Wednesday, June 02, 2010
Today's Blind Items - Kindness
A few weeks ago this C list movie and television actress who used to be B and has a very distinctive voice was in the airport when she met a woman and her wheelchair bound daughter. The mom and daughter were going back to their home after being in Los Angeles for what they thought was going to be a Make A Wish type event. NOT Make A Wish but some other organization. Anyway, it turned out that the event the daughter was supposed to go to to meet one of her favorite musicians was canceled. Literally all the daughter got was a t-shirt. No Disneyland, no nothing. Well, our actress called her manager, canceled her own ticket on the flight and took both the mom and the daughter to a hotel, called all of her friends and anyone else she could think of and threw the girl a party at her house with about 20 A and B list actors and also the girl's favorite musician. She then arranged for a limo to take the two to the airport the next day.
I can't think who it is but I do hope you share this one. I have tears in my eyes typing this. What an awesome, awesome person.
ReplyDeleteFran Drescher?
ReplyDeleteFran Drescher
ReplyDeleteI don't know who this is (like HH's guess tho), but such a lovely story.
ReplyDeleteRosie Perez.
ReplyDeleteJennifer Tilly?
ReplyDeleteReveal her. I like all the guesses.
ReplyDeleteI love these kinds of stories. I'll go with the Fran guess.
ReplyDeletenow THAT is what you do when you are a celebrity! not the other f*ckery that is becoming the norm.
ReplyDeletewhat an awesome person *tear*!!!
(seconds fran)
what i really want to know is which non-prof/group is behind this.
Marisa Tomei?
ReplyDeleteI'm with @Rocket Queen...Jennifer Tilly.
ReplyDeleteLove to actually hear a happy blind now and then!
This is just a wonderful thing to read. Not only for the actress who arranged it, but the others who joined in on the party. I know how charities like "Make a Wish" are SO important to the kids & families...this whole thing brings happy tears to my eyes.
ReplyDeleteI think Harriet Hellfire got it right. Sounds like Fran Drescher.
ReplyDeleteGreat story! Enty please reveal this one.
i'm all about fran drescher for this one.
ReplyDeleteFran Drescher was my first thought too ... whoever it is, deserves a reveal on July 4! Love the kindness!
ReplyDeleteCarol Kane.
ReplyDeleteHmmm, I was thinking Megan Mullally...
ReplyDeleteLisa Kudrow?
ReplyDeletekathleen turner??
ReplyDeleteGod bless her is all I have to say! Please Enty reveal this class act on the 4th.
ReplyDeleteI get a Fran Drescher vibe from this. LOVE her. (I totally watch The Nanny on Nik at Nite).
ReplyDeleteNo clue, but it's nice to hear these types of stories about celebrities after all the crap I read.
ReplyDeleteFran Drescher is almost exclusively TV, while the blind mentions a "movie and television actress". I'd bet on Jennifer Tilly.
ReplyDeleteThat's really awesome. I hope you reveal, I'd like to support this actress' projects.
ReplyDeleteI immediately thought of Fran Drescher as well. But, whoever it is, WOW! Please reveal in July, as this person deserves a pat on the back. It's refreshing to hear about a celebrity who cares about others instead of only for themselves.
ReplyDeleteJennifer Tilly was my first thought because she has more than a few credits on tv. Fran Drescher hasn't done a lot of movies. Anyway, reveal! this one was so sweet.
ReplyDeleteJess--Fran Drescher was in Saturday Night Fever and Spinal Tap. Nothing to sneeze at there...
ReplyDeleteYeah, I immediately thought of Fran Drescher too -- and I actually always think of that role she had in Saturday NIght Fever pinching John Travolta's butt. I don't know if she has done much else in movies but she definitely has one rather classic moment in film history and I think overall she could be decribed as a former B list actress
ReplyDeleteenty, thank you for this. I'm thinking my girl Fran, but Tilly would be fine, too. Please give us a reveal, if only to cancel out the bad vibes from the story about the celebrity offspring who stole the car and abused the homeless man from yesterday's column. BTW, I'm starting to like Diddy's son for that one.
ReplyDelete@Cheryl
ReplyDeleteyeah, Spinal Tap! i forgot. With this kind of sweetness, I'll go either way Fran or Jennifer.
Sally Kellerman?
ReplyDeleteWhomever she is, she is an awesome human being and I wish there were more people like her.
ReplyDeleteMy first immediate thought was Demi Moore. VERY distinctive voice and both TV & Movies. But I'd say she's B list - not c.
ReplyDeleteWhoever it was - Great Job!
I used to know Jennifer Tilly, and although she has some nice qualities, as well as the unique/strange voice, she's pretty shy and I can't see her going out of her way to do all that for this little girl. This sounds infinitely more like a kindness from Fran Drescher to me. Hope this is revealed!
ReplyDeleteBonnie Hunt?
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ReplyDeleteI should mention that on her show, she has said that a lot of people recognize her by her voice.
