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| | Elizabeth Banks: 'I want to tell stories and have more control over my life' | | Added 9 years ago | Source: CeleBitchy |
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Elizabeth Banks covers the latest issue of The Edit, surprisingly NOT to promote Pitch Perfect 2. PP2 is already out and it?s already a massive hit, easily making $100 million-plus domestically in its first ten days of release. Banks gets so much credit for that too ? she?s so badass!! Props to her and may this be the first of many directorial gigs. Anyway, Banks sat down with net-a-porter.com?s The Edit to promote her supporting part in Magic Mike: XXL. I didn?t realize it, but she?s playing a wild-and-crazy former stripper in the sequel. I bet she had a BLAST. Some highlights from the interview:
Her role in Magic Mike: ?I play an ex-stripper. She?s a hot mess, she’s completely not me, which is great!?
Working with her husband Max Handelman on PP2: ?Both Max and I have had to fight misconceptions. ?She?s just a blond actress who works with her husband.? ?Who are they?? ?She?s not even that successful of an actress!? But none of this is a vanity project. I want to tell stories and have more control over my life.?
Being a female director in Hollywood: ?I don?t want to pretend it?s not what it is. You can?t not take up the cause the minute you accept the job. I made a funny movie ? about girls ? and it?s going to make money? It just doesn?t happen.?
Whether she has secret meetings with Lena Dunham & Angelina Jolie: ?There?s no meeting because we?re all ****ing busy.?
Meeting her husband on the first day at University of Pennsylvania. ?When I met Max. I was not like, ?I just met my husband!? I was 18; it was lust. He looked like Jason Priestley from Beverly Hills, 90210. I was like, ?Oh, that?s a college boy. That?s what I?m interested in.??
Motherhood: ?Motherhood changed me in positive ways. It made me more ambitious for my kids. I do everything for them now, because I want this success for my life with them?Directing is a big decision. It?s a year and a half of my life and it?s taking my kids out of their daily routine.?
[From The Edit]
The Edit also says that Banks is rumored for an extremely juicy role: Billie Jean King in a feature bio-pic. Which would be AMAZING. Does anyone else remember the TV movie When Billie Beat Bobby? Holly Hunter starred as Billie Jean King in that and she was fantastic!! But I could see Banks doing a great Billie as well. God, I hope it happens! As for the rest of it? Banks is amazing. I keep saying this, but she?s so inspirational.
Photos courtesy of Chad Pitman/The Edit.
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| | Elizabeth Banks covers Allure, picks the theme of her career: 'Girls win.' | | Added 9 years ago | Source: CeleBitchy |
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Elizabeth Banks is front and center during the promotion of Pitch Perfect 2, which is an interesting choice. Obviously, Banks is a big-name celebrity on her own, but PP2 is her directorial debut and I always worry about the lady directors coming out ahead of their films. Like, I still wonder if Angelina Jolie might have done a disservice to Unbroken by appearing on so many magazine covers and making the film so much about ?La Jolie.? Anyway, Banks covers the new issue of Allure, and despite my misgivings, the interview is pretty great. I?m saying that because I love and admire her.
Elizabeth?s career theme: “If I had to pick a theme of the things I do, it would be: Girls win.”
The stress of directing: “Once you get offered a studio job, as a woman, it?s really hard to say no because they don’t let women do this very often. So I knew I needed to embrace it and I couldn’t mess it up. Because if you mess it up, they don’t let you do it again, and you become representative of female directors as a whole. Like, ‘See girls can’t do it.’”
She prefers comedy to drama: “Making people laugh is a very addictive thing? [At the Friars Club], all of these people absolutely get high off of killing a room. You can get that feeling of flying in drama as well, and I’ve had it many, many times. But I find making people laugh to be a really specially ability. It’s like having a superpower.”
Being married to Max Handelman since 2003:”I didn’t meet my husband and think, I’ve met the man I’m going to marry. I was like he’s cute. I’ll f–k him, because I’m 18 and in college.”
Their marriage works though: “Really, what happened was I’ve never met anyone I liked more. In the early years did I have crushes or little interests here and there? I know my husband did, and so did I, but we stayed together. We still to this day take the long view. We have always dreamed about our life together. And we work together every day, and we have a lot of respect for each other on every level. And then there’s love. And then there’s lust. So it?s great.?
[From Allure via E! News]
It?s always sad to hear that women directors just accept the biased system they?re working in, that if they aren?t all things to all people then they?ll never get another shot at directing again. It sucks. But I love Elizabeth?s theme: GIRLS WIN. She?s so cool. And her marriage sounds so? normal. Realistic. It?s not hearts and love at first sight and forcing a fairy tale on some random dude. It?s sticking with something and ?taking the long view.? I love her.
Photos courtesy of Fame/Flynet.
