How CBeebies became the hottest role in Hollywood: From Oscar-winning actors to ... trends now
Forget the Oscars or the Met Gala, the hottest gig in town is the CBeebies Bedtime Story.
Children across the nation don't know how lucky they are after being soothed to sleep by some of the greatest actors and most legendary musicians around.
Earlier this week it was announced Zayn Malik is the latest famous face to settle down and read a children's book as he becomes the second member of One Direction to join the show.
And it appears from academy-award winning stars to multiple Grammy winners anyone who is anyone in Hollywood is flocking to the UK to read the famous bedtime story.
Here MailOnline takes a look back at the hottest A-listers in Hollywood who have cosied up with their teddies much to the delight of little ones... but mainly their parents.
Zayn Malik has been announced as the latest famous face to settle down and read a children's book on CBeebies bedtime stories
Kate Winslet led a huge line up appearing of stars who appeared on the show in the run up to Christmas in 2022.
The Titanic actress has received numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a Grammy Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, five BAFTA Awards and five Golden Globe Awards.
However she still jumped at the chance to appear on Bedtime Stories.
She read Grumpycorn, by Sarah McIntyre, telling the story of a unicorn who wants to write the most fabulous story in the world, but is stuck for ideas.
Kate Winslet led a huge line up appearing of stars who appeared on the show in the run up to Christmas in 2022 as she read Grumpycorn, by Sarah McIntyre
Tom Hardy sent mums wild as he appeared once again on CBeebies Bedtime Stories last month.
The Hollywood star has made multiple appearances on the children's broadcaster over the years and caused quite a stir when he made his debut back in 2016.
And Tom returned to screens to read I Am A Tiger by Karl Newson with illustrations by Ross Collins.
The Venom actor seemed in good spirits as he cut a casual figure in a white T-shirt and brown baseball cap as he sat outside with his beloved French Bulldog Blue.
He introduced himself: 'Hello I'm Tom, well at least I think I'm Tom. Oh yes these are definitely Tom's arms and legs so I must be Tom.
'I'm here to read you a bedtime story about a little mouse who might not be a little mouse after all. It's called I Am A Tiger by Karl Newson with illustrations by Ross Collins.'
Tom Hardy sent mums wild as he appeared once again on CBeebies Bedtime Stories last month to read I Am A Tiger by Karl Newson with illustrations by Ross Collins
Mothers and fathers across the country were left delighted as Dolly Parton made an appearance on the popular BBC programme in 2017.
Dressed in a vibrant yellow biker jacket, the country music star snuggled up in a comfy armchair to read Louise Yates's award-winning Dog Loves Books.
The appearance sparked hundreds of excited tweets and 'Dolly Parton' quickly became one of the top 10 Twitter trends in the UK.
One mother wrote: 'My 3 children & I loved this tonight Dolly! Such a treat - thank you.'
Another tweeted: 'Was watching the news, depressing as always, but then found on Iplayer doing the cbeebies bedtime story! Peace restored.'
Mothers and fathers across the country were left delighted as Dolly Parton made an appearance on the popular BBC programme in 2017
Fans went wild as Harry Styles settled down to read his first children's book on the show in May 2022.
Parents gushed over the singer, stating their 'kids are so lucky' to grow up with the star's 'beautiful voice' reading them calm stories to fall asleep to.
The former One Direction member beamed in a pair of brown pyjamas as he sat in a big yellow chair and said: 'Hello I'm Harry, welcome to my house. I love it here, I like to listen to music and read and hang out with my friends.
'Tonight's bedtime story is about a house full of love and laughter. It's called In Every House, In Every Street and it's by Jess Hitchman with pictures by Lili La Baleine'
Fans went wild as Harry Styles settled down to read his first children's book on the show in May 2022 as he sported some brown and blue-spotted pyjamas
Orlando Bloom sent fans into overdrive with his appearance on the show back in 2018 with some joking that they would be tuning in 'despite not having children' themselves.
The actor was seen sitting on an armchair with his legs apart and puppy Mighty sprawled out on his lap, and appeared to leave viewers a little hot under the collar while narrating the short story.
Sporting a huge smile, Orlando seemed delighted to be sat with his labradoodle, as he told viewers in a soothing voice: 'Hello, I'm Orlando. The teddies, Mighty and I are spending a little time together before we settle down for bed.'
Doing his best to have mothers across the nation swooning, Orlando shot a few smouldering looks down the camera as he continued: 'There's nothing better than snuggling up with some special friends or family to help you feel cosy, safe and happy especially before you go to sleep.
Orlando Bloom sent fans into overdrive with his appearance on the show back in 2018 with some joking that they would be tuning in 'despite not having children' themselves
Chris Hemsworth proved popular with the public as fans rushed to Twitter to gush over the Marvel star
