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Say What? Writer on Actresses Past Their "Expiration Date"

TresSugar — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:00:00 -0700

Okay, let’s be honest: Drew Barrymore was never really all that hot. In fact, hot was never the appropriate adjective for her. She was cute as a little kid in E.T. and sometimes adorable in her twenties, and now…well, now she’s just another talking chubby face attached to a chubby body that should know better than to be projected on a giant movie screen.

- Blogger Nathan Bloch from Spike.com in a post entitled The Top 10 Actresses Past Their Expiration Date. Bloch is not all sexism and nastiness, though - he will grant that once upon a time, 20 years ago, Sarah Jessica Parker was "halfway decent."

Say What? It's All About Drew

TresSugar — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:00:00 -0700

"Sexual love is secondary to me right now. I've spent a lot of time in my life dedicating myself to love or the pursuit of love or the understanding of love. But for the last few years, my life just hasn't been about that for me. It's just not about the mother baggage. It's not about the boy. It's about something completely different, and it's very refreshing. I'm trying to understand it and relish it."

- Actress Drew Barrymore tells Parade magazine why she is in no rush to find a mate. Having time to focus on yourself is definitely a major perk of being single!

Say What?

TresSugar — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:11:06 -0700

"I tell you, if there's anything worse than dealing with a staunch woman . . .
S-T-A-U-N-C-H. There's nothing worse, I'm telling you."

-Little Edie Beale

If you're not familiar with the fantastically crazy hermits of East Hampton (cousins of Jackie O.), check out the buzz on documentary-turned-movie Grey Gardens and click here to see the clip from the original documentary.

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Dear Poll: Do You Feel Better With Age?

DearSugar — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:00:00 -0700

Whenever I see talk shows or read interviews with celebrities, I constantly hear them say that they feel better with age. Oprah has said on numerous occasions that she really came into herself at age 50, and the younger generation strongly suggests that 30 is when you have the confidence to be the real you. Sure, the older I get the more secure I feel, but who likes getting old?

Demi Moore proves that age shouldn't get you down, as do Madonna, Michelle Pfeiffer, and we can't leave out George Clooney! So ladies, what I want to know is, do you feel like you get better with age?

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Do Tell: Who Do You Want to Be?

DearSugar — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 10:00:00 -0800

I might be late in the game on this one, but I was catching up on my DVR last night and caught Monday's episode of Oprah. Drew Barrymore was one of the guests and she was gushing about her new love Justin Long, among many other important topics. When Oprah asked her how this relationship is different from previous ones, part of Drew's response was that she has grown up and decided who she wants to be. Although the question of who do you want to be when you grow up is an age-old one, it means something so different when you're already an adult. Her statement struck a chord with me, so I thought I'd throw it out to all of you. Since we are constantly growing and maturing, do tell: Who do you want to be when you grow up?

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Sexy Beast of the Day: Hugh Grant

GiggleSugar — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 12:00:00 -0800

Hugh Grant may have a reputation outside of the movies for being a bit of a cad, but for my money, he's one of the best romantic leads in all those corny movies you don't want to admit you like. Take Music and Lyrics. He plays a washed up pop singer who meets amateur lyricist Drew Barrymore, and they both fall in love with while writing songs together. (Awwww!) Here, Hugh is funny, charming and sexy. Good luck getting the song unstuck outta your head, though!

You 101: Drew Barrymore, Work and Love

DearSugar — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 12:00:00 -0700

In April's Glamour, Carrie Fisher interviews Drew Barrymore, exploring how she's managed to become such an unlilkely and unique success story, inside and out. There's much of interest in the interview, but this gem I selected just for you:

For years I've said that when it comes business, I am a woman, and when it comes to relationships, I am a child. I just haven't figured out how to bring the same confidence and conviction I have in the boardroom to my romantic relationships

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Anybody else have an experience like this? Where one part of your life feels very adult and confident, and another part seems childlike and unsure? Anyone out there more secure in their intimate relationship than in their other roles? Let's talk about it, ladies!

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Drew Barrymore Knows How To Work It

GiggleSugar — Mon, 05 Feb 2007 12:48:35 -0800

If the Saved By The Bell clique didn't bring you enough unsightly 80's fitness fashion- don't sweat it. No, really- don't sweat it...cuz Drew "Hair Up To There" Barrymore has got your fix in this Body Fuzion "Low Impact" workout video. After all, the only thing high impact about this video are those tiger print leggings she's sporting. Grrr.

7 Things I Learned About Girl Power From Watching "Whip It"

TresSugar — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:00:00 -0700

It's rare to see empowering chick flicks (even that genre name is a little annoying), but Whip It, starring Ellen Page, Drew Barrymore, Kristen Wiig, and the terrifyingly awesome Juliette Lewis, was fun and inspirational.

The film is about teenager Bliss Cavendar (Ellen Page), who would rather skate on a roller derby team than don an evening gown and compete in beauty pageants as her mother wants her to. The following is what I learned about that outmoded term "girl power" from watching it:

1. Your mom may not realize she's keeping you down with the same things that kept her down. Communicate with her - it may help you both.

2. Being true to yourself may not just make you happier, it may make everyone around you happier. A lot of unnecessary tension ensues in Bliss's life because she hides her true self from her family.

3. Boys can be fun, but they aren't everything. Wait for the right one (if that's your thing), and in the meantime, find yourself. To find out what else I learned, read more.

4. It's OK to be competitive with other women if you aren't hurting or undermining anyone. Competition between women abounds in both of Bliss's worlds, the pageant world and the roller derby world, some good and some bad. It may not be as culturally acceptable for women to be competitive with each other, but a healthy dose of it keeps you in top form.

5. It's important to find an activity that not only challenges you but brings out your signature strengths. Bliss is certainly challenged by beauty pageantry - but not in a good way. Roller derby brings out her best traits.

6. Friends really can be the family you wish your family was. (Although you should give your family a chance!)

7. Taking risks in your life can pay off. It would have been just as hard for Bliss to continue with the pageant world, but by going out of her comfort zone and reaching for something that scares and excites her, she comes out on top.

Say What? Roller Derby Queen Gets Gussied Up to Kick Ass

TresSugar — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 06:00:00 -0700

"I can wear bright red lipstick and go out and play because I want to look good while I'm hitting somebody or while I'm taking somebody out."

- Lyndsay Trader, an education administrator who skates for the roller derby league RollerGirls under the name "Mitzi Massacre." She's part of a growing number of women joining roller derby leagues, which were big in the '60s and '70s - on television, anyway. A true sign of its cultural relevance? Whip It, the Drew Barrymore-directed film starring Ellen Page about roller derby leagues opens today.