It’s that time of the week where Gone Hollywood brings you the best of the best in celebrity quotes from all over the web! For today, we have Betty White on “Saturday Night Live” talking about Facebook, Jake Gyllenhaal’s sexy body and Robert Pattinson’s revelation on “Oprah” that Kristen Stewart is pregnant. Enjoy! TGIF!
“The Jake Gyllenhaal workout plan…starts with growing long, long hair…gorgeous greasy locks and then washing every day….Wash, shampoo, then condition. Washing works the biceps and then the triceps by conditioning. And vigorously rubbing all of your body with soap really defines the abs and the pectoral muscles. And if you do squats while you’re bathing – that’s it!”
– Jake Gyllenhaal, joking with Entertainment Tonight Canada about his super-buff Prince of Persia look
“Kristen’s pregnant.”
– Robert Pattinson, dodging the question of whether he’s dating his Eclipse costar Kristen Stewart by starting a rumor, on The Oprah Winfrey Show
“[Ben Stiller] won’t win…[Bradley Cooper] doesn’t deserve to be on that list…[Ryan Reynolds's] eyes are too close together.”
– The Hangover’sZach Galifianakis, sizing up his competition for MTV Movie Award’s best comedic performance, to MTV
“At this point, we’re still trying not to, but I can’t wait to not try not to.”
– Pink, on her plans to start a family with husband Carey Hart, to Cosmopolitan magazine
“You go through the works, and then you’re like this perfectly prepared sausage…no one ever sees what goes in.”
– Scarlett Johansson, explaining how she glams up for red carpet appearances, to V magazine
“It’s my novel called Modelland (pronounced “Model Land”) that takes you to a fantastical place you’ve never seen, or heard about, or read about before…Where dreams come true and life can change in the blink of a smoky eye.”
– Former supermodel Tyra Banks, introducing her latest venture on Tyra.com
“She’s 53 and I’m 49. Soulmates is for Romeo and Juliet. This is, ‘Hey, I try not to fart in your presence.’”
– Sex and the City 2′sJohn Corbett, on his eight-year relationship with actress Bo Derek, to People
“I also try to read all of my fan mail. A lot of them send me candy, which I’m not allowed to eat ’cause my mom says it might be poisonous.”
– Justin Bieber, to Time magazine
“When I first heard about the campaign to get me to host Saturday Night Live, I didn’t know what Facebook was. And now that I do know what it is, I have to say it sounds like a huge waste of time.”
– Betty White, during her SNL opening monologue
“I’m made of 99% ham and 1% water. I was just cooked that way!”
– Mike Myers, on how he’s naturally a goofball, to Parade
Many people go on Twitter just so they can follow celebrities and see what they have to say, some celebrities even give spoilers or news on movies and TV shows. This is going to end apparently.
The Hollywood Reporter says that a number of studio deals have a new part to contracts : actors, writers, executives and pretty much anybody who is signing a contract can’t give out information.
Cameron Diaz and Mike Myers are an example of this, in their new contract for Shrek 4 it states they can’t put any information of the production on “interactive media such as Facebook, Twitter, or any other interactive social network or personal blog.â€
An entertainment lawyer says “this is just the beginning, Hollywood has a long history of controlling what talent says in the media. This is just a new area of media that hasn’t been controlled yet.â€
What are your thoughts on all of this? I love Twitter but I kind of agree with the executives. They just need to find a balance.
source: Hey, showbiz folks: Check your contract before your next tweet [The Hollywood Reporter]
What will it take for A-list actresses to earn as much as actors?
The ninth-highest grossing movie of the year so far — with $153 million in U.S. box office sales — is “Sex and the City,” a film that features four leading women and a cursory supporting role for Mr. Big. The 11th highest grossing film is “Mamma Mia,” another estrogen fest, which has earned $144 million.
So with female-centric movies performing so well at the box office (between them, the two films have earned $980 million worldwide), why are women still earning so much less than their male counterparts?
Only two women make the list of the top 10 earning actors in Hollywood between June 2007 and June 2008. Cameron Diaz comes in fifth with $50 million for her work in solid romantic comedies like “What Happens in Vegas” and “The Holiday.” She also earned big for her voice work in the “Shrek” films as the far-from-helpless Princess Fiona.
But she earned a full $30 million less than Hollywood’s highest earner, Will Smith, who cashes mega paychecks for films like the post-apocalyptic “I Am Legend.” In the same time period, Smith earned $80 million.
Hollywood’s top earners
Will Smith — $80 million:
Smith earns big bucks for his action hero roles in films like Hancock and I Am Legend. But he’s also looking out for an Oscar. He was nominated for his work in Ali and The Pursuit of Happyness.
