MORE: The Duchess - did you know Rory Keenan is married to this famous actor? Lily James wows fans in new official trailer for Netflix's Rebecca. Jennifer revealed: "This was really fun to create - we had a moodboard with inspiration for this look. RELATED: Meet The Duchess star Katherine Ryan's beautiful family. As well as writing and executive-producing the show, Ryan plays a fictionalised version of herself called, wait for it, Katherine Ryan (have comedy creators given up trying to come up with character names? Katherine was once a groupie to his chillingly plausible boy band Tru-Sé. She is, as Ryan admits, “a bad person who’s a good mom”. Katherine’s problems are her own, rather than blamed on the strains of parenthood. I’m so used to seeing single mothers who are messy, and they’re sad, and I thought that the headpieces, and the power dressing, was so much a part of who she was.". By registering to HELLO! Katherine occasionally shares snaps of her daughter on Instagram but ensures that she keeps her identity protected. We break down Katherine Ryan's fashionable outfits in Netflix's The Duchess. Katherine said: "I think it was integral for this character to leave the house completely put together and authentic to her own artistry, every day. ", We love everything about this look; the plaid coat, the green dress and the huge headband. The Duchess - did you know Rory Keenan is married to this famous actor. With her biological clock tick-tocking and nine-year-old daughter Olive (Kate Byrne) demanding a sibling, Katherine is torn between two men: her soppy, bafflingly tolerant boyfriend Dr Evan (Australian comedian Steen Raskopoulos) and Olive’s father Shep (Rory Keenan), a washed-up pop star who’s in thrall to conspiracy theories and lives off-grid. 's newsletter, you acknowledge that you have read and accepted hellomagazine.com's privacy policy, the cookies policy, and the website terms of use, and that you consent to hellomagazine.com using your data according to the established laws. These sell out time and time again so do not miss out. Katherine's a single mom juggling her career, her tween daughter, her relationship with her boyfriend — and pondering getting pregnant with her ex. From Joely Richardson to Kerry Washington and The Fall's Gillian Anderson. So goes the outlandish yet somehow semi-autobiographical set-up of Canadian comic Katherine Ryan’s debut sitcom The Duchess (Netflix). WIN a smile transformation with Invisalign. People are desperate for her Chanel accessories, her bucket hats and her all-important vintage-looking phone case. Please review our, You need to be a subscriber to join the conversation. She also joked about her daughter following a New York Times interview for The Duchess, where the reporter revealed that Violet had walked into their interview with her hamster in a handbag. She throws around insults and drops the C-bomb with alacrity. ), a thirtysomething who runs a chic pottery business called Kiln 'Em Softly. Release year: 2020. Smack the Pony veteran Doon Mackichan arrives halfway through the series as Shep’s new love interest and acts everyone else off the screen. During her time working alongside Blake Lively and Leighton Meester, Jennifer played a key role across three seasons handling everything from shopping for pieces worn on the show to assisting cast fittings. Easy yet stylish. Then of course, played it up with the over the knee Stella McCartney boots and the Givenchy bag. Katherine Ryan and Steen Raskopoulos Credit : Netflix Katherine absolutely adores her child, arguably too much. The script can’t even decide whether Katherine is heroine or villain. We’re unstoppable. Sharing the snippet on Twitter, Katherine captioned the post: "FFS Violet," accompanied with a laughing crying emoji. Chatting to the Mirror back in 2019, she added: "My daughter Violet and I have a unique relationship. I don’t sleep in my bed with my husband. Katherine opted for a pink pair but we're obsessed with the new yellow style that's exclusive to Net-a-Porter right now. READ: Lily James wows fans in new official trailer for Netflix's Rebecca. He didn’t demand undivided attention, he was not in competition with my daughter. The new six-part series The Duchess, written … Hell no. Katherine Ryan's new comedy The Duchess dropped on Netflix last month - here's your need-to-know on the cast and where you've seen them before. First up, we were slightly obsessed with the feathered PJs Katherine wore on the school run with her daughter Olive. Rich, white Katherine tells the black case worker to “eat a d---”, insults her personal hygiene and sneers “keep your secondhand crack babies”. Like many sitcoms, the opening episode is the weakest, labouring to establish the characters and set the tone. The series follows a single mum who decides she is ready for another baby - and decides her ex-boyfriend is the perfect sperm donor. Katherine was adamant about getting her personal glam squad working on the show. We've found your new favourite skincare brand... By registering to HELLO! Episodes The Duchess. It's misjudged and deeply uncomfortable. And I was disruptive and adamant about that happening. You know how it is. They’re the best – it’s not just about loyalty,’ Katherine said in an interview with Metro. 1. Her mother treats her like an adult best friend, so she tries to act like one, resulting in swearing and smart-aleckery. Like, I still sleep in my daughter’s room in her sleepover bed. From her feathered … Another major flaw is the character of Olive. Activate HELLO! ‘The Duchess’ Is a Tasteless Misfire by Netflix: TV Review – Variety Click to expand the Mega Menu ", Jennifer told us: This was Katherine's favourite look of the series according to Jennifer. 