FameCrawler : Amanda Peet

Jenny McCarthy's Family Left Reeling After Proposal

trix — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 18:32:00 GMT

Jenny McCarthy and Jim Carrey are a couple of pranksters. Jenny McCarthy visited "Ellen" and told of the consequences of a joke she and Jim played on Ellen's audience last year.

She said, "Jim's entire Canadian relatives (didn't know), nor did any of my friends, and even my mom (said), 'For Pete's sake, Jenny, you didn't even tell me.' I'm like, 'Mom, the bell's went off - it was a joke. We had to do damage control the rest of the day."

She said that she was even overcome with emotion, "I really started crying because I was like, 'Oh my God, look how sweet he is right now.'"

I bet that was a lot of follow up that day. That's like saying your pregnant as a joke, everybody taking it seriously, and then having to take it back.

OOPS! Sorry!

Jenny Weighed 200 LBS?

Poor Katie Holmes

Kate Gosselin Leaves The Kids Again?

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Sunday Cute Shot - Frances Peet Works Without a Net

Whit Honea — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 11:04:00 GMT

Amanda Peet is on stand-by should her daughter Frances need some cushion.

I'd have to say that the big, wide-spaced, metal ladders are my least favorite thing on the playground. The glory of defeat looms large on those bars.

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Jenny McCarthy Weighed 200 Pounds?

trix — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 17:04:00 GMT

I've been hearing a lot about Jenny McCarthy lately and it's not controversial feuding over autism treatments, it's all about her looks again. She looks fantastic on the cover of shape magazine and I really dig her swimsuit, I bet it takes a couple minutes to get it just right.

Jenny McCarthy says she used to weigh 200 pounds, but that's not really fair to say because, she might have weighed 200 but that was right after she delivered her son.

“I thought I might be 170 when I left the hospital, but no, I was 200!” the 5′6″ Jenny tells Shape. “When my son, Evan, was born, I dialed back that whole sex-kitten thing.” She joined Weight Watchers in her battle against the bulk, a program she credits with teaching her “portion control and to be conscious of what I put in my mouth.”

It is such a battle when it's not easy to lose the baby weight, especially if you are battling PPD, like me, or don't have a million dollars to spend on a private chef and trainer to make you food and get your butt out of bed to make you work out.

Was it easy for you to lose the baby weight or did you really have to work at it like Jenny did?

*note*

Every time I do a post about losing baby weight I always get a zillion comments about how easy it was for them to lose the weight, I appreciate those comments, but would also like to hear from those that had a difficute time or are still trying to lose it.

Jenny McCarthy Slaves Over Her Looks

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Jenny McCarthy Slaves Over Her Looks

trix — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 20:03:00 GMT

Jenny McCarthy has always seemed like such an honest chick. She was herself on "Singled Out" and in the books she's written on motherhood. She's also been very honest about her passion about her sons autism. She feels that she should be honest about the things she does to keep her look.

She told Michigan Avenue, a society magazine, that her honesty shocked her fans, "People were surprised I was so open about (it) but when people see everyone in Hollywood, they look up to them and I think everyone should be honest about what they're doing."

She does say that she uses Botox sparingly. "A lot of doctors will do it so people are frozen... but you wanna still be able to have wrinkles... The key is just a little and it's really hard to find a doctor to only put a little bit in. I'm not promoting it, but anything that makes people feel good..."

Well, there you go, everything in moderation and you can look just like her.

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Who Is That Guy With Jenny McCarthy?

trix — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 18:54:00 GMT

Jenny McCarthy and Jim Carrey stopped to get their picture taken while taking in the sights and sounds of the Sundance Film Festival.

Jenny always looks great, but I do have to say that Jim looks pretty good. Thank goodness he finally cut his hair, I really didn't like him with long hair.

I know that the couple have no plans to get married, but I'm really glad that Jenny is happy with him. She seems like a nice girl and a good mother and she deserves to be happy.

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Jenny McCarthy is Worth $50 Million

trix — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:30:00 GMT

Jenny McCarthy is set for life.