Johnny Depp — $72 million:
Depp rakes it in with his bizarre turn as drunken Captain Jack Sparrow in Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean movies. Rumors are now swirling that he’ll earn $56 million upfront for a fourth installment.
Eddie Murphy — $55 million:
The reclusive comedian may have bombed with his most recent film, Meet Dave, but his overall track record for family-friendly fare is good enough for studios to keep producing his movies.
Mike Myers — $55 million:
His Shrek movies appeal to both kids and grown-ups, but his live-action films are a tougher sell. His summer movie The Love Guru earned a paltry $41 million worldwide.
Cameron Diaz — $50 million:
The top-earning woman on our list, Diaz turns out solid performances in romantic comedies like this year’s What Happens in Vegas. But she still earned $30 million less than top-earning actor Will Smith last year.
Leonardo DiCaprio — $45 million:
DiCaprio is the rare actor who can bring in large audiences for adult fare like Blood Diamond and The Aviator. He’s been nominated for three Oscars but has yet to win.
Bruce Willis — $41 million:
His action star days are mostly behind him, but Willis still managed to fill seats with his fourth turn as John McClane in last year’s Live Free or Die Hard.
Ben Stiller — $40 million:
Stiller’s Night at the Museum was a monster hit earning $575 million at the worldwide box office. No surprise that a sequel is in the works for next year.
Nicolas Cage — $38 million:
Cage’s films can be hit or miss but he still earns big paychecks. They pay off when a movie like National Treasure: Book of Secrets earns $457 million worldwide.
Keira Knightley — $32 million:
The second woman on our list, Knightley earns out from her role in the Pirate movies as Elizabeth Swan. When not appearing in the blockbusters, she sticks to more serious films like last year’s Atonement.
The obvious What Happens In Vegas with Ashton Kutcher and Cameron Diaz made the list. Also on the list is Mad Money featuring Diane Keaton, Katie Holmes and Queen Latifah.
But, the number one worst movie of 2008 goes to Mike Myers and The Love Guru. He’s just not as funny as he used to be.
10. “Beverly Hills Chihuahua”
We thought the whole talking dogs fad was over, but apparently, it’s not. George Lopez and Drew Barrymore provide voices for this 2008 flop about zany California dogs.
9. “Witless Protection”
Larry the Cable Guy followed up 2006′s “Larry The Cable Guy: Health Inspector” and 2007′s “Delta Farce” with this “Witless” effort. Larry’s 0-for-3. So bad, we didn’t bother reviewing it.
8. “Rambo”
Did we need another “Rambo”? No, but Sly Stallone gave us one – an ultra-gore-fest, even by Stallone standards.
7. “You Don’t Mess With The Zohan”
Adam Sandler makes the list with his tale of an Israeli special forces soldier who dreams of being a hairstylist. Childish humor from a familiar source.
6. “Babylon A.D.”
Starring master thespian Vin Diesel, “Babylon A.D.” went way over budget and there were reports of ego clashes between Diesel and director Mathieu Kassovitz. Released six months after its original release date, the film wasn’t even screened for New York critics.
5. “10,000 B.C.”
“10,000 B.C” could be called the movie the Museum of Natural History doesn’t want you to see. Full of special effects but lacking a shred of authenticity, the film was widely panned.
4. “What Happens In Vegas”
“What Happens In Vegas” stars Ashton Kutcher and Cameron Diaz as two people who get married after a booze-fueled night in Sin City, and the wacky adventures that transpire after they also win a large sum of money. The easy joke is that this bomb should have stayed in Vegas. We took the easy way out.
3. “Mad Money”
With a trio of actresses like Diane Keaton, Katie Holmes and Queen Latifah, what could have possibly gone wrong with “Mad Money”? Everything, apparently. But mostly the fact that this comedy had no laughs.
2. “The Hottie & The Nottie”
Is it worth describing the plot to this Paris Hilton-starred stinker? We won’t bother, because you shouldn’t bother watching it. According to Box Office Mojo, the film grossed less than $1.6 million as of Nov. 26, which sounds generous.
1. “The Love Guru”
Our number one worst movie is “The Love Guru,” co-written and starring “SNL” alum Mike Myers as Guru Pitka, a man on a quest to become the #1 guru. Films like “Guru” and 2003′s “The Cat in the Hat” are destroying all the comedy credibility Myers built through the “Wayne’s World” and “Austin Powers” films. Thank goodness for “Shrek.” “Guru” also stars acting legends Jessica Alba and Justin Timberlake.
An actor with a small but memorable part in the first ‘Austin Powers‘ movie has been charged in connection with an unsolved 1990 gang rape, according to a FOXNews.com report.