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| | Elizabeth Banks: FaceTime Is A Great Way of Parenting! | | Added 9 years ago | Source: Celebrity Gossip |
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Making her first visit to ?The Tonight Show? since Jimmy Fallon took over the hosting duties, Elizabeth Banks was in great spirits as she stepped out on stage last night (March 24).
The ?40 Year Old Virgin? starlet was in the house to plug her forthcoming flick ?Pitch Perfect 2,? though she ended up talking about her talking about her technologically-enhanced mothering method. Elizabeth explained, ?I have two little boys and they're very little. Mine are two and a half and four. I'm FaceTiming them. I don't even have to go home. I can parent from here.?
Meanwhile, ?Pitch Perfect 2? is slated to hit theaters on May 15th and stars Rebel Wilson, Brittany Snow, Anna Kendrick, Anna Camp, Hailee Steinfeld, Adam DeVine and Skylar Astin.
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| | Elizabeth Banks in Saint Laurent in Berlin for 'Mockingjay?: flawless' | | Added 10 years ago | Source: CeleBitchy |
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Mockingjay: Part I is full steam ahead. After the world premiere in London, the cast split up. Jennifer Lawrence hopped on a plane to NYC where press duties await. Some of the supporting cast members shuffled off to other premieres in Europe. Sam Claflin held up the fort in Madrid, and Elizabeth Banks handled the Berlin screening all by her lonesome.
Liz looked absolutely stunning in this Saint Laurent gown, which is very different from her lush London look. This red dress is both simple and striking, and the fabric drapes perfectly. (Here’s a secret: I’m a sucker for drapey cowl necks.) Liz accessorized with Giuseppe Zanotti sandals and Jennifer Fisher jewelry. Bold scarlet lips and a sweeping updo completed the portrait of perfection. There is not one single flaw to this entire ensemble. Liz can wear almost anything, but she struck a high note here.
Elizabeth did some low-key interviews (in comparison to the JLaw madness that prevails) to promote. She told MTV that she “cried her eyes out” when filming wrapped. Elizabeth’s Effie is so beloved to fans that Lionsgate wrote her into this movie (instead of simply giving her a brief mention at the end like the novel did). Elizabeth talked to E! about this change:
Effie’s expanded role: “Effie really is a fish out of water in District 13 and they do not have anywhere near the resources that the Capitol does. So Effie really finds herself having to what I like to call ‘Project Runway her way’ through the wardrobe that’s given to everyone. Everyone gets sort of standard wardrobe in District 13 and she of course has to put her own twist on everything?she can make anything fabulous. Well she [Effie] doesn’t make an appearance in District 13 in the actual book, but Suzanne Collins and Francis [Lawrence] and I … everyone sort of came to me and said ?We really feel like Effie … it would be really fun to keep her involved in the story’ and of course I’m thrilled to be a part of it and get to go to 13 and take care of Katniss a little bit longer.”
This movie is different: “The scope and scale is huge. It’s really a true action film now, we’re not just in the Games anymore, we’ve really upped the stakes of the movie. It’s really about a full scale rebellion and a war between the Capitol and the Districts. So all the action sequences are just amazing and upgraded … action-movie level stuff going on, not just the story of a small-town girl.”
A brief word on body image: “I think that beauty comes in all shapes and forms and sizes and all different packages. And I think it’s all about celebrating value and your own self worth and promoting confidence. I think that’s the most important thing we can give to young people is confidence in who they are.”
[From E! Online]
Effie without her flamboyant ensembles will be a sad sight to see, but the good news is that we don’t have to say goodbye to this character. She’s the heart and soul of the whole franchise, and I can’t wait to see this new movie.
Here’s Sam Claflin saying hello from the Madrid premiere. He’s adorable.
Photos courtesy of WENN
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| | Elizabeth Banks: 'I promote safe sex?and abstinence until you are madly in love' | | Added 10 years ago | Source: CeleBitchy |
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I LOVE Elizabeth Banks. I rarely get to talk about her, but I think she?s one of the coolest ladies in Hollywood these days. She?s smart, she?s sassy, she?s talented, she works on a wide variety of projects and she?s a passionate advocate for issues that many celebrity women are afraid to take up, like reproductive choice and Planned Parenthood. Anyway, my excuse to talk about Banks this week is her new interview in New You Magazine. Some highlights:
Sex and shame: “It?s a huge disservice to young people to put shame into the equation. That?s what bothers me the most about it and why I speak so openly about sex. I promote safe sex, always, and abstinence until you are madly in love. But at the same time I have no desire to shame any young person about what?s going on in their life or about general sexuality or their bodies.”
