From a South London block to a galaxy far, far away... A look back at the roles that led John Boyega to Star Wars: The Force Awakens

His was the first face seen in the new Star Wars trailer and it won't be long before John Boyega becomes one of the most recogniseable actors on the planet.

The London-born actor is one of many new additions to the Star Wars universe, along with Daisy Ridley and Oscar Isaac who were also both seen in the Episode VII: The Force Awakens trailer.

MailOnline takes a look back at Boyega's career to see just how he ended up in a galaxy far, far away.

Rising Star: John Boyega is the first character seen in The Force Awakens trailer and is set to be one of Hollywood's most recogniseable faces

David Beckham in car accident after picking up son Brooklyn from Arsenal's training ground following under-16 match

David Beckham was involved in a car accident this morning after picking up his son Brooklyn from Arsenal’s training ground.

Beckham, 39, had been at the training centre at London Colney, Hertfordshire, watching his eldest son Brooklyn, 15, play for the club’s under-16 side against Brighton.

Although the former England captain and his son walked away from the accident unhurt, Beckham's original car was unable to be used.

David Beckham and his son Brooklyn both walked away from the accident unscathed. Here the two are pictured leaving a gym in Los Angeles

Halle Berry holds on tight to Nahla as they go on pre-Thanksgiving Day shopping trip amid bitter custody dispute

Despite being locked in a bitter battle with her ex Gabriel Aubry, Halle Berry is ensuring she keeps a smile on the face of their adorable daughter Nahla.

The Oscar-winning actress, 48, was spotted taking her six-year-old offspring on a mini shopping spree at The Grove in West Hollywood, California, on Wednesday.

And the pair made a beeline for popular American Girl store, where they picked up dolls for Nahla.

Girlie time: Halle Berry was spotted shopping with her daughter Nahla at American Girl in West Hollywood, California, on Wednesday

'Give me a far-fetched theatrical plot any day': Samuel L. Jackson stars as 'twisted villain' in action-packed trailer for British spy film Kingsman: The Secret Service

He is no stranger to starring in films based on comic books.

And Samuel L. Jackson will start the New Year with a bang if the new trailer upcoming spy action film, Kingsman: The Secret Service, is anything to go by.

The Hollywood actor plays a ‘twisted megalomaniac' villain in the British the action-packed British film which is the silver screen of the acclaimed comic book series by Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons.

Not the nice guy: Samuel L. Jackson will start the New Year with a bang if the new trailer upcoming spy action film, Kingsman: The Secret Service, is anything to go by

The film follows the story of a veteran secret agent who takes a risk a recruits a young delinquent into the world of espionage.

Gary ‘Eggsy’ Unwin is seen by many as just another no-hoper and his impressive IQ

Too young to be a supermodel? Meet nine-year-old Kristina Pimenova, the controversial child fashion star dubbed 'the most beautiful girl in the world'

Kristina Pimenova may only be nine years old, but she's been a hugely successful model since the age of three, and is widely touted 'the most beautiful girl in the world.'

Kristina, from Moscow, Russia, has been walking catwalks since the age of four, graced the prestigious cover of Vogue Bambini when she was seven, and has already been the face of Roberto Cavalli, Dolce & Gabbana, Armani and Benetton, among others.

She also has a legion of fans - more than two million Facebook followers - but also a large handful of concerned critics who insist she's being sexualized. Indeed, recent comments on her Instagram photos include users declaring her a 'babe' and praising her 'long legs.'

Child star: Russian Kristina Pimenova (pictured) may only be nine years old, but she's been a hugely successful model since the age of three, and is widely touted 'the most beautiful girl in the world'

With her long honey blonde hair, piercing azure eyes and angelic facial features, Kristina's breathtaking beauty is undeniable.

Her mother Glikeriya Shirokova, unsurprisingly a former model herself, seemingly

'I get 'Hi Dustin' or 'Hi Robert' all the time': Al Pacino jokes that eager fans confuse him for fellow Hollywood greats De Niro and Hoffman

He's a Hollywood legend and has starred in the likes of cult classics Scarface and The Godfather.

But it would seem that despite being one of the world's best-loved actors, Al Pacino is not the most recognisable. 

The 74-year-old screen star joked that eager fans continually confuse him for fellow movie greats, Dustin Hoffman, 77, and Robert De Niro, 71, when they spot him out and about. 

