Posts for January 14th 2011

Natalie Portman

Natalie Portman Talks Loving SNL Black Swan Spoof and "Calm" Pregnancy in Critics' Choice Press Room

Natalie Portman took home the best actress honors at tonight's Critics' Choice Awards and in the press room her red carpet glow was still radiating her amazing glow.

Natalie Portman took home the best actress honors at tonight's Critics' Choice Awards and in the press room her red carpet glow was still radiating her amazing glow. She was one of Fab's best dressed and her updo completed the look. This may be a good predictor of Sunday's Golden Globes where she's once again nominated for her amazing work in Black Swan. Check out the full list of this evening's winners and here's what Natalie had to say about her character, her pregnancy, and all the Black Swan spoofs:

  • On parallels between the Black Swan dancing world and the acting world: "I think one of the interesting things, and because I started so young acting, you get used to seeing yourself out of your body. I think dancers have that a lot with all the mirrors. They're used to seeing the reflection of themselves rather than being themselves. I think that happened to the character a lot where she sees herself out of her body in her life. It's a struggle as an actor to remain rooted and anchored to yourself while being so aware of what you look like to other people."
  • On Black Swan spoofs during the show, on SNL and 30 Rock: "I think it's so funny. I actually think one of the most fun things about this whole process has been seeing the sort of humor out of all of it with 30 Rock and Saturday Night Live. It's the greatest tribute you can have, to be easily mockable."
  • On her pregnancy: "I feel great. I'm through my first trimester so it's been really calm and good. I feel extraordinarily lucky."
  • Stay tuned for more from the press room and vote in all our fashion and beauty polls on Fab and Bella!

    Jesse Eisenberg

    Jesse Eisenberg Takes the Lead For Social Network Cast in Critics' Choice Press Room

    The Social Network took home the top honors at tonight's Critics' Choice Awards, and the whole crew came back to the press room to chat about their big win.

    The Social Network took home the top honors at tonight's Critics' Choice Awards, and the whole crew came back to the press room to chat about their big win. This may be a sign of things to come this award season, and we think they have a good chance of snagging statues at Sunday's Golden Globes. Jesse Eisenberg fielded all the questions during the brief interview, though Andrew Garfield was the subject of many glowing words from his Spider-Man costar Emma Stone earlier in the evening. Check out the full list of winners, and here's what Jesse had to say in the press room:

    • Jesse on how life has changed since being cast in The Social Network: "Well, as soon as I was cast, I filmed the movie and that was the first big change. It's just been an overwhelming experience to be involved with something that has been received so amicably, not only by people who like movies, but by people who appreciate things that are culturally substantive."
    • On encountering the script for the first time: "I think like everybody, when I opened the first 15 pages of the script, we were surprised to see that the same scene was continuing on, page after page, because that's very rare. We were surprised to see how exciting that was."

    Stay tuned for more from the press room, and vote in all our fashion and beauty polls on Fab and Bella!

    Matt Damon

    If Matt Damon Makes Another Bourne, He Wants to Do It Right

    Matt Damon took the stage at tonight's Critics' Choice to accept the Joel Siegel Award for his work with Water.org.

    Matt Damon took the stage at tonight's Critics' Choice to accept the Joel Siegel Award for his work with Water.org. On stage he spoke passionately about the organization, though not without complimenting his one presenter, The Adjustment Bureau costar Emily Blunt and taking a swipe at his other, Jimmy Kimmel. In the press room, Matt continued to talk up the charity so close to his heart, but he also revealed his current feelings on the future of Jason Bourne. As he left the room, a reporter threw out a question about Sunday's New England Patriots playoff game, and Matt responded, "The Pats are gonna crush the Jets!" before heading back into the show. Here's more from the press room:

    • On the possibility of another Bourne: "I really hope it's gonna happen. It's really up to Paul Greengrass, the director. I always said I wouldn't do it without him. I think it would be a bad idea to do it without Paul. He's probably going to do one or two other films that he's got cooking, but then after that. I think enough time has passed that it won't matter if we wait five more years and do it. We just want to make sure that if we do it, we do it right. There's been a lot of pressure for us to do it, obviously, because it's successful. But that's that moment that you have to step back and make sure you make it for the right reasons. When we feel like it's the right time, I think Paul will be open to doing it."
    • On what makes Water.org a compelling cause: For me, it's actually that I see that when these things are implemented, the kind of effect that they have. That's a great story to be able to bring back. That is what gives me an optimism about it. That's what Americans respond to — if you actually can come back with a demonstration that something is working, people will get involved. Hopefully as we get that method down more, we'll get a groundswell of support.
    • On the one role that changed his life: Well, the role that changed things the most was Good Will Hunting, I think for Ben [Affleck] and me. We wrote it and so that obviously had the single biggest impact of any one role.

    Stay tuned for more from the press room and vote in all our fashion and beauty polls on Fab and Bella!

    Christian Bale

    Christian Bale Shows His Softer Side After a Best Supporting Actor Win

    Christian Bale was crowned best supporting actor for his role in The Fighter at this evening's Critics' Choice Awards in LA, and after making a moving acceptance speech on stage, he came into the press room.

