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Penelope Cruz Pictures at To Rome With Love Premiere
Ellen Page

Penelope Premieres Woody's Latest With a Roster of NYC Stars

Penelope Cruz wore Emilio Pucci to join her To Rome With Love costars last night in NYC for a screening at the Paris Theatre in honor of their film's release tomorrow.
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Penelope Cruz wore Emilio Pucci to join her To Rome With Love costars last night in NYC for a screening at the Paris Theatre in honor of their film's release tomorrow. She linked up with costars Alec Baldwin, Greta Gerwig, and director Woody Allen for the premiere. Alec made the rounds with fiancée Hilaria Thomas on his arm, while Woody Allen fan Jon Hamm stepped out with his girlfriend, Jennifer Westfeldt. Penelope, though, skipped out on the star-studded afterparty held at Casa Lever. Chris Rock came out for the celebration, and caught up with John Legend.

Woody's latest picture is out tomorrow, but so far, early To Rome With Love reviews are mixed. It's his and Penelope's second project together after 2008's Vicky Cristina Barcelona — do you plan on seeing this one? Penelope was thrilled to pair up with Woody again, saying at a press conference Tuesday, "I find him so fascinating. He's so unique. I'm lucky that I get to be directed by somebody that I admire so much, and I am lucky I get to hang out with him."

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Penelope Cruz Can't Believe She Got to Work With Woody Allen
Ellen Page

Penélope and Alec Still Can't Believe They Got to Work With Woody Allen

The cast of To Rome With Love was in NYC Tuesday to chat about their new Woody Allen-directed comedy, which hits theaters in the US tomorrow.
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The cast of To Rome With Love was in NYC Tuesday to chat about their new Woody Allen-directed comedy, which hits theaters in the US tomorrow. Penélope Cruz headed up a roster of actors including Alec Baldwin, Ellen Page, Greta Gerwig, and Italian star Alessandra Mastronardi to chat about the project at the Loews Regency Hotel. Woody spoke about his movie-making and writing process, but it turned out that he was the topic of most of the discussion. Penélope, Alec, Woody, and Greta all spoke about the privilege of working with Woody, calling themselves "nervous" and "lucky" to even be there. Here are highlights from their press conference:

  • Penélope on shooting in Rome: "I loved working there, and I am a huge fan of Italian cinema. There are things about [her character] Anna that I thought about in the back of my head, but she is also a character that has no filter with her brain, and she says everything she feels. It's so refreshing to play somebody like that, and it was refreshing and beautiful to be with Woody in homage to Italian cinema."
  • Alec on working with Woody: "With Woody Allen, you have someone who is responsible for more memorable moments on every level of writing, producing, directing, and acting than any other person who has lived in film, really. You think about the countless, countless dozens of films — and even Woody Allen's less successful efforts are better than most other films you see. Then you see the greatest films he's made, and they are some of the greatest films ever made. So when he calls you and asks you to come and do this with him, if you're available, you go. You want to hitch a ride on this and be a part of them, because this is a guy who is just on an island of his own in terms of filmmaking."
  • Penélope on trying to keep Woody's career in perspective: "I was trying to look at him and forget all the admiration, all of the respect, and all of the beautiful moments that I had experienced through his work. Because if you don't put that aside and focus on what you have to do, I would be starstruck the whole time. It still happens to me when I am with him. I find him so fascinating. He's so unique. I'm lucky that I get to be directed by somebody that I admire so much, and I am lucky I get to hang out with him, that I get to spend time with him, that I get to hear him speak. He makes me laugh all day long, so I feel really lucky that I get this time with him."

