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Eva: The Smell of Success

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Eva Mendes

(on her 2007 New Years resolution) For the 10th year in a row I will make a resolution to not bite my nails. And for the 10th year in a row I'm sure I will break that by 5 January. I think that's the longest I went without biting my nails. I'm meeting with a hypnotherapist in an effort to stop. I'm really happy about this because that's one of my things that I do that I no longer want to do,

I really wanted to be in Mr. and Mrs. Smith. I was 10 minutes away from auditioning when my agent left me a message saying that the part had been offered to Angelina Jolie. I got really crazy, ignored it, and auditioned anyway. I really thought I had a chance!

I love being naked. I do everything in the nude, even the gardening! We're Cuban, and it's a hot island. Why not go nude?

When I put weight on, it doesn’t go to my ass or thighs. It goes straight to my boobs.

Rating: 2

It wasn't what Eva was wearing to the Costume Gala that made me curious because we all know her turquoise gown made her a plain jane. It was another accessory - Secret Obsession - and how she smelled. We will know when it comes out in the fall!

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Sarah Michelle: Too Stuffed

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"For a porn star, I didn't get much action. I filmed a love scene on Thanksgiving, and I had eaten all this turkey and mashed potatoes and was like, 'I seriously have to film a sex scene right now?' I was so tired from all the tryptophan (an amino acid in turkey that makes you sleepy) that I just wanted to sleep."  Sarah Michelle Gellar was too tired to perform a sex scene in her 2006 movie SOUTHLAND TALES - because she had just feasted on turkey.

The "Buffy The Vampire Slayer" actress plays a porn star in the movie, but was disappointed when she couldn't partake in an intimate scene with full gusto, because all she wanted to do was sleep.

The 30-year-old had binged on a huge Thanksgiving meal of turkey - which contains chemicals that make you lethargic - just before she was due to film the scene.

Rating: 3

Don't we look a little lazy in this black strapless number? This isn't the way to go specially when you are invited to a Superhero Fantasy themed Gala.

You can't be a superhero wearing something dull. They too have to be chic.

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Janet: The Queen of Drag?

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Janet Jackson is so impressed by the legion of drag queens who attempt to mimic her act she'd like to be one. The Control hitmaker admits she checks out drag stars who have their own Janet Jackson act whenever she hears of one - and some are amazing. She chuckles, "One of them was at the Baton (Show Lounge) in Chicago. This was a few years ago. And she did a wonderful job. "(There was) another… in Atlanta at the Jungle. She did a wonderful job as well.
"They really study you… (and) they pour it on more, which I absolutely love. They give more than I do and I love that. The first time I went to the Baton in Chicago and saw this show, I was with some of my dancers.
"Afterward, I said to my dancers, 'We've gotta pull (it) up because these bitches are hitting it. They're giving so much femininity and we look like boys onstage.'
Jackson tells Eonline.com that sometimes the drag queens' Janet routines make it into her live shows.
She adds, "We were trying our hardest to ooze with that feminine touch."
And she'd love to 'drag it up' for a magazine photoshoot: "It would be really fun to do a whole editorial spread in a magazine with me as a drag queen, completely from head to toe. I would love to do that." 

Rating: 4

This is a themed party and this is the time to go nasty! But there's just so much to like in Janet's white halter neck silk jersey gown by Versace. If you must flaunt the toned body… 

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The New Face of Naomi

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Actress Naomi Watts has been unveiled as the new face of designer THIERRY MUGLER's Angel fragrance.

The blonde beauty will grace billboards and TV screens later this year (08) as the spokesmodel of the perfume.
Watts was filmed for the TV commercial by director Bill Condon, and was snapped by acclaimed photographer Al Mahdavi for the print adverts.

Rating: 2

Naomi does a Marilyn Monroe/Veronica Lake in her all white pleated number at the Costume Gala. Adding a star detail doesn't really make it to the theme of fantasy and superhero 

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Julia Fulfills Her Dream

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Julia Roberts

Admits she doesn't use deodorant. Instead, she relies on old-fashioned soap and water to keep her armpits fresh.

Julia and her brother Eric used to stutter as kids.

Angrily gave chase to a car carrying paparazzi photographers after spotting them filming her near a school. (November 29, 2007)

Says at age 40 her dream is to be a highly fulfilled and productive stay-at-home mom and wife. (Novembe r2007)

A mysterious mole on the side of her right breast, spotted by photographers during a photo shoot, has sparked cancer debate. (October 28, 2006)

Caused a stir by greeting fans on Broadway wearing a seven-year-old dress, which she last wore to the London premiere of NOTTING HILL in 1999, where she shocked onlookers by revealing her hairy armpits as she waved to the crowd. (June 21, 2006)

Rating: 2

Is Julie giving away Giorgio Armani? Well, she is dressed for the part as the mother of the bride anyway. Not even her killer smile can save her from this disaster.