Of course she is, but her boyfriend Jim Carrey wants to make sure that she is financially secure for the rest of her life.

Why oh why doesn't someone do that for me? I'm lovable and cute.

Jim Carrey is setting up a trust fund worth a reported $50 million. The reason, "He adores her and credits her with his better health and happier outlook on life. (He) wants her to have all the perks in life should anything happen to him."

I guess I'd take $50 million as a sign of commitment instead of a ring, but only if I really loved someone. I'm not a gold digger.

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The Peets

Whit Honea — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:39:00 GMT

Amanda Peet and her daughter Frances Pen were ~~bothered~~ spotted the other day while running some errands.

Frances is getting big!

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Amanda Peet and the Missing Lovey

trix — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 23:32:00 GMT

Amanda Peet is a traveler, as is her daughter. She told Ellen Degeneres that she pretty much brought Frances' whole world with them anytime they went somewhere.

Amanda would take all kinds of stuffed animals with them to see which one Frances would get attached to. She got attached to a cow, and then Amanda had to ask someone for a gift back- a twin of said cow, so that they could placate Frances when said cow got lost. They now have two cows, one for now and one in hiding. You know just in case cow # 1 has to be washed or repaired.

Ha, we all know how well this works. It works like a charm until the beloved toy gets lost and is out of production. How pathetic have we become when we scramble all over creation trying to find the toy.

I made that mistake with pacifiers. Thank goodness we finally got our youngest off the dummy. What a lifesaver and nightmare, all in one tiny little package you can buy at Target.

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Amanda Peet Is A Baby Wearing Mama

trix — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:33:00 GMT

Amanda Peet carried her daughter close to the vest at the LAX airport. I wonder if she needs some Motrin?

Amanda her husband, David Benioff and their daughter Francis were spotted at LAX. I'm not sure if they were coming or going but I do know they sure are cute.

Francis is 20 months old and she has a sharp eye, or at least she's good at pointing out the obvious.

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Whose Smiley Little Kid Is This?

trix — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 13:34:00 GMT

Can you tell whose kid this is with out his celebrity parent nearby? I could not, but I'll give you a hint. He is the topic of some controversial statements for and against a cause.

It's Evan, Jenny McCarthy's son. The autism he has or has been cured of, is the topic of barbs thrown back and forth between Jenny McCarthy and Amanda Peet.

However none of that was evident at the "Backyardigans Live!" Breakfast Benefit For Malaria No More.

I bet they had fun. We love the Backyardigns at our house, sometimes Tasha is so bossy though.

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A Mad Moment with Amanda Peet

Whit Honea — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:52:00 GMT

Amanda Peet is as grumpy as her daughter is cute.

I can't believe she's trying to bring back the un-Bjorn look. That is so last week.

Yes, these are the jokes, folks. But seriously, does she really carry her daughter in that? That cannot be good on the back.

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Denis Leary: Autism Means Your Kid Is Stupid and Lazy

Sassy Smith — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:10:00 GMT

Comedian (I say that term loosely) Denis Leary has written a new book titled Why We Suck: A Feel-Good Guide to Staying Fat, Loud, Lazy and Stupid. Sounds like a good read. I'm sure he's going to get some fan mail because of it, and by fan mail, I mean hate mail. Why? In his book, he says that children diagnosed with autism, are in fact not autistic - it actually means they're stupid and/or lazy. Oh boy.

This is what Leary wrote:

"There is a huge boom in autism right now because inattentive mothers and competitive dads want an explanation for why their dumb-ass kids can't compete academically, so they throw money into the happy laps of shrinks.... to get back diagnoses that help explain away the deficiencies of their junior morons. I don't give a [bleep] what these crackerjack whack jobs tell you - yer kid is NOT autistic. He's just stupid. Or lazy. Or both."

The Autism Society of America wrote in response:

"For Mr. Leary to suggest that families or doctors conspire to falsely diagnose autism is ridiculous... [His] remarks reflect the same misconceptions of autism being caused by bad or unemotional parenting that were held over 50 years ago."