To read more from the cast and Woody on the movie, just read more

Penelope Cruz Pictures at To Rome With Love Press Event
Ellen Page

Penélope Brings To Rome With Love to NYC With Alec and Woody

Penélope Cruz linked up with her To Rome With Love costars yesterday for a press conference in NYC.
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Penélope Cruz linked up with her To Rome With Love costars yesterday for a press conference in NYC. Along with Ellen Page, Greta Gerwig, and Alec Baldwin, Penélope discussed what it's like working with a director like Woody Allen. Woody himself was in on the fun, along with the other leading lady from the film, Alessandra Mastronardi. Rome is the latest city to get Woody Allen's attention, after he's focused on international hot spots like Barcelona, Paris, and London in recent years. His original inspiration was, of course, the Big Apple. Woody's next project will bring him home to the US, at least, as he's planning to do much of the shooting of his next project — which stars Cate Blanchett, Bradley Cooper, and Alec — in San Francisco. Penélope's upcoming project, meanwhile, will be Ridley Scott's The Counselor.

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Penelope Cruz Pictures at LA To Rome With Love Premiere
Penelope Cruz

Penelope Takes To Rome With Love to LA For a Premiere

Penelope Cruz wore Michael Kors to join her To Rome With Love costars last night for a screening of their movie during Film Independent's 2012 Los Angeles Film Festival at LA Live.
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Penelope Cruz wore Michael Kors to join her To Rome With Love costars last night for a screening of their movie during Film Independent's 2012 Los Angeles Film Festival at LA Live. Joining Penelope for pictures were Simona Caparrini, Alessandra Mastronardi, Alison Pill, Greta Gerwig, and, of course, their director Woody Allen. The ensemble cast is getting into high promotional mode before the picture's release in the US next Friday on June 22. Penelope jetted to California after a stint in her home country of Spain, where she spent time with husband Javier Bardem and their son, Leo. Javier's coming up on his second Father's Day Sunday, and before the holiday, we're celebrating 100 famous dads.

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Penelope Cruz Pictures at To Rome With Love Photocall
Penelope Cruz

Penelope Cruz Kicks Off Her Morning With Her Movie Loves in Rome

Penelope Cruz joined her To Rome With Love director Woody Allen for their first photocall this morning.
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Penelope Cruz joined her To Rome With Love director Woody Allen for their first photocall this morning. The duo popped up, appropriately, in Rome for their a.m. press duties alongside Penelope's costars Roberto Begnini, Alec Baldwin, and Jesse Eisenberg. Alec brought along his brand-new fiancé for the trip. She tweeted yesterday, "I love Roma." Jesse, meanwhile, showed off an interesting new look, with a layered, straightened hairdo — what do you think of Jesse's updated style? Penelope, Woody, and the gang have many more interview stops to make before the film is out here in the US on June 22. It's out first, though, in Italian theaters next Friday.

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Rachel McAdams and Michael Sheen Photos in Cannes at Midnight in Paris Premiere 2011-05-11 15:06:05
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Rachel McAdams Wows on the Red Carpet and Michael Sheen's Arm at Cannes

Rachel McAdams changed into a semi-sheer Marchesa gown for the premiere of her new Woody Allen movie during the Cannes Film Festival this evening.
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Rachel McAdams changed into a semi-sheer Marchesa gown for the premiere of her new Woody Allen movie during the Cannes Film Festival this evening. She and boyfriend Michael Sheen were also together this morning at the Midnight in Paris photocall, though they seemed to show even more PDA at tonight's event — Michael sweetly helped with her dress as she ascended the stairs, and they huddled close while posing alongside costars Owen Wilson, Adrien Brody, and the French actress Lea Seydoux. Rachel and Michael made the trip to France together in order to promote the comedy after a stay in LA doing press and hanging out with his 12-year-old daughter, Lily.

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Midnight in Paris Trailer, Starring Owen Wilson and Rachel McAdams
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Midnight in Paris Trailer: Owen Wilson and Rachel McAdams in The City of Lights

In recent years, Woody Allen's films have gotten to be a bit formulaic: he compiles an impeccable cast and drops them in an iconic city, then lets the characters' story lines intersect with each other.
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In recent years, Woody Allen's films have gotten to be a bit formulaic: he compiles an impeccable cast and drops them in an iconic city, then lets the characters' story lines intersect with each other. Sometimes the formula works (as in Vicky Cristina Barcelona), but other times we're not so lucky (as in You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger). After watching the trailer for his newest film, it's hard to predict where Midnight in Paris will fall on the spectrum.

