Adrian Grenier is a Mama's Boy!
With his mom and Entourage family in tow, I found this out at the premiere of Adrian’s documentary Shot in the Dark at The Director’s Guild of America on Wednesday night.
In a story about Adrian’s search for and confrontation with his estranged father, the actor was thoroughly pleased to talk passionately about filmmaking and his love for his mom. The film was made as a summer project nearly years ago, but will finally be shown on HBO on June 3, 2007.
I got a chance to talk to his mom, who Adrian obviously takes after. She has the same gorgeous eyes -- and long long lashes! She was clearly proud of her son, but she did disclose that Adrian was apparently a grumpy little kid. She said that Adrian grew up wanting to be either an actor or a psychologist; appropriate because he always had so many feelings. And can you believe I got her to talk about her son’s dating life?! She said she would ideally like for Adrian to find a “one-on-one relationship,” but that she knew he was too young to rush into anything.
Adrian stayed close to her side as they talked to reporters and posed for the cameras. I overheard Adrian telling a reporter that the film made his relationship with his mom so much stronger.
So he’s hot, single, and he loves his mother. In one word: PERFECT!
Kevin Connolly, Kevin Dillon, Rex Lee and Jerry Ferrara all showed to support their Entourage cohort. Joseph Reitman huddled around a table in what looked like serious Hollywood talk while loads of women approached Gretchen Mol to ask her about her baby news. Her hubby never left her side except to get his 
wife some water. Alicia Witt was also there, dressed in the cutest red and white polka dot dress, belted with the sweetest grosgrain ribbon. And, of course, L.A.’s hottest chicks were certainly there, hamming it up and hoping for a glance from the mama’s boy himself.
Adrian loved the attention from everyone in the reception room, but kept a protective eye on his mom, making sure she was comfortable all night. Awwww! So cute, right? Can you imagine if he had been a psychiatrist? I’d let him scope my psyche any day!
Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher reunite?
As if nerding out at a gamer party wasn’t dorky enough, I hit up the Star Wars Convention in downtown Los Angeles over the weekend.
Where else does one see Storm Troopers walk the streets as if they were your everyday Joe? And who doesn’t want to see Boba Fett flying with his Jett Pack over seas of mystified fans? With light saber at hand, it was super fun to let my dorky side out.
Princess Leia actress Carrie Fisher was around for most of the days and she did show up on Saturday. Despite her flightiness, she looked great, and I couldn’t even tell how much work she’s had done. BTW, she is such a good judge on On The Lot! She’s like Paula but with a brain!
I got a chance to meet hot Aussie actor Ray Park whose spiky hair was a welcomed contrast to his menacing bald Episode 1 character, Darth Maul. He was super friendly to my nephews, eagerly signing autographs and taking pictures. Though married, he was a bit of a flirt…or maybe his smile is just that heart melting!
Little Jake Lloyd who played Anakin Skywalker wasn’t so little anymore. A senior in high school, it was hard to find the young Jedi in such an adult face.
But the biggest Star Wars star sighting wasn’t anywhere near the crowded convention halls. Earlier on in the week, I had seen Han Solo himself grabbing some food at The City Bakery at The Brentwood Country Mart. Harrison Ford was meeting with some other men for what looked like a business meeting. He was disappointingly scrawny and wore a hoop earring. Not the Indiana Jones I remember lusting after, but as an official Star Wars nerd, I definitely felt “the force” of his presence.
90210 with Outkast, D.Hoff, the Governatress and More!
So I was shopping at Barney’s New York (again!), checking out some makeup from Angelina Jolie’s favorite line, Hourglass. The eye shadow color palettes were too irresistible to pass up and as I was making my purchases, a man strutting through the cosmetics section with a goofy wide brimmed straw hat caught my freshly made up eye.
As I took a closer look, it was Outkast’s Andre 3000, carrying a Barney’s New York shopping bag. He was sexy and confident in an ivory blazer and jeans; his goofy hat contrasting with his serious-looking goatee. He looked over and saw me staring so I gave a quick smile and he actually smiled back. He continued his strut through the cosmetics to pick up his car at valet.
