Cannes

ALYSSA MILANO IS RAISING A LITTLE FEMINIST

Alyssa Milano brought her 8 year old daughter Elizabella to the Hollywood Reporter Women’s Power Lunch in Cannes, to learn about women’s activism. You might remember that Tarana Burke founded #MeToo back in 2006, but the movement didn’t really take OFF until Alyssa posted an important message in 2017. Alyssa tweeted “If you’ve been sexually abused or assaulted, write “me too” as a reply to this tweet.” (She wanted to illustrate the magnitude of the problem) It WORKED – they got 12 million responses in 24 hours! That was around the time that Harvey Weinstein was being investigated, and fortunately, Hollywood has never been the same…

(We love that horse’s haircut and cap)

By Janet / October 19, 2022

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GEORGINA CHAPMAN GOT MARCHESA BACK ON THE RED CARPET

Still recovering from her ex-husband Harvey Weinstein’s horrific sexual abuse scandal, (87 women accused him- he’s serving 23 years in prison) Georgina Chapman has been laying low and her fashion line Marchesa has been suffering. Chapman’s business partner quit in 2019 and the label, which was often seen on red carpets, (because Weinstein FORCED actresses to wear it) is now mostly sold to bridesmaids. Chapman claimed to know NOTHING about her husband’s crimes, but few people believe her. She wants to bring her Marchesa label back to life but hasn’t had any luck until she started dating Oscar winner Adrian Brody. HE gets invited to the best events so SHE can show off her latest designs. A match made in….heaven?

Photo Credit: BACKGRID-USA- Adrian and Georgina at Cannes Film Festival

By Janet / July 12, 2021

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Cannes Imitation Michael Jackson

“MICHAEL JACKSON” SURPRISE APPEARANCE AT CANNES

We can’t take our eyes off this Michael Jackson impersonator, either. He appeared on the red carpet for the Solo: A Star Wars Story screening in Cannes and attracted a lot of attention. But can he sing and dance? We might never know because we couldn’t find out who he is, but we’d love to have him at our next party.

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By Janet / May 15, 2018

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SEAN PENN’S MOVIE FLOPS AT CANNES FILM FESTIVAL WHILE CHARLIZE SMILES

The minute we heard (well over a year ago) that Sean Penn was planning to direct his girlfriend Charlize Theron in a movie, we predicted the demise of the relationship. We figured Penn wouldn’t be able to control his impulses and temper under difficult circumstances and Charlize would be turned off. Whether it was his temper or his limited talent, Charlize ended the romance shortly after filming. Some critics imagined that it only took her one look at the rushes to cut all ties. The movie, The Last Face, was declared the worst at Cannes, with the audience alternately laughing out loud and booing. One critic called it “the pompous nadir of Sean Penn’s career” and and it was suggested he stop directing. To her credit, Charlize showed up for the premier and her reunion with Penn was described as “awkward.”
Above, Charlize is in the black tux (with heels) standing between Sean’s son Hopper (he’s in the movie) and Javier Bardem, who plays her love interest. Sean is not wearing the required black tie.

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By Janet / May 21, 2016

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Cannes Feminist Rose McGowan

ROSE MCGOWAN KNOWS WHAT SHE’S TALKING ABOUT

Nothing gets past our favorite feminist Rose McGowan. Just three of the 20 films selected for the Cannes Film Festival were directed by women. The festival director said “Don’t blame us “ – implying that the problem is rooted in Hollywood. But Rose isn’t letting them off the hook. She told The Hollywood Reporter “Those 17 who are not women should be forced to walk down the red carpet in high heels!” (Remember the appalling controversy last year in Cannes when women were not PERMITTED on the red carpet in flat shoes!) Rose says “There are so many levels of embedded misogyny that people don’t even realize. It starts with ‘You HAVE to wear high heels’ and goes to ‘We don’t accept you as a filmmaker.’” Hey Rose, when you’re RIGHT, you’re RIGHT…

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By Janet / April 20, 2016

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EMMA STONE IS WOODY ALLEN’S NEW DARLING

Emma Stone almost ALWAYS gets it right. She wore this adorable Mad Men inspired cocktail dress to the Cannes screening of her latest Woody Allen movie Irrational Man. She plays a grad student who becomes involved with her philosophy professor played by Joaquin Phoenix. Now THAT’S an acting challenge.

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By Janet / May 16, 2015

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Cannes Jane Fonda Spanx

JANE FONDA SAYS SPANX WERE HER BEST FRIEND IN FASHION FRENZIED CANNES

Jane Fonda doesn’t mind telling the world that she can’t LIVE without her Spanx. She credits the springy undergarments for keeping her slim and smooth in Cannes. Jane wrote on her website that she met the founder of Spanx, Sara Blakely, 16 years ago when they both lived in Atlanta. Back then, Sara had just developed her product and was attempting to sell Spanx out of her backpack. Now she’s a billionaire! And Jane Fonda won’t go anywhere without her Spanx!

Photo Credit: Pacific Coast News

By Janet / May 22, 2014

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SHARON STONE BRINGS CLASSIC HOLLYWOOD GLAMOUR TO CANNES

Sharon Stone, 56, is having the time of her life in Cannes, dressing up and hopping from one yacht party to the next. And why not? Europeans consider her to be a huge movie star and they roll out the red carpet for her. Of course, it doesn’t hurt that she always looks incredible. Sharon just finished a movie in Italy and her next project is playing the first female vice president in a TV movie called Agent X.

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By Janet / May 20, 2014

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MEL GIBSON: NO LONGER THE SEXIEST MAN ALIVE

Mel Gibson,58, has done a great job of disguising himself. He showed up in Cannes to promote his movie The Expendables 3 with this highly unattractive beard. Remember, Mel was once voted “Sexiest Man Alive” by People magazine and no one protested. His pretty face was the ticket to Mel’s success (who didn’t love Mad Max?) but now it’s totally and voluntarily covered. He’s about to start filming another move, Blood Father soon, and we bet the facial hair will be gone. He must be secretly thrilled by the Donald Sterling tape scandal, having barely survived his own tape scandal. Coincidentally, both Donald and Mel were taped by their girlfriends! At least Mel knows he’s not the only dumb guy in Hollywood.

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By Janet / May 18, 2014

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Adrien Brody Cannes Houdini

ADRIEN BRODY AND LARA LIETO: CANNES IS A MAGIC PLACE

Adrien Brody, 40, and his model girlfriend Lara Lieto (who appears to be very young) celebrated the one year anniversary of their romance because they met last year at Cannes. Adrien rarely does TV, but he’s gearing up to play the famed magician Houdini in a miniseries for the History channel.

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By Janet / May 21, 2013

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