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Ekin Karasin

Coleen Rooney parties with her lookalike mum at launch of her Primark collection

Coleen Rooney was joined by her mother Colette in celebrating her Primark collection launch on Thursday night.

The WAG - who has signed a reported multi-million pound deal with the high street retailer - threw a dinner party at The 1 Hotel Mayfair in London.

The 39-year-old looked glamorous in a brown silky camisole and matching skirt from her new line at the bash, while Colette opted for a blouse and trousers in the same hue.

She was supported at the launch by a slew of reality stars and presenters like Jess Wright, Ashley James, Georgia Kousoulou, Chloe Lewis, Scarlett Moffatt, Danielle Lloyd and Gabby Allen.

Coleen, whose Primark collab hits stores on Tuesday March 10, was not joined by her former footballer husband Wayne Rooney.

Coleen held a private dinner in Mayfair to celebrate the collection (Michaela Tornaritis)

She was spotted without her wedding ring earlier this week - days after husband Wayne was seen partying with two mystery women.

The 40-year-old was spotted chatting and “joking around” with two women last Friday at a pre-Brit Awards event, in photos obtained by The Sun.

Coleen and Wayne have been married since June 2008.

Last year, Wayne said he would be dead were it not for his wife Coleen helping him manage problems with alcohol.

The 39-year-old wore a design from her new line (Michaela Tornaritis)

United's record goalscorer says he was "struggling massively" with his drinking during his playing career and admits he would often do it for two straight days.

"I honestly believe if she weren't there I'd be dead," he told the Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast.

"I've made mistakes in the past which are well documented and whatever but I'm a little bit different at times and she keeps me on that path and she's done it for 20-odd years.”

He continued: "I wanted to go out and enjoy my time with my friends and have a night out. It got to a point where I went too far - that was a moment in my life where I was struggling massively with alcohol.

"I didn't think I could turn to anyone. I didn't really want to because I didn't want to put that burden on anyone.

"I just drank for two days straight. Come training and at the weekend I'd score two goals and then I'd go back and go and drink for two days straight again.”

He added: "She's helped me control that massively. She's managed me because I needed managing."

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