You know, it takes a lot to offend me. I can take harsh humor, black comedy, and sarcasm with the best of them, but I'm sorry, is that snippet from his book, supposed to be funny? Is that the best he can come up with? That's witty?

As a mother of a special needs child (who, without going into a ten page explanation of his diagnosis, does display characteristics associated with the autism spectrum), I find Denis Leary's comments offensive. I'm not an inattentive, bad mother who shoved her kid at a shrink because I thought he was too stupid to join in with the other children, or whatever the hell it is Leary's trying to say. It's narrow-minded individuals such as Leary who make it hard for us parents of children with special challenges to get the help we need sometimes, and to make others realize, that what we live is real and not something we caused by being "inattentive," or "competitve."

I'm sure Mr. Leary's book will be a big seller, seeing as the 51-year-old is about as relevant as his washed-up comedy is.

Bite me Denis Leary.

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Best of FameCrawler: Week of October 3rd

Whit Honea — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 20:00:00 GMT

Matt Bryant Plays, Honors Son (Updated)

Duggars Reveal Sex Of Baby # 18

Bill Maher Calls Sarah Palin "A Bimbo"

Sarah Silverman Is Still Doing That Baby-Making Thing With Jimmy Kimmel.

Angelina's Post Baby Body Revealed- Photos

Travis Henry Arrested

Jim Carrey Says Jenny McCarthy's Son Taught Him a Deeper Love

Jenny McCarthy Hits Back At Amanda Peet On Vaccine Issue

Chris Rock: Sarah Palin's A Hockey-Mom Version Of Kim Kardashian

Justin Timberlake Proposes To Jessica Biel! Is She Pregnant?

Sarah Palin: Miss Alaska Pageant Video

Jenny McCarthy Hits Back At Amanda Peet On Vaccine Issue

trix — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 12:29:00 GMT

Jenny McCarthy struck out at Amanda Peet in an interview in the October/November issue of Spectrum magazine.

Why, because Amanda Peet called parents that don't vaccinate their kids parasites.

Amanda has apologized for her comments, but Jenny has taken the label of parasite and is wearing it like a badge. She's is defending the autism community and says, "she has a lot of balls to come forward and be on that side, because there is an angry mob on my side, I like the fact that I can say she's completely wrong.''

According to Autism United C/O Big Apple Communications, "Jenny [is] a mother of a recovered autistic child has recently led a rally of thousands with Jim Carrey in Washington DC, this past summer, calling for the Federal Government to clean vaccines of all toxins and to change a loaded schedule that leads to the cause of autism. There are over 5000 cases of parents suing the government for improper immunization of children.

Doctors across the the nation are going after Jenny McCarthy's crusade. According to Spectrum, The American Association of Pediatrics (AAP) put a nationwide casting call looking for a spokesperson to combat Jenny. Jenny has been gaining world wide media attention fighting against what she deems, unsafe vaccines. Amanda Peet agreed to be a spokesperson for Ever Child By Two (ECBT) because she was concerned about the information circulating throughout Hollywood .

According to Jenny "Until she walks in our shoes she has no idea?? referring to Amanda Peet. She also says that the AAP "sucks".

National Autism Advocacy Group, Autism United, is calling for a boycott of all of Amanda Peet's movies. "We want to send a clear message to her," says Executive Director, John Gilmore. "Our community will not support the continued misinformation that is funneled into the media by organizations like ECBT and the AAP. We are not against vaccines, rather we are for safe vaccines. Until they understand that, we won't back down. Ms. Peet's comments are deplorable and an apology will not suffice. We applaud Jenny McCarthy's continued efforts and for speaking up for our community.""

What do you think?

{Autism United C/O Big Apple Communications}

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Spying on the Neighbors: 9-28-08

Whit Honea — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 21:48:00 GMT

I'm going to Trader Joe's. Anyone need anything?