The work/motherhood balance: ?I balance it by always putting my children?s health and safety first. Then I feel OK to go and do the job I love. It?s important to remember that I face the same challenges as many other working parents out there. I don?t think dads do it as well as moms, quite frankly, as I don?t think there?s any pressure on them to balance anything in their lives when it comes to parents being at work. I try not to feel that pressure, either. I actually have a girlfriend who works in the justice department, going after criminals and the mafia, and she?s got three kids. Parenting is challenging any way you slice it.?
Never believing she was pretty: ?Your funny gets developed pretty early on. I didn?t quite believe I was pretty for a long time. I never thought about it. I?m very genetically blessed, I cannot deny it, but I work hard at keeping myself together. Yes, I have nice cheekbones and skinny legs but I can?t take any credit for it.?
[From New You & Us Weekly]
Don?t you love her? I?m in love with her. She?s so un-Goopy. She talks about working motherhood by acknowledging that every mom feels pressure and by pointing out that society doesn?t make dads feel those same pressures. And I love what she says about shame and sex. There is so much of that going on in politics today, but let?s be real: it?s been happening in politics for decades, for centuries. It?s always ?good politics? to shame young people (specifically young women) for having sex.
Incidentally, y?all: Elizabeth?s next projecs is DIRECTING Pitch Perfect 2. She produced the first one and she?s going to helm the sequel. I?m so proud of her!
Photos courtesy of WENN, Fame/Flynet.
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| | Elizabeth Banks in Jenny Packham at the VF Oscar party: whimsical or goofy? | | Added 10 years ago | Source: CeleBitchy |
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This post should wrap up our Oscar party fashion coverage. We’re including some of the people that the photo agencies added later in the day. First off we have the lovely risk-taking Elizabeth Banks in sequined and feathered light blue Jenny Packham. This is like a homage to her Effie Trinket character, and I can’t think of an actress whose fashion is more suited to playing that role. I know some of you will disagree, but I actually like this look. I find it fun, and I love Banks’ attitude. If anyone can pull this off, she can.
This is my favorite photo of Banks, but those gold shoes have got to go.
Here’s Alison Brie looking amazing in strapless floral Giambattista Valli. This is understated bombshell and I absolutely love this dress. Look at the incredible draping and the very subtle feminine print. So pretty. Her styling is great too.
Here’s Emma Roberts in red Fendi with red shoes. This dress is more movie premiere than Oscars party, but it’s cute enough and her earrings and clutch are perfect. I really like the stitching detail on the dress, it gives it a modern edge.
Poor Emmy Rossum never quite gets it right. She’s in Monique Lhullier in one of the blush-colored gowns that were so popular at the ceremony. This is a pretty enough gown, but her severe styling brings it down. Plus she’s wearing booties with it! Those are the same shoes that were worn on the runway and they look so out of place here.
Finally here’s Anna Paquin in Alexander McQueen. This is a very typical look for her, she loves contemporary dresses, and she often wears McQueen. Anna and her man, Stephen Moyer, were at both the Elton John party and the Vanity Fair soiree. This dress isn’t my favorite, the bustline is bizarre, but I like the matching clutch and it’s great to see her smiling! She so rarely smiles on the red carpet.
Photo credit: WENN.com and FameFlynet
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| | Elizabeth Banks: Jennifer Lawrence ate my birthday cake before I got some | | Added 10 years ago | Source: CeleBitchy |
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Here are some photos of Elizabeth Banks looking adorable at the premiere of The Lego Movie a few weeks ago. Her outfit is retro with a contemporary twist. I rarely see Liz make a misstep on the red carpet, and she knew just what to wear to the premiere of a kids’ movie. Nobody dislikes Elizabeth Banks, right? That’s an impossible feat.
Elizabeth did a little interview with Cosmo, and she discussed some of her upcoming projects like Pitch Perfect 2 and Mockingjay. In the process, she talked about Jennifer Lawrence’s love of food. Liz pretty much says JLaw demolished the on-set birthday cake for Elizabeth’s birthday. As in Jennifer grabbed the first piece. Is that offensive? I don’t think it’s as bad as ruining one’s costumes with Doritos dust. It’s not like Elizabeth didn’t get a piece of her own cake, and she wasn’t complaining about JLaw. She just thought it was funny that JLaw was living up to her food-loving reputation. You be the judge:
On Pitch Perfect 2: “I was an on-set producer in the first film, and I was involved since inception and this time around I’ll be taking on a lot more responsibility of getting behind the camera. I?m really excited to get back with the girls and put out a movie that has as much joyfulness and laughter and humor and great music as the first film!!”
On finishing up the Hunger Games movies: “Honestly, I can’t say anything about Mockingjay! Ahhh!! We’ll both end up hurt somewhere! I think the hardcore fans can expect exactly what both The Hunger Games and Catching Fire delivered, Mockingjay is going to be as faithful a rendition of Suzanne’s Collins’ world and books and characters as we can put out!”
