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Hugh Dancy Praises His "Sensible, Lovely, Grounded" Costar Elizabeth Olsen

Allie Merriam — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 06:24:26 PDT

Hugh Dancy stars in Martha Marcy May Marlene, which is out in the US tomorrow, opposite Elizabeth Olsen. She's being hailed for her performance as one of Hollywood's biggest up-and-coming actresses, and Hugh is inclined to agree with the assessment. He was aware that the role could make the "sensible" but "grounded" Elizabeth a star. Hugh also spoke about the decision to use his great British accent in the film, and what it's like to have a well-reviewed movie arrive in theaters, a Broadway show open, and a new accolade from the Motion Picture Club all in one month - check out what Hugh had to say!

Elizabeth Olsen Rocks a Stunning McQueen and Gears Up For Toddlers & Tiaras Halloween

Molly Goodson — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 03:14:00 PDT

Elizabeth Olsen wore red lips, a gorgeous black Alexander McQueen dress with intricate details, and Pamela Love jewelry for her New York Film Festival premiere of Martha Marcy May Marlene in NYC last night. Elizabeth was joined by her costar Hugh Dancy, who was sporting a slick Jack Spade suit, as well as Chace Crawford, Parker Posey, and Bob Balaban. Lizzie's sisters Mary-Kate and Ashley also stepped out for support, but they skipped the red carpet. Elizabeth has been in NYC promoting her movie and enjoying her rapidly rising star status for the past couple of weeks, including at a bash for her Nylon Magazine It Girl issue cover. Her older sisters Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen surprised Elizabeth at the soiree in her honor where Lizzie also revealed her Halloween costume plans. Elizabeth is dressing up as Toddlers & Tiaras, though she also admitted that Oct. 31 is not her favorite holiday. Adding to her accolades, Lizzie is the subject of a NY Times profile this week in which she speaks about watching her sisters grow up working and her dreams of playing Ophelia in Hamlet someday.

Hysteria Trailer: Hugh Dancy Invents the Vibrator

Becky Kirsch — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:33:44 PDT

Yup, you read that title correctly. In Hysteria, Hugh Dancy plays a Victorian-era doctor who is up to his elbows (um, kind of literally) trying to cure women of "hysteria," which, in this case, seems to be a fancy way of saying aroused and/or sexually frustrated. To make the relief process easier, he and his partner (Rupert Everett) invent the first vibrator with the help of some electricity and a feather duster. Maggie Gyllenhaal also pops up as a sassy love interest.

The trailer looks a little silly, but the fact that it's inspired by true events has me intrigued. Plus, it's hard not to giggle in spite of yourself at loaded one-liners like "Imagine if everyone had one!" To see the trailer, just

Victorian-Era Doctors Gave Patients a Prescription For Pleasure

TresSugar — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:48:51 PDT

Hysteria, the upcoming Victorian-era rom-com staring Maggie Gyllenhaal, Hugh Dancy, and Rupert Everett, takes on the creation of the first vibrator. The trailer is out today, and it look likes Hugh Dancy, who plays the inventor-doctor, doesn't hold back in his pursuit of female pleasure.

By failing to acknowledge women as sexual, our prudish Victorian-era ancestors took part in something we would find shocking today: doctors essentially having sex with their patients. The medical community considered female sexual arousal a disorder that needed treatment. Symptoms of so-called "female hysteria" included anxiety, sexual fantasies, pelvic heaviness, and vaginal lubrication. They had the same remedy for such symptoms as we do today, an orgasm, but back then physicians administered them.

Doctors would rub a "hysterical" woman's vulva until she experienced dramatic relief through "paroxysm," aka orgasm. After treating various hysterical women, a doctor's hands and wrists would get tired. So in 1870, one doctor created a steam-powered machine that would administer orgasms and become the ancestor of today's vibrators. Soon even the Princess of Wales would order "Horse-Action Saddles" (seen in this ad) proven to treat hysteria.

Watch the Hysteria trailer below.

Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy Take a Sweet Couple's Stroll Around SoHo

Lauren Turner — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:49:00 PDT

Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy stuck close together on a walk around SoHo yesterday. The cute couple keep their relationship low-key, but they've been a staple on the NYC social scene lately. Claire and her husband stepped out for the Met Ball, attended an opera premiere, and toasted Geoffrey Rush at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in recent months. They'll be back in the spotlight soon since Claire's Showtime series Homeland premieres this Fall and Hugh will be on the big screen when Our Idiot Brother hits theaters in August. The duo will have more than just their new roles to celebrate, though, since Claire and Hugh will also mark their second wedding anniversary in September.

The Guys Get Dapper For the Met Ball!

