Showing posts with label Madonna. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Madonna. Show all posts
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Famous moms & Look-alike kids
Famous moms & Look-alike kids
Famous moms & their look-alikes, It's not uncommon for a child to bear a passing resemblance to her parents, but some of these ladies look eerily similar to their moms. Check out our gallery of famous mothers and their look-alike daughters.
Surely these blond beauties have been mistaken for sisters a time or two.What will we learn about them in the tell-all book coming out later this year?
Mother: Goldie Hawn
* Age: 65
* Movies:"Private Benjamin" | "Wildcats" | "The First Wives Club"
* Her love: Actor Kurt Russell is her longtime partner. See pictures of the couple.
Daughter: Kate Hudson
* Age: 33
* Movies:"Almost Famous" | "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days" | "Something Borrowed"
* Her love: She's engaged to Matthew Bellamy, father-to-be of her second child . She also is the mother of Ryder, 7, her son with her ex-husband, rocker Chris Robinson of the Black Crowes.
It's obvious where Beyoncé got her beauty -- those high cheekbones and sultry eyes were a gift from her mom .
Mother: Tina Knowles
* Age: 57
* Her career:Mother-daughter fashion line
* Her love: She almost split with her longtime husband, Mathew Knowles, but the couple later reconciled. See photos of the couple.
Daughter: Beyoncé
* Age: 29
* Her music:"Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" | "Crazy in Love" | "Naughty Girl"
* Her love: She and her rapper husband, Jay-Z, reportedly plan to renew their wedding vows. See photos of the couple.
The reality-TV star mother and daughter may not share the same family name, but they definitely share genes. Kim and her mother are almost identical in the face.
Mother: Kris Jenner
* Age: 55
* Her career: Socialite extraordinaire, executive producer of "Keeping Up With the Kardashians"
* Her love: She's married to Olympic track champion Bruce Jenner (see photos of the couple). She and the father of her famous daughters divorced in 1990.
Daughter: Kim Kardashian
* Age: 30
* Her TV and movie credits:"Keeping Up With the Kardashians" |"Kourtney and Kim Take New York" | "Disaster Movie"
* Her love: She's dating New Jersey Nets player Kris Humphries. Find out what she tweeted about their romance. See photos of the couple.
Reese Witherspoon's 11-year-old daughter Ava is the spitting image of the "Legally Blonde" star (see photos). It's the eyes, the jawline, the hair, the smile ... well, it's everything.
Mother: Reese Witherspoon
* Age: 35
* Her movies:"Election" | "Walk the Line" | "Water for Elephants"
* Her love: She just married Hollywood talent agent Jim Toth. She and Ryan Phillippe -- father of Witherspoon's two children, Ava and her 7-year-old brother, Deacon – divorced in 2007 after seven years of marriage.
Daughter: Ava Phillippe
* Age: 11
* Her hobbies: She's already a triathlete!
Even though Madonna has blond hair these days, the likeness between her and her teenage daughter is definitely there..
Mother: Madonna
* Age: 52
* Her music:"Like a Virgin" | "Vogue" | "Ray of Light"
* Her loves: She once said the love of her life was her first husband, actor Sean Penn; they divorced in 1989 after two years of marriage. She had Lourdes with her fitness coach-turned-boyfriend, Carlos Leon. Her second marriage, to British filmmaker Guy Ritchie -- father of her son, Rocco -- ended in 2009. Her latest boyfriend: French dancer Brahim Zaibat, who's about half her age.
Daughter: Lourdes Leon
* Age: 14
* Her famous high school: Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art & Performing Arts
* Her clothing line: Material Girl
The likeness between Bette Midler and her daughter Sarah is more than a little freaky .They could easily be identical twins.
Mother: Bette Midler
* Age: 65
* Movies:"Ruthless People" | "Beaches" | "The Stepford Wives"
* Her love: She's married to Martin Von Haselberg of the Kipper Kids performance duo.
Daughter: Sophie Von Haselberg
* Age: 24
* Her education: She graduated from Yale
* Her acting roles: "From a Distance" music video | "Frankie and Johnny"
This troubled starlet and her limelight-loving mother have had their share of ups and downs - all the while bearing striking resemblances to each other.
Mother: Dina Lohan
* Age: 48
* Career: Rose to fame as Lindsay's manager; co-stars with Lindsay's younger sister, Ali, in the reality-TV show "Living Lohan."
* Her love: She ended her rocky marriage with Lindsay's father, Michael Lohan, in 2007.
Daughter: Lindsay Lohan
* Age: 24
* Her movies: "The Parent Trap" | "Freaky Friday" | "Mean Girls"
* Her love: She's had an on-and-off relationship with songwriter and DJ Samantha Ronson.