Only a few minutes later, I was walking down Beverly Drive and caught Dustin Hoffman and family just exiting the Cheesecake Factory. Wearing shorts and a polo, he was obviously relaxed and looked like an average guy walking down a street. Of course everyone he passed was staring, but he didn’t seem to mind (or maybe he’s used to it)!
About two blocks later, Marianne Jean-Baptiste from Without a Trace was walking with a girlfriend and stopped into Jigsaw, a fun British shop. She must be nostalgic for her home country!
I was shopping with the stars!
A few minutes later, I went to grab my dry cleaning down the street. As I pulled up, blacked out Suburbans were illegally blocking all the parking spots! I finally found a spot a block away and realized the reason as soon as I walked by the Nick Chavez Salon. (The celebrity stylist’s salon is right next to my cleaners). Inside, the First Lady of California, Maria Shriver, was getting her nails done. She must have had her hair done too! It looked fab. But did her secret service people really need to take up an entire block of parking spots? Probably not, but then, excess is typical around here.
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Drew Barrymore's Public Plea for Babies
When you’re hungry, you just want food. So making the choice to go to Dominick’s was not the wisest. As gorg and delish as that place is, the service isn’t exactly speedy and getting a table can be tough. But my friends and I stuck with it, watching the scene as we loaded down wine at the bar.
We were seated about an hour after we had arrived, just two tables away from where Drew Barrymore was sitting with a guy and a girl. She had just lit a cigarette and looked really content (but who isn’t after a meal at Dom’s?). We got lost in our ordering and wine drinking until I looked at the table next to us and noticed the cutest little toddler ever! You know you’re in Hollywood when a 2-year-old is out to dinner at 10pm! But this kid was so cute and walked table to table giving everyone in the patio a cute little stare.
Drew just ate it up! She jumped from her table and ran over to the kid. He was a little scared at first but relaxed when she started playing peek-a-boo while swaying to the Shins. She didn’t care that everyone was noticing her almost desperate desire to connect with the child. She tried to give him a hug but he just stood there and she laughed it off and went to the bathroom as if she didn’t care.
Why is Drew befriending a child? Could it be that she’s yearning for one of her own? I wouldn’t be surprised if her next big headline reads: “Drew Barrymore adopts child from [insert name of a third world country]!”
Something tells me that despite her past, she might make a pretty good mom…
Living the Sweet Wife at The Starter Wife Premiere
Chilly wind kept the temps far below normal L.A. standards, but the bright afternoon sun reflected on the glass of the mod Pacific Design Center making for a perfect setting for the premiere of Debra Messing’s TV Movie for USA Network, The Starter Wife. Based on the book by Gigi Levangie Grazer (wife of huge Hollywood producer Brian Grazer), the miniseries drew in loads of fans and celebs.
Debra graced the plush pink carpet in a subtly striped pinstripe Bottega Veneta dress. The hook and eye closures and intricately ruched gathers made for one of her best fashion choices ever!
It was not hard to miss Dreamgirls star Anika Noni Rose in her mom's psychedelic vintage orange and green printed dress. We're not talking Pucci fabulousness but pukey ugliness! I don't know who her publicist is, but she’s smokin’ somethin’.
Jerry O'Connell arrived in a sexy collared shirt unbuttoned to show just enough chest hair. Debra's former Will & Grace costar Eric McCormack showed up with his wife, but Marcia Cross arrived solo. Other celebrities who walked the carpet included super cute couple Chris Diamantopoulous and Becki Newton of Ugly Betty, Jack Coleman (Heroes) and wife Beth Toussaint (Dallas vet), Vincent Martella (Everybody Hates Chris), Sharon Lawrence and James Remar (Sex and the City hottie).
I got the chance to meet great American hero Buzz Aldrin and his wife! Though they were super friendly, I couldn’t help but be a little distracted by two things:
A. his massive bling. He had a huge moon and star shaped diamond ring!
B. His eclectic wife whose awful plastic surgery left her with ears near the back of her head. And, she was wearing a low cut tank top and no bra. I mean... do we need to see fripples on an 80 year old?
