Irony
So, the New York Times article I linked to in yesterday's post said "Three years ago, Jennifer Hudson’s best-known fashion statement was a pantsuit that Simon Cowell, the resident acerbic of “American Idol,” compared to a roll of aluminum foil." Of course, as Ian pointed out, it was ironic when she showed up on the red carpet wearing a jacket made of aluminum foil.
But hey, at least she wasn't dressed like an AIDS ribbon. And she looked awesome in her sing-off with Beyonce--that red dress was smokin'.
Also, raise your hand if you think Norbit was the reason Eddie Murphy lost his Oscar last night. I completely believe that.
"Leading up to the Oscars, some speculated that the recent release of Murphy's lowbrow, cross-dressing comedy 'Norbit' would injure his Oscar prospects. The 'Norbit' producers hesitated over releasing it in the middle of Murphy's Oscar campaign, but director Brian Robbins said it was Murphy who insisted on releasing it on schedule."
I thought he deserved the Oscar, but part of me was happy he didn't win it. Up yours, Norbit.
But hey, at least she wasn't dressed like an AIDS ribbon. And she looked awesome in her sing-off with Beyonce--that red dress was smokin'.
Also, raise your hand if you think Norbit was the reason Eddie Murphy lost his Oscar last night. I completely believe that.
"Leading up to the Oscars, some speculated that the recent release of Murphy's lowbrow, cross-dressing comedy 'Norbit' would injure his Oscar prospects. The 'Norbit' producers hesitated over releasing it in the middle of Murphy's Oscar campaign, but director Brian Robbins said it was Murphy who insisted on releasing it on schedule."
I thought he deserved the Oscar, but part of me was happy he didn't win it. Up yours, Norbit.
Labels: fashion, film, jennifer hudson, oscars
posted by mo pie at 3:46 PM
6 Comments:
Also, raise your hand if you think Norbit was the reason Eddie Murphy lost his Oscar last night.
[Susan raises hand]
Karma, dude. Look it up in Websters.
Personally, I had no idea why DreamGirls got such rave reviews so am not all that surprised that EMurphy didn't win.
Am I the only fattie who wasn't offended by the concept of Norbert?!?!
Jackie, I am confused. Are you trying to be provocative? On the chance that you are not, I'll note that Gwyneth Paltrow "got away with" putting on a fat suit. I too thought Abigail Breslin was wonderful, but I don't know who deserved to win, since I didn't see all the nominated performances. I do think many people win who perhaps didn't deserve to win (Julia Roberts for Erin Brokovich, Mel Gibson for Braveheart still floors me). There are many reasons for this, including buzz, which Jennifer Hudson has. Not everything is race-based. If that is what you'd like to discuss, however, you may want to try a different site, since BFD is devoted to issues of body weight and image.
Thanks for your post, Jelly--I also agree that "reverse racism" is a ridiculous charge. Then again, this is also the year Beyonce's father accused the Academy of being "racist" for not nominating his daughter. I agree that J. Hud won fair and square.
In other news, Eddie Murphy apparently stormed out of the Academy Award ceremony when he lost, and didn't watch J. Hud win her award or the Dreamgirls song performance. So he's a sore loser, an asshole (with the Sporty Spice situation), and a maker of hateful films. Alrighty then. Good to know.
Weren't Murphy's fifteen minutes up about two minutes after he left SNL? I mean, wtf? Whoever keeps going to see his movies must be stopped.
"I thought he deserved the Oscar, but part of me was happy he didn't win it. Up yours, Norbit."
*shrieking helpless laughter*
Methinks Jackie's having a temporary synaptic lapse. Give her some tea with stevia. And a gag.
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