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Soccer Aid 2022: England vs World XI

United By Play

by Gingersnap | damian-lewis.com | June 12, 2022

If you thought the World Cup was going to be the biggest sporting event of the year, think again because the world’s biggest celebrity football match Soccer Aid is back! The annual star-studded charity football match returned today, Sunday, June 12, 2022, playing at West Ham’s London Stadium at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, but not before training sessions at Champneys Tring in Wigginton, North Yorkshire days prior.

There were footballing greats and celebrities involved in this year’s game, and off-pitch the show was presented by UNICEF UK Ambassador Dermot O’Leary, joined by Maya Jama and Lionesses legend Alex Scott returned as pitch-side reporter. Kick-off began at 7:30 p.m. BST and coverage of the event aired on ITV television, with streaming available via ITV website and ITV Hub.

There was even a half-time musical performance from Soccer Aid founder Robbie Williams, who performed his famous hit ‘Angels’ and an appearance from UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador David Beckham.

During arrivals at London Stadium Damian had a short interview and predicted the match result as 4-1 in England’s favor. While on the pitch he further elaborated and claimed England would indeed win it. He was asked if it was a coincidence that England lost without him in the last three years and he said it was one of the biggest coincidences. 😉  View video of that portion here. At the half-time mark the match was tied 1-1 as Damian donned jersey number 66 and played in the second half. He missed a sitter, as he looked certain to score, but dragged the shot wide. Damian looked stunned and gutted! And we were gutted for him. At 84 minutes in, Damian spotted Tom Grennan’s dart into the area but he was offside. Going into tonight’s match the two teams were tied with five wins each after 10 matches, yet this match ended in a 2-2 draw at full-time, going into penalties. World XI scored four penalties and England scored one. The winning Team was World XI, with a final score of 6-3. Sorry Damian! See Damian’s score prediction here.

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Damian Lewis Attends John Studzinski’s Birthday Lunch

John Studzinski’s Birthday Luncheon

by Mark Hookham | Daily Mail | September 4, 2021

Damian was among the guests at banker and philanthropist John Studzinski’s 65th birthday lunch on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at the fashionable River Cafe located in Fulham, South-West London. Mr. Studzinski is a prominent philanthropist who donates about half his vast earnings to charity, with the arts, the homeless and human rights being his favorite causes.

Guests enjoyed a band playing jazz and swing tunes as the get-together boasted two former Prime Ministers – Gordon Brown and Theresa May – novelist Ken Follett, former top civil servant Mark Sedwill and Rosa Monckton, the businesswoman, disabled rights activist and friend of Princess Diana.

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Damian Lewis Attends Summer Exhibition Festival for Sir HvH Arts Foundation

Lockdown Exodus and A Brave New World

by Gingersnap | damian-lewis.com | April 13, 2021

Ambassador and now Patron Damian Lewis joined the Sir HvH Arts Foundation Summer Exhibition Festival production in London on Monday, August 30, 2021 for the ‘Lockdown Exodus’ exhibition that celebrated young people’s work in art, music and photography, and a performance by ‘A Brave New World’ visual arts theatre dance production by talented young artists. Throughout the day the project hosted taster workshops with their artists in residence in fashion deconstruction, tie-dye, screen printing, oils, acrylics on canvas, and photography. About a hundred community families gathered to see the musical performances, as well as art and photography produced by youth who had taken part in free sessions funded by donations and Camden Council. Up to 60 youngsters a day had been taking part in projects over the summer.

Ambassadors Sadie Frost and Michael Palin were also in attendance, who mentored young people for a film they made during lockdown called Isolation Stories. Students were also directed by the charity’s artists in residence, Selina Giles and Lily Alice Clark, and actor Peter Youngblood-Hills offered mentoring sessions.

The event was also held to remember former patron Helen McCrory. Debbi Clark, CEO and Founder of Sir HvH Arts Foundation has set up the “McCrory Award” in her honor, which will be dedicated to supporting disadvantaged children and young people who are gifted in their art, yet many do not have access to the resources or training to fulfill their potential. According to Hampstead Highgate Express, Debbi Clark stated Helen would always be a patron of the charity and was still with them “in spirit.”

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For more information about Sir HvH Arts Foundation and how you can donate, please visit their website here
Primary Source: Camden New Journal
Secondary Source: Hampstead Highgate Express

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Damian Lewis Spotted at Anfield

Liverpool vs. Chelsea 

by Gingersnap | damian-lewis.com | August 28, 2021

Source: Fever Pitch Twitter

Look who was spotted at the first Premier League title race six-pointer of the season to watch the Liverpool vs. Chelsea match at Anfield on Saturday, August 28, 2021. Damian and son Gulliver were spectators in the crowd rooting for The Reds in search of a win. Chelsea took the lead in the first half, then Mo Salah converted a spot kick to tie the scoreline. The match ended in a stalemate.

View more photos of “Damian the LFC fan” over the years in our Gallery here

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Damian Enjoys Summer Outing in Cornwall

Polzeath Beach

by Gingersnap | damian-lewis.com | August 24, 2021

Damian spent some quality time with his family on Monday, August 23, 2021 for a mass family pilgrimage to Cone Zone in Polzeath, Cornwall for what would have been his late nephew Hugo’s 21st birthday. Looks like he enjoyed an ice cream on a hot summer day at Polzeath Beach before joining in on a game of rugby. Although it is a sad day, it gave the family a chance to reflect on the quality times together and the incredible life Hugo had.

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Primary Source: Distinct Today
Secondary Source: Ride4Hugo Instagram

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Damian Lewis and Children in New York City

Le Pavillon

by Gingersnap | damian-lewis.com | July 24, 2021

L to R: Daniel Boulud and Damian Lewis. Photo credit: Daniel Boulud, Instagram

It seems Damian and his children are enjoying some much needed summertime fun while in the city that never sleeps. Damian, Manon, and Gulliver dined at Chef Daniel Boulud’s newest restaurant Le Pavillon, a culinary oasis in the heart of Midtown serving the richness of Northeast fishermen seafood and farmer’s vegetable-forward cuisine. Follow the family’s adventures as they make their way around the city – view more photos in our Gallery here.

For more information about Le Pavillon, visit their website here.

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Damian Lewis Attends UEFA Euro 2020 Final

England v Italy

by Gingersnap | damian-lewis.com | July 11, 2021

Photo by Ricky Martin

Damian (bye-bye beard) and pals attended Euro 2020 Final to watch England v Italy at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, July11, 2021. England stunned Italy with an early opener when Luke Shaw scored for the Three Lions. Shaw’s opener, timed at one minute 57 seconds, is the fastest goal ever scored in a UEFA EURO final, surpassing Chus Pereda’s sixth-minute effort in the 1964 showpiece. With Italy dictating play in the second half, they tied the score 1-1 with a goal from Leonardo Bonucci in the 67th minute of the match. It was a tough second half for England – Italy were able to keep more ball possession and to control the flow of the game. Bonucci become the oldest player to score in a European Championship final.

At the end of the second half, the tied match went to extra-time. This was the seventh EURO final to go to extra time (1960, 1968, 1976, 1996, 2000, 2016) and both Teams went to extra-times in their semi-finals. With no goals scored in extra-time, the match was decided by a penalty shoot-out, the first time since 1976. Italy won on penalties (3-2 p). England was so close to clinching their first major honor since 1966 and the Three Lions’ first UEFA EURO title. Bummer.

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Live updates provided by UEFA.com here.

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