December 10, 2009
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Be Italian! (A Big Dog on the Red Carpet)
Tony (generasianx) was nice enough to give me two tickets for what he (and I) thought was just a special screening of the movie “Nine” starring Nicole Kidman, Penelope Cruz, Daniel Day Lewis, Sophia Loren, Kate Hudson, Judy Dench, Fergie and Marion Cotillard.We go to free screenings all the time here in Hollywood. Sometimes there are celebrity panelists, like when Tony, Albert and I met Dakota Fanning, or a few weeks ago with Bine at the LA Film School.
I thought tonight would just be another screening with a few celebrities showing up, but when Mica and I got there we soon found out it was the movie’s premiere, and we walked the red carpet with the A Listers (despite my hooded sweatshirt!) LOL. Thanks Tony! I owe you lunch on Friday!
Mica and I with two of the hottest tickets in town. The movie opens everywhere, Christmas Day.
Hanging out on the red carpet
And soda!
My Hero, Hiro!
Penelope Cruz was rushing out the door when I asked for this photo.
She stopped just long enough for me to barely get my eye in the frame.
Nicole Kidman with her sister (I think).
She had style, she had flair, she was there, that’s how she became “The Nanny’s” Mom, Renae Taylor!
All the single (gay) boys will probably go Lady Gaga over this one. It’s me and one of the twins from Desperate Housewives, LOL
His name is Charles Carver.
Jeremy Piven from Entourage, wasn’t too fond of me taking his picture! Meanwhile Penelope Cruz made a fast exit.
Alex Rodriguez?
Me with the incomparable Taye Diggs and his wife Idina Menzel (who just landed a recurring role on Glee), who I first met in 1996 outside the Nederlander Theater in New York City after a performance of “Rent“. Oddly enough, they didn’t remember me!
The movie was breathtaking. Such a beautiful film!!
The music, the performances, the cinematography were all magnifico! Take a look:
Comments (40)
there ya go, hob knobbing again! looks like a fun night though i doubt it would be a flick i’d take in – no animated characters – lol. glad you had fun – the free pop corn would have been my fave! peace, Al
AHHHHHHHH!!!!!
@pukemeister - Are you kidding? It was an amazing film. You shouldn’t miss it!
@owbert - Are you still in HK Albert??
i am still in taiwan.
@owbert - Doh! Well come home!
WOW!
I just know this movie. should be nice.
im jealous you got to see my hero
OMGOMGOMG!!! YOU SAW HIRO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LUCKY YOU!!!!!!!! XDDD I’m so jealous!!! Can he speak English? hahaha OMGOMGOGMOMG I can’t believe you saw him!!! :| OMG u saw nicole kidman too!!
I’m surprised your commenters all talk about Hiro. I’m more awed about the other stars like Penelope Cruz and Nicole Kidman. lol.
Looks like you had a great time Carey.
-ray leeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Oh Carey! Who is the star fu…?
This is really cool.
@GloomySunday1 - Glad you liked the pics.
@kewlkid - You will love it Kyle.
@Sc12EeN17aM3 - Yeah, I was stuck in traffic with Syler a few weeks ago too. Guess I’m lucky to be alive :)
@Got_Takoyaki - His Engish is actually perfect. He has no accent whatsoever.
@jigg - I know! Funny, right Ray? I must say Penelope Cruz was quite flawless in person. I saw Halle Berry a few years ago and she was the same way. I really enjoyed seeing Taye Diggs again though. Thanks.
@Dezinerdreams - It’s all for YOU Vivek!
Weeee, Masi Oka!
Wow, that must have been something to realize you were stumbling upon the premiere rather than just a special screening. And sweatshirt or not, you still looked like you belonged on that red carpet!
@pxlspy01 - Thanks CJ. Masi was all about you and your cube. And please pour me another cup of ego, to go!
