DKNY Draws Ali Larter, Rashida Jones
DKNY Draws Ali Larter, Rashida Jones
Wednesday night, Donna Karan New York hosted a Midtown Manhattan bash to celebrate the release of their new fragrance “DKNY Delicious Night.” And Ali Larter and Rashida Jones were among the Hollywood A-listers glamming it up.
With a glass of champagne in hand, the Heroes hottie gushed about her love of the Big Apple. “I’m so excited to be here in the city. I’m here with my girlfriends, and we’re going to have an amazing night. We’re going to have a great dinner at the Waverly (Inn) and drink champagne until dawn.”
When asked about her ideal NYC adventure, she replied, “The exact one I’m describing. That’s what we do. It’s not about dancing in nightclubs. It’s about having a great bottle of wine and great conversation. It’s a sexy city, and I’m excited to be here.”
Of her favorite activity in which to partake, Rashida Jones (currently working on both the Office and Unhitched) said, “Just walk around and make decisions as I’m walking of what to do. You can’t do that in L.A. People stare at you like you’re crazy. People don’t really walk. You sit on your (bottom) in the car all day long. It’s insane.”
Both Larter and Jones may be sitting on their collective bottom for awhile, along with the rest of those affected by the writer’s strike in the entertainment industry.
Ali told press, “It’s a very precarious time in Los Angeles. We can only shoot for a couple more days. It’s affected everyone, from our writers to our production assistants to craft service. You have to stand up for what you believe in, but the repercussions are — it’s just a difficult time for everyone.”
And Jones, whose new show doesn’t start filming until 2008, said that it’s tragic, even though it hasn’t put her out yet. “It’s affected so many of my friends. It’s only a couple of days in, and it’s a bummer. These people work so hard, and they’re the glue of the industry. They’re the reason the industry ticks, and to not give them the modicum of respect they deserve — it bums me out. I hope everyone comes to their senses.”
Stars Show For National Board of Review Awards
Stars Show For National Board of Review Awards
It’s a very precarious time in Hollywood these days. With the writers’ strike still marching on, celebrities are getting a little cabin fever, so to speak, with regard to awards shows. And with the Golden Globe cancellation this past weekend, Hollywood’s elite are desperate for exposure.
Last night, the National Board of Review held their awards ceremony, honoring greatness in Hollywood productions. And the A-list of celebrities in attendance was a welcome change from the recent writers’ strike drought.
Stars like , Catherine Zeta-Jones, Ben Affleck, Ellen Page, and Kate Winslet checked out the festivities, as they accepted their awards (the NBR announces the winners pre-awards show).
Jennifer Garner presented the Breakthrough Performance award to her Juno costar Ellen Page, stating, “The person who is getting this award in the last month or so has become the most powerful woman in Hollywood.”
Meanwhile, George Clooney picked up the award for Best Actor, accompanied by his girlfriend Sarah Larson. He also presented the Coen brothers with the Best Adapted Screenplay award joking, “This is gonna be the most fun for all of us tonight because these guys hate this.”
And Ben Affleck’s little brother (and new father) Casey won Best Supporting Actor for his performance in The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford. He told press, “I’m a little bit humbled by it all. The National Board of Review is a very prestigious organization.”
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