ACADEMY AWARDS 2012 RECAP!

The biggest awards show took place last night at the Nokia Theatre featuring the biggest movies being recognized for outstanding achievement in the film world. Billy Crystal hosted the ceremony for the ninth time. I honestly have to say that I enjoyed watching the Oscars more than the Grammys, even though I hardly watched any of the films!

There were two best moments of the night for me. One was when Octavia Spencer won Best Supporting Actress for The Help, seeing her breakdown upon accepting her award brought tears to my eyes! Also when Meryl Streep won for Best Actress in The Iron Lady. After being nominated for so many times, she finally won her third Oscar. Seeing her officially be recognized for her achievements as an actress for all these years was truly heartwarming, she is such a beautiful woman.

If you missed the show last night, here are a list of the winners and the contenders in every category: http://oscar.go.com/nominees


Who can forget the best dressed of the night?! A trend on the red carpet were the fair colors such as whites, creams, and silvers.


Octavia Spencer looked lovely in a silver sparkly Tadashi Shoji gown.

Viola Davis looked so perfect in an emerald green Vera Wang gown.

Maya Rudolph looked amazing in Johanna Johnson, I love this gown so much!

Emma Stone looked like an Oscar, but red of course in a bow necked Giambattista Valli dress.

Angelina Jolie definitely looked beautiful on the red carpet in a black Versace gown with a high slit, BUT her right leg thrusting out of every picture was not too cute...really, every picture though?

Rooney Mara is just a naturally stunning looking person. She looked so beautiful in a white Givenchy gown straight off the runway.

Jennifer Lopez was my BEST DRESSED OF THE NIGHT! She looked so stunning in this Zuhair Murad gown that fit her body so perfectly and showed off her glow so well.

I love how the creams and whites are making their way onto the red carpet, not only is it fresh but it's just perfect for Spring which is awaiting!



You Just Do You, Imma Do Me

Camille

More 'Mature' Models Grace Their Natural Beauty In Print And Runway: MERYL STREEP On VOGUE Jan. 2012 Issue

A lot of young and taut-faced models have always graced the cover of fashion magazines and it seemed timeless and also the standard of the fashion world, leaving more 'experienced' models in the dust after a certain period of time (meaning their 'model time' is almost up).

But lately, more 'mature' female models or 'COUGARS' for slang have boasted their power, extending the length of their modeling tenure with their natural beauty. Even though she is an actress and not a model, MERYL STREEP looks every bit the part of 'mature model'. She will grace the January 2012 issue of the American VOGUE Magazine.

I'm seriously feeling the vibe of Meryl and the serene nature around her. Very ANNIE LEIBOVITZ-ish atmosphere in photography. That's a good direction for many photographers to follow, is to just CAPTURE the essence of a beautiful moment in time.

Pic: Bryan Boy

HOLLYWOOD'S TOP 10 PAID ACTRESSES!

Hollywood is a women's world too people! If you haven't noticed, to be a true Hollywood star not only do you have to act in films, but you get endorsements through products and commercials. Here is the list of the Top 10 Hollywood Actresses who are making $BANK$!!!



10. Meryl Streep $10 million: Her name is ultimate royalty in Hollywood. If she wants something, she's going to get it, enough said.

9. Sandra Bullock $15 million: If you win an Oscar, you are certified Hollywood gold from that moment on. Not to mention how everyone considers her America's Sweetheart.

8. Cameron Diaz $18 million: Even with Bad Teacher out, she is a definite box office success story. No one can get enough of this spunky, good-humored beauty.

7. Katherine Heigl $19 million: Ever since her role in Grey's Anatomy, no matter how out of the spotlight she is, she will always be making some kind of income.

5. Julia Roberts $20 million: She will always be the original America's Sweetheart. When you have friends like Tom Hanks who immediately cast you for roles, there's no denying she can work on anything.

5. Kristen Stewart $20 million: One basic and major reason why she's making bank...TWILIGHT.

3. Jennifer Aniston $28 million: her name associates with gold. Everyone wants to know and see what she's doing next and it doesn't hurt being one of the most eligible bachelorettes in Hollywood. Everyone wants to see her succeed and be happy, that's why so many people are invested in her.

3. Reese Witherspoon $28 million: This is the sweetheart who not only has a voice in the Hollywood community but is proud to stay classy while her fame grew throughout the years.

1. Angelina Jolie $30 million: One of the most beautiful women in the world that we love to hate. There's no denying that besides her breathtaking beauty, she is a woman who fights for rights around the world.

1. Sarah Jessica Parker $30 million: Besides being a part of the Sex and the City franchise, she is a smart business woman who appeals upon the masses.

So these are your TOP 10!!! Not only are they beautiful and business minded women in the Hollywood world, but they are all WHITE!!! Haha, is there some race issue that needs to be addressed here?! Anyways, to make a name in Hollywood not only do you have to pay your dues, but you need to be an entity outside of that small world and put yourself out there to get that universal appeal.

Meryl Streep

Mary Louise Streep was born on June 22nd 1949. Meryl is an American actress and has been in theatre,television and films.
Meryl has received 16 Academy Award nominations, although she only won two. She also was nominated for 25 Golden Globes, she won seven of those. That is more nominations than any other actor in the history of acting in either award! Pretty impressive I thought.
She has won two Emmy Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, a Cannes Film Festival award, four New York Film Critics Circle Awards, five Grammy Award nominations, a BAFTA award, an Australian Film Institute Award and a Tony Award nomination. She was awarded the American Film Institute's Lifetime Achievement Award in 2004. Meryl Streep is widely regarded as one of the most talented and respected movie actors in her generation and now.
Meryl Streep was born in Summit New Jersey but grew up in Benardsville. Her mother Mary Wolf (née Wilkinson)a commercial artist and former art editor, and Harry William Streep Jr. her Father was a pharmaceutical executive. She has two brothers, Dana and Harry.
Meryl and her family is German,Swiss and English. She was raised to be Presbyterian. She was asked though if religion plays a part in her life now during an interview in 2009, Meryl replied, "I follow no doctrine. I don't belong to a church or a temple or a synagogue or an ashram."

Meryl was in a relationship with actor John Cazale until his death in March of 1978. She then married sculptor Don Gummer on September 15, 1978. They have four children Louisa Jacobson Gummer, Grace Jane, Henry Wolfe, and Mamie Gummer. Grace and Mamie are now actresses.

My favorite films she acted in are The Deer Hunter,Defending Your Life, Death Becomes Her,The River Wild,A.I. Artificial Intelligence,Adaptation,Stuck On You,Lemony Snicket's A Series Of Unfortunate Events and The Manchurian Candidate.
She also has done voices for cartoons The Simpsons as Jessica Lovejoy episode "Barts Girlfriend in 1994. King of the Hill episode "A Beer Can Named Desire" as Aunt Esme Dauterive.
New movies with Meryl Streep coming out in 2010-2011 Mommy and Me,The Iron Lady and Great Hope Springs.
Here is a classic clip from "Death Becomes Her"

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