Elizabeth Olsen Rejects ‘It Girl’ Tag
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Movies, Child Stars,
Elizabeth Olsen thinks her 'It girl' tag is an "ephemeral thing."
The Martha Marcy May Marlene actress - the younger sister of Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen - explained while the term has helped her launch her career, she wants to be an "older lady" when she retires from acting.
"I always joke that the term 'It girl' is such an ephemeral thing. And I'm really tying to have a long career until I'm ready to retire as an older lady. So for me, it's really nice that it has helped me kind of start my career and I'm so thankful that it got the attention that it did. Because now I'm in such a cool position of choosing really interesting roles."
While Elizabeth admits she doesn't talk with her A-list siblings "directly about work," they do advise her on what roles she should take: "We don't really talk too directly about work. If we do, it's more just about, 'I'm having a hard time making a choice, can you help me out?' Just anything that you'd ask anyone in your family if you trust their opinions. But, really, all they've done their entire lives was work and they're really amazing workers. They're such strong women that have so many different companies to take over and run and it's just amazing to have those types of women in your family."
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Channing Tatum Rescues Female Driver
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Movies, Kind Acts,
Channing Tatum once rescued a female driver who was stranded by the side of the road. The Dear John star was driving to an interview in Los Angeles, but stopped when he saw a woman trying to push her car down a dangerous exit ramp. He stopped, telling the woman, "The car's smoking. Maybe it's on fire."
Noticing that the lady had a child in the back of her car, who turned out to be her grandson, he got him out of the vehicle, before trying to find out what was wrong with the car and calling a tow truck company. The actor's chauffer was able to make some rudimentary repairs to the car, which would be enough for the driver to make it to the next service station, and Channing gave the lady $100 to help cover the cost of the repair.
"Get it fixed. Go fix it now. Don't get stuck out here again. Take it slow. Put on your flashers," he told the lady, according to his interview in next month's Details.
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Anne Hathaway: I’m Obnoxious
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Movies,
Anne Hathaway thinks she is "so obnoxious." The One Day actress admits she has a bad habit of "interrupting everybody" and not letting people finish their sentences when she is having conversations with them.
"I'm so bad. I interrupt everybody. I'm so obnoxious. Pardon. I just get really excited when I talk-and especially when I talk to people who are fun to talk to-and I jump in at the end of every sentence and nobody ever gets to finish a thought."
Just as she is aware of her annoying habits, the 28-year-old star is also aware of her limitations as an actress. But the Dark Knight Rises star insists she would "crawl over broken glass" if she thought it would be good for a role.
"Elia Kazan [the late American director-and-actor] once said Vivien Leigh was not the best actress in the world, but she'd have crawled over broken glass if she thought it would help her performance. That's how I see myself as an actress. I may not be the best in the world, but I love my craft more than just about anything, and I will give everything I have to it, whatever the cost . I feel like such a jerk when I say 'my craft,' but I do feel that way."
Avatar Actress Zoe Saldana Engaged
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Movies, Dating, Engagements, Rumors,
Zoe Saldana is officially off the market!
The Avatar star is betrothed to her boyfriend Keith Britton - whom she has been with for 10 years - and the 32-year-old actress is said to be “thrilled” to be tying the knot.
“They’ve been together forever. They’re a great couple,” a source close to the couple said.
Zoe has always tried to keep her love life out of the spotlight and on some occasions she doesn’t even introduce the 33-year-old actor - who is also the CEO of My Fashion Database - as her partner. “She doesn’t even introduce him as her fiance. She will just say, ‘This is Keith.’ She likes to keep her personal life to herself and wants people to focus on her as an actress,” said another source.
Even though she is excited about the engagement, Zoe has been so busy working she hasn’t had a chance to start making wedding plans. The screen beauty has already had two movies out this year, The Losers and Death at a Funeral, and has a further two set for release Takers and Burning Palms in 2010. “She hasn’t stopped working to plan anything,” added the second source.
Megan Fox Recognizes Her Own Lack of Talent
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Movies,
Finally, the self-deprecating comments are back: Megan Fox doesn’t rate her own acting.
The Jonah Hex actress - who is engaged to actor Brian Austin Green - insists she would never complain about receiving more attention for her looks than her work as she has not yet given “any reason” to win praise for her movies.
“I’m totally aware that I’ve never given anyone a reason to praise me for my acting talents. So to sit here and complain, ‘Why don’t people recognize me as an actress?’ would be outrageous. It’s my responsibility to prove that they should.”
The brunette beauty also admitted she rarely reads anything about herself as she fears it would turn her into a “drug-addled lunatic.”
