever since their 2009 wedding.

Yet Khloe Kardashian continues to insist that she is not resentful of her older sisters' pregnancies in the June issue of Redbook, on newsstands May 14.

'Please. People want to assume that I’m devastated. I couldn’t be happier,' the former X Factor host told the mag.

'My own sister thought I would be [hurt]': Khloe Kardashian continues to insist that she is not resentful of her older sisters' pregnancies in the June issue of Redbook, on newsstands May 14

'I actually got mad at Kourtney, because she was afraid to tell me at first. So I get why people think I’m hurt, because my own sister thought I would be.'

The reality star, who turns 29 next month, flaunted her 25-pound weight loss in cleavage-baring pink and multi-coloured frocks for the cover spread.

Khloe rocked minimal make-up and her thick ombré locks were set in cascading romantic waves around her shoulders.

'I love my life!' The reality star, who turns 29 next month, flaunted her 25-pound weight loss in cleavage-baring pink and multi-coloured frocks for the cover spread

Kardashian opened up about the numerous hormone shots she's endured to correct her infertility problems.

'You have to take those shots consistently and they have to be done by a doctor. You can do them yourself, but I couldn’t,' Khloe admitted.

'And then after your cycle, you have to go to the doctor for ultrasounds and more testing. And if I’m in Miami and miss a treatment, I have to start all over again. It’s a commitment and I don’t mind doing it, but the timing was just off.'

'Playing dress up': On Monday, Khloe donned an ornate jeweled headdress, which made her look like the childlike empress from the 1984 film, The NeverEnding Story

'If I’m in Miami and miss a treatment, I have to start all over again': Kardashian opened up about the numerous hormone shots she's endured to correct her infertility problems

However, the Khloé & Lamar star does this her difficulties have helped a lot of women.

'It was hard for me to understand what was happening because my mom had six kids and Kourtney got pregnant quickly,' said the five-foot-10 Amazon.

'People assume I’m desperate for a baby. And yes, I would love to have a baby. But I’m 28, and I’ve been married three and a half years. I love my life, but it doesn’t feel incomplete right now.

Meanwhile the brunette socialite is stepmother to Lamar's children with his ex-girlfriend Liza Morales - 14-year-old daughter Destiny and 11-year-old son Lamar Jr.

'I couldn’t be happier': The famous siblings, seen here in Austin last Saturday, will launch the Kardashian Kollection for Dorothy Perkins line on May 20

On Monday, Khloe wrote a coy tweet seemingly directed at the 33-year-old forward for the Los Angeles Clippers.

'He makes me blush ♥' she wrote to her 8.1 million followers.

The Keeping Up with the Kardashians star then donned an ornate jeweled headdress, which made her look like the childlike empress from the 1984 film, The NeverEnding Story.

She tweeted: 'Thank you @robscheppy for playing dress up with me today! The never ending story type of day!'

Biological clock: She and husband Lamar Odom have been trying to have a baby ever since their 2009 wedding

The eighth season of Keeping Up with the Kardashians is set to premiere in July - the same month Kim is due to give birth to her first child with rapper Kanye West.

'I love Kanye. We’ve known him since 2004,' Khloe dished.

'He always had a crush on Kim, but she was never into him at the time. I’d always told Kim they were like two peas in a pod, and she would never listen. Then one day she says, "I think I like Kanye." I was like, "Since when?"'

The famous siblings will launch the Kardashian Kollection for Dorothy Perkins line on May 20.

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Ivanka Trump opens up about her billionaire father Donald

Ivanka Trump on how Donald is clueless when it comes to changing diapers, but dotes on his granddaughter 'all the time'

By SADIE WHITELOCKS

PUBLISHED: 22:32, 1 April 2013 | UPDATED: 00:17, 2 April 2013

Ivanka Trump has opened up about what her billionaire father is like as a grandfather.

The heiress and mother to 20-month-old Arabella Rose, revealed that while Donald Trump Sr is an expert in the boardroom, he is less clued up when it comes to kids.

She explained to Redbook magazine that he 'wouldn’t know what to do' if a child was 'crying or needed a diaper change', but added in his defence that he dotes on his granddaughter 'all the time.'

Family matters: Ivanka Trump has opened up about what her billionaire father, Donald, is like as a grandfather

Donald Trump, 66, whose net worth is $3.2 billion as of March, according to Forbes, has five children, from three different women, who range from 35 to seven years old.

He also has a total of five grandchildren; four from his son Donald Jr and his wife Vanessa and one from his daughter Ivanka and her businessman husband Jared Kushner.

While he is known for being a brash businessman, Mr Trump Sr prides himself on being a devoted family man.

'I've always had a great relationship with my children,' he affirmed on David Letterman's late night talk show last week.

Close bond: Ivanka said that she speaks to her father at least 50 times a day

And Ivanka, 31, who is from his first marriage to former Czech model Ivana, backed him up.

'He was always a great father in that he was always there,' she recalled.

She said that her relationship with him today is stronger than ever, especially now that she is involved in the family business and has a role on his NBC reality show The Apprentice.

'If we talked a lot before, we speak 50 times a day now. I spend half the time in his office. Its wild,' the mother-of-one said. 

She also devotes much of her time to running her eponymous jewelry and fashion business. 

Asked if she suffers from 'mom guilt' as a working mother, Ivanka said that she does everyday.

Apple of her granddad's eye: Ivanka Trump explained that Donald dotes on his granddaughter, Arabella Rose, 'all the time' - but he wouldn't know what to do if she started crying or needed her diaper changing

'Every morning I’m so sad to leave Arabella. But it’s important for me to continue what I’m doing.

'It’s fulfilling to me, and I think it makes me a better mom when I’m home.'

She said that she 'hates' the expression 'working mom' because it implies that a mother who stays at home does not work.

And she admitted that looking after her daughter is 'far more difficult than anything I do in the office.'

Cover star: Ivanka Trump fronts the April 9 issue of Redbook magazine

While her father is press friendly, Ivanka prefers to protect her private life and carefully selects what information she shares with fans.

'People ask all the time, "Oh, can we take photographs of you and your closet?" No. That feels voyeuristic in a way that I don’t feel comfortable with.

'I’m very active on social media, but you don’t see me tweet a photo of Jared and me lying in bed on Sunday morning.

'I don’t want to see other people lying in bed on a Sunday morning; why would someone want to see me?'

Indeed most of her Twitter pictures feature herself and her daughter Arabella at business events or on holiday.

Over the past week she has uploaded images from trips to the San Diego Zoo and Legoland in California.

'I don’t let people into things that are too private,' she said. Ivanka, her husband and their daughter reside in a ten-bedroom penthouse on New York's Park Avenue.

For more from the Ivanka Trump interview go to www.redbookmag.com and pick up the May issue of REDBOOK, on newsstands April 9.

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