The movie was super fun. A very stylish and only-in-L.A. story, Debra plays a divorced wife black balled from the entertainment scene. As my friend and TV producer Carlotta Espinosa said, "The movie hit really close to home. I know way too many women that this [movie] is too close to!”
The after party was held on the pink-lit patio of Wolfgang Puck's restaurant at the PDC. Featuring Wolfgang Puck’s signature California fusion cuisine, guests could pick from four bars and three food stations. Photographers wandered the room snapping Polaroid shots of guests, completing the experience with a “The Starter Wife” frame. My friend Jim and I took a Prom Pic but this was so much more fun than prom. 
I got a chance to meet the perfectly unglamorous and totally gorgeous Parminder Nagra, who looked perfectly put together in a black Trina Turk top, jeans, and glasses. We bonded over our love of British fashion. Jason Grey Stanford of Monk joined in on our conversation about “Mindy’s” ER character. While Jason fuelled the party with vodka tonics with a splash of cranberry, Mindy cut out to attend to her new Chocolate Lab puppy.
Jerry O’Connell arrived for about five minutes with a few guy friends. One of his friends yelled out “Dude! No one is at this party! Let’s go!” Very few people there were under 40, so yeah, it was getting a little lame. But I couldn't leave without dessert. And the mini molten lava cakes and gigantic covered strawberries were worth the wait.
A few of those and some more drinks with Jason and we were finally ready to go. We did score a gift bag full of makeup, Pond’s beauty products and a copy of The Starter Wife . I can’t wait to get started on it, though something tells me I could be reading my future.
More: For much more on the Starter Wife series -- which premieres May 31on the USA Network -- visit our Single Again: Starting Over, Starting Now area in iVillage's Love & Sex section.
Disaster Area: Prom Kings, an MTV Star and More!
Mondays at Area are usually pretty rockin’ but I can’t say that the party was too fabulous this week. While my girls and I walked in front of the line, there were only about seven people standing in it. As we walked in, promoter, fame seeker, and ex-reality MTV star Matt Baker (did anyone see Twentfourseven?) met us, looking super hot in his Juicy Couture men’s leather jacket.
He brought us over to a table where band members of the Prom Kings were downing shots and toasting to everything possible. We hung out for a while, but were bored over the myriads of girls who were throwing themselves over these guys. We decided to find some wine (white, of course!) and check out the dance floor. After paying $10 for what tasted like boxed wine, we did our rounds only to find that there really wasn’t much to see.
As we exited, we ran into a group of French expats who had recently made L.A. their home. All in entertainment as producers, writers and directors, the French Posse convinced us to rejoin the party. How could we resist these romancers? Back inside, we found a table and had another drink. The DJ finally brought out the good music and we danced for what felt like hours.
What had at first seemed like a disaster was ironically saved by a group of Frenchies! Though we were sad to say au revoir, my friends and I left on a good night. Disaster averted!
Fran Drescher on Cancer Schmancer!
I had the opportunity to run into a truly gorgeous Fran Drescher who looked stunning at Tuesday night’s premiere of The Starter Wife in West Hollywood. While I was expecting to cringe at her voice, talking to her was actually loads of fun and I was surprised to find that she didn’t care so much to talk about Hollywood and was super passionate about finding a cure for cancer.
We talked for a while about her new project, cancerschmancer.com and I couldn’t help but feel propelled to join in on the cause.
I’ve known way too many women to suffer from cancer, so any way we can create an impetus to find a the cure, is important! Fran is working with major politicians and other celebs to help increase awareness of and fundraising for female-specific cancer research. Check out her web site and let me know what you think!
Downed Beverly Hills Chopper ruins night out
Nothing says irony more than Thursday nights party for Beverly Hills Choppers at Hollywood’s Boulevard 3. Known for their sexy “midi” motorcycles that have brought the attention from everyone from Nicole Richie to Martha Stewart (think Vespa meets Harley), the Chopper Party was meant to celebrate hot Hollywood celebs-cum-biker-babes in the chic Spanish style club.
