Robin Gayle Wright Penn

Born on April 8, 1966
Robin Gayle Wright Penn is an American film actress.

"When I had money in the past, I would always travel rather than spend it on big apartments or cars. And I still feel exactly the same way"

"We really enjoy entertaining our children with characters. We`ll act out all of The Wizard of Oz together"

"After every movie, I always kick myself for the same things-didn't do enough, not enough variation, not enough interesting choices, too bland."

"Hollywood is a suction for your confidence or your faith or your togetherness. Just walking on the street you can feel it."

"I could not understand why Meryl Streep, for example, is allowed to work while pregnant and I'm not."

"I just love getting dirty."

"Unless you`re a star in this town, you`re really nothing"

"I was technically a Valley Girl, even though I absolutely dreaded being called that. I really hated the idea that I was a Valley Girl."

"I would have made a lousy stripper. I'm just not very comfortable exposing myself."
"Famous is celebrityism and I don't want that. I know that I'm not that. Everybody knows who you are, I can't imagine living that life."

"No nude scenes. No sex-symbol parts. I want people to recognize me for my work, not just for being pretty"
-Robin Wright Penn

Robin's sexiness quotient may have slipped some over the past decade, but she still looks fine for a woman hovering around the 40 mark. Celebrity Sleuth magazine lists her measurements as 33-24-34, but don't expect to see Mrs. Penn posing in a sexy Maxim or FHM spread anytime soon. Check out some of her films from the '90s to see her in her sexy prime.

She was listed as one of twelve "Promising New Actors of 1986" in John Willis' Screen World, Vol. 38. [1986]. Wright first became famous on television, playing Kelly Capwell on the soap opera Santa Barbara, which earned her three Daytime Emmy nominations. She shot to stardom after her roles as Buttercup in The Princess Bride and Jenny Curran in Forrest Gump, the latter role garnering her Golden Globe Award and Screen Actors Guild nominations for Best Supporting Actress. Wright was offered the role of Maid Marian in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, but turned it down because she was pregnant. She had to back out of the role of Abby McDeere in The Firm (1993), with Tom Cruise, upon discovering that she was pregnant with her second child (son Hopper Penn). The role eventually went to Jeanne Tripplehorn.

In 1996, she married Sean Penn and changed her name to Robin Wright Penn. She went on to co-star with her husband in the 1997 film She's So Lovely, for which she was nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actress. One of her most recent successes was a supporting role in the TV movie Empire Falls as Grace Roby, mother of Ed Harris's character Miles Roby. Penn received her third Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for this role.

Producer:
1. Hounddog (2007) (executive producer)
2. Virgin (2003) (executive producer)

Soundtrack:
1. Beowulf (2007) (performer: "Gently As She Goes", "A Hero Comes Home")
... aka Beowulf: An IMAX 3D Experience (USA: IMAX version)
... aka Beowulf: The IMAX Experience (USA: IMAX version)

Actress:
1. Hectic (2009) (pre-production) (rumored) .... Stella
2. A Christmas Carol (2009) (post-production)
... aka A Christmas Carol: An IMAX 3D Experience (USA: IMAX version)
3. State of Play (2009) (completed) .... Anne Collins
4. The Private Lives of Pippa Lee (2009) .... Pippa Lee
5. New York, I Love You (2008) .... Anna
... aka New York, je t'aime (France: literal title)
6. What Just Happened (2008) .... Kelly
7. Beowulf (2007) (as Robin Wright-Penn) .... Wealthow
... aka Beowulf: An IMAX 3D Experience (USA: IMAX version)
... aka Beowulf: The IMAX Experience (USA: IMAX version)
8. Hounddog (2007) .... Stranger Lady
9. Room 10 (2006) .... Frannie
10. Breaking and Entering (2006) .... Liv
11. Max (2005) .... Mother
12. Sorry, Haters (2005) .... Phoebe
13. Empire Falls (2005) (TV) .... Grace Roby
14. Nine Lives (2005) .... Diana
15. A Home at the End of the World (2004) .... Clare
16. Virgin (2003) .... Mrs. Reynolds
17. The Singing Detective (2003) .... Nicola / Nina / Blonde
18. White Oleander (2002) .... Starr
... aka Weißer Oleander (Germany)
19. The Last Castle (2001) (uncredited) .... Rosalie Irwin
20. The Pledge (2001) .... Lori

Birthname:Robin Virginia Gayle Wright
Hookups:Sean Penn, Dane Witherspoon, Jason Patric, Charlie Sheen
Hometown:Dallas, Texas
Assets:beautiful face, classy, early 40s
Sign:Aries
Height:5'6
Job:actress
Ethnicity:White
Country of Origin:United Stat
Eye Color:Blue
Hair Color:Blonde

Robin Gayle Wright Penn

Born on April 8, 1966
Robin Gayle Wright Penn is an American film actress.

"When I had money in the past, I would always travel rather than spend it on big apartments or cars. And I still feel exactly the same way"

"We really enjoy entertaining our children with characters. We`ll act out all of The Wizard of Oz together"

"After every movie, I always kick myself for the same things-didn't do enough, not enough variation, not enough interesting choices, too bland."

"Hollywood is a suction for your confidence or your faith or your togetherness. Just walking on the street you can feel it."