Joe Son, who played the shoe-throwing character Random Task (prompting the Mike Myers line “Who throws a shoe?”), was hit with a slew of charges on Oct. 1, including: Five felony counts of forcible rape, two felony counts of forcible sodomy, two felony counts of sodomy in concert by force, seven felony counts of forcible oral copulations and one felony count of sexual penetration by foreign object by force, according to an Orange County District Attorney’s Office release.
Son pleaded guilty to a felony vandalism charge in May, and when he was required to give a DNA sample, he was linked back to the 18-year-old Christmas Eve gang rape.
Smith brought in $80 million last year. Cameron Diaz was the top earning actress with $50 million. I love reporting on celebrity paychecks, it’s absolutely ridiculous how much they earn.
The top 5 earning celebrity men in Hollywood are:
1. Will Smith – $80 million
2. Johnny Depp – $72 million
3. Eddie Murphy – $55 million
4. Mike Myers – $55 million
5. Leonardo DiCaprio – $45 million
The top 5 earning celebrity women in Hollywood are:
1. Cameron Diaz – $50 million
2. Keira Knightley – $32 million
3. Jennifer Aniston – $27 million
4. Reese Witherspoon – $25 million
5. Gwenyth Paltrow – $25 million
How is it possible that Eddie Murphy earned that much, when we have the likes of “Meet Dave” as our most recent example of his work. The same goes for “The Love Guru” and Mike Myers.
People are apparently buzzing about the celebrity quotes of the week, so who am I to argue?
“The Wentz family, our Christmas card just got upgraded!” – Pete Wentz, on new wife Ashlee’s decision to change her last name to his, to PEOPLE
“Pole dancing really isn’t as easy as it looks.” – Carmen Electra, who is releasing her own line of stripper poles, to PEOPLE
“I think he’s 1 percent water and 99 percent talent.” – Mike Myers, describing his The Love Guru costar Justin Timberlake, to PEOPLE
“It’s amazing what a haircut and forgetting to shave will do.” – American Idol David Cook, on being a “cougar” magnet, to Today’s Meredith Vieira
“I don’t really like to respond to things I read about myself in the press but, for the record, I was not thrown off anybody’s yacht in Cannes.” – Singer Lily Allen, dismissing rumors of rowdy behavior via her MySpace page
“Can we get the ranch?” – Ellen DeGeneres, asking newlywed Jenna (Bush) Hager if she could have the same no-fly zone wedding location
“I’m about two months pregnant right now and we’re getting married on August 8th of 2008.” – Reality star Kim Kardashian, fooling with reporters (and her boyfriend, NFL star Reggie Bush), at the Hampton Bays nightclub Whitehouse
“I would start by eating an entire box of Fruity Pebbles out of it. Then I’d take an afternoon sponge bath in it. Then I’d retro fit it with handles and make it into a Stanley Cup handbag.” – Detroit Red Wings’ hockey fan Kristen Bell, on what she’d do with the Stanley Cup championship trophy if she had possession of it for a day, to NHL.com
“A little whipping every now and then, Harrison?” – Regis Philbin, asking Harrison Ford if he ever took home the Indiana Jones whip, on Live with Regis and Kelly
“That’s cheap. Everyone’s kissed George Clooney.” – Madonna, after auctioning off her Chanel purse for more than $471,000 – that’s $171,000 more than a kiss from Clooney fetched – at the amfAR Cinema Against AIDS benefit in Cannes
Kanye West likes to open his mouth and say all the wrong things. This time he rips choosing Britney Spears to open the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards. Oh yeah, and you know he’s going to play the race card too. Just ask Mike Myers.
“I can’t believe she would perform. She hasn’t had a hit record in years,†he said, apparently miffed that MTV didn’t invite him to open the show. “Maybe my money’s not right. Maybe my skin’s not right.â€
Maybe your star power is not right Kanye. I’m not a big Britney fan, but let’s be honest, everybody is talking. It wouldn’t matter if Britney was black, white, purple or yellow, people are going to tune in and watch. You are irrelevant and need to SHUT YO’ MOUTH.
Source: “Kanye West blasts Britney with the race card” [earsucker] Image Courtesy of Picture Perfect, for use on Gone Hollywood
UPDATE (Allie): Oddly enough, Kanye West’s slam against Britney Spears, comes at almost the same time that his rival, 50 Cent spends the night partying with her.
On another note, doesn’t the picture show a little tension between Britney and Paris Hilton – - do you think they talked?
Everyone’s eyes were on Justin Timberlake and Cameron Diaz at yesterday morning’s Shrek 3 Premiere in Santa Monica, CA.
It was the first time they’ve been photographed together since breaking up last year. They were friendly on the green carpet, hugging, kissing and sharing a few laughs.