But the huge club was empty. The DJ was spinning Justin Timberlake to about 20 dancers and no one had to wait for a drink at any of the four bars. Though not many of the promised guest list showed, hostess Adrianne Curry and her hubby of nearly a year, Christopher Knight, did appear, happily and hand in hand. As weird of a couple that was, it was nice to see that they were still smitten. In fact, I never saw them apart from each other! Rehab alum Jodie Sweetin also arrived with a few friends, but I couldn’t bear to stay long enough to find out what happened with them.
Off to bigger and better!
OMG! FYI!
For those of you who read the XBox Party posting, he actually called! Date TBA?
Playboy Desires
I’m probably one of the only scensters who hasn’t been to the Playboy Mansion (yet!), so when the “official” invite came for a Playboy Party, I was stoked. Unfortunately though, it was at Garden of Eden in Hollywood, a far cry from Hugh’s Bel Air mansion.
To no one’s surprise, the line outside the Hollywood Blvd. Morroccan themed club was filled with men. Lots and lots of men. Channeling Hef’s persona, some wore velvet jackets, some carried cigars, and others bit down on pipes. All were dying to see 2007’s centerfold of the year, Sara Jean Underwood.
I jumped past the line (it’s so fun to be a girl!) into VIP and headed in. With party sponsor Patron Tequila pouring out of everyone’s cups, walking the crowd sober was a little annoying. The club was overly crowded and everyone was dancing to rap-infused house music. At one point, I was smashed into a table by passers-by and was forced to lean over right into five people taking tequila shots. As I did, I kinda raised my eyebrows in apology and one guy finished his shot, slammed it down, looked at me and said “Hellooooo Honey!” He then proceeded to put his hands juuuuust shy of my breasts, right over my ribs and gave me a wet kiss on the cheek.
If he hadn’t darted off so quickly, I would have slapped him!
I finally made my way up to VIP where a few ex-playmates and Hugh’s besties were hanging out. I saw the sexy celebrated playmate, Sara, in a tight fitting black dress (I was secretly disappointed that she wasn’t wearing bunny ears!). She took pictures with everyone who asked, posing with a very sweet smile and rather innocent looking eyes. I think even momma would be proud!
I was talking to a guy Steve, one of Hef's best friends. I thought we were having an intelligent conversation about goals and dreams until he asked me, "So you ever wonder if you could have some staples down your front?" I was confused at first until he made motions of pulling out the pages of a centerfold. That was it, I was OUT. I was not sticking around for The Man.
Super offended, I couldn't believe that party was so out of control! But I guess that’s what you get for hanging out with a bunch of playmates!
Nerding Out at L.A.'s Hottest Gaming Party
And when Brody Jenner, Josh Duhamel, Josh Henderson, Ryan Cabrera, Dane Cook, Jesse Metcalfe, Jason Gedrick, Channing Tatum, Matt Leinart and Jon Heder are playing with each other, you better believe I’m in on the action!
Although my friend and I arrived late, only Geoffrey Rush had arrived with his son. So we played games, noshed on fab edamame burgers and fried cheese balls, and drank wine out of modern looking military canteen cups.
I saw Arizona Cardinal QB Matt Leinart walk in with a set of cameras following his every move. I have to admit he’s cute, but he def hams it up oncamera.
I ran into Matt at the bar a few minutes later and as we caught up on life since USC (our Alma Mater), I grabbed an Asahi from the bartender in one hand and had a cup of red wine in the other. As I turned back to Matt, I managed to knock my wine smack into his hand and the cup went flying in the air. His $51million/year QB skills didn’t exactly come into play and the cup was fumbled! No recovery! Merlot soaked the QB’s shoes!
Matt was super cool about it as I turned a mortifyingly deep shade of red. Who does that!?!?!? It took a good 10 minutes to regain my composure, I felt so badly! But he was such a good sport.
At that point, loads of celebs had popped in. I was shocked by a goth looking AJ McLean (scary black eyeliner made him look a zillion years old!); saw Jesse Metcalfe with a drink in his hand wearing a perfectly fitted black collared shirt; Linkin Park band members going crazy on the machines; my friend gave Jon Heder some gaming tips. There was a lot going on!