PopSugar — Tue, 03 May 2011 12:59:21 PDT

The ladies brought the fierce fashions on to the red carpet at last night's Costume Institute Gala in NYC, but the men were responsible for looking hot in their tuxes. Many guys, like Jay-Z, Tom Brady, and Orlando Bloom, were one half of a hot couple, but others such as Chace Crawford and Matthew Morrison were rolling solo. Sweet Bradley Cooper, though, brought his mom! There was a lot of hotness to appreciate from the men, so click through to see who turned out for one of the style world's biggest nights!

Mary-Kate and Ashley Treat Themselves to a Night at the Opera

Allie Merriam — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 07:20:51 PDT

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen threw on their latest fancy ensembles to attend the premiere of Le Comte Ory at NYC's Metropolitan Opera House last night. It was their second big evening out on the town this week, after they went out Wednesday to toast Vanessa Traina's Maje collection. The sisters were joined at the musical event by Claudia Schiffer, Claire Danes, and Hugh Dancy, as well as The Good Wife's Julianna Margulies and her always handsome husband, Keith Lieberthal. Mary-Kate and Ashley, who recently talked about sharing memories, clothes, and work in April's Vogue, have been busy making the social rounds since nabbing a prestigious CFDA nomination last week for their line The Row.

Blake Heads to Brooklyn to Celebrate Theater With Peter and Maggie

Allie Merriam — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 07:04:50 PST

Blake Lively broke from shooting the final episodes of this season for Gossip Girl and threw on a trench coat for a night out in Brooklyn yesterday. She joined theater-lovers Maggie Gyllenhaal and Peter Sarsgaard, who live in the borough and are currently starring in Checkhov's Three Sisters, at the Brooklyn Academy of Music's 2011 Gala. The actors gathered along with Claire Danes, Hugh Dancy, and Hugh Jackman to celebrate Geoffrey Rush, the current star of BAM's Diary of a Madman production. Geoffrey is also coming off an incredible award season, having been nominated for an Oscar for his role in The King's Speech. Blake, meanwhile, is getting used to being back in the US after a trip away to Paris, where she was fêted once again for being the new face of Chanel's Mademoiselle handbags - check out some behind-the-scenes shots from her shoot with Karl Lagerfeld.

Chanel Draws Out Emma, Rachel, January, and Drew For Glamorous Pre-Oscars Bash!

Molly Goodson — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 13:29:14 PST

Chanel got into the Oscars spirit last night with a party to celebrate fashion and film at Madeo in LA. Rachel Zoe and Emma Stone were among the stars who pulled double duty and changed up their looks between this bash and the Weinstein soiree. Naomi Watts looked fabulous after attending the Spirit Awards, where she was spotted sweetly holding hands with her best friend Nicole Kidman earlier in the day. Drew Barrymore brought out her boyfriend, Will Kopelman, and she had a big smile on her face all night, perhaps because of her new love. January Jones kept warm in a casual denim jacket during the chilly night. Luckily, the sun is shining on the red carpet for today's Oscars! The big event is just hours away, and we're getting excited with tons of coverage across the PopSugar Network.

We'll be LIVE from the red carpet in just a few hours starting at 3:30 p.m. PST/6:30 p.m. EST, so watch here on PopSugar and follow us on Twitter for breaking news and photos.

Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis Reunite For a Pre-Oscars Party!

Molly Goodson — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 04:45:00 PST

Black Swan's Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis reunited last night for a Vanity Fair and Fox Searchlight Films bash in Beverly Hills. The pregnant star and her fiancé Benjamin Millepied arrived back in LA on Wednesday evening ahead of this Sunday's Oscars. Natalie is a favorite for the best actress win, and we celebrated her success by taking a look back at her amazing award season run. We're also gearing up to see what she picks from hair and makeup to the dress she chooses to accommodate her growing baby bump. Mila will be a presenter during the show, an honor she shares with everyone from Justin Timberlake to Scarlett Johansson and Matthew McConaughey. Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy stuck together at yesterday evening's soiree after she attended Tuesday's Costume Designers Guild event. Emma Roberts posed with her friend and onscreen mom in Homework, Elizabeth Reaser. The Breaking Dawn matriarch has yet to join the rest of the cast, including little Mackenzie Foy, Robert Pattinson, and Kristen Stewart, in Vancouver. There are rumors that Robert will fly back to California for a quick Oscars cameo, but whether or not it's Mr. Pattinson, the producer promises a Twilight presence. The Oscars party circuit is officially in full swing, so don't miss any of the excitement with our updates!

We'll be LIVE from the red carpet on Sunday, so watch here on PopSugar, follow us on Twitter for breaking news and photos, and don't forget we're also giving away a Samsung TV, so be sure to fill out BuzzSugar's ballot for your chance to win!