Who's that guy? Despite being one of the world's best-loved actors, it would seem that Hollywood legend Al Pacino is not the most recognisable

Speaking to the Los Angeles Times, he said: 'I get "Hi Dustin" or "Hi Robert" or "Hi Bob" all the time.

'They get the same thing. But I can understand it – we are those three actors who came out of the 1970s and

'Living for love': Madonna counts her blessings as she returns to Malawi orphanage where she adopted Mercy James... and enjoys ride on swing

Madonna has returned to the orphanage in Malawi where she adopted Mercy James.

The 56-year-old singer shared some cute Instagram snaps on Thursday, showing Mercy and her other adopted child, David Banda, playing at Kondanani Children's Home.

In one frame, Madonna is sitting on a swing while her daughter pushes her.

Getting in the swing of things: Madonna shared an Instagram snap on Thursday of her sitting in a swing while being pushed by her daughter Mercy James at the orphanage she adopted her from in Malawi 

The mother-of-four has opted not to spend Thanksgiving in America, but in the spirit of giving thanks, but reflected on what she was grateful via social media.

'Getting pushed around by Mercy James at Kondanani Orphanage! #livingforlove,' she

Style, elegance and her mother's winning smile: How Malia Obama, 16, is turning into a Michelle Jr

Malia Obama, daughter of President Obama, 53, and First Lady Michelle, 50, is growing up on the world's stage, and she's resembling her mother more with every day that passes.

The willowy 5ft 9in 16-year-old has clearly inherited Michelle's tall, slender build as well her elegant sartorial instincts, and her endearingly sunny disposition.

Malia, who is currently a high school junior at the private Sidwell Friends School in Washington, D.C., has hardly put a foot wrong in terms of her graceful public demeanor - despite being at the prime age for a bout of the terrible-teens.

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Like mother like daughter: Malia Obama, 16, pictured yesterday (left), is growing up on the world's stage, and she's resembling her mother Michelle, 50, pictured November 4 (right), more and more each day

This year, the pretty brunette, who regularly makes public appearances with her high-profile parents along with younger sister Sasha, 13, was declared by TIME as one of its 25 Most Influential Teens of 2014.

And as for her own key influencers, her parents, Malia appears to be enjoying as normal and healthy an upbringing as is

The family is with him! Harrison Ford treats wife and son to dinner in LA just days before release of Star Wars VII trailer

Action-hero Harrison Ford has been spotted taking to the skies since returning to Los Angeles, often flying his helicopter around the city.

However, on Monday the 72-year-old star opted for a more casual form of transportation, as he drove his wife and adopted son Liam to dinner in Brentwood, California.

This comes just before a clip is released for the trailer of the star's highly anticipated film Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens, which won't hit theaters until December 2015.

Good to his fans: On his way out of dinner on Monday, Harrison Ford stopped to sign some fan memorabilia in Brentwood, California 

Harrison looked well put together in a light blue button down shirt, which he had tucked

'Is it supposed to say Eejit?': Twitter users mock Dragons' Den star Duncan Bannatyne after he gets tattoo of his children's initials saying 'AHJEET'

It was supposed to be a touching gesture from a loving father to his children.

But having their initials tattooed on his arm appears to have backfired for Dragon’s Den star Duncan Bannatyne after Twitter followers ridiculed his new body art. 

The multi-millionaire tycoon got inked for the first time at 65 years of age during a holiday in Sydney, Australia, with his family. 

The businessman had 'AHJEET' - the initials of his six children Abigail, Hollie, Jennifer, Eve, Emily and Tom - put on his left arm in bold black letters.

One of his 700,000 Twitter followers was  less than impressed with his new artwork, asking; 'Is it supposed to say Eejit?'

Dragons' Den star Duncan Bannatyne had 'AHJEET' - the initials of his six children - tattooed on his left arm while on a family holiday in Sydney, Australia

'I'm going to get this wife thing down!' Angelina Jolie says she yearns to be a better wife and homemaker to husband Brad Pitt a week after tense balcony exchange

They've only been married for three months.

But Angelina Jolie revealed she already yearns to be a better wife and homemaker to husband Brad Pitt while on Tuesday's episode of NBC's Today Show.

'We have moments where I say, "I’m going to be a better wife! I’m going to learn to cook,"' the 39-year-old actress told Tom Brokaw.