Jason Gedrick (you probably saw him in Desperate Housewives this season) kept making eyes at me all night, until my friend finally introduced us. He has that hot rugged look down! He told me that his character might be coming back next season and I couldn’t be happier for him. And, I have to reveal that he totally asked for my digits! But as an FYI, I don’t care how gorgeous they are, I don’t date actors.
As I looked across the room, I saw Andrew Keegan talking to a bunch of girls who were obviously stretching the legal limit. Nudging my friends, I said, “That’s the guy from American Pie!”
“Umm no Kimmy. Chill on the wine, it’s not.”
Adamant (and a lil tipsy), I insisted and proceeded to wager a bet. My friend approached Andrew and asked him to clarify the bet we had. The second he was in front of me, I realized my bad. I could see that I was confusing Andrew Keegan (10 Things I Hate About You) with Thomas Ian Nicholas (American Pie). I recanted, but they wouldn’t let me get out of it. Andrew asked me what the bet was and I told him it didn’t matter, I had lost. But he insisted to know!
As I told him the deal, he optimistically said that he was offered Thomas’ part but turned it down for 10 Things I Hate About You! So while I was nowhere near right, it was so sweet of him to help me regain credibility. Just in the middle of a laugh, my friend pointed and knocked his hand into my wine glass. Of course, it landed all over me (and my white pants!) and for the second time that night, I felt a deep crimson on my cheeks. Andrew laughed and politely looked away while the group of boys laughed, patted my chest dry. I tried (again!) to regain composure.
At that point, I was done. I was ready to leave. But I couldn’t get away so easily. As I said goodbye to Andrew, I grabbed his arm… and of course… his drink went flying out of his hands. And all over him! As he stood there sopping with alcohol, I couldn’t believe that I had managed to do it again. I was kicking myself out!
Goofily getting myself to the bathroom to wipe off the mess, I saw Paris and Nicky by the DJ making requests. Paris had an adorable black and ivory silk sundress with the cutest copper leather headband and a matching Fendi purse. Ironically, she looked rather innocent. In complete contrast, Nicky was in black, toting a skull and crossbones studded handbag.
As we waited outside for valet, I covered up with the free hoody handed out at the exit. We waited next to a gorgeous looking Eliza Dushku and boyfriend Brad Penny (L.A. Dodgers). I tried to ask her how she got hooked up with the free Xbox she was holding, but she was too busy snuggling with Brad to give a complete sentence.
I jumped in the car as soon as it pulled up, eager to get away from anyone holding a drink in their hand. I had to escape before rumors spread that the “Serial Spiller” was making her rounds amongst the Young, Hot Hollywood elite!
Hollywood Does NYC and Jimmy Kimmel's There to Care!
At least that’s how Jimmy tried to get a laugh from a group of my friends on Saturday at a charity event when someone asked him why he was attending the 6th Annual Project A.L.S New York Block Party Benefit. Gotta give him credit for trying (apparently, ABC continues to give him a lot of credit)!
Set on the legendary New York City back lot at Paramount Studios in Hollywood, celebrities (other than Jimmy and Sarah) showed their support for the non-profit dedicated to raising funds for and awareness of Lou Gehrig’s disease. The gorgeous, sunny day was the perfect setting for carnival rides and games, yummy New York-style food, street performers and live music.
Jeff Garlin, Jon Tenney (Teri Hatcher's ex), Sharon Lawrence, Rob Morrow, Dana Delaney, David Krumholtz, Diane Farr, Julie and Rob Moran, Kyra Sedgwick (sans Kevin Bacon) and Nancy Travis all brought their families for the carnival.
My friend, a former New Yorker, summed it up perfectly: “It’s just like New York but without the humidity and without the people.” Combine that with L.A. weather and Pink’s hot dogs, and it was truly heaven on earth.
Richard Kind from Curb your Enthusiasm and A Bug’s Life politely disagreed with me. Although his wife was involved in the planning of the event, he couldn’t help but express his disappointment. “Shame on them for having Pink’s hot dogs here on New York’s streets. I’d rather have Oscar Mayer! It is like going to France and having a taco!”