Fashionistas Pearl and Daisy Lowe share the same eyes, nose, mouth and raven-dark hair.Model Daisy also bears more than a passing resemblance to her father, Gavin Rossdale, of the rock band Bush.
Mother: Pearl Lowe
* Age: 41
* Her career: She was the vocalist for mid-1990s indie bands Powder and Lodger; is the designer behind the Pearl Lowe line of curtains and cushions.
* Her love: She's had three children with her longtime partner, Supergrass drummer Danny Goffey.
Daughter: Daisy Lowe
* Age: 22
* Her career: She's modeled for many fashion houses, including Chanel, Burberry and Louis Vuitton.
* Her love: She's dating Matt Smith, a star of the British sci-fi TV series "Doctor Who."
Growing up, gorgeous Eva Amurri spent a lot of time on film sets with her equally stunning mother, actress Susan Sarandon.
Mother: Susan Sarandon
* Age: 64
* Her movies: "Thelma & Louise" | "Dead Man Walking" | "The Lovely Bones"
* Her loves: After her divorce from ex-husband Chris Sarandon, she declared she no longer believed in marriage. She had Eva with director Franco Amurri and had a longtime relationship with actor Tim Robbins that ended two years ago. She did not respond to a New York Post report linking her to "30 Rock" actor Judah Friedlander.
Daughter: Eva Amurri
* Age: 26
* Movies: "The Banger Sisters" | "Middle of Nowhere" | "New York, I Love You"
* Her love: She got engaged to former soccer pro Kyle Martino in December 2010.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
April quotables
April quotables
From birth certificates, to soap operas, to natural disasters — see which sound bites and snippets made big headlines this month.
The president signaled his intent to run for re-election in 2012, explaining to supporters:
"We've always known that lasting change wouldn't come quickly or easily."
Paltrow has exposed herself as quite the music lover lately (watch her channel her inner pop star). In an interview on Jay-Z’s blog, she explained that she even has a penchant for gangsta rap:
"It was an accident that I learned every word of 'Straight Outta Compton.' "
Cuba’s 79-year-old president — now replacing his older brother — addressed the country’s past woes and spoke of the need for future reforms:
"Two plus two is four. Never five, much less six or seven – as we have sometimes pretended."
Secretary of State Clinton was in Seoul speaking with South Korea’s foreign minister about future trade opportunities:
"…The truth is: We know we can do more if we can lower the barriers to trade between our countries."
When news broke that her long-running soap opera was being canceled, Lucci handled press inquiries with aplomb:
"I'm looking forward to all kinds of new and exciting opportunities."
Former Alaska Gov. Palin defended Wisconsin’s governor and his controversial new bill at a rally riddled with hecklers:
"Hey, folks! He's trying to save your jobs and your pensions!"
The governor of Arizona vetoed the so-called ‘birther’ bill:
"This is a bridge too far."
Angry with a referee during a game the Lakers guard spat out a gay slur in his direction. He later said:
"What I said last night should not be taken literally."
Valentine’s city was the site of a grizzly scene, wherein a 25-year-old mother intentionally drove herself and her four children into the Hudson River.
"We are talking about a tragedy in this city that is probably second to none."
Recent rumors emerged that the FBI was investigating the singer’s African children’s charity. She had her agent quickly refute the budding scandal:
"As we have said previously, Raising Malawi is currently undergoing a series of positive changes in an effort to serve more children."
The Republican House speaker helped come up with a last-minute spending bill that would avert a governmental crisis.
"This bill is not perfect. It is no cause for celebration. It is just one step."
FOX News Channel announced that Beck’s talk show would come to an end this year.
"I will continue to tell the story and I will be showing other ways for us to connect."
During a late-night appearance the comedian joked that President Obama needs to work on his dancing skills:
"He's got to be able to represent America in any dance-related diplomatic situations that may arise."
Fey announced that she and her husband are expecting their second child, but they’re in no rush to find out the child’s gender:
"We're going to find out ... never. Not even after it's born. I'm just going to see what it chooses to wear to prom."
During a morning-show interview Trump brought up the question of the president’s citizenship.
"Maybe I'm going to do the tax returns when Obama does his birth certificate."
The governor of North Carolina was shocked when she surveyed the damage left by the storm system that recently blew through the state:
"I’ve never seen anything like it. It was like paper doll houses that were collapsed."
Cage is said to have taunted police officers here, shortly before he was detained.
"Why don't you just arrest me?"
Aniston joked in a UK magazine that she could solve all of the romance rumors with just one phone call:
"I could call up George, say, 'Hon, let's just get hitched and have kids ...'"
Broussard, a 5-year-old Texas kindergartener heard the sound of gunfire in her school’s cafeteria:
"I knew it was a gun because a gun goes 'pow.’"
