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By the way, did anyone make it to the Flea this weekend? If so, was it any good? 😉
I dunno, maybe she is.
Cate Blanchett- I totally agree with you there. She’s a class act all the way! Love her.
THL;
It was all over the place. For instance, Lou Lumenick in the NYP talks about it today.
She does come off (at least to me) as a bit of a sarcastic snob. As you state, perhaps something is lost in translation, but I’m not so sure. For instance, Kate Blanchett seems to me to be far more sophisticated, yet doesn’t come off like a sarcastic snob.
No one doubts that folks need to talk themselves up – but that is what they have publicists for. There is some finessing the matter. Having Time magazine doing your bidding and putting down another actress in your whispering campaign is over-the-top, imho.
By the way, if the print media wonders why they are headed into oblivion, look no further than this latest issue of Time. They pretend that they want to be taken seriously as journalism, and at the same time they devote their cover page to touting an actress for an Oscar. Are they for real with this?
When did she do that? It sounds very out of character for her to have done so. You sure it wasn’t in jest?? My mom is British and sometimes her sarcastic and playful jab jokes get a bit lost in translation. I didn’t hear it so I really don’t know.
As far as talking herself up goes…Hollywood is a business. They are required to promote themselves and their movies. Particularly women, who’s careers tend to have shorter a short shelf life then most leading men.
BRG;
No, she made negative comments about Meryl Streep, which is really not classy. On the other hand, Meryl took it all in stride with her usual elegance and class.
“One should however wear serious diamonds.
Preferably given to one by past lovers”
Yeah, if only!
Geez Benson…What gives? Did Kate Winslet say some negative comments about Fedders?
I didn’t see the Reader. Did anyone here see it? I asked my buddy to get it for me.
I loved Kate’s hair! I thought it looked like a modern take on Grace Kelly. Also, Kate’s always had that half sneer/smile. I think it’s cute. I was thinking maybe it’s a guy thing but, my husband also loved the way she looked.
http://www.eonline.com/photos/gallery.jsp?galleryUUID=04866ede-398f-4a31-b8cc-10cb26c15806#ea212164-b98b-4cd0-8ea7-626c4135deff
Oh well, to each his own.
The other thing that I think should be perfectly obvious to show business professionals (or their stylists)is that after the age of fifty or so, one really should not wear large ruffles or leopard prints. Ever.
One should however wear serious diamonds.
Preferably given to one by past lovers.