Ricki Lake showed up with her two sons, Milo and Owen, looking superskinny and very happy. Her high ponytail was tied with a floral green tie and she wore jeans and a vintage cardigan. As I spotted her throughout the day, she looked anxious, shunning photographers and often sitting alone.
Surfer and Gabrielle Reece’s hubby, Laird Hamilton, signed autographs. Just down the “street,” Chris Black, a newbie who is starring in and co-wrote The House that Jack Built out in September, hung out in the Sentient Jet Services suite enjoying a Pebble Beach Seaside 12-year-old single malt whisky. I don’t know anything about his acting skills, but let me tell you right now, that boy is gorgeous!
Jimmy and Sarah spent most of the day being very unfunny: playing with kids and eating.
While standing in line for soft serve, I caught up with Emerson Rose Tenney (Teri’s daughter). The girl is sweet, smart, and totally grounded. She loved talking about fashion and had a great time playing the dice game and ring toss. She said she won six toys but gave them all away to other kids who didn’t win.
What a relief to hear that Hollywood’s progeny are not all Paris Hiltons. They actually do care... and probably as much as Jimmy and Sarah do.
Supergirl's Intuition Party
Shopping Parties are simply the best! So when Intuition kept their doors open for the launch of the new Supergirl Collection line of tee’s and activewear, I was elated to join the scene.
As excited as I was for racks and racks of clothes selected by owner Jaye Hersh, I wasn’t too thrilled to see the Cheetah Girls arrive (exactly why are they famous?) so I kept my eyes on the rails full of fabulous frocks. Gabrielle Reece showed up with her daughter, Reece, who radiated with blindingly beautiful bright blonde hair.
Taryn Manning also showed up with blindingly beautiful looong blonde hair. I had always though she was cute but now I get why she always gets the white trash parts. She is haggard! And old! She’s only 28 but looked like a dried up 58! If ever there was a case for Botox… She did make some great purchases though, and walked away with a huge gift bag that was put together by my good friend Melissa. Chock full of Supergirl gear, Melissa mentioned that the VIP bags were worth over $1000.
After sipping margaritas and enjoying Chinese chicken salads in mini take-out boxes, it was time to shop the Supergirl collection. The tees were designed by various L.A. designers, all silk screened or painted with Supergirl insignia. Supercute stuff!
Just as I was leaving, Stacy Keibler arrived on the carpet in a frilly purple dress. Slightly overdressed for the occasion, she looked stunning and ready for a party. But for the moment, my partying was done.
In Andy Dick's Hotel Room
A sincere lover of hotel bars (I know, I’m a lush!), I had to check out Hotel Stoli in Hollywood. Built in a week, the hotel inspired club is a traveling vodka promotion that will be hitting New York, Miami and other U.S. hot spots later this year. It’s where Paris spent her last night out with Danny Masterson and Bijou Phillips before she got her major sentence last week.
Without Paris in sight, it was actually a mellow scene full of C and D-lister’s (e.g. soap star wannabes). Like any hotel, you have to “register” as a guest to get in (like Stoli could let us leave without being able to track us down!), but once you are in, it’s free booze, spa treatments and access to posh “vodka flavored” hotel rooms.
Wandering around to DJ AM’s tunes, we explored the various rooms of the poshly decorated set up. It was 90 degrees that day and obviously no one had thought to install A/C, so the place was ridiculously hot. It was all the more reason to suck down the chilled vodka! I actually loved the Stoli Fashiontini made with watermelon and pineapple. Delish!
As we walked by the Blueberry Vodka room, we heard screeches of joy coming from deep inside the room. A man’s voice started yelling “Yeah, baby! That’s right!” Incredulous, we saw Andy Dick jumping on the bed with three chicks that were definitely enjoying his attention.
We switched to the Orange Room, only to find that Andy Dick (42 in December) and his posse of 25 year olds came with us. At that point, poor Andy was uberwasted. He held out his hand and introduced himself, so I politely smiled and did the same.
“Is that Kimmy spelled with a ‘Y?’” he garbled out.
“Wow!” I said “It is! You're brilliant! How did you know that?” (I love messing with drunks. He was far beyond drunk though, so I was wondering if I was on dangerous territory.)