Xtina is lucky (Celebrity Baby Scoop)

Desperate TV Guide (Just Jared)

Peet feet (Celebrity Baby Blog)

Helena and Nell (Celebs and Bubs)

Matt and James scoot (Celebrity Moms)

Amanda Peet and Frances Getting Froggy with It

Karl Erikson — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 22:37:00 GMT

Amanda Peet and her daughter Frances Pen are here playing on the playground in Beverly Hills. Peet, 36, met husband David Benioff on a blind date in New York City a couple of years ago. France, 18 months, was born last year.

Peet starred in the great-but-canceled "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip," but I think her best otal role was in the WB's show "Jack and Jill."

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David Duchovny Hasn't Changed, Still Whining

Karen — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 18:02:00 GMT

Some of you may be too young to recall the days of the X-Files television show when it was quite popular. It was filmed in Vancouver for an episode and I recall the hub-bub surrounding what was my neighbourhood at the time. I also recall a lot of press being given to David Duchovny and his incessant whining about how horrible Vancouver was.

Well he hasn't changed.

Duchovny is blaming the lack of success of the X-Files movie on Batman.

The X-Files: I Want To Believe opened with an unimpressive $10 million in ticket sales last weekend, which Duchovny put down to having to compete with the Batman sequel.

He said: "I'd prefer if it was a huge hit, but there are mitigating circumstances. We happened to open on the worst day in the history of cinema - the second week of Batman. The only thing worse would be to open with Batman and nobody would've done that."

Duchovny suggested that the movie still has a chance of turning a profit because of its relatively small budget.

"We're competing for the same audience with what they're saying will be the highest grossing film of all time," he said. "What saves us is that we only cost $29 million to make. We're a small movie masquerading as a blockbuster."

No David, I hate to break it to you but you and that robot Amanda Peet, along with a crappy plot, managed to run the movie into the ground with your montone acting. Back when the show was popular, the only thing that kept us watching was the plot line -- not you.

I saw the X-Files last weekend and it was only marginally better than the first X-Files movie, which, as I recall, also left me disappointed.

Do us a favor and quit acting sweetheart. You are bringing Gillian Anderson down.

David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson in London

Karen — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 13:32:00 GMT

Photos of Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny in London for the Premiere of The X-Files: I Want To Believe. Belly shot after the jump. Enjoy!

Amanda Peet Apologizes For Calling Anti-Vaccine Parents "Parasites"

Karen — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:33:00 GMT

If you're not caught up, check out the hot debate Amanda Peet started after her interview in Cookie magazine.

While most of our commenters agreed with Peet, she still felt it necessary to apologize for her words. I agree, they were harsh, however I think they hit so hard and perhaps got more attention that way.

From Cookie Magazine:

Dear Concerned Parents and Friends,

I wanted to address my comment in Cookie magazine that "parents who don't vaccinate their children are parasites." I believe in my heart that my use of the word "parasites" was mean and divisive; I completely understand why it offended some parents, and in particular, parents of children with autism who feel that vaccines caused their illness. For this I am truly sorry. Since my mom has Parkinson's Disease, I know what it feels like to want a concrete cause, and a concrete cure, as soon as possible.

However, I still believe that the decision not to vaccinate our children bodes for a dangerous future. Vast reductions in immunization will lead to a resurgence of deadly viruses. This is as indisputable as global warming. I know a lot of parents who secretly use as a justification, "Well, enough other people are vaccinating, so therefore, we don't have to."

In this era of cynicism, it's hard to believe that any corporation, medical or otherwise, has our best interests at heart. But it's irresponsible to suggest that virtually the entire medical community, and the CDC, and the American Academy of Pediatrics are behind a massive cover-up about vaccine safety. Fourteen studies have been conducted (both here in the US and abroad), and these tests are reproducible; no matter where they are administered, or who is funding them, the conclusion is the same: there is no association between autism and vaccines. How many more studies do we need to conduct on vaccines, before we start re-channeling our efforts and money towards research on autism?

