She’s enjoying some time away from her busy schedule as she isolates with her boyfriend Eddie Boxshall and their respective children amid the coronavirus pandemic.
And Denise Van Outen marked a highlight during Britain’s ongoing lockdown as she and her beau threw his daughter Leah an incredible 21st birthday over the weekend.
The presenter, 45, pulled out all the stops for her stepdaughter’s big day, complete with extravagant balloons, a Chanel cake a kitchen disco.
Milestone: Denise Van Outen marked a highlight during Britain’s ongoing lockdown as she and her beau Eddie Boxshall threw his daughter Leah an incredible 21st birthday over the weekend
The TOWIE narrator appeared in great spirits as she posed for snaps alongside the commodities trader, 45, and the birthday girl, who all treated themselves to champagne.
Their home was decorated with vibrant balloon garlands, one of which was formed in the shape of Leah’s new age.
Taking things up a notch, a designer cake took inspiration from a monochrome Chanel bag and the fashion house’s make-up collection.
Happy birthday: The presenter, 45, pulled out all the stops for her stepdaughter’s big day, complete with pink balloons, a Chanel cake a kitchen disco
All about Leah: The TOWIE narrator appeared in great spirits as she posed for snaps alongside the commodities trader, 45, and the birthday girl, who all treated themselves to champagne
Extravagant: Actress Denise unveiled the ornaments on her Instagram account while also showing off her outdoor hot tub
Fancy: Taking things up a notch, a designer cake took inspiration from a monochrome Chanel bag and the fashion house’s make-up collection
Having fun: The trio later let loose as they boogied in their kitchen, with cool father Eddie taking to the DJ decks
The trio later let loose as they boogied in their kitchen, with cool father Eddie taking to the DJ decks.
The delighted parent captioned her image: ‘@leah.boxshall 21st birthday celebration in lockdown, just the 3 of us. Kitchen disco.
‘Thanks so much @bonnevents for the amazing balloon decorations. All dropped off outside our house with clear instructions how to DIY the decs . Social distancing. We love you Leah. Happy birthday beautiful❤️ #21stbirthday.’ [sic]
Wow-factor! Their home was decorated with vibrant balloon garlands, one of which was formed in the shape of Leah’s new age
Recently, Denise made an appearance on Good Morning Britain where she spoke about the challenges of homeschooling her offspring amid the pandemic.
Speaking from her home in Chelmsford, Essex, the TV star said of homeschooling her 10-year-old daughter, who she shares with ex-husband Lee Mead: ‘It’s not too bad. Betsy’s school is lovely and her teacher has been doing an online session everyday. I try to listen in.
‘It’s all new to the kids and it’s a little overwhelming at first. It’s nice because as a parent you get to see how your child learns and also, I’m learning too.
‘I’ve also realised I have zero patience, I’m always trying to jump to the next thing and she’s like, “I haven’t finished yet!”‘
Struggles: Recently, Denise made an appearance on Good Morning Britain where she spoke about the challenges of homeschooling her child Betsy, 10, amid the pandemic
The blonde also gushed about Eddie’s efforts in helping her brighten her locks, telling her interviewers: ‘He did my roots! My lockdown roots. I’m quite lucky. I was going quite grey in the front but at the back you could see I’m not a natural blonde.
Elsewhere in the interview, Denise also spoke about volunteering to make scrubs for NHS staffers, who have been caring for patients amid a shortage.
She explained: ‘A week and a half ago, one of my really good friends got me into a design company. Teresa [Manton] has made the curtains in my house. With time on her hands she thought, what can I do. She has a family member in the NHS.
To dye for: The Loose Women panellist took the opportunity to heap praise on Eddie, her beau of almost six years, commending him for doing a ‘brilliant job’ of dying her hair
‘So she started to make some scrubs and made a fundraising page. She wanted to make £1,000, but the donations have been flooding in.
‘When I got the link for their donation page, I donated and then thought, I’ve got time on my hands, I’d love to help. So I’m one of their voluntary cutters.
‘We’ve got scrubs out to South End Hospital, Haven Hospice and also GP surgeries. It’s expanding. It started with 10 volunteers, now we have 40. We have a mix of men and women.
‘Teresa messaged me saying she had a call from South End Hospital and they desperately need 50 gowns. There is a real need for them.’