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On Jan. 22, 2008, the day Heath Ledger tragically left this level of life, I was the only writer on duty for People.com. I heard the incredibly sad news on CNN the second they reported it and called my editor, in shock. He assigned me to immediately do research on what happened, and I was furiously wiping away the tears as I reluctantly plodded on. My work that day was a blur.<\/p>\n
And not, as one insensitive pal suggested, because he was gorgeous and a former crush of mine. But rather because the world lost a brilliant young actor, one whose previous stunning work, including Brokeback Mountain (for which he got robbed of the Oscar, btw), was just the tip of the iceberg.<\/p>\n
As his name was announced as the winner of this year\u2019s Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor for his work in Dark Knight, I felt that same sharp pain, as I\u2019m sure we all did. Accepting his award, the film\u2019s director, Chris Nolan, said it best: \u201cAfter Heath passed on, you saw a hole ripped in the future of filmdom.\u201d Whew. I guess that\u2019s what the world felt in the 50s when they lost James Dean.<\/p>\n
With these feelings as the backdrop for the evening, I\u2019m finding it incredibly hard to be shallow and give you the catty commentary that I\u2019m known for. So please forgive me if this \u201creview\u201d is too soft. I\u2019ll try my best to channel my inner bitch for you.<\/p>\n
But actually, this year, there wasn\u2019t much bad to say. Shame. Even the pre-show interviewers weren\u2019t as awful as usual. So sorry.<\/p>\n
The absolute best-looking female, all around, was Demi Moore. It appears that sex with a much younger man has better anti-aging powers than even La Prairie! Her dress was absolutely gorgeous. It seriously is hard to believe that Mr. Rumer Willis is her biological daughter! (Okay, now I\u2019m getting the hang of it! I\u2019m actually cheering myself up writing this.)<\/p>\n
Best speech by far was from Ricky Gervais. And I\u2019m thrilled he told the assemblage to quiet down. I\u2019ve seen a celebrity do that only once before, and in person. Several years back, Arnold Schwarzenegger was opening Gold\u2019s Gym in Venice, CA. I was standing next to Clint Eastwood, listening to Arnold start his welcoming speech. Clint, his girlfriend, Mr. X and I were about the only quartet paying attention.<\/p>\n
All of a sudden, Arnold said loudly, \u201cYou are being very rude and I don\u2019t appreciate it.\u201d The terrified crowd shut right up. I always mean to use that line, but somehow, I don\u2019t think it will be as effective in a Brooklyn accent as it is in an Austrian one.<\/p>\n
But I digress. Back to the Globes. Here are some random thoughts that I jotted down as the show went on\u2026and on\u2026:<\/p>\n
Simon Baker is even sexier in glasses, which I didn\u2019t think possible!<\/p>\n
Glad to see more \u201cregular\u201d hairstyles on many females. And Salma Hayak\u2019s simple, elegant braid that was folded-up into a rhinestone clip was stunning.<\/p>\n
What was Tom Brokaw thinking when he chose that ill-fitting velour tuxedo jacket? It was square even in his day. (On second view, it looked like he took it off a stuffed bear.)<\/p>\n
I hate to say it, but Colin Farrell looked great. Hopefully, that means he finally stopped smoking. He as much as said he stopped coke. Good for him.<\/p>\n
Couples I love:
\nAngelina and Brad, who I think will turn out to be the Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward of their generation. I wish all the jealous haters would stop ragging on her, probably the kindest female in the industry.
\nBeyonce and Jay-Z.
\nLeo and Kate. I know they\u2019re not a \u201ccouple,\u201d but their friendship seems so caring. I was at a screening where he talked about her so lovingly, and every time the camera caught them at the Globes, they were huddling together. Adorable friendship.
\nSimon Baker and Me. Oh wait–that\u2019s only in my dreams.<\/p>\n
Celebs who came off as lovely:
\nJonas Brothers
\nMaggie Gyllenhaal
\nChristina Applegate
\nMeryl Streep
\nEmma Thompson
\nKate Winslet
\nThe last three ladies seemed to have something to say to everyone.<\/p>\n
Drew Barrymore and Jessica Lange acted nuts all night. What was up with them? And Drew looked 50-years-old. I wonder if she can stretch and kick and stretch. (SNL reference, for you non-hipsters.)<\/p>\n
How adorable was it that the gorgeous girl from Slumdog Millionaire, Freida Pinto, carried her purse onstage to present?<\/p>\n
Speaking of Slumdog\u2026, I don\u2019t think that anyone was happier than that cast, even before it won almost everything. They were having a grand old time just being here. Loved them!<\/p>\n
What was up with the boob part of Eva Mendes\u2019 dress? It looked like it was in the wrong place. Couldn\u2019t figure it out for the life of me.<\/p>\n
The two worst presenters were Seth Rogen and Sasha Baron Cohen. How in bad taste were their attempts at humor? Rogen mentioned \u201cdoing coke with Mickey Rourke,\u201d while Baron\u2019s \u201cjokes\u201d were downright offensive and far from timely. Or funny.<\/p>\n
I\u2019m happy to report that Renee Zellweger doesn\u2019t look like a frog anymore–she now looks like an OLD frog!<\/p>\n
Did Tina Fey have a nose job? It did look different. But since she\u2019s apparently un-vain enough to show up with her hair a mess, and sweaty skin, why would she change her nose? Wouldn\u2019t it be easier to brush her hair? (I actually feel bad writing this one.)<\/p>\n
Kate Winslet appears to be a lovely person, and she\u2019s an excellent actress, but Angelina Jolie got robbed for Best Actress. I really do think that people feel her life is too happy and figure since she has Brad Pitt, they don\u2019t need to give her anything else. I really do think that.<\/p>\n
Megan Fox is truly the most gorgeous female on the planet. Case closed.<\/p>\n
I\u2019m sure some of you who saw dashing Pierce Brosnan on the red carpet with his plus-size wife, Keely Shaye Smith, are head-scratching over the pairing. Let me clear it up for you–a few years back, she and I were both correspondents on Live In LA, a morning show with Steve Edwards, and she was gorgeous! She made me feel heavy, and I was 110lbs! After the Brosnans had their first child, she just ballooned and kept going. And apparently it doesn\u2019t phase him, like it probably would the rest of shallow Hollywood. So he\u2019s handsome AND lovely.<\/p>\n
I enjoy seeing Sandra Bullock, my little mother\u2019s fave. Years ago, she and I were up for the same part–the lead in a sitcom. I unfortunately got the worst flu I ever had, and had to show up at the final callback in that condition. She was the only competitor who was kind to me. She had seen my show and was sure I\u2019d get the part. If it wasn\u2019t going to be me, I wanted it to be her. We both lost out, but at least I got to know that not every actress is cutthroat and nasty.<\/p>\n
And last but not least, though he\u2019s been a wreck for a long time, the absolute most deserving winner was Mickey Rourke. I saw The Wrestler the day before the Globes and called everyone to tell them that I changed my SAG Awards vote to him, from Sean Penn. His performance was agonizingly painful and real. Nice to see a deserving comeback.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s it for now. I have to go rest my fangs for the upcoming SAG Awards. My mouth is watering as I write.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
GOLDEN GLOBES 2009 \u00a0 On Jan. 22, 2008, the day Heath Ledger tragically left this level of life, I was the only writer on duty for People.com. I heard the incredibly sad news on CNN the second they reported it and called my editor, in shock. He assigned me to immediately do research on what<\/p>\n