<![CDATA[Jezebel: virginia madsen]]> http://tags.gawker.com/assets/base/img/thumbs140x140/jezebel.com.png <![CDATA[Jezebel: virginia madsen]]> http://jezebel.com/tag/virginiamadsen http://jezebel.com/tag/virginiamadsen <![CDATA[Avatar Premiere Kicks Ass, Real And Virtual]]> Can something be called a "blockbuster" before it, y'know, breaks blocks? Whatever, everyone's already anointed the mega-expensive Avatar, and clearly the premiere, at Grauman's Chinese Theatre, was a big deal: it's not just every event that attracts this much fab.



It's Ripley! And looking absolutely action-hero splendid.


Speaking of ass-kicking chic, check out Jamie Lee Curtis' sleek LBD - and gorgeous silver crop!


Zoe Saldana manages to look stunning in a futuristic scrap-metal majorette's uniform, which is saying a lot.


Virginia Madsen's classic LBD is ready for a mid-century holiday party, complete with Tom & Jerrys.


Michelle Rodriguez is a vision in fuschia: the contrast with undone hair keeps it casual.


I might have been tempted to not put a spotlight directly on my bosom, but Cheryl Tiegs knows what she wants.


Everyone's favorite Rorshach couple, the DeVito-Perlmans.


Audrina Patridge is identified as an "actress" here. I don't know about that, but I do know that this "suit" looks ridiculous.


Leona Lewis is thisclose to a "happy birthday, Mr. President" moment.


CCH Pounder takes "drapery" to a whole new level. Even Rami bows his head in shame before its sheer scope.

[Images via Getty]

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<![CDATA[Virginia Madsen: Lady In Red]]>

[Los Angeles, CA. February 22. Image via Getty.]

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<![CDATA[Virginia Madsen Takes A Load Off]]>

[Los Angeles, January 25. Image via Bauer-Griffin]

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<![CDATA[Tilda Swinton To Feel "Irreparable Consequences" In I Am Love]]> tilda042508.jpgSure, there might be an actor's strike on the horizon, but that isn't going to stop studios from casting actresses in stereotypical roles! Yup, it'ss time again for another round-up of the latest movie castings in Hollywood. Unfortunately, aside from Tilda Swinton, we don't have that many big-name actresses in this week's installment (unless you count Virginia Madsen as "big," which you don't) and we're not given that much information about their characters. So, we'll just make educated guesses, like we always do! After the jump, Tilda has an affair with a sexy Italian chef, Virgina Madsen competes with Hilary Swank for some screen time and Gere-time (spoiler: she loses), and Moon Bloodgood takes on the newest Terminator movie. All of it and more, after the jump.

Tilda Swinton, I Am Love: In this Italian film, Swinton will play a foreign "society matron" in Milan who falls for a young (hot) chef. The director says that the film is about "the irreparable consequences brought about by love in a high-bourgeois family." Verdict: While we love Swinton, the words "irreparable consequences" can only mean some victim elements.

Virginia Madsen, Amelia: Botox spokeswoman and occasional actress, Madsen will co-star in this Amelia Earhart biopic playing Dorothy Pinney, the first wife of Richard Gere's character, George Putnam. Dorothy's husband eventually leaves her for Earhart (Hilary Swank) and the film focuses on their "rocky" relationship. Verdict: Hm, first wife of the husband of the film's title character? It's likely she'll be painted as a victim, a doormat or maybe a little of both!

Emmanuelle Vaugier, Dolan's Cadillac: French actress Vaugier will play the female lead in this adaptation of Stephen King's short story of the same name. Vaugier's character is killed by a mob boss (Christian Slater) and her death is avenged by her husband (Wes Bentley). Verdict: Uh, murdered woman? Victim, victim, victim.

Rose McGowan, Barbarella: McGowan will star in this re-make of the campy 1968 original starring Jane Fonda. In the original, Barbarella goes on a sexual journey to fight an evil man called Durand-Durand. Verdict: In the original, Fonda's sexual exploits are more comic than erotic. McGowan might get off (tee hee) easy with this one in terms of stereotypes, but we just hope she doesn't ruin classic!

Moon Bloodgood, Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins: Bloodgood, who starred in NBC's short-lived series Journeyman will play the female lead in this Terminator sequel, a "no-nonsense and battle-hardened" member of the resistance. Verdict: A no-nonsense character might seem okay (although it could be leaning into shrew territory) but a grade-A nobody playing an unnamed character as the "female lead" makes us think that the female characters found in this flick will probably be limited to 10 lines each.

