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YOU’VE COME A LONG WAY BABY

Woody Allen adores her.
Robert Redford was her first leading man.
In between Redford and Allen, there was Dennis Quaid, Sean Bean Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, Bill Murray, Ewan McGregor and Mr. Darcy himself Colin Firth.
Scarlett Johansson gets around…on screen that is.
Currently, Johansson is romancing Henry The VIII in “The Other Boleyn Girl” in which she stars […]

HENRY THE 8TH I AM

Henry The VIII never looked so good.
Dark and handsome actor Eric Bana plays the King Of England in “The Other Boleyn Girl,” in theaters on Friday, February 29.
“The Other Boleyn Girl” is the film adaptation of the historic novel by Philippa Gregory.
Bana, an Australian actor has been receiving critical acclaim for his work since he […]

BEAUTIFUL MIND

Russell Crowe is not the only one to have a beautiful mind.
Natalie Portman is one smart cookie.
Portman may be known for her acting skills, but she is known also for her brilliant mind and her academic achievements, even going to Harvard University.
The young actress is currently riding the wave of the popular Tudor mania, starring […]

BOTANIC GARDEN’S WINNING COMBINATION

By: Mandrake
Chicagoactor.com Executive Staff

Photo by: Michael Brosilow
The hottest ticket in town is not Bon Jovi nor Oprah Winfrey. Instead, the hottest ticket belongs to Victory Garden Theater’s latest production, “Botanic Garden” now playing through March 9th.
“Botanic Garden” is the work of Chicago playwright Todd Logan and it is directed by Chicago favorite, the great actress/director/producer […]

COMPLETELY FAMOUS

They say the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.
She has the same blonde hair, same blue eyes, same quirky smile and same giggle as her mother Goldie Hawn.
Kate Hudson is no longer almost famous.
The young star has already built a fine resume of films including: “Almost Famous,” “The Skeleton Key,” “Raising Helen,” “The Four […]

SEXIEST DADDY-TO-BE

Tall and rugged, tan and handsome and very taken.
One of the world’s most eligible bachelors…well isn’t so eligible after all….
The sexiest man alive is about to be a daddy.
Matthew McConaughey has announced that he will be a daddy with girlfriend Brazilian born model Camila Alves.
With his matinee idol good looks and his southern drawal, he […]

LONG LIVE THE QUEEN

She is one of the faces of Cover Girl cosmetics.
Now, she is the new figure of Jenny Craig…
Queen Latifah has joined the ranks of Kirstie Alley and Valerie Bertinelli in singing the praises of the Jenny Craig weight loss system.
However, these new TV campaigns are toned down, sleek, more sophisticated. The message of these Latifah […]

FREDDY VS JASON-CHICAGO STYLE

The Superstars of Horror will be in town for Fangoria’s Weekend Of Horrors, February 22-24 at the Wyndam Chicago O’Hare.
Freddie Krueger alas the fab actor Robert Englund and Jason Voorhees from “Friday The 13th” series actor Kane Hodder will be slashing and chopping their way through all the crowds during this three day horror […]

HOLLYWOOD BLVD’S TOGA PARTY

The animals are coming to town and they are wearing togas!
That is the stars of “Animal House” will be at a reunion festival at Hollywood Blvd. Theater Feb. 22-24.
Scheduled to appear are Karen Allen, Stephen Furst, Mark Metcalf, Peter Riegert, Martha Smith and Otis Day.
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CHICAGO IS HOLLYWOOD’S KIND OF TOWN

The next few months will be a busy time for Chicago actors. Several films will be around town shooting. In addition to Universal’s “Public Enemies” with Johnny Depp, there will be ‘Humboldt Park” with Freddy Rodriguez and Debra Messing, plus “Baby On Board” with Chicagoan Laura Flynn Boyle.
Chicagoactor.com favorite Gary Oldman will also be in […]