“I’m a mind reader” he said, pointing to his head and smiling a goofy smile. He leaned back against the couch only to hit his head against the wall. “Oooooooowwwwwww…” he groaned and then started laughing to himself. I kinda just let him sit there, not sure what to say or do. He just kept laughing to himself! I was tempted to get my phone out and call Promises Malibu.
I started talking to his friend Josh who couldn’t stop talking about the “classified” film he’s making with Lindsay Lohan. All of a sudden, Andy grabbed my arm and said “You’re hot. I would love to stick [[[[bleep!]]]] in you.”
WHAT?!?! Did Mr. Dick say what I think he just said?!?!?
At that point, I did grab my phone, ready to call my friends who had magically deserted me. “Oh! You wanna get my number?” He asked, “Or here, lemmee get yours.” He leaned back to get his hand in his pocket and as he did, he knocked his head into the wall…again. As he giggled to himself, I backed away, desperate to tell my friends what had just happened.
Obviously, we won’t be seeing anymore of Andy, or Mr. Dick, but I couldn’t help but feel sorry for the guy. Can we save the poor guy? Save Andy Dick!
It's in the Genes for the Wilson Brothers
I got a chance to see all three of them at the premiere of The Wendell Baker Story at The Writer’s Guild in Beverly Hills last night. The brothers arrived to the premiere separately, but each showed up wearing a dark suit and collared shirt without a tie! It was as if they had planned for a family portrait.
Lucky co-star Eva Mendes looked magnificent in a mustard yellow strapless dress by Cynthia Vincent. Her skin shimmered under the photographers' flashes. I had to ask her how her skin looked so amazing and she told me it was Revlon’s Skinlights. She also shared that she drinks lemon water constantly and she swears it keeps skin looking healthy. I’m stocking up on lemons!
The movie was cute! A def. must see if you want a feel-good, lighthearted pic. I was anxious though to get over to the Sofitel where LA Confidential Magazine was hosting the after party.
Guests rolled in after 10pm, right when I caught Kevin Dillon sipping a beer. As I scanned the room, Kate Hudson was greeting Luke Wilson with a kiss on the cheek. Owen was a few feet behind her!
Wow -- it’s totally public and legit! Kate’s here with Owen! We’ve seen the photos of them together, but it’s like they are always in hiding. And now, she 's actually here.
Kate looked gorgeous -- and without an ounce of makeup! Her super blonde hair was a great contrast to her tanned skin. She just epitomizes Malibu gorgeousness. She wore a super sexy black vest, but it couldn’t make up for the high-waisted, Wrangler-like, dark denim jeans she was wearing! Ugh! They gave her that dreaded 80’s bubble butt! Dating someone with as amazing genes as Owen Wilson, and she wears those?
She looked happy as she swayed to the Allman Brothers and sipped her champagne, so I kinda forgave her. And Owen kinda liked it! At one point, she teasingly wiggled her booty right in front of him. He put his hand on her waist, smiled and gave her a super sweet kiss on the lips. So cute, right?
Unfortunately, she brought her rock n’ roll crew with her. Probably leftovers from her Chris Robinson days, the group of misfits looked like Hell’s Riders arrived via Malibu. One of the girls got so wasted she actually fell over into a random partygoer.
Andrew Wilson was super nice. He seemed grateful and we talked for a bit about the movie.
The boys stuck together for most of the night and partied with beers. It’s clear that they get what it means to be in the “Frat Pack!”
Accidental Stalker?
Celeb stalkers are scary and they exist. And somehow, I accidentally became one while shopping at Barney’s New York last Friday.
I began my Barney’s shopping trip like any other: Fuelling up on delish deli from the fifth floor restaurant. The hostess seated me and my friend at the end of the outdoor patio, an intimate section of four tables. “Is that…?” my friend asked. “Yes, it is” I murmured back as we saw Curb Your Enthusiasm’s Cheryl Hines having lunch with her 3-year-old daughter, Catherine Rose, and her two assistants.
After devouring our organic omelets and sandwiches, I headed to the restroom, did my thing, and opened my stall door only to find Cheryl washing her hands. It was an ordinary sighting so I politely smiled. We both applied lip gloss and went our separate ways to begin shopping.
