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  • Rachel Weisz Steps Out With Hubby Daniel Craig At Governors Awards

    Rachel Weisz was a first class stunner at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences’ 2015 Governors Awards on Saturday night.

    In attendance with her James Bond hubby, Daniel Craig, Rachel Weisz donned a gorgeous red strapless Oscar de la Renta gown. Craig was exceedingly dapper in a classy tux.

    While the weekend was all about Spectre for the two of them and all about honoring some of their A-list friends at the awards ceremony, Rachel Weisz hasn’t just been sitting at home doing nothing.

    Though Rachel Weisz just completed Yorgos Lanthimos’ The Lobster and Paolo Sorrentino’s Youth, she is already slated to take on another major project.

    Rachel Weisz has just taken over a role formerly held by Hilary Swank in the movie Denial, which is based on Deborah E. Lipstadt’s book History on Trial: My Day in Court With a Holocaust Denier.

    The #GovAwards Red Carpet is officially open with Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz.

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    The book describes Lipstadt’s court battle with David Irving after Irving accused her of libel. The drama began when Lipstadt referred to him as a Holocaust denier in a previous book.

    Bleecker Street has acquired North American rights to Denial, which will also star Tom Wilkinson and Timothy Spall.

    Bleeker Street CEO Andrew Karpen said, “Mick Jackson’s film will recount this incredible, unbelievable story of two people pitted against each other in a battle over truth, history and integrity. With David Hare’s exhilarating script combined with Rachel Weisz and Tom Wilkinson leading the cast, I’m so proud to be bringing this film to audiences next year.”

    Are you excited to see Rachel Weisz in action once again?

  • Debbie Reynolds Misses Governor’s Awards, Granddaughter Accepts On Behalf of The Hollywood Legend’s Behalf

    Debbie Reynolds, the recipient of this year’s Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, was unable to attend the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Governors Awards Saturday night.

    According to the Hollywood Reporter, the Academy issued a statement Friday saying, “The Academy and the family of Debbie Reynolds announce that due to an unexpectedly long recovery from a recent surgery, Reynolds will regretfully be unable to attend.”

    In Debbie Reynolds stead, granddaughter Billie Lourd accepted the award on the 83-year-old Hollywood legend’s behalf. The 23-year-old Scream Queens actress attended the ceremony alongside her mom, Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher.

    “I’m heartbroken that I’m unable to be there in person to receive this extraordinary honor you have given me — so you could see how unbelievably happy you have made me. If joy could be weighed, this would be the most sizable rejoicing one could feel, especially if that one is me,” Debbie Reynolds said in a statement.

    “We’re saddened to hear that Debbie won’t be able to personally accept her well-deserved Oscar,” said Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs. “We look forward to honoring her lifetime achievements and commitment to philanthropy in a fitting tribute with her family and friends.”

    Reynolds was recognized for her decades-long commitment to various charities, including the mental health organization she founded, the Thalians.

    Honorary Oscars were also presented Saturday to Spike Lee and Gena Rowlands, both for career achievement.

  • Angelina Jolie: Thanks to Brad, Kids, Late Mother

    Angelina Jolie was honored late last night at the Governor’s Awards with a Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, which is identical to an oscar, for her humanitarian work, according to AFP. She has travelled around the world on over 40 missions since 2012 in her role as special envoy for the United Nations Refugee Agency.

    “It was only when I began to travel that I understood my responsibility to others.”, she said of her experiences on foreign grounds.

    The poverty and suffering she saw all around her in other countries made her grateful for what she has, and made her want to do all she could to make a difference.

    “When I met survivors of wars and famine, and rape, I learned what life is like for most people in this world and how fortunate I was to have food to eat, a roof above my head, a safe place to live and the joy of having my family safe and healthy,” she said.

    The actress became emotional as she thanked her late mother, Marcheline Bertrand, for setting an example for her to always think of others and to give back, according to the AP. “To stand here today means I did as she asked,” Jolie said. “And if she were alive, she’d be very proud.”

    As reported by E!, She also thanked her husband-to-be, Brad Pitt, “My love. Your support and your guidance make everything I do possible.”

    She didn’t leave out their brood of adorable kids, and oldest son Maddox, 12, accompanied his parents to the awards. “I’m not going to cry, I promise,” Jolie said to Maddox from the stage. “I’m not going to embarrass you. You and your brothers and sisters are my happiness and there is no greater honor in this world than being your mom.”

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