's newsletter, you acknowledge that you have read and accepted hellomagazine.com's privacy policy, the cookies policy, and the website terms of use, and that you consent to hellomagazine.com using your data according to the established laws. Strictly Come Dancing 2020: when does it start, and how will this year's show work? If you wish to change your mind and would like to stop receiving communications from hellomagazine.com, you can revoke your consent by clicking on "unsubscribe" in the footer of the newsletter. Katherine Ryan is most likely on cloud nine right now as her new Netflix series, The Duchess, has landed with hugely positive reviews from critics and viewers alike. First off, we fell in love with the Zandra Rhodes dress, but it was strapless and a little risqué for the character so we decided to put a gorgeous Alexander Wang top underneath and sewed some gunmetal chains onto it as straps which tied in with the gunmetal zips on the sleeves of the Wang top. Dreamy. In between comes a painfully drawn-out adoption sequence in which the show reaches its nadir. Most middle-class parenting comedies these days are populated by downtrodden women who guzzle white wine and whinge about how tired they are. Sadly, the whole thing is something of a distasteful failure. Sign up to our newsletter to get other stories like this delivered straight to your inbox. Katherine Ryan is most likely on cloud nine right now as her new Netflix series, The Duchess, has landed with hugely positive reviews from critics and viewers alike. #happynewyear , A post shared by Katherine Ryan (@kathbum) on Dec 31, 2019 at 6:01am PST, Katherine has said her daughter is her best friend. HELLO! One of many frustrations with The Duchess is that you feel there’s a far better sitcom inside it, fighting to get out. ", A post shared by Katherine Ryan (@kathbum) on Jun 18, 2020 at 3:16am PDT, They recently celebrated Violet's 11th birthday. There are fleeting glimpses of a War of the Roses-style divorce farce or a sweet mother-and-daughter comedy, albeit one with a less dysfunctional dynamic. It has intermittent killer lines but lacks coherence and heart. To find out more visit our FAQ page. Praising her partner, she told Radio Times: "He didn’t do the other things that I’d experienced in relationships. Katherine approaches an adoption agency on a whim, demanding a baby. But what's interesting is that also worked on the hit US show Gossip Girl. The men are weak, the children are dreadful, just about every supporting character is unpleasant. We urge you to turn off your ad blocker for The Telegraph website so that you can continue to access our quality content in the future. The headbands were such a key player in the series. Now the estranged couple hate each other – a fact of which we’re reminded at wearyingly regular intervals. Stand-up comedian Katherine Ryan is a foul-mouthed single mother in this only intermittently funny semi-autobiographical sitcom. Ah, it all makes so much sense now. There’s a bizarre sequence at a “body positivity conference” which has been edited to the point of illogicality. This article has been updated at a later time. In some ways, however, The Duchess is a breath of fresh air. 's selection is editorial and independently chosen – we only feature items our editors love and approve of. alerts and find out about everything before anyone else. Find out more, The latest offers and discount codes from popular brands on Telegraph Voucher Codes, Katherine Ryan and Kate Byrne in The Duchess, Celebrity Juice, review: unfunny to a staggering degree. Picture perfection. She’s a precocious brat and frankly, it’s no wonder. Save 60% on a Truly Royalty subscription! Find out here... Katherine and Bobby have three pet pooches, Katherine has a daughter, Violet, from her first marriage, and the pair live with Katherine's partner, Bobby Kootstra, in Hertfordshire. I always say, we’re not a mum and a 10-year-old. Yet unforgivable missteps keep tripping it up. HELLO! We wanted Katherine to meet Evan's parents looking the part of the perfect future daughter-in-law. We immediately recognised the Daily Sleeper set - they've been a popular investment buy with the fash pack on Instagram for the past year. With Evan too clingy and fertility clinics freaking her out, Katherine decides the best option to father another child is her feckless ex – because, against the odds, the first one turned out well. Definitely not the yummy mummy outfits we're used to in British TV shows. The Duchess is available on Netflix from today. If you haven't yet watched The Duchess on Netflix, where have you been? Season 1. We’re two 10-year-olds, but one of us has a credit card and a driving licence. Since the show didn't have a huge budget, we used two great second-hand finds - the black cashmere blend Dolce & Gabbana coat and the Lanvin dress underneath. Jennifer gave us an insight into this look, telling us: "The most wholesome out of all of her looks we created. Season 1 Trailer: The Duchess. ", You can't go wrong with a pink jumpsuit for the ultimate WFH outfit. Activate HELLO! I really like her and love her, and it’s special that I’ve been alone with her for a long time, so we have a little bit of a sisterly relationship – which I know can be dangerous when she gets older, but I’m risking it. Jennifer told us: "The jumpsuit felt like the perfect WFH outfit for Katherine's character. This brings us to the vexed issue of our heroine’s “likeability” – a standard often applied to female characters in comedy. Could she be the UK's answer to Sex and The City's Carrie Bradshaw? ", A decade with my #bestie. Meet The Duchess star Katherine Ryan's beautiful family. Ryan’s approach is empowering and celebratory, making The Duchess the anti-Motherland. “I actually like her.” It’s clear that Olive is the best thing in her chaotic life. WIN a smile transformation with Invisalign, Here's how you can holiday on an EXCLUSIVE private island, Why Cornwall's CLC Trenython Manor is top of our UK staycation wishlist. The show's stylist is Jennifer Michalski-Bray who has worked with plenty of celebrities over the years. The chic designs are perfect if you're looking for a pair of PJs that you can wear out with heels and then get in and roll into bed - and then throw on a jumper for the school run the next day.