Working with the cast: “Well, recently everyone surprised me on the set of Mockingjay with a birthday cake! That was really fun. And, of course, the first person to delve into my cake was Jennifer. I will say she’s a girl who likes to eat and I love that about her.”
On working with Philip Seymour Hoffman: “I’d really rather not discuss it. He was an incredible actor that I respected greatly and I will miss tremendously.”
Beauty advice for travellers: “You know it?s all about hydration, especially in the winter!!! I’m all about water water water water water. I really find that when I get on an airplane, I never drink anything but water and I drink a ton of it. I like to sit in the window, but I’m always climbing over people to go to the bathroom. I?m that seatmate. But ya gotta do it. All about the water.”
[From Cosmo]
I don’t know. Should Jennifer have let Elizabeth take a bite of her cake first? Probably. We don’t know how this went down though. Maybe Liz was like, “Go ahead!” You never know. I’m sure Liam Hemsworth was the last one to take a piece. He seems so boring, like he doesn’t get excited about cake.
I do like Elizabeth’s “water water water” advice. I don’t travel nearly as often as Elizabeth does (obvs), but I’m a water junkie too. I also like to add Nuun tablets to water for an electrolyte boost (without the sugar of Gatorade). Electrolytes are where it’s at, man. Buy that crap in bulk.
Beyond talk of JLaw’s food obsession, I definitely noticed her absence at the BAFTAs. Jennifer won Best Supporting Actress. David O. Russell accepted the award for her. I had a hunch JLaw wouldn’t show up to this ceremony — she’s really shying away from non-mandatory events. She skipped Critics Choice, Writers Guild, and Producers Guild awards. She uses Mockingjay as an official excuse, but I have a hard time believing how Lionsgate wouldn’t let her fly to London for a day. With the time difference, she could have been back by Monday. Here’s why JLaw didn’t go to the BAFTAs: She knows that some people are sick of her. She is trying to be seen as little as possible. Girlfriend does NOT want to win the Oscar this year. She’s no idiot. Look at what the internet did to Anne Hathaway.
Photos courtesy of WENN
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Showing off her fresh and clean smile, Elizabeth Banks launched Listerine's 21-Day Challenge at The Children's Dental Center of Greater Los Angeles on Thursday (February 13).
The "Hunger Games" star looked adorable in a sleeveless white, yellow, and green dress as she snapped a couple of selfies while posing for pics for photographers.
Recently, the 40-year-old blonde beauty got some exciting news, as both Rebel Wilson and Anna Kendrick have closed deals to star in her directorial debut, "Pitch Perfect 2."
Currently in pre-production, Elizabeth will also appear in the movie, which follows the original gang of the hit 2012 musical comedy.
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| | Elizabeth Banks "Still Processing" Philip Seymour Hoffman Loss | | Added 10 years ago | Source: Celebrity Gossip |
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Grabbing a pick-me-up beverage to jump start her day, Elizabeth Banks stopped by a coffee shop in Los Angeles on Friday (February 7).
The "Pitch Perfect" lady donned a pair of black pants and leather vest with a blue scarf as she made her way out of the store and continued her stroll through the busy city.
Meanwhile, Miss Banks is struggling with the sudden loss of her "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" co-star and friend Philip Seymour Hoffman.
"I'm still processing it," Elizabeth explained while appearing on the Today Show Wednesday (February 5). "I really am in shock. He is an absolutely amazing actor, respected by everyone and part of our family at 'The Hunger Games.'"
"We will miss him terribly, and obviously, [we're] really upset for his children and his partner. It's just a tragedy," she added.
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| | Fashion Fail: Elizabeth Banks' Yellow Fever and Other News | | Added 11 years ago | Source: Yeeeah |
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The only thing worse than the cutouts on Elizabeth Banks’ dress is the color. It’s the same weird yellow that vitamins turn your pee. It’s also God’s way of letting you know if a frog is toxic. Everything about this dress tells birds “I taste bad and I will make you sick.”
Finds, fun, fashion, fails:
Katy Perry might be engaged to get to divorced from John Mayer. (Celebitchy)
Gaga says she doesn’t care that Madonna hates her and she’s sick of the comparisons. I say I don’t care and I’m sick of both of them. And so we are all connected in the great circle of life. (Celeb Slam)
Presented without comment: Channing Tatum in a football uniform. (Socialite Life)
If you like vintage red sheath dresses and are a size 8, I just made your morning. (The Blemish)
Celebrities who turned down the Simpsons — including William Shatner and Bruce Springsteen! (Daily Stab)
So this happened. (Hollywood PQ)
Emma Thompson finally opens up about Helena Bonham Carter’s affair with her ex-husband Kenneth Branagh. (DS)
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