The celebration of Australia Day in New York turned into a somber affair on Friday night at the Waldorf-Astoria while the 1,200 guests paid a stirring tribute to Heath Ledger. The guests, including Jessica Alba, Miranda Kerr and Nip/Tuck's Julian McMahon stood and bowed their heads for a moment of silence in honor of the actor. While Jessica didn't have Cash by her side on the red carpet, Julian gladly took over her arm and baby bump duty. Among other statements honoring Heath, New York Consul-General John Olsen read a stirring statement from Ledger's father. He said,
"Heath is and always will be an Australian...He adored his home. His last two weeks with us over Christmas in Perth were just bliss...Heath did not become an actor for the fame or fortune. He just loved his craft and he loved helping his friends...He loved chess and skateboarding too...My image of Heath in New York is him with his skateboard, a canvas bag and beanie...That was Heath."
A brief, private memorial service was also held in LA on Saturday night before his family returned home with their son to rest in peace at home in Australia.
To see more from the event including Rachael Taylor, Victoria Hall, Jayson Brunsdon, Shannon Noll plus lots more Jessica, Julian, Miranda and others just read more
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Images include: Jessica Alba, Julian McMahon, Miranda Kerr, Rachael Taylor, Victoria Hall, Jayson Brunsdon, Shannon Noll

















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Why was Jessica Alba there?
1i was asking the same thing? she's definitely not an aussi. i don't like her at all, but she does look quite pretty here.
however, i'm wondering how much she wants to sock julian for touching her tummy. the girl puts herself above her fellow actors, very undeservedly.
2I'm a huge fan of Nip/Tuck because of Julian. He's so hot!
3I'm not a fan of her either. I am suprised to actually see a pic of her smiling, usually she's got a b*tch face.
4i totally agree. that elle article was really the last straw. she sounds very....mean....that's the nicest way to put it. and she sounds like she is two faced. she was all nice to zac efron to his face and then said that distasteful unnecessary comment in the article. she also disses eva mendes, paul walker, and called a bunch of girls "strippers" on the set of her movie "good luck chuck." just really a lot of unnecessary and mean comments. she is quite pretty on the outside, but i don't think she's that pretty on the inside.
5I think it's great that Heath's family and friends were able to have a private service in NY and in Los Angeles without any paparazzi intervention. It's one of those times when we really don't need the photos.
6Well, that's sweet.
Maybe he can finally rest in peace now. The media coverage has been insane, naturally, but still.
7She (Jessica) was there to give a special award to Julian because they've been co-star in Fantastic 4
8Why is she always trying to hide her belly? You already announced you are pregnant, so let us see it.
9This celebration seemed a very sweet and classy tribute, which is rare nowadays in Hollywood....it's good to see.
Additionally, I also love Julian!
10she (jessica) is very dumb if she called someone a stripper when she played one on sin city. and i thought her and eva mendez where friends.. but she does look nice in this pic.
11top class verry nce beutifull futur mom
12Jessica looks great! Everyone in attendance looks great - love the dressed up but not "look I'm in a costume" looks!
13She has had a lot of missteps. I am surprised her PR is still really good, despite all the bad interviews she's giving. in the article, she immediately put down eva mendes as a non-viable leading actress. i think that's pretty arrogant for her to say; alba shouldn't talk that way, considering her top grossing movies are the fantastic four series and sin city. her other movies are....not up to par.
peace out, heath, i hope he's happy wherever he is.
14It's weird seeing all these Aussies together on Popsugar!
It's good that they managed to have a quiet servive for Heath without the media around.
15That was a very moving, beautiful quote from Heath's father
16I never thought Jessica Alba was pretty and thought she was way overrated.
Now, on the other hand, for some strange reason, I think she is gorgeous. Weird, huh??
RIP Heath!!!!!!!!
17Alba's pretty but I don't like seeing her anywhere. tsk!
18she is very overrated. but she is pretty.
19she is very overrated. but she is pretty.
20Is the woman with the red hair in the empire waist taffeta green dress the D.A. from Law and Order SVU? She looks just like her.
I'm also going crazy because I can't remember who designed Jessica's dress. I know I saw it on the runway (in a picture, obvs, not Bryant Park!). I wish she had held her arm up to showcase the gold lining.
21omg i read what she said about eva... gosh girl..eva is a better actress than you , and on eva's movies,, she doesnt really come out running around in bikinis.
22Jessica looks stunning... and she's smiling, btw.
23I agree, meowtomekitty.
I wonder how Eva Mendes feels about this. I thought they were friends too, but I guess not after this!
24I like awards, all the beautiful dresses
25katulinek it wasnt an award show. It was a day honoring Australia and a memorium for Heath. Julian looks great and so does Jessica.
26Julian is sooo hot!
Jessica Alba is over rated, boring, and arrogant.
27RIP Heath.
28je pense que cette honneur lui est du avec son partenaire des quatre fantastique elle est toujours ausi belle et rayonantepour moi
29yummy julian
30julian looked like a buddha~~
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