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- ↑ Kroll, Justin (19 May 2017). "'Mamma Mia' Sequel Gets Release Date, Director at Universal". Variety. Retrieved 24 December 2017.
- ↑ Smart, Jack (21 October 2022). "'It could only be George and Julia.' Ticket To Paradise director Ol Parker says he didn't have a backup plan". The A.V. Club . Retrieved 17 January 2023.
- ↑ Eggenberger, Nicole (5 March 2014). "Thandie Newton welcomes baby boy Booker Jombe Parker in home birth". Us Weekly . Retrieved 5 March 2014.
- ↑ Rivera, Zayda (6 March 2014). "Thandie Newton, husband Ol Parker welcome son Booker Jombe Parker in home birth". Daily News .
- ↑ Todisco, Eric (20 April 2022). "Thandiwe Newton's Husband Spotted Without Wedding Ring Amidst Split Rumors: Photo". Hollywood Life.
- ↑ Zeller, Terry (30 July 2022). "Thandiwe Newton & Ex Ol Parker Reunite In 1st Photos Since Split & Her PDA With BF Lonr". Hollywood Life.