SAG, Studios Feel The Pressure [Variety]
Tilda Swinton To Star In 'I Am Love' [Variety]
Virginia Madsen Added To 'Amelia' [Variety]
Christian Slater Drives 'Cadillac' [THR]
McGowan Dyes For 'Barbarella' Role [Variety]
'Terminator' Sequel Eyes Lead [THR]

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<![CDATA[New Yorkers For Children Know How To Dress Like Adults]]> New Yorkers for Children is a really amazing organization, providing social service programming for kids in the New York City foster care system. Also, Vogue editor Anna Wintour is one of its lead supporters, which is why the who's who of fashion and Hollywood all turned up for the organization's annual gala last night. Emmy Rossum, Kim Raver, Georgina Chapman, Hana Soukupova, Virginia Madsen, Eva Amurri, Joy Bryant, Leighton Meester, Mary-Kate Olsen (left), Rachel Zoe and others were there, some, of course, looking better than others. (Okay who am I fooling: Olsen and Zoe terrify me.) The full Good, Bad, and Ugly of the New Yorkers for Children's fete, after the jump.

The Good: nyersforkidsemmyrossum.jpgThey call Emmy Rossum mellow yellow? Maybe this could be the new alternate color for bridal: I'm newly inspired. nyersforkidskimraver.jpgKim Raver also wears something that would be a prettier wedding dress than anything I've seen in this week's bridal shows. nyersforkidsgeorginachapman.jpgSometimes I wonder if Georgina Chapman is the only fashion designer who actually knows how to dress herself. nyersforkidshanasoukupova.jpgI'm all about the Morticia Addams look on Hana Soukupova. nyersforkidstinsleymortimer.jpgHell has frozen over: I like what Tinsley Mortimer is wearing. nyersforkidsvirginiamadsen.jpgYay for pretty Virginia Madsen and her pretty dress.

The Bad: nyersforkidsevaamurri.jpgEva Amurri, why must you hide what God gave you? nyersforkidsjennifermissoni.jpgJennifer Missoni shows how young women Miley Cyrus' age should dress. (Of course, Missoni's 23, not 15.) nyersforkidsjoybryant.jpgJoy Bryant channels Miss Scarlett and wears the drapes. nyersforkidskatieleejoel.jpgKate Lee Joel dresses like Miss Haversham would've before she entered her later years. nyersforkidsleightonmeester.jpgI like that she tried out something different, but something about Leighton Meester's look just isn't working. Also, does anyone else think Meester looks totally different in her real life (or, er, at least on the red carpet) than she does on Gossip Girl? nyersforkidsmargheritamisso.jpgMarghertia Missoni's whole look is 10% overdesigned.

The Ugly: Most of the time, I hang my head in shame for loving Mary-Kate Olsen's look. Today is not one of those days. nyersforkidsrachelzoe.jpgIt's Medusa! Oh sorry: It's just Rachel Zoe.

[Images via Getty.]

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<![CDATA[Botox On The Brain]]> Actress Virginia Madsen has been named the new spokeswoman of Botox, but she may want to reconsider her endorsement now that new studies are suggesting that Botox may move from the face to the brain! [Fashionista, New Scientist]

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<![CDATA[At Sundance, Stars Dress Puffily, Poorly]]> The stars have been frolicking in the snow at the Sundance Film Festival all week, pretending to care about independent cinema and "art" and all those sorts of things. What they need to be focused on, though, is staying warm and wearing something — anything — other than Uggs and puffy jackets. Because frankly, with all their disposable income, surely they can think of better-looking and more creative way of keeping their tootsies warm?. Adrien Grenier (left) earns our marginal admiration for at least pretending to care about what the city is actually known for — its skiing — instead of just frolicking at the Fred Segal suite and collecting shopping bags. After the jump, the good, the bad, and the ugly of Sundance celeb fashion.



The Good:
sundanceaudra.jpgUm, according to the picture caption, this is Broadway diva/Private Practice star Audra McDonald. (We think it's actually Sanaa Lathan. But, you know, all black women look the same!) Anyway, Sanaa looks hot in her minidress, boots, and practical but still chic mid-length puffy coat.
sundanceannasophia.jpgAgainst my better judgment, I love AnnaSophia Robb's (faux, I hope!) fur floppy hat, puffy coat, and layers of sweaters. She looks angelic and cozy.
sundancevirginia.jpgThough Virginia Madsen's scarf sorta looks like a towel, snaps to her for going with such fresh and kicky colors. Also, someone has clearly been watching What Not To Wear and learning about how layering can keep you from looking like you're cutting yourself in equal parts across the middle!


The Bad:
sundanceangelica.jpgThere is so much good in Angelica Huston's outfit. The Christmas color palette is not one of those things.
sundancejanicecombs.jpgJanice Combs: Too much fringe, not enough warmth!
sundancetomarnold.jpgThere's a reason Tom Arnold is no longer a star. We just never knew that his sartorial choices might be it.
sundancemischa.jpgMischa Barton's crime? Looking way too much like Lohan.


The Ugly:
sundancejohnstamos.jpgBeard + Uncle Jesse = UGH

[Photos via INF.]

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