Since L.A. Law, when I watched law shows and believed I had a future as an attorney based on what I saw in televised courtrooms. Anyway, that's how long I've given my endless devotion to Sir Chocolate himself, a.k.a. Blair Underwood. Oh and he's 52. And doesn't look a day over 35. Yep: totally Benjamin Buttoning …
The Chocolate Meeting.
What would happen, perchance to dream: Scene: after a premiere that I've somehow been invited to, during a meet-and-greet. Lupita: Hello, [Government Name]. It's a pleasure to meet you. Thank you so much for your support. Me: Your elegance, talent, and grace are inspiriring, Ms. Nyong'o. Lupita: Oh, please call me Lupita. And thank you …
because it’s Wednesday.
This is Daniel Sunjata. He's an actor. This Wednesday is all his. Many years ago, a friend of mine clipped his photo from a magazine and presented it to me, declaring that upon seeing his face, she just knew that said face would make me happy. She wasn't wrong. At the time, I had no idea …
because it’s Wednesday.
This one. I'm in love with Sherlock Holmes because of him. If you haven't watched his incredible rendering of Sherlock...your reasons better be good. Like living in a cave and/or not owning a television good. Here sits Benedict Cumberbatch: all those letters in his name, those eyes, that voice (go to YouTube and listen!)... I …
i knew you before i knew you.
There are certain bold names that I associate with my Dad. Sidney Poitier. James Taylor. The Beatles. Milton Berle and Lucille Ball. Aretha Franklin. I associate these people with Dad because growing up, his appreciation of their art and talent was long discussed in our household, and he never shied away from showing us kids visual …
because it’s Wednesday.
This is Luke Evans. He's an actor. I like his face. Bon Wednesday.
How Queens Attend Galas.
By now, I'm sure you've seen photos of Queen Lupita at the 2016 Met Gala. Oh, you haven't? Why not? No, we won't go there. I'm here to help. Right? Are you still breathing? Let's look at one more, shall we? If you look to the left of Lupita, that's actor Nate Parker in the background, …
because it’s Wednesday.
Call me a polygamist if you like, but here it is: my heart doesn't solely belong to Idris. A heart can hold many rooms. So can an Italian villa. Anyway. This is Michael Fassbender. The hook, line, and sinker happened when he portrayed Edward Fairfax Rochester in the 2011 adaptation of Jane Eyre. I saw it …
because it’s Wednesday.
Oh, hello. Have we met before? Only in my dreams, you say? I suppose you're right. Maybe we can discuss turning those dreams into reality? That villa in Italy won't be the same without you. (By the way, you're buying us a villa in Italy.) Happy Wednesday, party people. He's mine. Onwards and upwards...
She Twirls.
15 seconds of Queen Lupita twirling during her InStyle magazine shoot, as posted by her highness on her Instagram page. Take in all that African Girl Wonder. Breathe it in. And then find an empty office somewhere and do your own Friday twirl. Slow motion would even be better. Bon weekend, dear readers.
This Square Peg. 