'I’m going to learn to cook!' Newlywed Angelina Jolie revealed she already yearns to be a better wife and homemaker to husband Brad Pitt while on Tuesday's episode of NBC's Today Show

'And he says, "Oh honey, just know what you’re good at, know what you’re not." But I do have my moments where I'm like, "I'm going to get this wife thing down!" But he

Revealed: MI5 'would have been able to prevent' Lee Rigby's killing if US internet companies had alerted authorities to killer's online threats to 'murder a soldier'

MI5 'would have been able to prevent' the brutal murder of Fusilier Lee Rigby if a US internet company had alerted authorities to online murder threats made by one of the killers, an official report revealed this morning.

A long-awaited report into the May 2013 killing has revealed that Michael Adebowale 'expressed his intent to murder a soldier in the most graphic and emotive manner' five months before last year's attack.

It also emerged today that security chiefs cancelled surveillance on his accomplice Michael Adebolajo in ‘April 2013’ - just weeks before the attack.

Fusilier Rigby, 25, was run over and then butchered by Adebowale and Adebolajo outside Woolwich barracks in south-east London in the first terror attack on British soil since the July 7 suicide bombings in 2005.

Michael Adebowale, left, and Michael Adebolajo, right, were jailed for life for the murder of Lee Rigby last year

Angelina Jolie is a hands-on mother as she bonds with daughters Shiloh and Zahara during a wintry walk in NYC

She's an icon not just of the silver screen but of both philanthropy and motherhood. 

And on Friday, Angelina Jolie was spotted enjoying a relaxing break with two of her six children, daughters, Shiloh, eight, and nine-year-old Zahara.

The trio appeared delighted to be spending quality time together as they clasped hands for a stroll around New York City.

Girls day out: Angelina Jolie, 39, was spotted enjoying a relaxing stroll through New York City with two of her six children, her eldest daughters, eight-year-old Shiloh and nine-year-old Zahara, on Friday

Angelina Jolie bonds with daughters Shiloh and Zahara in NYC

Oprah Winfrey: “Only Jesus Could Have Predicted The Life I’ve Had”

Oprah Winfrey is proof living a life in excellence, and achieving unimaginable success is possible. The award-winning talk show host, actress, and philanthropist built an empire that no one could’ve predicted, not even her. Oprah talks to “The Yolanda Adams Morning Show” about being raised in the church, and the impact it had on her life and success. “Nobody but Jesus could’ve predicted the life I’ve had,” Oprah said.
Oprah tells the morning show she has always firmly believed everyone can do all things through God. She discusses her life’s calling, and recognizing the vision God had for her life in this exclusive interview.
Listen to the audio player to hear Oprah talk about building her life on wisdom, and how she’s  helping others achieve greatness with ‘Oprah’s The Life You Want Weekend Tour.’ Plus, hear Oprah tell a funny, yet inspiring story about Yolanda Adams from years ago!

Click on link below to watch video of interview;

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Look at those chubby cheeks! Victoria Beckham shares a throwback childhood picture to mark sister's birthday

Victoria Beckham gave her followers a sweet look at her past on Saturday to celebrate her sister's birthday.

The fashion designer tweeted a throwback childhood picture with her younger sibling Louise and the message: 'To my wonderful sister on her birthday. You are a wonderful mother and beautiful friend x I love u x Victoria'.

With a bright grin on her face that emphasised her chubby cheeks, Victoria has never looked so cute.

Throwback: Victoria Beckham shares childhood photo with sister Louise to celebrate her birthday

She certainly looked a lot like her children when she was young, with Romeo, Cruz and Harper who sharing a lot of similar features.

The day before Victoria offered one of her more reserved smiles as she visited her

Is this the weirdest family in Hollywood? Their Scientology supporting dad's given to spouting nonsense - now Will Smith's children are ridiculed for boasting they can control time

One of Hollywood’s most powerful partnerships, the Men In Black star Will Smith and his actress wife Jada Pinkett Smith, are also considered one of the most preposterously kooky.

But this week it emerged that another Hollywood pair may be even more self-inflated, pretentious and just downright strange — their teenage children.

Perhaps it shouldn’t be that surprising. Jaden, 16, and Willow, 14, are home-schooled, which has ensured maximum exposure to their parents.

Willow, Jaden, Will and Jada Pinkett Smith pictured at the All Political Prisoners' film premiere

The Queen Latifah Show cancelled in its second season due to 'ratings and cos'

The Queen Latifah Show has been cancelled.

Currently in its second season, the talk show will cease production at the end of the year, though new episodes will continue to air through March 2015, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The Sony Pictures Television show has not performed as well in the ratings as CBS-owned stations had hoped and has been an expensive endeavour. 

