JEN AND BRAD REUNION? FORMER FRIENDS’ STAR IS THE NEW WALDO!

Where in the world is Jennifer Aniston? And does anyone care? The big story this weekend was anti-climatic: Would the most famous former spouses since Liz Taylor and Richard Burton finally reunite in Toronto? A big no was the answer. While the new Mother Theresa, Angelina Jolie was nursing her newborn twins, Mr. Pitt snuck out of town Saturday night —before dining at Sotto Sotto and indulging in a night cap at Lobby — just as his ex arrived in the T-dot. Too bad, because sources from her camp told The Cadillac Insider she was hoping to “break bread with her ex-hubby.”

On Sunday night, Aniston dined at Lobby before she attended her Management premiere. Sources claimed she’d head over to Bistro 990, but she cancelled that visit because, “she couldn’t smoke in the restaurant,” a resto source told The Cadillac Insider late last night. The smart Emmy-winning actress hightailed it to The Spoke Club where the member-only club kept out the pesky press. Perhaps Aniston could learn a thing or two from her ex about giving the fans and the press a little off-screen time. After all, she is here to sell a movie, and perhaps that’s why she’s not as famous or as successful as the Jolie-Pitts! Burn.

Finally, before leaving town, Pitt told The Cadillac Insider that after viewing his film, Burn After Reading, Angelina Jolie said, “for the first time she thought I was unattractive!” Don’t believe her, Brad — she’s clearly delusional after giving birth to your twins!

THE QUEEN DISAPPEARS

Wowza! Chicago star Queen Latifah is angling for another Oscar nomination and even a win with her new lead role in The Secret Lives of Bees. The gorgeous star tells The Cadillac Insider she has lost over twenty pounds! How, you ask? No, there was no lap-band surgery involved here, folks. “I’m the new spokesperson for Jenny Craig,” she weighs in. “And I involved my entire family, too! I have always been comfortable with my weight, but it’s time to shape up. And I feel great.” Where do we sign up?

MUZIK MAKES THE ENTREPRENEURS COME TOGETHER

Thanks to Muzik’s world-class hospitality during the Virgin Party Friday night, Richard Branson came back the next night on Saturday! “He couldn’t get enough. He was really impressed with the service, and the beauty of the club,” said a source close to the club. Well, duh, this is Toronto. We know what we’re doing, folks!

BLIND, MUCH?

After the disappointing film, Blindness was universally panned during The Cannes Film Festival, Julianne Moore’s latest “opus” was literally re-edited and re-mastered at the last minute (which is very unusual considering the tight time frame). Alas, the film still sucked. During Saturday night’s North American premiere the perennial Oscar-nominated bridesmaid walked into the theatre with a blindfold accompanied by two shirtless hunks. Gimmicks, anyone? “She’s clearly desperate to sell this train wreck of a film,” said an industry insider. “It’s sad really. The title of the film really says it all.”

Meanwhile, clearly in denial, Canadian Genie and Gemini winner, Daniel McKellar told the audience before the premiere he sent 300 letters to the book’s author, Jose Saramago, who was infamously reluctant and opposed to selling the rights to his treasured book to Hollywood bigwigs. Finally, after a long seduction, McKellar, who co-wrote the screenplay, finally convinced him to sell the rights to adapt the critically-acclaimed novel. “It was a struggle,” McKellar admitted. Unfortunately, Saramago finally relented although he’s obviously regretting it now. Thanks, a lot, eh!

During the screening, fans were witness to some man-on-man action in lieu of their colossal waste of time: co-star Mark Ruffalo piggy backed on Gael García Bernal’s gorgeous shoulders on stage.

At the Blindness after-party held at the CTV studios, Grey’s Anatomy star Sandra Oh put on her best Emmy-nominated face and told The Cadillac Insider she “loved the movie.” She should win a golden statuette for that performance, let me tell you!

Before bolting from Toronto on Sunday, Moore didn’t leave Toronto empty handed: she stole a bunch of Joe Fresh clothes for herself and her children. So it wasn’t all a loss. Well, except for those of us in the audience.

THE BIGGEST LOSER

Susan Lucci, who? Don’t mention political loser Bill Maher’s 19 Emmy losses — or else. The biggest loser in Emmy history wasn’t very happy when the touchy subject came up, despite his infamous fearlessness for asking tough questions and raising controversial subjects. When The Cadillac Insider caught up with Religulous star yesterday, the political pundit wasn’t impressed when we mentioned his bad luck. “I like to think of it as I’ve been credited nineteen times for my best efforts,” he defended and sniped. Okay then — now you know how President George W. Bush feels.

Later, skaters.

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