ReplyDeleteFran D.
ReplyDeleteI would also like to know the musician who cancelled on the little girl.
Whoever it is, kudos to them!
ReplyDeleteDamn hormones. I'm crying. I immediately thought of Fran Drescher too. Loved her in Spinal Tap. :-)
ReplyDelete@ biggirl1988 - I'd also like to know is the musician who bailed on this poor little girl. And the name of this jackass non-profit.
ReplyDeleteAll of these are good guesses, but I thought of Holly Hunter. She was absolutely a B-list bordering on A-list back in the 80s and early 90s. Her show on TNT just ended. I'd say she might be a C now, although to me she's still a B. Her voice is very distinctive.
ReplyDeleteRosie Perez was my first thought too. She's done movies and TV, and as a one-time Fly Girl, is probably the type to do this sort of fun thing. Whoever it is, very nice.
ReplyDeleteBiggirl198 - it could be the event was cancelled and that it was the fault of the organiers and not the musician. Often times, these things are just set up by others and the celebrity is just told where to be by their people and not given a lot of notice in advance. Might not be the musicians fault.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Cecilia00. May not be the musician's fault. Was the musician at the party the same one that canceled?
ReplyDelete...oh I look forward to the reveals.
ReplyDeletebeautiful, just beautiful. what a wonderful thing to do for someone in this world full of ugliness we live in...reveal!
ReplyDeletei DO like the Fran D. guess, too. she is known to have a big heart
@ Biggirl198 and memyselfandi
ReplyDeleteThe musician didn't cancel it was the organization. The musician showed up at the party thrown by the actress.
I think its Fran Drescher. Enty Reveal this please!
"....about 20 A and B list actors and also the girl's favorite musician." HOLEEE SHIT! Way above and beyond...Good for them!
ReplyDelete(*Gives very loud golf clap :-)
Buying a ticket on the Drescher bus.
How could we forget Fran's brilliant performance in Beautician and the Beast???? LOVED that movie!!
ReplyDeleteFran Drescher immediately came to my mind. She's got my vote! What an amazing thing to do for someone (and then you have people like Ashlee Simpson...)
ReplyDeletePeri Gilpin from Frasier? She has done some film and a lot of voiceover work (and her voice is well known)
ReplyDeleteHow about Kristin Chenoweth?
ReplyDeleteYou know, it's been so long that I've tried to find the positive side of Hollywood people that I can't even begin. But it makes me remember that probably the majority of people in the business are decent (a little ego-driven, but hey) people who go to work, collect the paycheck, and think good thoughts. Hooray for whoever it is --
ReplyDeleteLook at the charities Jennifer Tilly supports here:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.looktothestars.org/celebrity/848-jennifer-tilly
Cancer, Children, Disaster Relief, Education, Family/Parent Support, Health, Homelessness, Human Rights, Peace, Physical Challenges, Rape/Sexual Abuse, Refugees
Fran Drescher:
Cancer, Children, Family/Parent Support, Health, Women
I'd say it was Jennifer. As far as Jennifer being "shy" as one person said, no way. She is "quiet", not shy. Big difference there.
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ReplyDeleteBebe Neuwirth?
ReplyDeleteFran Drescher
ReplyDeleteMusician being Justin Bieber?
ReplyDeletefor some reason (don't laugh LOLOLOL) melanie griffith came to mind.
ReplyDeleteI don't know if she has that much pull (Jennifer Tilly seems more the rock n' roll party type) but please let this be Fran Drescher! I love her and I was totally watching the Nanny last night and thinking about her wardrobe all day!
ReplyDeleteI love Rosie Perez. Hope it is her.
ReplyDeleteJoan Cusack has a pretty distinct voice...
ReplyDeleteI won't laugh, Me .. I thought the same thing! God knows she certainly has connections enough to make that Wish come true..
ReplyDeleteIn any event .. whomever it is .. Bravo for them and I am looking forward to the reveal on July 4!
I first thought of Kathleen Turner. My hubby (who I am slowly getting hooked on blinds) guessed Holly Hunter but I thought she won an award and Enty would have mentioned that. Fran's a good guess too.
ReplyDeleteKathleen Turner is a known bitch and her (now ex) husband was a slum lord while she was living in a gorgeous NYC home and crowing about her hubby's business/real estate acumen. I HIGHLY doubt it's her.
ReplyDeleteAs far as Demi Moore is concerned, I dunno how bitchy she is but I just can't see her doing this.
Fran ftw (and not just because The Nanny is one of my guilty pleasures).
My first thought was Kristin Chenoweth.
ReplyDeleteWhen I think of a distinctive voice Fran Drescher immediately comes to my mind, but I can see some of the other guesses too. I really don't care who it was, all I can say is may the good Lord bless them always.
ReplyDeleteI love the Kindness blinds. God bless this little girl and her family.
ReplyDeletefran sounds spot on to me, but either way what incredibly sweet thing to do! please reveal enty!!