Duty calls: Queen Latifah pictured at the 18th Annual Hollywood Film Awards, which she hosted on November 14

According to TMZ, the staff was informed of the decision in an office on Friday

The glowing duchess: Pregnant Kate can't hide her bump as she welcomes guests to charity event at Kensington Palace

The Duchess of Cambridge was all smiles with a very visible baby bump this evening as she welcomed charity guests to Kensington Palace for a reception and awards ceremony thrown on behalf of a mental health charity.

Kate, who is around four months pregnant with her second child, wore a pretty spotted black top by High Street store Hobbs - which has long since sold out - and a skirt by designer Jenny Packham. She also had a wide belt clinched around her still slender waist.

She was joined at the Kensington Palace State Apartments by visitors her children's mental health charity Place2Be for their first ever Wellbeing in Schools Awards.

The Duchess of Cambridge's baby bump was clear to see as she spoke to children at the charity event at Kensington Palace

Justin Bieber to 'give up friends, alcohol, weed for two weeks on Jesus camp in Palm Springs'

After a summer of debauchery and brushes with the law, Justin Bieber is making amends.

The 20-year-old star is reportedly in self-imposed isolation form his Hollywood lifestyle in a bid to get himself back on the Christian straight and narrow.

The Baby singer was spotted in Rancho Mirage just outside Palm Springs, California, over the weekend and, according TMZ, is there to reconnect with his religious beliefs.

Personal mission: Justin Bieber is reportedly in self-imposed isolation form his Hollywood lifestyle in a bid to get himself back on the Christian straight and narrow and was spotted in Rancho Mirage just outside Palm Springs, California, over the weekend reading a book from church Hillsong

The website reports the star is on a 'self-proclaimed mission to learn how to spread the word of God'.

The singer is taken instruction from his spiritual advisor and mega church Hillsong

'What we're like at home!' Kim Kardashian and daughter North West show off their playful and serious sides in new snaps

She is one of the most famous little girls in the world. 

And baby North West looked a natural in front of the camera in new snapshots posted by her mother Kim Kardashian on Instagram.   

The 33-year-old reality star took to the social network site to share snaps of herself and little Nori dressed in similar black outfits and showing the exact same facial expressions on Tuesday.

Say cheese: 'What we're like at home...,' Kim wrote alongside an image of the dynamic duo having a blast as they sport two huge smiles

'What we're like at home...,' Kim wrote alongside an image of the dynamic duo having a blast as they sported two huge smiles.

Then it got serious as mother and daughter put on their high fashion model faces in a

'I can't dance or cook!' Maria Sharapova insists tennis is the only thing she's good at - but hopes to improve her culinary skills for her 'future children'

Maria Sharapova may be the world's highest-paid athlete with a slew of lucrative business ventures to boot, but the Russian-born star insists that aside from tennis, she's 'not good at many other things.'

'I am not a great dancer!' the 27-year-old told make-up guru Bobbi Brown for Yahoo Beauty. 'There are many things I am not great at. I haven’t perfected cooking because I haven’t had the time, but I really love food.'

The statuesque blonde, who has been dating Bulgarian tennis champion Grigor Dimitrov, 23, since 2012, added: 'I really wish that I could be a good cook, especially for my future children one day.'

Modest: 'I am not a great dancer!' Miss Sharapova, 27, (pictured last week) told make-up guru Bobbi Brown. 'There are many things I am not great at. I haven’t perfected cooking because I haven’t had the time'

Miss Sharapova also discussed her Russian heritage and thus her appreciation for 'borsch, dumplings and vodka cocktails.'

The tennis star, who first shot to fame when she beat Serena Williams to win

Melting her heart! Charlize Theron steps out with her adorable two-year-old son Jackson as he carries his Frozen lunchbox in LA

It has become the most successful animated feature of all time, loved by children across the world.

And it seems Charlize Theron's son Jackson is one of the Disney movie's biggest fans, as he carried a Frozen lunchbox while out with his mother in LA.

Charlize, 39, was seen doting on her adorable two-year-old son, as the pair were pictured out together.

Melting her heart! Charlize Theron holds on to her adorable two-year-old son Jackson as he carries his Frozen lunchbox

However, while it seems her son is a big Disney fan, Charlize recently admitted in an interview she has become more enticed by 'darkness' as a mother.

Charlize - who adopted her two-year-old son Jackson as a baby - admitted to You