07.09.08 — MORE DAY 4
MR. JOLIE SPEAKS — THE BRAD PITT FILES
Speaking of stars and aggressive security, acting newcomer Brad Pitt (he’s going to be a huge star one day, predicts The Cadillac Insider) joined his Burn After Reading co-stars at The Sutton Hotel to promote his Coen Brothers film. Of course, questions regarding his brood of a children arose faster than his sperm count. “Angie and I we’re working together every day [on raising our family], I guarantee it,” he said suavely.
In his jovial trademark manner he lamented that it took forever for the Oscar-winning Coen Brothers to cast him in one of their acclaimed films. “I’ve been knocking and knocking on their door for years, so I was excited they hired me — until I read their [crappy] script!” Meanwhile, his co-star and partner-in-crime, George Clooney was MIA because Pitt said, “he’s taking care of my 15 children! He’s probably cheating on me with Matt Damon, bastard.” Memo to Pitt: you are more than welcome to seek revenge on your fickle friends with me, anytime, anywhere, anyhow.
THIS JUST IN: MICHAEL CERA IS A GENIUS
Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist star Michael Cera proved once again he’s Canada’s most famous idiot savant. Regarding his newfound stardom, Cera remarked: “It feels like the more people know you, the more they hate you. I hate going on message boards. The backslash has begun [regarding the ascent of my star].” Um, duh! Cera, who lives part time in LA, still resides in Brampton with his parents and definitely needs to get out more.
FULL OF GAS
Did the price of gas kill CTV juggernaut TV series? Corner Gas star, Tara Spencer-Nairn, who recently wed her longtime boyfriend Josh earlier this year, ran into The Cadillac Insider at the Hello Canada party last night. The Gemini-nominated actress says she’s enjoying being newlywed. Arriving late yesterday, Spencer-Nairn looked fantastic after having flown in from Regina from the Corner Gas set. While we were trying to steal a diamond necklace at the Birks event, she told me, “We’re taping our last episode soon. It’s bittersweet, but we all think it’s time to move on,” she tells me. Who knew the comedy was still on the air? It’s true: you do learn something new everyday.
LOHAN’S NEW BOY TOY?
Did CTV president Ivan Fecan (who seems to be buying up everything in Canada these days, including my house — oh, I kid, people; get a sense of humour, already) inspire new lesbian, Lindsay Lohan to switch back to her original team? At Friday night’s eTalk Festival Party, Fecan told The Cadillac Insider he “enjoyed meeting Lohan,” and that she needs to eat more often. Okay, so those were my words, but I so know he wanted to say that. Lohan’s girlfriend, Samantha Ronson, who DJ’d the party, and La Lohan were spied making out like crazy, reports the Toronto Star. Um, isn’t that what love birds do? Why is that news?
SUPERSTAR QUOTE OF THE WEEKEND
My new pal, Blindness hunk Mark Ruffalo promises, “It John McCain gets into the White House, I’m leaving America and I’m moving to Canada,” he said in his best Cher voice. Um, stop with the threats buddy, Canada has enough problems at it is. Oh, I kid. Memo to Ruffalo: I’ve got a spare bedroom!
THE DIVA WARS — HUDSON VS. HATHAWAY?
The buzz last night on everyone’s gossipy lips revolved around Kate Hudson and Anne Hathaway. It appears Hudson and Hathaway — co-stars on the new film, The Bride Wars — are feuding like felines and bitches! No, the riff has nothing to do with the fact that Hudson is friends with Ron Burkle, who sued Hathaway’s ex, Raffaelo Follieri for missing funds, but because the Brokeback Mountain star nabbed the cover of January’s Vogue, snitches tell me.
Meanwhile, Hudson, who was hanging on Tim Robbins’ every word, was overheard telling friends at Muzik’s Virgin Party, “we’re friends, actually. The story is ridiculous.” With Hathaway earning Oscar notices for her role in TIFF movie, Rachel Getting Married intensifies, expect Hudson to be really pissed off soon!
Hudson remarked to The Cadillac Insider that her relationship with ex-hubby Chris Robinson has never been better. Just call them the new Bruce Willis and Demi Moore. “Luckily, we’re making it work. Sometimes it even feels like we still live together,” she marvels. “Our son Ryder means the world to us, so you have to be on your best behaviour.”
Robbins, meanwhile, gushed over his recent Festival Cup charity hockey game at the ACC the day before. “Canadians love hockey, and that’s why I love Canada,” says Mr. Sarandon. Robbins is the new Viggo Mortensen, ‘yo.
KEYES TO THE T-DOT
Grammy winner Alicia Keyes (she’s won 3, 567 of those awards by now, right?) informs The Cadillac Insider she loves Toronto, “and needs to visit more often. Everyone here is clean, and so nice.” She obviously didn’t festival at Roy Thomson Hall. The Secret Life of Bees sar Keyes tells me she’s “excited about recording the upcoming James Bond film [Quantum of Solace] with Jack White.” The song title, “Another Way to Die.” How cheerful. So what did Keyes think of Daniel Craig’s latest Bond opus. “It’s another hit film in the making. It was off the…. chain.” Keyes chain, she meant.
So what was her favourite part of filming The Secret Lives of Bees? “Working with musical and acting greats Jennifer Hudson and Queen Latifah,” she told me. “It’s only a matter of time before Queen nabs her first Oscar like Jennifer did.”
THE CANADA RUN OF FAME
“There’s an international film festival in town,” joked a sarcastic Michael Fox when The Cadillac Insider caught up with the star at Canada’s Walk of Fame yesterday. “I’m so proud to be here to accept my star. Who knew people realized I was still alive!” Other inductees at the Four Seasons Performing Arts gala included The Kids In The Hall, Steve Nash, James Cameron, k.d. Lang, Frances Bay, Bryan Adams, and Daria Werbowy. As one industry insider tells me, “It’s nice to have one event during TIFF that actually, you know, celebrates Canadian stars, which at TIFF is an oxymoron.” Somehow you know this isn’t going to turn out to be Piers Handling’s favourite film festival.
THE NICEST (AND SEXIEST) CELEBRITY DURING TIFF AWARD
He shoots, he scores — and he signs autographs! Fan friendly Viggo Mortensen should be working at the Hollywood Life Lounge and Roy Thomson Hall. The sexy Appaloosa star is passionate about his fan base, and instead of partying all weekend, the Montreal Canadien fan has been diligently signing autographs, and interfacing with the public. He tells the Insider, “Actors sometime forget we’re rich and famous because of the fans. I never forget.” Swoon.
ALL ABOUT STEVE CARRELL?
Ghost Town star Ricky Gravis is psyched about attending the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards in two weeks in LA. Last year, the popular UK comedy star was MIA when he won Best Actor in a Comedy, but Gervais tells The Insider, “I’m so going to kick Steve Carrell’s butt. He accepted the award for me — without my permission!. Bugger!” Seriously, Gervais hopes, “it’s Carrell’s year; we’re all proud of him.”
Okay, then kids — time to nap before day 5 begins and I put on my best stalker outfit. And if you don’t hear back from me tomorrow, then you can safely assume Anne Hathaway beat the crapola out of me for saying Kate Hudson is more talented than she is. Bygones.
Until tomorrow…
