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| MegFL |
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Jen's Oldest Fan
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They sure are the same. So now we know, for a fact, that Us Weekly doesn't have a clue. 
Nice catch eli and funmi. |
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| funmi |
| Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 1:37 am |
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Hey! Where's my individual title?
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yes its the same pic cos owen is wearing the same clothes
this was the dutch site that first had the pic days ago on the 23rd
http://gespot.at5.nl/2008/06/23/owen-wilson-op-de-fiets/ |
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| soccergirl |
| Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 11:08 pm |
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I just thought this was an interesting article
Building Self-Esteem from the 16th Row
Celebrity worship might not be an unalloyed bad thing, says one researcher, although it's important to be a little finicky about who to emulate.
By: Tom Jacobs | June 30, 2008 | 11:25 AM (PDT) | Comments
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Like millions of others, Jaye Derrick closely followed the Jennifer Aniston-Brad Pitt breakup. "I didn't actually buy any magazines," she said, referring to the tabloids that featured the couple on the cover, "but I read them in the grocery line."
This habit of latching onto the personal lives of the famous is widely derided as a sad attempt by lonely people to make up for the lack of intimacy in their own lives. But Derrick sees it differently. Her research suggests these "parasocial relationships" �that is, a "relationship" where the other person doesn't know you exist � can actually be a positive influence, es pecially for people with low self-esteem.
"There is an assumption that celebrity worship is a bad thing," she said. "We wanted to show that, in some situations, it's not."
A research psychologist at the University of Buffalo, Derrick describes her recent studies of celebrity worship and self-esteem in the June issue of Personal Relationships. Her work is based on what might be called the positive reflection factor.
"Previous research has shown that people can feel closer to their ideal self if they are in a long-term relationship with someone who views them positively and reinforces all the good aspects of themselves," she said. "There is also some research showing when you're with your creative friends, you feel more creative, and when you're with your athletic friends, you feel more athletic. There are different parts of yourself that are more obvious to you around certain people."
In other words, we find ourselves attracted to people who display positive traits we wish we had � and in doing so, we begin to access those traits. That's a natural, healthy process, but there is a catch: The process only works with people who have reasonably high self-esteem.
"Low self-esteem people are more worried about rejection in their close relationships," Derrick explained. "They don't believe their partner sees them as positively as they actually do. So they have a harder time feeling close to other people and taking on those traits."
With parasocial relationships, the likelihood of rejection is virtually nil (unless you let your subscription to People magazine lapse). Derrick hypothesized that, thanks to that inherent safety net, otherwise insecure people would be able to let down their guard, connect with the celebrity's positive attributes and thereby feel closer to their ideal selves.
To test this idea, participants with low self-esteem were asked to write for several minutes about their favorite celebrity, a "control" celebrity (the apparently unavoidable Regis Philbin), or a close friend or lover. They were then asked to assess how close they felt to their ideal selves.
Those who wrote about their favorite celebrity "reported significantly more similarity between their actual and ideal selves" than those in the other groups," Derrick reported. In other words, they accessed their inner Anistons.
Derrick is quick to note she is not a clinician and is not making any treatment recommendations based on her findings. (It will be some time before you can write off your subscription to the National Enquirer as a mental-health expense.) But her research raises several interesting questions.
She notes that "if your favorite celebrity is this very smart person, and your ideal self is to be a smart person, when you think about this celebrity, you feel smarter." But is this simply an internal perception, or does it have a basis in reality?
"There isn't any evidence of that with celebrities," she said. "But a paper by one of my co-authors, Shira Gabriel, shows for that people who are comfortable being close to other people, when they think about a friend, they become more like that friend. For example, if one of your best friends is really smart, and you think about that person, you do better in a Scattergories-type game."
Further research will show whether that dynamic also applies to parasocial relationships.
But what if people are attracted to famous people who are inappropriate role models? In a survey released this spring, British teachers expressed alarm that their so many of students are modeling themselves after questionable celebrities, such as Paris Hilton.
"I think part of the reason she is so popular is because she has this glamorous lifestyle, which people � or at least young girls � want," Derrick said. "If she's your favorite celebrity and you're thinking about her, maybe you feel more glamorous."
Derrick is quick to add that isn't necessarily a positive thing, noting that some people's visions of their ideal self are disturbingly shallow. "If your ideals for yourself aren't that high, (the association with these celebrities who represent them) might not be as positive," she said.
She added that not all celebrity attachments follow this model. Some people undoubtedly track certain trouble-prone stars, such as Britney Spears or Lindsay Lohan, to see what problems they have gotten themselves into this week. "Something different (psychologically) is happening in those cases," she said.
Derrick isn't entirely sure why she was drawn to news of the Aniston-Pitt breakup, although she thinks of the actress in positive terms. "I watched the television show Friends, and Jennifer Aniston seemed sweet," she said. "I always thought she was probably smarter than she appeared on the show.