The movie centers on Owen Wilson and Rachel McAdams as an engaged couple visiting Paris. They start to grow apart when McAdams's character takes a liking to a stuffy American intellectual (Michael Sheen) that her fiancé doesn't quite approve of. Meanwhile, Wilson's character starts seeing his own side to the City of Love, but it's not clear what he's really doing on his late-night walks. There's no question that Wilson and McAdams have charm to spare, and Paris is the perfect backdrop for any film, but the trailer boasts only a few chuckles (and we barely glimpse the rest of the cast, which includes Marion Cotillard, Adrien Brody, and Kathy Bates). The good news is that we won't have to wait long to find out more about the movie, as it's set to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in May. Watch the preview for yourself when you read more

Gallery of Pictures of Celebrities at New York Fashion Week Fall 2011
Karen Elson

NYFW Kicks Off With Lots of Stylish Celebs

New York Fashion Week launched yesterday with shows and events attracting lots of celebs.
by Beth Squires
Gallery of Pictures of Celebrities at New York Fashion Week Fall 2011

New York Fashion Week launched yesterday with shows and events attracting lots of celebs. Rose Byrne looked gorgeous in her pale pink floor length gown at the amFAR gala event, while Karen Elson performed there with her acoustic guitar in a white strapless dress. Inside, Blake Lively showed off her curves in a printed strapless gown, while Alexa Chung also went with a print and some bright red shoes at Christian Siriano's show, where she sat front row alongside Mena Suvari and Gabrielle Union. Celebs also spotted around Fashion Week yesterday included Penn Badgley, Kelly Rowland, Kanye West, Kid Cudi, Cat Deeley, Natasha Bedingfield, Jessica Alba, Julianna Margulies and so many more!

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Pictures from the Red Carpet at the Cannes Film Festival 2010 Including Naomi Watts, Aaron Johnson, Imogen Poots, Hannah Murray, 2010-05-16 03:00:00
Hannah Murray

Stars Keep Walking the Red Carpet as Cannes Continues

The Cannes Film Festival is still in full swing, with more star-studded premieres and photocalls.
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The Cannes Film Festival is still in full swing, with more star-studded premieres and photocalls. Naomi Watts looked glam in her gown as she walked the red carpet for You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger, the new Woody Allen movie. After his photocall on Friday, Aaron Johnson put on his tux for the premiere of Chatroom alongside costars Imogen Poots, Matthew Beard and Hannah Murray. Jennifer Hudson looked fantastic at the photocall for her new movie Winnie, while Haley Bennett attended the premiere for her new movie Kaboom, by Greg Araki and costarring Thomas Dekker.

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To see more photos from the festival this weekend, including Evangeline Lilly, Michelle Yeoh, Diane Lane, Josh Brolin and Jean-Claude Van Damme just read more

Photo Slideshow of Celebrities at Wimbledon 2009 Including Justin Timberlake, Chace Crawford, Kate Winslet, Gavin Rossdale
Alesha Dixon

Celebrity Fans at Wimbledon 2009!

Wimbledon came to a close yesterday, with Roger Federer winning the men's singles final, after Serena Williams beat her sister to become the women's singles champion.
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Photo Slideshow of Celebrities at Wimbledon 2009 Including Justin Timberlake, Chace Crawford, Kate Winslet, Gavin Rossdale

Wimbledon came to a close yesterday, with Roger Federer winning the men's singles final, after Serena Williams beat her sister to become the women's singles champion. Just like previous years, the tennis tournament has attracted lots of celebrities to watch the action. Check out who was there this year.

Jonny and Jude Alesha Dixon Bruce Forsyth Terry Wogan Chace Crawford Justin Timberlake Cliff Richard
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