The reality-show judge received a glowing title and explained how she prefers to flaunt low-maintenance beauty:
"Just being able to touch my face and rub my eyes and put my fingers in my hair and not having to worry about messing it up, it’s so much better."
Famous adoptions
Famous adoptions
"Law & Order: SVU" star Mariska Hargitay happily announced the arrival of a bouncing baby girl this month, whom she and husband Peter Hermann adopted domestically.
The Hollywood superstars have six children, three of whom are adopted: Shiloh, Maddox and Pax. Are they planning on adding to their brood? The kids get to see a lot of the world because their parents are often on set in far-flung locations – Jolie is now directing her first movie in an unlikely place.
When Cruise and Kidman were married – and it was a long marriage by Hollywood standards – they adopted Connor and Isabella. But their parents split and formed new families, and the kids have a say in where they spend their time. Kidman’s comment.
O’Donnell, who was known as the “Queen of Nice” for her daytime TV show, is passionate about adoption, and she has adopted three children: Parker, Chelsea and Blake. O’Donnell, who announced that she is gay not long before she quit her show, also was married.
Singer Sheryl Crow is adding another member to her family with the recent announcement of the adoption of her second son, Levi. The Grammy-winning star told fans that Levi James was born on April 30. Crow adopted her first son, Wyatt, in 2007 when he was just two weeks old
Elton John fell in love with baby Lev, a child in an HIV-positive orphanage in Ukraine. Although his hopes for adoption were dashed, he's not giving up.
Father George Clements received widespread attention when he became the first Roman Catholic priest to adopt a child. Father Clements went on to found an adoption program that currently operates in 32 states.
"Star Wars" creator George Lucas adopted his first child when he was married and adopted two more children as a single dad. Lucas is the founder of an educational foundation, which focuses on project-based learning as well as helping special needs children.
The eldest adopted daughter of Joan Crawford wrote a book about Crawford's parenting skills. Crawford adopted a total of four children. The agency handling her first adoption was later tied to a black market baby ring.
Superstar Madonna adopted Malawian-born David Banda in 2006. In 2009, Madonna petitioned to adopt a second child from Malawi. Over the protests of the child's father, she was initially refused, but Madonna won on appeal and Mercy James joined the family in the spring of 2009.
Through admitted selfishness on his part, Ben Stein never considered becoming a father. After adopting his only child, he wrote a book about fatherhood.
Three-year-old Nicole Richie moved in with Lionel Richie and his former wife when Nicole's biological father hit hard times. Richie officially adopted Nicole six years later.
Katherine Heigl and her husband, Josh Kelley, adopted their first child, a baby with special needs from South Korea. The former "Grey's Anatomy" star says she was inspired by her sister. Heigl says her own reaction to motherhood was stronger than anticipated.
Best known for her role as Dr. Elizabeth Corday on the hit show "ER," Alex Kingston experienced two failed adoptions. Does Kingston want to try the adoption route again?
Jamie Lee Curtis and husband Christopher Guest adopted two children, son Tom and daughter Annie. Curtis, an accomplished actor and children's book author, wrote a book about adoption from a child's point of view.
Oscar winner Sandra Bullock brought home Louis Bardo in January and kept the adoption a secret. Ten days after the Oscars, Bullock and husband Jesse James separated
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
stars other talents
stars other talents
stars other talents. An actress who vied for a spot in the Olympics, a pop legend who paints, an actor-turned-blues singer & more celebs with secret skills up their famous sleeves.Find out her hidden talent and check out other multitalented stars.
Known for her wild girl image as a singer and actress, Madonna has turned her attention to a new audience — children. What is her hidden talent?
Paul McCartney was a member of one of the most famous bands in the world. Which Beatles song is the most covered ditty in the world? He uses his artistic creativity in other ways, too, with this hidden talent.
Condoleezza Rice spent four years as Secretary of State and has a background in academia at an Ivy League university.
Oscar-winning star Gwyneth Paltrow recently added singing to her résumé and even rapped on a popular musical TV show. Watch her performance. She’s expanded her talents to the culinary arts, as well.
Hugh Laurie is well-known for his Golden Globe-winning role in a medical drama series. But his talents also extend to the musical variety and he released a blues album this year.
Television and movie star Jane Seymour finished in sixth place on a dancing competition.
Actress and activist Geena Davis has had notable roles in classics such as "Thelma and Louise" and Beetlejuice. But she is also shooting bull's-eyes with a bow and arrow.
As an actor, director, filmmaker, author and student, James Franco is one of the hardest working men in Hollywood. His many side projects have earned him this nickname. He also has a passion for art.
Award-winning author Stephen King has published more than 50 books, many of which are set in his home state. He and a group of other writers jam together.
Former second lady Tipper Gore made headlines as an activist with a music watchdog center when she campaigned to label records with profane language. She has gained attention for another form of media.
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