"Of course, people tend to attribute as many positive qualities as they can to people they like but don't really know."
http://www.miller-mccune.com/article/470 |
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| Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 11:32 pm |
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Hmm. I really don't know what to say except that it was intresting. I really don't like it when people generalize things. I hated the part where used the term "inner Anistons". I'm sorry but a lot of the people out there who have been through a lot in their childhood or come from a dysfunctional family go through phases in their life where they feel insecure about various things. The celebs who pretend to be perfect are the ones I can never relate to. One of the reasons why I'm a Jen fan is because she is someone who operates from her heart. She has been very open about her struggles and some out there might take it as a sign of weakness but I don't. It takes strength to admit to a lot of things she has admitted to and I admire her even more for that. Nobody out there is flawless and your struggles make you even more intruiging and intresting. You even become more compassionate as a human being IMHO.
Thanks for sharing that article though. |
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| soulsister |
| Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 6:16 pm |
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Hey! Where's my individual title?
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If anyone is interested...
Quote: Jennifer Aniston In Citizens Of Humanity Jeans
Jennifer Aniston was in London recently and attended boyfriend John Mayers gig in Hyde Park wearing a great pair of faded Citizens Of Humanity flares. |
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| Irina |
| Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 12:59 pm |
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Big fan of gorgeous Jen
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Jennifer Aniston's New SmartWater Billboard
Quote: Jennifer Aniston's newest billboard ad campaign for Smartwater is officially live and on a freeway near you. Former Friends actress Aniston is pictured on a massive hoarding in front of LA's Chateau Marmont hotel. That picture is marvelous!
The water is dubbed "the purest form of water you can drink" by makers Glaceau.
Source: http://www.imnotobsessed.com/2008/07/11/jennifer-anistons-new-smartwater-billboard |
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| Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 8:08 pm |
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thought this was kind of cute
Chace Crawford's Friend-ly Old Gig
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Less than five years ago, Chace Crawford was an aspiring actor trying to make way in Hollywood. Unlike some though, the up-and-comer got a crash course in schmoozing with the A-list at Geoffrey's Restaurant.
While studying at Pepperdine University, Chace made some pocket money working as a valet at the Malibu eatery, where he handled rides for some famous Friends.
�He used to park Jennifer Aniston�s and Courteney Cox�s cars,� an insider tells OK!.
Trying to take advantage of his cushy gig, the Gossip Girl star, who turns 23 on July 18, would politely pick the actresses' brains on breaking into the biz.
�He would ask their advice on acting and even get starstruck by the Friends stars� beauty," the source says. "He said they were always sweet and tipped well.�
Hopefully Chace does the same now!
http://www.okmagazine.com/news/view/7745 |
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| Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 10:33 pm |
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Quote: 'blingthing.org Announces First Annual Celebrity Jewelry Auction'
LOS ANGELES--(Business Wire)--
On Thursday, September 25, 2008, the best of Tinseltown will
gather at Hotel Bel-Air for the first annual blingthing.org Celebrity
Jewelry Auction to raise money for scholarships to youths pursuing an education in the arts. Auction attendees will have the exclusive
opportunity to bid on a selection of jewelry donated by celebrities
from their own personal collections, while guests to the VIP after
party will mingle with the stars.
"The response we've had to this event has been enormous and we are so grateful, but even more celebrity participation is needed. Proceeds of the event will fund countless scholarships across the nation for children who want an education in the Arts but can't afford the opportunity," said Mike Sheehan, President of blingthing.org.
Celebrity invitees include Jennifer Aniston, Victoria Beckham, Jim
Carrey, Tom Cruise, Celine Dion, Harrison Ford, Katie Holmes, Angelina Jolie, Madonna, Steve Martin, Paul McCartney, Gwyneth Paltrow, Sarah Jessica Parker, Michelle Pfeiffer, Jada Pinkett-Smith, Will Smith, Britney Spears, Steven Spielberg, Barbara Walters, Denzel Washington, Oprah Winfrey and many others. |
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| RnR4eva |
| Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 2:54 am |
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Jennifer is #8 on the Forbes Ultimate Star Payback List.
Forbes
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| Julie. |
| Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 2:59 am |
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RnR4eva wrote: Jennifer is #10 on the Forbes Ultimate Star Payback List.
Forbes
She is actually #8 and I find it fascinating, she hasn't released a movie since 2006. |
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| RnR4eva |
| Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 3:06 am |
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| I think they are just basing it on the last movies released and I guess those last three of hers listed still added up, enough to put her on the list. Now I am ready for some new films. Geez my spelling is off too tonight. |
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| Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 3:23 am |
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| Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 8:05 am |
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| MegFL |
| Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 3:02 pm |
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Love It or Hate It? Jennifer Aniston
July 23, 2008
Messy hair � with plenty of polished dreadlock-style texture, or candyfloss hair fluff, has been on our radar for a while now.
However, it's interesting that Jennifer Aniston � who pioneered the glossy, super-straight, girl-next-door hair, has taken this new trend on board.
Her dark blonde hair is looking crimped, wavy, and slightly fluffy as she leaves a restaurant in LA.
What do you think of this look on her?
Love It � I like it a little more mussed up than usual
Hate It � I prefer her hair worn straight and sleek
Undecided � do tell
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| Julie. |
| Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 3:15 pm |
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| People are obsessed with this woman's hair, it is unbelievable! So what if her hair looks messy once in years? I think it looks adorable. They are making such a big deal out of it . |
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