    Christian Bale was crowned best supporting actor for his role in The Fighter at this evening's Critics' Choice Awards in LA, and after making a moving acceptance speech on stage, he came into the press room. He spoke about his radical transformation into Dicky Eklund, but also sweetly spoke about the importance of family and his wife Sibi Blazic. Christian said:

  • On how he unwinds: "Family. And there's nothing like getting on a motorcycle, it's just extraordinary . . . That's something I truly love."
  • On tearing up when talking about his family during his acceptance speech: "I know! I didn't think I was going to do that! I get choked up about that stuff. I'm an Englishman and everything — stiff upper lip. I guess I've been in the States too long!"
  • On the support of his wife, Sibi: "It's everything. I truly believe you can't celebrate something like this without having your partner with you. Making movies takes so much time, and it ain't just the time that you're filming, the character's going home from the first day of shooting. She's had to be married to so many different characters over our marriage, and some women might say, 'Hey that's great! Variety is the spice of life.' I know that it truly would be impossible to do it without her, and she's such a good strong woman. I owe everything to her."
  • On the secret to a good punch: "Everything comes from the ass!"
  • On if prepping to play Dicky Eklund was like getting ready for his role in the Machinist: "It's Dicky, man. He's unlike any other character. The physical stuff, that's just the beginning. That's just a way to get into it . . . he's something else, I love him to bits. We're good friends now."
  • Stay tuned for more from the press room and vote in all our fashion and beauty polls on Fab and Bella!

    Emma Stone

    Emma Stone Gushes About "Talented, Intelligent, Intuitive" Andrew Garfield as Spider-Man in CCMA Press Room!

    Emma Stone posed with the Critics' Choice Award winner for best young actor, True Grit's Hailee Steinfeld, backstage during the show before the Easy A star stepped into the press room to celebrate their best comedy win.

    Emma Stone posed with the Critics' Choice Award winner for best young actor, True Grit's Hailee Steinfeld, backstage during the show before the Easy A star stepped into the press room to celebrate their best comedy win. She looked hot in her Balenciaga dress but passed off all the credit for her look to her "great stylist" and accepted compliments on her bright blond hair. The locks are for her role in Spider-Man, and just yesterday we got our first look at sexy Andrew Garfield in the iconic suit. When asked what makes him a great Peter Parker/Spider-Man, she couldn't gush enough about her leading man. She said:

    Lots. He's incredibly talented and intelligent and intuitive. It means so much to him to be playing this part and just get to walk in Peter Parker's shoes. He's really just giving it his all and I've never seen anything like it . . . He's one of the best, not just Spider-Men, but actors I've ever met . . . A lot of times you dream about things and they pale in comparison when you actually do them, but it's better.

    Stay tuned for more from the press room and vote in all our fashion and beauty polls on Fab and Bella!

    Red Carpet

    The Stars Collide on the Critics' Choice Awards Red Carpet

    It was a beautiful evening for a red carpet at tonight's 2011 Critics’ Choice Awards.
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    It was a beautiful evening for a red carpet at tonight's 2011 Critics’ Choice Awards. The stars stepped out to kick off a huge award season weekend and celebrate each others' work. Michelle Willams and Ryan Gosling both looked fantastic out to support their nominated movie Blue Valentine, while Armie Hammer represented the cast of The Social Network and told us that his beautiful wife helped pick out his suit. Kim and Khloe Kardashian headed in to take the stage as presenters, and Jon Hamm shared that he's so excited to be out to support The Town director Ben Affleck. Weigh in on all our fashion and beauty love it or hate it polls, and stay tuned for lots more from the press room, afterparty, and the rest of the events over the next two days! Click through for some of tonight's highlights.

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    Pregnant Natalie Portman Is Radiant on Critics' Choice Carpet

    Natalie Portman looked simply gorgeous on the red carpet at this evening's Critics’ Choice Awards in LA.

    Natalie Portman looked simply gorgeous on the red carpet at this evening's Critics’ Choice Awards in LA. The pregnant actress looked positively sublime as she floated into the show. She picked a long strapless number for the evening after sporting a pretty blue dress for the afternoon's AFI event. We'll be seeing a lot more of the Black Swan star all weekend long, so stay tuned and vote on all our fashion and beauty polls here!

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    Michelle Williams Looks Beautiful in White on the Critics' Choice Awards Red Carpet

    Michelle Williams donned a gorgeous white gown at today's Critics' Choice Awards in LA.

    Michelle Williams donned a gorgeous white gown at today's Critics' Choice Awards in LA. The Marie Claire cover girl is up for best actress for her role in Blue Valentine, and tonight's show is just the beginning of her busy award season weekend. Michelle's also a nominee at Sunday's Golden Globes, and she seems to have your vote, despite being an underdog in her category.

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    Adorable Elle Fanning Arrives at the Critics' Choice Awards

    Best young actress nominee Elle Fanning arrived at the Critics' Choice Awards in a neutral Valentino with her hair pulled off her face.

    Best young actress nominee Elle Fanning arrived at the Critics' Choice Awards in a neutral Valentino with her hair pulled off her face. She starred in Sofia Coppola's Somewhere and spoke about her supportive big sister on the red carpet. Tell us if you loved her look or not and vote on all our polls here.