“I could never be one of those actors who reads everything that is ever written about them. That doesn’t work with my personality. I’d be a complete lunatic, probably drug-addled and out of my mind. Instead, I stay in and ignore it.”
Amanda Bynes Announces Retirement at 24 Via Twitter
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: D-List, Movies, Child Stars, Rants, Where Are They Now?,
Ever wonder where Nickelodeon star-turned-movie star Amanda Bynes has been? Yeah okay, me neither, which could be part of the reason as to why the 24-year-old has called it quits when it comes to acting.
The Sydney White star took to her Twitter page in wee hours of Saturday morning to let her fans face the bad news first:
“I don’t love acting anymore so I’ve stopped doing it… Being an actress isn’t as fun as it may seem. I’ve never written the movies & tv shows I’ve been apart of, I’ve only acted like the characters the producers or directors wanted me to play… I know 24 is a young age to retire but you heard it here first I’ve retired.”
While I’m by no means begging Bynes to return to movies, no one was stopping her from writing films and television shows… Sounds like someone has a case of ingratitude!
Or maybe it’s smart marketing: with her last film, Easy A, due out this fall, perhaps this is merely a ploy to lure her fans into the theater. Will you miss seeing Amanda on the big and small screens?
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Eva Mendes Doesn’t Mind Stripping Down for Roles
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Movies, Style,
Unlike many actresses, Eva Mendes is happy to be naked on screen.
The Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans star is not prudish about uncovering her sexy curves in front of the cameras as long as the part requires it.
“I’ve never had a problem with nudity, but I don’t put it out there without a reason. I’m not an exhibitionist. But, honestly, for my art I’ll do anything almost. I’ll go there.”
Although she is comfortable with nudity, the 36-year-old actress recognises her willingness to embrace her sexuality can influence the types of roles she is offered: “I know I walk a fine line between being a respected actor and being a sex symbol. But I’ve never felt objectified. Nothing you see me do is an accident. I might act like it’s an accident but the opposite is true. I’m incredibly calculated when it comes to my career.”
It seems Eva’s willingness to bare all also extends to her private life. She previously revealed she does her gardening in the nude and thinks her Cuban roots are the source of her naturist tendencies. “I love being naked. I do everything in the nude, even the gardening! We’re Cuban, and it’s a hot island. Why not go nude?”
Cate Blanchett is Overexposed, Finds Herself Excruciating to Watch
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Movies,
Aussie starlet Cate Blanchett wishes she had a bit more mystery about her.
The Robin Hood actress worries she has exposed too much of her personal life, meaning audiences have trouble distinguishing between her and her characters and would rather be known just for her work. The mother-of-three told Parade:
“Personally, I’d love to turn into a chameleon. I love watching performances that aren’t hampered by all that personal baggage from real life. That’s why I wonder if I’ve exposed too much of Cate Blanchett instead of the women I’ve played. It’s nice to talk about being a mother, my wonderful husband and blah, blah, blah. But at the end of the day I’d rather people focus on my work. I couldn’t be what I call one of those ‘personality performers’ who expect you to see them and not a character on the screen.”
The Oscar-winning beauty also admits she finds it “excruciating” to watch herself in films: “I find it excruciating to watch myself. It’s sort of akin to watching your home videos, but doing it in public. There’s always a moment where you feel like you’ve got your pants around your ankles. I guess it’s the desire to become better that keeps one going.”
Angelina Jolie is Just a Mom Despite A-List Status
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Movies, Celebrity Babies, Rumors,
Tabloid target Angelina Jolie says that she is “just” a mother.
The Oscar-winning actress - who raises six children with her partner Brad Pitt - believes it is more important to look after her brood than star in movies, despite her glittering Hollywood career as an A-list actress.
“I am just a mom and that’s how I am going to be the rest of my life. That sounds so funny, I mean, A-list actor. I am so happy to be working as an actor and to take some time off whenever I can, and that’s something not a lot of people can do. I am so fortunate to juggle both.”
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Eva Longoria Followed Divine Path
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Movies, Television,
Eva Longoria-Parker believes God guided her into acting.
The Desperate Housewives star never dreamed about being an actress when she was at college and is convinced a higher force steered her onto the successful career path.
“Literally one day I said, ‘I’m going to be an actress.’ I never put a thought to it. I never said, ‘When I graduate from college, I want to be an actress.’ That thought never occurred to me. I have a strong faith in God and at that time I felt this amazing guidance coming from above and that gave me strength. It was this special force pushing me to come to Los Angeles and I said, ‘OK, I’m not going to fight it.’ But I always felt very protected. And I felt like this was the place I was meant to be.”
Eva, 34, also revealed she was only led into Hollywood because she entered beauty pageants to pay her way through college to learn to be a sports trainer.
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