The real question is why the media and journalists are still presenting vaccine safety as a controversy. There are a few fringe medical groups and parent advocacy groups who claim that vaccines cause autism, or that they have too many "toxins," or "viral challenges" for our tiny babies' bodies to handle. In fact, although there are many more vaccine doses given today, the entire vaccine schedule contains far fewer antigens—components of viruses or bacteria—than vaccines of the past. (In other words, it's more shots, but less vaccine.) Why doesn't anyone talk about this? There are still fringe scientists who claim that HIV is a government conspiracy, but these people do not get a lot of media coverage, as it's accepted that this theory has no medical/biological plausibility.

My concern is for our children and their futures. In the fifties, vaccines were recognized as life-saving. My mom had polio and was quarantined when she was 6 years old. It's so hard to appreciate vaccines now that so few children are dying from preventable diseases today, but that could all change if we're not vigilant. There are currently multiple measles outbreaks in the United States. Hopefully children do not have to die before people start to realize the cost of withholding vaccines.

My best wishes to you and your families,

Amanda (and Frankie)

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Spying on the Neighbors: 3-15-08

Whit Honea — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 23:23:00 GMT

Crap, I forgot to beware today.

Naomi and Liev shop for bargains (Celebrity Moms)

Amanda and Frances at Barney's (Celebrity Baby Scoop)

Ryan Church welcomes son (Celebrity Baby Blog)

McDempsey at the car show (ASL)

China vs. Harry Connick, Jr. (TMZ)

Nicole Richie is looking good (Perez Hilton)

Amanda Peet Once Caught a Fish THIS Big!

Whit Honea — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 23:59:00 GMT

Seriously. I would not kid about Amanda Peet.

Okay, I am kidding. I don't even know if Amanda Peet likes fish. Her daughter wasn't about to back any fish stories. Look at her, she's heard it before and all she can do is look at the listener and give them the you buying this?

She's cute as hell though, if Amanda can get her to colaborate I'd believe she caught the Loch Ness monster. I'm a sucker like that.

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Amanda Peet: The Eyes Have It

Whit Honea — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 20:18:00 GMT

Amanda Peet and her daughter Frances Pen passed some time in the airport being sweet on each other. Looks like Frances got her mom's eyes.

Yes, I said sweet, and I meant it.

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Eat Your Heart Out, Katie And Suri: Amanda and Frances Rock The Gap

HerBadMother — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 12:02:00 GMT

The Gap ad campaign that was rumored to be all about Suri Cruise has launched without little Suri and suffers not a bit for her absence: the ads for the baby and toddler line are adorable, thanks to the precious Frances Pen Benioff, who rocks it with mom Amanda Peet.

Seriously, how cute is that baby? Makes me want to go out and buy the entire Gap holiday baby line. For realz.

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Amanda Peet Makes Daughter Frances A Cow

BadKitty — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 19:21:00 GMT

For Halloween, that is. Eight month old Frances is going to dress up as a cow. Or be dressed up by Amanda, if you want to get technical.

Amanda and husband David Benioff picked the outfit because they love singing the Bob Dylan song Milk Cows Half Blues to Frances. Cute and artistically ambitious. We approve.

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Amanda Peet Dooms Daughter to Long, Flat Chested Adolescence

BadKitty — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 11:41:00 GMT

Amanda Peet is cool because she swears. She's also really pretty, and seems like a fun, normal person to hang out with. And she's crazy about her daughter, Frances Pen, which is always endearing.

There are a few ways you can go with a name like Frances. There's Fanny, which can be kind of ass focused. Or Fran, which is the sexually ambiguous partner to Pat or Chris. Then you have Frankie, the choice of Amanda and her husband, David Benioff. It's a cute name, but Peet admits it's the tomboy name. That means scuffed sneakers, torn jeans and perhaps a special talent for soccer or softball.

The good news for Frankie is that tomboys generally grow up to be beautiful swans who don't have as many weight-watching worries as their girlier counterparts. At least, that's the case when they're lucky enough to have good genes from a mom as beautiful as Amanda Peet.

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