ReplyDeleteWow, the moral of the story is: If you have a distinctive voice, you better be nice, because people will be all over your arse like flies to paper.
ReplyDeleteGood guessing!
That made me tear up! I immediately thought Fran Drescher ...but the other guesses are good too.
ReplyDeleteI just love kindness blinds.
FD For sure.
ReplyDeleteAND THE COUNT DOWN BEGINS!!!! 32 DAYS until July 4th reveals!!! Anybody else beginning to drool in anticipation???
I like Jennifer or Meg Tilley. Fran would have told her how lucky she was to be with her, and that would be all, maybe take a picture. Tilley probably knows everyone in LA and the musician is probably Tom Petty.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Fran Drescher guess. She also was the first to come to mind.
ReplyDeleteIf I had to make a second guess however, I would consider Candace Bergen or Cybil Shepherd. Both are very well-known for TV roles and both have had their share of movies as well.
Just throwing that out there.
Definitely Fran Drescher
ReplyDeleteFran Drescher
ReplyDeleteI like both Jennifer Tilly and Fran Drescher guesses.
ReplyDeleteAnd I love them both so, please, God, let this be one of them!
I feel like Fran hasnt done anything in a while. Kristin Chenoweth is a DOLL and this is absolutely something she would do. And whenever someone new meets her they comment on her voice. She totally fits.
ReplyDeleteWho can forget Fran in Dr. Detroit?
ReplyDeleteLOL
I think its Nanny Fine
When I read this, I first thought of Minnie Driver - based on distinctive voice only because I don't know anything about her connections to charities or what she's like IRL, the way some of you do with other celebs.
ReplyDeleteBut apparently I'm the only one??
Fran or Jennifer!
ReplyDeletefuckin' a. that's awesome. that's how stars should behave.
ReplyDeleteGabby - I think Fran Drescher hasn't done much in awhile because she has been considering a political career. Plus, she's very active in charities.
ReplyDeleteI really think it's her because even though she hasn't acted a ton lately, she seems to know EVERYONE in Hollywood. So, it's believable to me that she can get all these big people together on short notice for this little girl.
But, I love all the guesses. Hope this one is a July Fourth reveal.
Didn't Fran used to be a Hollywood hairdresser before her big break? I think she's got a ton of A-list connections dating from back then.
ReplyDeleteI think it's her.
I am going with Elizabeth Daily. She's got a distinct voice, has done lots of TV and movie and she's in the music business so she has great connections.
ReplyDeleteit could be a lot of people, but wow. what a great save. so nice to hear that someone out there cares. i agree, this is one of those things that celebrity can be used for that does make a difference.
ReplyDeleteto make a kid's life a little bit better and make them feel special when they are terminally ill. damn, it makes my heart hurt a little.
quality and class.
joey lauren adams?
ReplyDeleteWho would have more friends that would drop everything to do this party? That's the question.
ReplyDeleteI'm stuck between Rosie and Fran.
What about Rosie O?
ReplyDeleteI was thinking Joey Lauren Adams, because she has such a distinctive voice and has a lot of Hollywood friends, including musicians. But, Fran also fits, because she's just so awesome, everyone loves her and would pony up to help her any day.
ReplyDeleteThis one made me cry. And it made my day. We need to see more of these.
ReplyDeleteEnty wrote this about Fran in a Random Photos caption just this past March: "Fran Drescher gets the top spot today. I think she has been on top once before, but she deserves it. I don't think she gets enough credit for all the hard work she does for charities and she always smiles and is just a great person."
ReplyDeleteIt's gotta be Fran. Movie/TV + Fran is a cancer survivor.
ReplyDeleteAm I the only person that thought of Eliza Dushku (sp?) for this? She did something similar with the girl she found stranded in Sundance a while back and she has a pretty distinctive raspy voice.
ReplyDeleteBut that being said, I love all of your guesses and this is a shoe in for reveals!! I love the kindness blinds. It seems like there haven't been very many lately. Just skanky tweeners and terrible moms.
Dunno who it is.. That is very unselfish of them.. I wish I was in a position to do things like that... what a great feeling for all..
ReplyDeleteI like the guess of Kristin Chenoweth, she has a very distinctive voice and a big heart.
ReplyDeleteIN anycase, whomever it is, if I'm not a fan now, I will be when I read the reveal. This person is absolutely A+ with me!
*tears*
ReplyDeletePlease reveal this and as many participants of the party as you can, incl. the musician. :)
laura san giacomo?
ReplyDeleteFran was also in Weird Al's "UHF." I think it's great both she and Jennifer Tilly support so many great causes. Hey, maybe they were BOTH there.
ReplyDeleteI like all of the guesses, especially Demi and Fran. Just throwing something different out there: Julie Kavner?
ReplyDeleteI'm going with Jennifer Tilly, because she is or used to be married to 1 of the creators of The Simpsons. She would have a lot of A & B list connecks.
ReplyDeleteI cried too!
ReplyDeleteLisa Kudrow?
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