As a result, celebrity attempts into writing are generally overseen by some self-effacing literary drudge. Dawn French, on the other hand, wants to do things her own way. Dear Fatty, her memoir, gives tribute to a huge variety of people, including 16 godchildren. However, there appears to be no basis to believe that any of them is a ghostwriter. French has been married three times and has six children. She has also written several books for children including The Baby Book and The Very First Year. Although she has never won an award for her writings, French has become a popular speaker at women's events all over the world. In addition, she has appeared in various magazines including The Guardian and The Observer. In 2005, Dawn French received attention when she released her first novel titled Love Actually. The story was about several individuals who meet while shopping in London's Westfield Shopping Center. It turned out that they all share one common person - Richard Curtis. The lead actor played different roles in each of the characters' lives. After publication of the book, Love Actually became a major success. It was listed on The New York Times Best Seller List for 11 weeks and has been translated into 55 languages worldwide. In 2009, French wrote and starred in a comedy film called Dinner for Shaming. The movie tells the story of a woman named Francie who moves into a new city with her husband and son and tries to start afresh after being divorced for two years.