Wandering around the men’s shoe section, we bumped into each other again. She gave me a look…Oh my god, I thought to myself, does she think I’m following her or something? Feeling like I was her perpetually unsettled costar Larry David, I knew I had to say something. But what?!?!!??! She’s the one who does improv!
Cornered in the sneaker section, I finally said “I usually opt for platforms and T-straps, but they look so comfy compared to what we’re used to!” She looked at me, and smiled easily, instantly agreeing. “You can’t have too many comfortable shoes!” she said.
My friend tried on some sneaks and Cheryl moved on. Whew! Diverted! We decided to shop on Melrose, but it wasn’t so easy to leave. As we headed over towards the parking lot elevators, there she was -- this time with her entire clan. I swear it felt like we were in one of her episodes! She looked up at us with a pseudo-friendly totally-forced half smile and got back to her assistants. Just as I was about to jokingly tell her to stop following me, our elevator arrived and we jumped in.
In the car and ready with payment in hand, my friend and I couldn’t help but laugh at how many times we had run into Cheryl & Co. As I turned the last corner of the lot, I braked suddenly for a crew of three women and a stroller, crossing towards their Prius.
I am truly an accidental stalker…
Shopping with Ms. Sheridan
Last week, I had to find a dress for a hot dinner date at the super romantic The Little Door. With little time before my date, I headed straight for Madison but as I got closer, I realized that loads of paparazzi were swarming around the entrance. How annoying!
But I was determined! I put on my sunglasses and fought my way through the nasty crowd, all of whom were smirking as if to ruin everything for my totally romantic evening! Pushing a few photographers to the side, I finally found refuge through the glass doors of Madison -- the security guard smiling as he helped me away from the mob. Made it!
Totally annoyed, I had to know what bitch had made such a scene. I scouted the racks and then found her near the register. It was Desperate Housewives star Nicollette Sheridan shopping with a girlfriend. Both were dressed in white and wearing huge sunglasses.
In a word, Nicolette looked and acted like a goddess. With long steps, she sashayed in her gorgeous wedge heels, putting on a show that made everyone take notice.
She exited right next to me toting her Prada handbag and while I had a horrible urge to trip her (she looked too perfect!), I couldn’t help but stare along with the rest of the paparazzi and gathering shoppers. Maybe she’s not such a bitch after all…
Models Eat!?!
As we walked into the shop, we were caught in flashing light bulbs. Wondering why paparazzi would want anything to do with me, I heard one of my friends gasp, “OMG! It’s The Models!”
Sure enough, it was Renee, Natasha, Jaslene, and Dionne of America’s Next Top Model posing for a crew of photographers, decked out in of-the moment couture while eating the fruit and yogurt concoctions. “Ne Ne” looked amazing in a white linen pant suit while sexy Natasha wore a metallic pink and gold empire waist dress. Jaslene looked smokin’ in a strapless de la Renta looking dress but Dionne had her typical mean look on her face. I can’t even remember what she was wearing her face was so fierce!
The models were super sweet and responsive to the crowd that gathered around the shop, but it was awesome to see them respond so well to photographer Stephen Danelian’s direction. Not to mention what a relief it was to see models actually eat food! But of course, we can’t be sure they kept it down…
Death by Diane Keaton
I always make a point to stop by the City Bakery at the Brentwood Country Mart. Sex and the City fans will remember the NY branch – Carrie and her crew could be found enjoying their amazing blueberry corn muffins and pretzel croissants. Delish!
Avoiding the hassle of the incessantly filled parking lot, I parked a couple of blocks away, unknowing that my life was about to be risked. I started crossing the busy intersection at San Vicente and waited on the island until all was clear.
I’ll admit it. I was talking on my cell phone, so I’m partially to blame, but just as I was about to take a step into the street, I look over to my right to see a shocked Diane Keaton driving her Mercedes G Class SUV straight into me! I screamed and stepped back, luckily avoiding her as she turned within two feet of my nose. Feeling slightly guilty, she waved and smiled… so I waved back! And she zoomed on her way, still smiling!