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Karolina: When Height Matters

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Karolina Kurkova

Nicknames: KK, Koka Kola or simply Kinka.

Trade mark: Long Blond Hair

Became famous in America when she appeared on the cover of Vogue in February 2001 at the tender age of 17

As a child, her height made her relatively awkward and gangly.

Won the Model of the Year title at the 2002 VH1/Vogue Fashion Awards

Rating: 3

Karolina went for the shimmer in her Vera Wang asymmetrical outfit, but I would have loved to see legs in this dress. A shorter version would have been awesome. 

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Cat’s Gigs

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So You Think You Can Dance host Cat Deeley had a number of modeling gigs before she became the dance show’s host.

She was co-host for Ant & Dec on a Saturday morning children’s show and won a Children’s BAFTA award for best presenter.

She is also the face for British retailer Marks & Spencer and the face of Shape Water.

Rating: 2

The theme of the night was superhero glamour, Cat. Not dress up as an animal or come-as-your-name. If there’s anything that redeems you, it’s the cute black cuff and your dress’ over-all amazing silhouette.

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Ellen Waited Seven Years

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Ellen Barkin was born in Bronx, New York to a lower middle-class Jewish family.

She double majored in history and drama at Hunter College.

She wanted to teach ancient history.

She studied acting for seven years before landing her first audition.

In on off-Broadway play, a New York Times critic described Ellen’s performance as “If it were really possible to give the kiss of life to a corpse, the actress Ellen Barkin would be the one to do it.”

Rating: 4

I love this dress on Ellen Barkin – pure movie star glamour. But did too much focus on the dress make Ellen forget that her hair needed work too? It’s just a little too casual for my taste. The MET gala is definitely not the place for wash-and-wear hair.

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Iman’s Global Chic

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Iman  is currently CEO of Iman Cosmetics, Skincare and Fragrances, a product line created to especially for women of color. She has also occasionally taken on acting roles, including playing a shapeshifter named Martia in the 1991 hit film "Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country", and a character in the computer game "Omikron- The Nomad Soul".
Iman is a spokesperson for Keep A Child Alive, which provides drugs to HIV/AIDS children and families in Africa and India. She guest starred on Bravo's TV show, Project Runway, where she wore contestant Daniel Vosovic's dress to a publicity shoot. She also guest-starred on America's Next Top Model as one of the weekly mentors in Cycle 5, and she is currently the host of Project Runway Canada on the Slice network in Canada.

In December 2007 Iman launched her signature fashion line, IMAN Global Chic, on HSN.

Rating: 1

Sure it's red hot if we are just talking about the color. Everybody has been saying how elegant,  regal and sophisticated Iman was at the Costume Gala. She looks good because she has a super model body but if you are talking about the dress - it should be part of the "been there, done that" club. 

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Zoe Follows Dad

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19-year-old celebrity offspring Zoe Kravitz (daughter of superstar Lenny Kravitz and mom Lisa Bonet) is all set to follow her parents superstar footsteps.

First up for the teen is an appearance in rapper Jay-Z’s video for his single “I Know.” The music video features Zoe in several stylish get-ups, including street clothes, club outfits and a sexy dress. However, Jay-Z himself never makes an appearance in the video.

Rating: 1

When Scarlett wore her window upholstery to the ball, I’m sure this is not how she did it. No matter what Miss O’Hara says, wearing your curtains and draperies out is just not right. Not only is it severely unfashionable, it’s also a little bit… demented.

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Kate: What a Relief!

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Kate Bosworth 

(on working with the new Superman, Brandon Routh) He was very professional. And he's in this skin-tight suit with the cape, and he had people constantly picking at him and prodding him and making sure the cape laid perfectly. So it was a constant pressure and focus on him. I'm usually the one getting poked and prodded because I'm the girl, so it was a relief for me.

(on initially having reservations to do 'Superman Returns') I'd never been a part of a film this big, so I was afraid of the unknown. I was nervous about being seen by that amount of people!

(her take on her 'Superman' character, Lois Lane, being torn between two men) I think she loves one and cares for him very deeply and admires him and appreciates him. And I think the other she's in love with - he has her heart and he's her great love. That's sort of unexplainable. I'm sure everyone can relate to that - where you have a great love in your life who will always have a piece of your heart, whether you end up with him or not. It's that universal struggle that everyone goes though.

Rating: 2

A lot of manhours were probably put into this dress - just look at the sequins or beads that went into that dress! But are people raving about it? It's either you wear a really fantastic dress or not. The in-betweens are forgettable. 

This would have been lovely if it was a mini skirt with low neckline and no sleeves. And wearing it to a different event like a premier night or something.

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