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Claire Danes Arrives at the Met Gala in White J. Mendel

Lauren Turner — Mon, 07 May 2012 17:32:59 PDT

Claire Danes posed for photographers at the Met Gala in NYC tonight wearing an embroidered J. Mendel gown. She accessorized with jewelry by Van Cleef & Arpels and finished the look with Louboutins. Claire brought husband Hugh Dancy along for the fashionable night after the duo were spotted showing PDA on a walk around Manhattan with their dog yesterday. Also by Claire's side was designer Gilles Mendel, who is responsible for her gorgeous gown. Tell us what you think about Claire's dress!

Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy Show Love Ahead of a Big Night Out

Lauren Turner — Mon, 07 May 2012 13:20:02 PDT

Claire Danes and her husband Hugh Dancy held hands during a stroll around NYC yesterday. They brought their dog along for the loved-up outing, which came just ahead of another exciting appearance. Claire and Hugh are just a few of the famous faces expected at tonight's Met Gala, which is an annual event that brings together big names in the fashion world with Hollywood stars, models, and more. We'll be on the red carpet as the stars make their way into the stylish bash so make sure to check out PopSugar's Twitter and Instagram for all the updates!

Tribeca Takeaway: Hysteria

Allie Merriam — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:15:03 PDT

Hysteria, a movie from director Tanya Wexler, is currently screening at the Tribeca Film Festival before its theatrical release on May 18. The story, which is based on real-life events, centers on the 1880s-era doctor who invented the vibrator to treat hysterical female patients, and I had a chance to check out the film and bring you the details.

Who's behind it? The film was helmed by Wexler, who previously directed indie films Ball in the House and Finding North. Fun fact: Wexler, a graduate of Columbia's film school, is the half sister of Daryl Hannah. Hugh Dancy is the film's leading man, with Maggie Gyllenhaal, Rupert Everett, and Felicity Jones rounding out the cast.
What's it about? Dancy's Dr. Mortimer Granville is a cutting-edge doctor for his time, since he shocks colleagues by believing that germs exist. After being fired from one hospital after another for his radical views, he lands a last-ditch position as the assistant to society doctor Robert Dalrymple (Jonathan Pryce). Dalrymple is a specialist in "hysteria," which was a commonly diagnosed condition in women. His treatment involves a literal hands-on method, and Mortimer has to explore other options to ease the physical demands on the doctor. Mortimer also romances Dalrymple's daughter Emily (Felicity Jones) but is also captivated and confused by Robert's other daughter, volatile social activist Charlotte (Gyllenhaal).

For my thoughts on the film, just keep reading.

Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy Team Up For His Red-Carpet Premiere

Allie Merriam — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 07:08:50 PDT

Claire Danes donned a pink Narciso Rodriguez dress yesterday to support her husband Hugh Dancy at the Tribeca Film Festival premiere of his movie Hysteria. The couple are usually press-shy and didn't pose for any pictures together. Hugh was one of the only members of his movie's cast to attend. His leading lady, Maggie Gyllenhaal, is expecting her second child in the coming weeks with husband Peter Sarsgaard. This year's Tribeca is unusually special for Hugh, as he's a member of the jury. He's also doing double duty, appearing in the play Venus in Fur. Last night, though, there was no scheduled performance. The celebration of cinema will continue through this weekend - make sure to check out all of our Tribeca Film Festival pictures!

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!