Rebel Wilson and Cate Blanchett among stars in Royal Box on another sweltering day at Wimbledon

Celebrities Rebel Wilson and Cate Blanchett sweltered in the heat on day two of the Wimbledon Championships.

Temperatures hit around 32C by mid‑afternoon, edging close to the tournament’s all-time record of 35.7C which was set in 2015.

Also in the crowd were reality star Molly-Mae Hague and actress Sarah Lancashire – who was sat alongside Peter Salmon.

Australian actress Blanchett’s fellow screen star Rose Byrne, known for Bridesmaids, Spy and Physical, was also among the invited guests.

Also among the celebrities attending were Andy Murray’s mother, Judy Murray, golfer Justin Rose, broadcaster Sir Trevor McDonald, Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson and Pointless host Alexander Armstrong.

Russell Crowe kept cool in a full suit despite the soaring heat, joining partner Britney Theriot in the Royal Box on Centre Court.

Temperatures at SW19 soared past 30C again, with the Met Office provisionally confirming Monday was the hottest opening day on record.

Kew Gardens hit 29.7C on Monday, breaking the previous record of 29.3C set in 2001.

The defending champion rushed to help, passing her a water bottle as paramedics and other spectators assisted.