@CareyGLY - My friends (well the ones that watch Heroes) went nuts when they found out you met Hiro. And even more nuts when they heard he is going to check out my YouTube. So here’s another cup on the house. You rock, Carey!
another Hollywood adventure for Carey. Great shots!
OMG celebs galore! I’m not sure if I’m more jealous that you met Masi Oka or Penelope Cruz.
Other than Jeremy Piven looking and acting like a tool, it looks like you had a blast!
@pxlspy01 - He did seem rather interested in the whole cubing thing…maybe he’ll write you a part on Heroes!
@MaximMan - Thanks Dave! Wish you were there!
@Roadlesstaken - I would have given Penelope your # Alex, but I didn’t have it!
@wherethefishlives - LOL, he really was acting like a tool. Thanks Sam.
@CareyGLY - she’s definitely one of my celebrity crushes!
@CareyGLY - Ohhhh, that would be so cool. My friend, Steven, actually suggested I put up some kind of video that would make him want to give me a part on Heroes solving a Rubik’s Cube, haha.
Oh yeah, I just remembered.. My friends told me to ask you what he was doing with his right hand in the picture. Looks to me like he’s about to pull out a sword.
Nicole Kidman’s sister is a ginger!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I would be freaking out if I met her :)
So many famous celebs! Did you get to meet Fergie? this is for Nine right?
@pxlspy01 - LOL, he was putting his phone in his pocket.
@Loltothepower - What in the world is a ginger Jin?? Fergie came in after the movie started and left before it ended, so I didn’t get any pics of her! And yes, it was for Nine. You will love it!
omg omg omg so jealous. So many beautiful people!
How on earth was the freeking movie??? Amazing – can we now get you a “Tux” Hoody? Do you think at least an upscale scarf to dress up the hoody for premier events such as these? Horror of horrors, we must go shopping for the A-List Red Carpet Hoody Tux/Scarf combo event coming up next!
wow, so cool! FREE POPCORN!
oh, and those people.
@CaKaLusa - LOL, Chris! Yes, the popcorn was one of the best parts!
@Rm2046 - I know! Where were you!!
@pamfitz99 - I think you just gave my Dad a Christmas gift idea Pam! Tux Hoodie. I love it!
How the heck do you always get to go to all these screenings? It seems like every time you post, you are seeing celebs. What do you do to get all these hook ups??
damn, you get to go to some cool star studded events. how was the movie?
@suez_site - Good friends…and being in the right place at the right time! :)
@curtainsopen - The movie was amazing. If you liked Moulin Rouge, you will like it.
you have all the fun Carey!! No one ever comes to Quincy IL. (lol).
Another red carpet treatment for you? I”m curious – do the actors & actresses get annoyed when people take their pictures or are they more or less expecting it?
Forget the celebs, I’m more jealous that you got free popcorn!
@ZSA_MD - Vivek came to Quincy!
@ElusiveWords - Nope, I think they’re pretty used to it. (Except Jeremy Piven, who’s a douche!!) I must say the free popcorn was epic. All lined up for the taking. Good times!
girl crush on penelope cruz!
i’m so envious of you i can’t stand it. damn! but am glad to know they have the movie version of Nine ’cause i never got the chance to see the broadway show.
@girl_smileyy - She’s so pretty in person too!
@rudyhou - You will love the movie Rudy. If you don’t like it, I’ll pay you double!
im curious if i would enjoy this musical…. let me put it this way, i fell asleep in every musical i’ve seen except for mulan rouge…. will i like this one? lol
@LuxteK - If you liked Moulin Rouge and Chicago, you will like it. Otherwise, I doubt it. (Mulan WAS awesome, but Aladdin is still the best!) And if you haven’t seen Moulin Rouge, shame on you! :)
An appearance of Nicole Kidman, she looks as beautiful as usual. I knew about a campaign that was to supposed to be patronized by famous actors and it consisted of giving a Cheap Viagra to every person that walked by.