Christa D'Souza

Fearless and frank, Ashley Graham is the plus-size model on a mission to reshape fashion. Christa D'Souza spends a day tailing a trailblazer.

From modern Cinderella to zombie battling literary heroine, English actress Lily James is breaking the leading lady mould. Christa D'Souza meets a rising star with attitude.

Is David Miliband the most charismatic leader we never had? He tells Christa D'Souza about life-change moves, family and his future.

Rosamund Pike, the reserved star of one of the most anticipated films of the year, talks to Christa D'Souza about privacy, anarchy and learning to channel her dark side.

As successful as ever at 45, Christy Turlington is now using her supermodel sway to fight maternal mortality. She tells Christa D'Souza about motherhood, maturity and the secret of her serene glow.

From getting thrown out of her co-op to crying during yoga class, MAGGIE GYLLENHAAL is just as interesting as the characters she plays. CHRISTA D’SOUZA discovers a wise woman indeed

Heard the one about the feminist stand-up? She’s the biggest thing in comedy. Christa D’Souza meets Bridget Christie.

Has ballet prodigy and self-styled rebel Sergei Polunin finally left controversy behind him, asks Christa D’Souza.

Corporate kingpin or man of the people? Federico Marchetti, the self-confessed "geek" behind luxury discount Yoox, was thrust into the spotlight during its merger with Net-A-Porter. He opens up to Christa D'Souza.

Once would probably be enough for most actresses to take on the role of the Queen – but not Helen Mirren. Christa D’Souza meets a very regal rebel.

Uncompromising, forthright and blessed with a voice that’s “like listening to God”, Adele is a force to be reckoned with. Christa D’Souza meets the new soul sensation.

In the 1980s Susan Gutfreund - wife of "The King of Wall Street" - was one of a posse of high-spending American women who kept the couture industry in business. Christa D'Souza takes a parting peek as she now sells it all off.

Kristen Stewart seduced the world as the teenage idol Bella Swan. But her emergence into adulthood has been far from fairytale. Christa D’Souza meets a young woman caught in the middle of a very public scandal.

Oscar-nominated actress, amazonian goddess, just 22 years old… The press likes to refer to Jennifer Lawrence as “normal”, but that’s the last thing she is, says Christa D’Souza.

Since turning 40, Rachel Weisz has joined forces with Jason Bourne and married James Bond. No wonder she’s glowing, says Christa D’Souza.

From sewing blankets on to her children's clothes when they're unwell, to fitting Lycra on the male Olympic athletes, Stella McCartney is quite the multi-taster. Here the publicity-shy designer lets Christa D'Souza inside her stylish world.

Kung-fu student, eco-warrior, all-round amazon, and half of one of the world’s richest power couples – who better to sh owcase this season’s popping, sporty looks than G isele Bündch en? Christa D’So uza is pulled into the supermodel’s irresistible forcefield.

Princess Riri, superstar turned global phenomenon, has conquered the world with her “personal swagger”. Christa D’Souza meets a platinum lady as she adopts a new, grown-up glamour for Vogue.

Her singular style and girl-next-door personality have inspired a generation of tomboys, countless fashion designers and a sell-out bag. So what next for Alexa Chung? By Christa D’Souza.

In her first interview since leaving Ashley, and battling malaria, Cheryl Cole talks to Christa D’Souza about single life and her new excitement for the future.

No wonder Cameron Diaz has the widest smile in Hollywood - her tomboyish charm and golden looks mean she's still at the top after 15 years. But, discovers Christa D'Souza, her carefree humour masks an inner toughness.

His womenswear sparked a fashion revolution; his scents are bestsellers. Now, his directorial debut is winning awards. Does Tom Ford have any weaknesses at all? Absolutely, he tells Christa D'Souza.

As Richard Yates' portrait of suburban despair comes to the big screen Christa D'Souza celebrates a cult masterpiece.

What does it take to build a shoe empire, be a mother and survive a controversial divorce, all in high heels? Tamara Mellon has done it all, and now she’s set her sights on relaunching legendary label Halston.

I'm in the penthouse suite of the Sanderson hotel and make-up artist Charlotte Tilbury has just whooshed in.

Chic farmhouse frolics, endless cider-soaked parties, and lots of delicious girlie dresses. Temperley isn't just a clothes label - it's a lifestyle. Christa D' Souza meets the talented businesswoman behind the sequins and success.

He's a bit of rough, a brooding pin-up, and so in demand as an actor, he never stops working. Christa D' Souza meets Sean Bean, the Yorkshire blade who's cutting a swathe through Hollywood.

Annabel Goldsmith's life has had it all: sex, gambling and infidelity; air crashes, court cases and scandal. Now she's finally set it all down in a memoir. Christa D'Souza meets a woman who defies categorisation.

The New Yorker called her “the most important black woman in fashion who isn’t a model”.A legend in her field, she is in constant demand by the fashion world. Christa D’Souza snatched some time with British make-up artist Pat McGrath,backstage at the Paris shows.

There are new designs from Garrard which need her approval; a guest list for an opening party that needs culling. The new boyfriend’s got a toothache, and the new maid has to get the house ready for the arrival of Calvin Klein… Welcome to the world of Jade Jagger, rock star’s daughter turned big-time designer. Christa D’Souza visits her in Ibiza.

Meg Whitman is the driving force behind eBay, the online ‘flea market’ that has left other internet companies behind. Christa D’Souza meets her.

Christa D'Souza watches in admiration as Puff Daddy - or P. Diddy - as he now calls himself gets hangry.

She’s been called ‘simply irresistible’by Tom Cruise, and admirers everywhere are falling over themselves to sing her praises. Christa D’Souza meets Hollywood sensation.

Until recently, Renee Zellweger did not have the instant recognition factor of a true Hollywood star. But getting the part of Bridget Jones has changed all that. Now she is the real thing, and although she remains effortlessly charming and down-to-earth, everyone wants a piece of her. Interview by Christa D'Souza.

You can fly it, listen to it, drink it, wear it, borrow money from it – when it comes to brand names, there are few harder to miss than Virgin. It’s just as hard to avoid the face behind it, although Sir Richard Branson – the chummy, champagne-spraying tycoon – claims to be shy. As the boy wonder of British business turns 50, Christa D’Souza asks, will the real Richard Branson please step forward?

She's the member of the biggest girl band ever. He plays football for England's most successful team. Together they're worth about £18million. And they're still in their early twenties. Meet Victoria Adams and David Beckham, the most famous couple on earth. By Christa D'Souza

Once just another Merchant Ivory poppet, Hugh Grant is now surpassing his matinee idol potential. Christa D'Souza, like Madonna, is quite smitten.