While Shrek 3 isn’t even out in theatres yet, the DreamWorks Animation team is already working on Shrek 4.
“We know there is a ‘Shrek 4′ and I know the story. It’s actually very good and very funny,” he confessed. But, when asked if it’s in pre-production, Aretos smiled and said, “I am going to use the Scooter Libby thing. I do not recall.”
We did manage however to find out a little more about another project called “Shrek the Halls,” which is a half-hour Christmas special that will air on ABC. Art director Peter Zaslav told us that while there will be a couple of new characters, it will primarily consist of ones that we are already familiar with.
“We’re visiting some old environments and all the core groups of characters. It really integrates seamlessly, I think, with taking place where ‘Shrek the Third’ left off,” Zaslay said.
We couldn’t help but ask if it was going to be anything like the “Star Wars Christmas Special.”
Zaslay laughed, “Hopefully not, unless it’s cult classic kind of status. It’s actually going to be on for fifteen years every Christmas. That’s the plan. So it has to be visually and story-wise up with all the ‘Shrek’ films in terms of quality. So far it’s looking really good.”
We also wondered about the spin-off with Puss in Boots. Tim Cheung, the head of character animation, admitted it is a possibility.
“I think there’s always been talk with these characters to [do it]. This is a huge franchise for DreamWorks so I think if all things line up, I think they’d be interested in doing stuff like that. I haven’t heard anything yet exactly but I just work here. They tell me what to do.”
PEOPLE surveyed several Hollywood celebrities and got their picks for the year’s best books, movies, music and TV shows. Here’s what they found:
TV SHOWS
Ashlee Simpson: Desperate Housewives – “It’s one of those shows like Sex and the City – every girl likes it.”
Monique Coleman: Grey’s Anatomy – “Even though there’s huge issues, at the end of the day we’re still concerned about the characters – that’s good TV.”
Macy Gray: Nip/Tuck – “It’s over-the-top-
drama. It’s crazy. I don’t know who thinks of that stuff.”
John Stamos:South Park – “The show is so timely. If something happens, in like two weeks it’s parodied on there.”
Nicky Hilton:The Girls
Next Door – “I just think they’re so funny.”
MOVIES
Josh Groban: The Prestige – “Christian Bale and Hugh Jackman are awesome. And I’ve loved magic since I was a kid. That it’s a murder mystery with twists based on magic makes it amazing.”
Jaime Pressly: The Departed – “It was amazing. It’s a brilliant film. Everyone in it was great.”
Anjelica Huston: Borat – “I don’t know if it’s the best movie, but it’s the funniest. I have never laughed so
hard in a movie. I’ve never laughed so
hard, period.�
Mike Myers: The Fountain – “It’s beautiful. I’ve never seen anything like it. All the performances were great. It was transformative.”
Clay Aiken: The Queen – “Helen Mirren looks just like Queen Elizabeth. Acted like her! I thought it was very good.”
MUSIC
Anne Hathaway: Jenny Lewis with the Watson Twins, Rabbit Fur Coat – “You can just listen to it start to finish and it tells a story. It’s beautiful, funny and very subversive. I really love it.”
Chris Cornell: Bob Dylan, Modern Times – “I think it’s fantastic. There’s a lightness to it that doesn’t normally come from him. When I say lightness, like a happiness.”
Zach Braff: Joshua Radin, We Were Here – “It’s just the greatest music. He’s a really talented guy. He’s like the new Paul Simon.”
Katharine McPhee: Christina Aguilera, Back to Basics – “I really like her record. I think she brought some cool old-school
stuff to it, and amazing vocals.”
BOOKS
Terrence Howard: Veronika Decides to Die by Paulo Coelho –”It teaches you to enjoy each moment.”
Ben Affleck: Guns, Germs and Steel by Jared Diamond – “I’m reading a lot
of nonfiction. . . .This is really good right now.”
Jennifer Connelly: In the Land of Magic Soldiers by Daniel Bergner – “That was the last one I read – it was actually about Sierra Leone, where Blood Diamond takes place. It was really fantastic.”
Queen Latifah: The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith – “I love it. It’s a whole series.”
Patricia Heaton: The Tiny One by Eliza Minot – “It’s about a girl who loses her mother, and she chronicles the whole day before she finds out her mother died. She’s exactly the age I was when my mother died. I’d read a few pages and then start sobbing.”
“The Wentz family, our Christmas card just got upgraded!” – Pete Wentz, on new wife Ashlee’s decision to change her last name to his, to PEOPLE
“I can’t believe she would perform. She hasn’t had a hit record in years,†he said, apparently miffed that MTV didn’t invite him to open the show. “Maybe my money’s not right. Maybe my skin’s not right.â€
