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Margot Robbie-signed ‘Barbie’ poster, original ‘Love Actually’ script to be auctioned to raise funds for children affected by war

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A Margot Robbie-signed ëBarbieí poster, the original script for ëLove Actuallyí starring Hugh Grant and Emma Thompson, and a signed guitar from Ed Sheeran are among several star-studded items in the latest auction for War Child, which advocates for children living through war.

Over 70 celebritie­s have donated rare items to the charityísë­Spring Cleaní fundraiser, including War Child global ambassador Carey Mulligan, who is gifting a limited edition book of the ëSaltburní script signed by the cast.

Other items up for bid include a signed Dutch oven from Stanley Tucci, a jacket worn by Gillian Anderson on ëSex Educationí, signed guitars from Ed Sheeran and Nile Rodgers, a signed drum skin from Coldplay, several costumes from ëThe Crowní, and a signed script. Additional­ly, thereís the ëBanshees of Inisheriní script signed by Martin McDonagh, an ëEvitaí script signed by Jonathan Pryce, a Bradley Cooper-signed ëMaestroí book and album, a signed Florence + the Machine poster, an original Soundwaves print from Kate Bushís ëRunning Up That Hillí, a signed Hulk action figure from Mark Ruffalo, and much more, as reported by variety.com. Mulligan expressed her gratitude, stating, ìRight now, more children are living through conflict than ever before. Having worked with War Child for over 10 years, I am grateful to have witnessed firsthand the life-changing impact of providing vulnerable children and families with the resources they so desperatel­y need.î ìIt is amazing what the creative industry can achieve when we come together, and I hope as many people as possible choose to help War Child by bidding on these rare items which have been lovingly donated,î she added. Richard Curtis, director of ëLove Actuallyí, and script editor Emma Freud, also pledged their support by donating the original shooting script of the film.

They said: ìIt contains three unseen storylines, which we eventually cut, lots of jokes which didnít work, and some childish swearing which we were forced to remove by adults.î ìMany of the stories are also told here in a different order, as it turns out that writing a multi-story plot can be as complex as playing 3D chess, and we couldnít tell until we saw it put together which bits were in the wrong places.î

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