Colin Firth

Work has started at grade 1-listed Wentworth Woodhouse, the dilapidated stately pile with as many rooms as there are days in the year - a mansion which makes Buckingham Palace look like a tiddler. Ensuite rooms in the 'Bedlam' wing will offer a luxury night's sleep, a sumptuous breakfast fry-up and a chance to revel in one of the finest houses in Britain, which, after many uncertain years and a fair number of scandals, is now the object of a £200 million restoration programme planned over several decades.

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It's one of Renee Zellwegger's career defining roles. But Bridget Jones could have been played by none other than Toni Colette - but she turned it down. The Australian actress, 51, was offered the role of the British heroine in Bridget Jones' Diary but decided it wasn't for her.

Everyone's attention this week was on Marco Brancaccia, the man in question, after news broke that Colin Firth's wife Livia Giuggioli was allegedly stalked by a former lover who had been separated from Firth. But lost in the stalking story was the tale of Colin and Livia working their way back to each other — and back to love, actually!!Despite a long separation and the scandal now coming out about Livia’s former lover, Firth and Giuggioli reunited and are back together as a couple!That’s a love that persists! And they aren't the only ones — a LOT of popular celebrity couples have stayed together and progress forward despite being rattled by controversy, scandal, and salaciousness. Ch-ch-check ’em all out (below)! CLICK HERE to view "16 Celebrities Who Remain Together Despite Serious Scandals" despite Serious Scandals. [Image: Zibi/WENN] CLICK HERE to view “16 Celebrity Couples Who Lived Together Despite Serious Scandals].

Livia Giuggioli, Colin Firth's wife, is dealing with an alleged stalker — an Italian man whose probe is now being investigated by authorities in the country. Livia has confirmed that the stalker is a man she had worked with before a trial separation from Firth many years ago. Ex Denies Cyber Stalking Claims For More Details About Ex Dendrina Patridge's Ex Denies Cyber Stalking Claims On Friday, the couple's rep revealed that Livia was involved with Marco Brancaccia, the same man Italian authorities are now investigating for stalking and bullying Giuggioli. The rep explained exactly how it went down during a separation between Colin and Livia (below): Colin and Livia began to separate a few years ago. During that time, Livia briefly collaborated with former friend Mr Brancaccia. The Firths have since been reunited. Mr Brancaccia's subsequent conduct, which much of which has been chronicled, culminated in a harrowing campaign of bullying. The legal complaint was lodged with the Italian authorities as a result of his stalking, assaults, and refusal to consent.