Melissa McCarthy has been capturing the hearts of television viewers for over a decade. In the early 2000s, she played the lovable, scatter-brained Snookie on 'Gilmore Girls.' Last year, she won an Emmy for her new television role as Molly in the comedy series, 'Mike & Molly.'
Nominations for the 84th Academy Awards were announced by previous Oscar nominee Jennifer Lawrence and Academy President Tom Sherak Tuesday morning in Beverly Hills. Did your favorites make the list?
Last night's Academy Awards were funny and glamorous and, sure, a little bit boring and cheesy—but that's the Oscars, right? A list of the official winners of the 2011 Oscars is at the end of this post. But first, we're giving a few awards of our own.
Over the years, thanking your significant other has become commonplace at award ceremonies. Now, we just expect to hear some spouse-gratitude in pretty much every acceptance speech. But luckily, scattered between all the average shout-outs, are some super-sweet moments laced with a touch of romantic sentiment. With this list, we count down our top ten favorites.
Ever heard of the Best Actress Curse? It's the theory that a woman can't win the Academy Award for Best Actress without subsequently losing her man? It may sound crazy but, according to research, the pattern really exists. With three of the five 2011 Oscar Best Actress nominees in serious relationships, we set out to find out why it happens, how leading ladies can avoid this Hollywood hex and what we non-famous folks can learn from it.
2011 Oscars here we come! We've watched the movies, studied the 83rd Academy Award nominations and created two lists. First predictions for who will win the Academy Award in each of eight categories, and who would win the 2011 Oscar if YourTango stuffed the envelopes. Our criteria? The most realistic, relatable, helpful and smartest portrayals of romantic relationships. Let us know if you agree with us and who YOU would choose to win the 2011 Academy Awards.
Relationships are an integral part of our real lives, so it's only fitting that they take center stage onscreen as well. Love-themed story lines were woven throughout this year's Oscar-nominated films, making for gripping, tragic, thrilling and wonderful entertainment. For better of for worse, some of the strongest cinematic moments focused on relationship dynamics, and we gleaned a few helpful lessons from the characters' struggles and triumphs. Take a look at the best onscreen pairings of the year, and then tune into the Academy Award telecast on February 27 to see which of them will score precious Oscar gold.
By Krissy Dolor for Cupid's Pulse With yesterday’s crack-of-dawn announcement of the 83rd Academy Awards nominees, the Oscar race has officially begun! This year’s big contender is The King’s Speech, leading the pack with 12 nominations. True Grit comes in second, with 10.
There are only 33 days left before the Academy Awards, and there is probably no one more anxious to get it over with than pregnant Best Actress nominee Natalie Portman. The Black Swan actress recently told People that she is tired of looking "like a whale" in public and hopes that she will "get to lie in bed and eat popcorn and watch TV for the rest of it" (after she wins her Oscar, of course.)
Which Oscar-Nominated Best Picture Film Is The Best Date Movie? : "Black Swan." Psycho-sexual-horror thriller = major adreneline jolt = perfect date-movie material. ''The Fighter." Inspirational films are great for gals, boxing is great for guys. 'Nuff said. ''Inception." This crowd-pleasing mind twister gives plenty to talk about afterwards. ''The Kids Are All Right." This indie drama is all about family and values—topics that make for a heart-warming date. ''The King's Speech." The inspiring marriage at the heart of this drama makes it totally date-worthy. ''127 Hours." The carnage is a great excuse to grab his arm—and to make us thankful that he still has them. ''The Social Network." Facebook has universal appeal, so this is a win-win for almost any couple.
Four years after divorcing her husband of nine years, Chad Lowe, two-time Oscar winner Hilary Swank says that she considers their relationship a success. "A lot of people look at divorce as a failure," she told In Style. "I really look at my relationship with Chad as fourteen years of success."
