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Fiennes in Air Sex Scandal?
12 February 2007 (WENN)
British actor Ralph Fiennes is at the centre of an airplane sex scandal after allegedly following a flight attendant into a toilet. The Constant Gardener star was on a long-haul journey from Australia to India late last month when he reportedly "became amorous" with 38-year-old Qantas stewardess Lisa Robertson. Her job is now in jeopardy after colleagues spotted her leaving the same cubicle as the 44-year-old actor. In a statement obtained by British newspaper The Sunday Telegraph, Robertson says, "While conversing with Mr. Fiennes during my break, I expressed a need to go to the toilet. I went to the nearby toilet and entered it, he followed me and entered the same toilet. I explained to him that this was inappropriate and asked him to leave. Mr. Fiennes became amorous towards me and, after a short period of time, I convinced him to leave the toilet, which he did. I left the toilet a short time later." Fiennes split from his long-time partner Francesca Annis last year after he was caught having an affair with Romanian singer Cornelia Crisan.

Fiennes Finds Another Older Woman In Barkin?
1 December 2006 (WENN)
British movie star Ralph Fiennes has reportedly found new love with actress Ellen Barkin, according to US reports. The 43-year-old Schindler's List actor, who famously dumped his wife Alex Kingston for older woman Francesca Annis, has now sparked fresh romance reports after being seen out in New York with Barkin, 52. The couple were spotted dining together at Orso before checking out Julianne Moore's new play The Vertical Hour. An eyewitness tells US publication In Touch the couple held hands throughout the performance, saying, "He didn't take his eyes of her."

London Critics Honor 'Constant Gardener' Stars
9 February 2006 (WENN)
Ralph Fiennes's week took a turn for the better yesterday when the newly-dumped star of The Constant Gardener picked up a Best British Actor nod at the London Film Critics' Circle awards - while co-star Rachel Weisz triumphed in the female category. Fiennes, who split from actress Francesca Annis on Tuesday following reports he is romancing a Romanian singer, was hailed for his role in the gritty political thriller. Gay cowboy romance Brokeback Mountain grabbed an equal share of success with wins for Film of the Year and a Director of the Year award for its maker Ang Lee. Awards chairman William Russell said, "Brokeback Mountain has all the ingredients of a classic love story, except that the lovers are two young ranch hands who fall in love one summer while herding sheep, but go on to marry and have children, while continuing to meet over the years. Ang Lee has succeeded in presenting this highly controversial situation in an intelligent and sensitive fashion, and secured outstanding performances from the entire cast. It is a feat which has been rightly recognized." Elsewhere, Downfall star Bruno Ganz picked up Actor of the Year for his mesmerizing portrayal of Nazi leader Adolf Hitler, while Naomi Watts won Actress of the Year for King Kong at the London ceremony.

Fiennes Considers Legal Action After "Younger Model" Slur
28 November 2005 (WENN)
British actor Ralph Fiennes is considering suing a US publication that falsely reported he'd ditched his 61-year-old lover Francesca Annis for a younger model. The Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire star, 42, is furious at an article in the New York Post which alleged he was seen flirting and canoodling with 43-year-old actress Gina Gershon. It read: "They made out in a booth and then cuddled the rest of the night." After protesting his innocence, Fiennes refused to make any further comment on the press slur, but a close friend insists, "He'll fight this all the way." The source adds, "There is no truth in any of these suggestions. It's pure personal conjecture."

Fiennes Slams J. Lo Affair Reports
13 June 2002 (WENN)
English actor Ralph Fiennes has slammed reports he was behind his new co-star Jennifer Lopez' recent split from her husband Cris Judd. The English Patient star, who is currently filming The Chambermaid with J.Lo, left ER star Alex Kingston for present partner Francesca Annis, whom he met while performing in a stage production of Hamlet. Fiennes and Kingston were together for more than a decade before tying the knot in 1993, but they separated two years later and divorced in 1997. Latina lovely Lopez has reportedly split from her choreographer spouse after only seven months as husband and wife, and some reports have suggested Fiennes and Lopez' relationship was more than just professional. Fiennes spokeswoman insists, "What a load of rubbish. There is no truth in it whatsoever."

Very English But Not Very Patient
30 October 2000 (WENN)
Ralph Fiennes is drifting apart from lover Francesca Annis - and increasing work commitments are to blame. Ralph has spent little time with Francesca over the last few months, fuelling speculation that a split is on the cards. A friend says, "We are concerned for them as they are almost living separate lives at the moment." The couple have become used to the raised eyebrows directed towards their relationship - Francesca is Ralph's senior by 17 years.