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DENISE Van Outen has celebrated rarely-seen daughter Betsy’s 16th birthday and fans can’t believe how grown up she is.

Denise, 51, took to Instagram on Friday to share snaps of her daughter, who she shares with her ex-husband Lee Mead.

In the first picture, Betsy looked as stylish as her famous mum in a white summery top, with her long, dark hair draped over her shoulder and sunglasses covering her eyes.

Other pictures saw Denise and Betsy enjoying a game of mini golf, spending time on the beach and walking their dog.

Denise also shared throwback snaps of Betsy when she was a little girl at various ages.

She captioned the pictures: “16 TODAY [star and love heart emojis] Happy birthday to our beautiful Betsy.

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“So proud of our young lady. Weekend celebrations incoming! Love you Betsy Boo.”

Fans were quick to comment on how grown up she is, with one writing: “Beautiful Betsy! Gosh – So like her Daddy! Grown up so quickly. Have a fantastic day celebrating!”

Another added: “Beautiful Betsy … so grown up … time flies.”

Musical theatre star Lee, 44, also shared snaps of Betsy to mark her milestone birthday.

Father and daughter shared a sweet hug in one snap, while Betsy beamed at a fairground in another.

Lee wrote in the caption: “Happy 16th birthday to our beautiful Betsy. We all love you so much. I still can’t believe how fast the years have gone.

“No words could ever fully say how proud I am of you and how much I love you. You are the best daughter a Daddy could ever wish for. So kind, funny and always putting others before yourself.

“It’s a privilege seeing you grown into the beautiful young lady you are becoming with so many amazing experiences ahead of you. Happy 16th my beautiful girl.”

Denise and Lee got together in 2007 and married in 2009 before welcoming Betsy a year later.

They separated in 2013 and finalised their divorce in 2015.

BEYONCE and hubby Jay-Z are looking to move to France — after ditching plans for a UK home.

The music power couple, who abandoned househunting in the Cotswolds due to concerns about flooding, are said to be eyeing up a stunning chateau near Bordeaux.

Crazy In Love singer Beyoncé, 44, and Jay-Z, 56, are already huge fans of the famous wine region – with the 99 Problems rapper celebrating his birthday there in 2023.

Sources say the US pair are looking at a 16th century estate boasting 10 bedrooms and eight bathrooms, nestled in a commune.

Locals have told how the area is abuzz with talk of the A-listers joining their community – which is described as the French equivalent to the Cotswolds.

Businesses have reportedly been sworn to secrecy about the couple’s potential arrival.

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One local said: “Everyone is talking about Beyonce and Jay-Z moving to the area.

“It’s all been shrouded in secrecy, with local businesses and tradespeople forced to sign non-disclosure agreements, but theirs are the names on everyone’s lips.”

Residents have reported a recent surge in private planes landing at the closest airport.

One source also told how a job description has gone on a local noticeboard for an experienced property manager working with VIP clients at an historic estate.

One of the requirements for the role is “absolute discretion”.

The superstar couple — worth a combined £1.5billion — were said to be buying a £7.5million 58-acre plot in the Cotswolds, following the footsteps of several celebrities.

Planning permission was secured for the seven-bedroom property.

But insiders said the pair, who have three children together, turned their backs on the area after learning it was prone to flooding.

A source told The Sun: “Beyonce and Jay-Z buying this plot of land was the talk of the Cotswolds, so many locals were excited about them moving in.

“But the plan appears to have fallen through.”

Despite their snub the Cotswolds have attracted a raft of celebrities including Ellie Goulding, James Blunt, Kate Moss, Amanda Holden, Tom Cruise, Liam Gallagher and Lily Allen.

TV host Ellen Degeneres and wife Portia de Rossi also moved to the area and renovated a farmhouse which they are selling for £22.5million.