"I could not understand why Meryl Streep, for example, is allowed to work while pregnant and I'm not."

"I just love getting dirty."

"Unless you`re a star in this town, you`re really nothing"

"I was technically a Valley Girl, even though I absolutely dreaded being called that. I really hated the idea that I was a Valley Girl."

"I would have made a lousy stripper. I'm just not very comfortable exposing myself."
"Famous is celebrityism and I don't want that. I know that I'm not that. Everybody knows who you are, I can't imagine living that life."

"No nude scenes. No sex-symbol parts. I want people to recognize me for my work, not just for being pretty"
-Robin Wright Penn

Robin's sexiness quotient may have slipped some over the past decade, but she still looks fine for a woman hovering around the 40 mark. Celebrity Sleuth magazine lists her measurements as 33-24-34, but don't expect to see Mrs. Penn posing in a sexy Maxim or FHM spread anytime soon. Check out some of her films from the '90s to see her in her sexy prime.

She was listed as one of twelve "Promising New Actors of 1986" in John Willis' Screen World, Vol. 38. [1986]. Wright first became famous on television, playing Kelly Capwell on the soap opera Santa Barbara, which earned her three Daytime Emmy nominations. She shot to stardom after her roles as Buttercup in The Princess Bride and Jenny Curran in Forrest Gump, the latter role garnering her Golden Globe Award and Screen Actors Guild nominations for Best Supporting Actress. Wright was offered the role of Maid Marian in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, but turned it down because she was pregnant. She had to back out of the role of Abby McDeere in The Firm (1993), with Tom Cruise, upon discovering that she was pregnant with her second child (son Hopper Penn). The role eventually went to Jeanne Tripplehorn.

In 1996, she married Sean Penn and changed her name to Robin Wright Penn. She went on to co-star with her husband in the 1997 film She's So Lovely, for which she was nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actress. One of her most recent successes was a supporting role in the TV movie Empire Falls as Grace Roby, mother of Ed Harris's character Miles Roby. Penn received her third Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for this role.

Producer:
1. Hounddog (2007) (executive producer)
2. Virgin (2003) (executive producer)

Soundtrack:
1. Beowulf (2007) (performer: "Gently As She Goes", "A Hero Comes Home")
... aka Beowulf: An IMAX 3D Experience (USA: IMAX version)
... aka Beowulf: The IMAX Experience (USA: IMAX version)

Actress:
1. Hectic (2009) (pre-production) (rumored) .... Stella
2. A Christmas Carol (2009) (post-production)
... aka A Christmas Carol: An IMAX 3D Experience (USA: IMAX version)
3. State of Play (2009) (completed) .... Anne Collins
4. The Private Lives of Pippa Lee (2009) .... Pippa Lee
5. New York, I Love You (2008) .... Anna
... aka New York, je t'aime (France: literal title)
6. What Just Happened (2008) .... Kelly
7. Beowulf (2007) (as Robin Wright-Penn) .... Wealthow
... aka Beowulf: An IMAX 3D Experience (USA: IMAX version)
... aka Beowulf: The IMAX Experience (USA: IMAX version)
8. Hounddog (2007) .... Stranger Lady
9. Room 10 (2006) .... Frannie
10. Breaking and Entering (2006) .... Liv
11. Max (2005) .... Mother
12. Sorry, Haters (2005) .... Phoebe
13. Empire Falls (2005) (TV) .... Grace Roby
14. Nine Lives (2005) .... Diana
15. A Home at the End of the World (2004) .... Clare
16. Virgin (2003) .... Mrs. Reynolds
17. The Singing Detective (2003) .... Nicola / Nina / Blonde
18. White Oleander (2002) .... Starr
... aka Weißer Oleander (Germany)
19. The Last Castle (2001) (uncredited) .... Rosalie Irwin
20. The Pledge (2001) .... Lori

Birthname:Robin Virginia Gayle Wright
Hookups:Sean Penn, Dane Witherspoon, Jason Patric, Charlie Sheen
Hometown:Dallas, Texas
Assets:beautiful face, classy, early 40s
Sign:Aries
Height:5'6
Job:actress
Ethnicity:White
Country of Origin:United Stat
Eye Color:Blue
Hair Color:Blonde

Giada Pamela De Laurentiis

Born on August 22, 1970
Giada Pamela De Laurentiis is an Italian American chef, writer, television personality, and the current host of the Food Network programs Everyday Italian, Behind the Bash, Giada's Weekend Getaways, Giada in Paradise, and Giada at Home. She also appears regularly as a contributor and guest co-host on NBC's Today. De Laurentiis is the founder of the catering business GDL Foods.

Sexiness

To look at Giada De Laurentiis, you probably wouldn’t classify her as ultra-sexy in the same way you would Jessica Alba, for example. She’s more of the super cute and bubbly type. But anyone who’s seen an episode of Everyday Italian knows that there’s more to Giada’s sex appeal than straight looks. She has a way of charming the camera and of gushing about the food she’s eating that does cruel things to a man.

De Laurentiis, a self-proclaimed chocoholic, studied at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, France with aspirations of becoming a pastry chef. After returning to the United States, she became a professional chef working in several Los Angeles restaurants, notably the Wolfgang Puck-owned Spago. She later worked as a food stylist and was contacted by the Food Network after styling a piece in Food & Wine Magazine in 2002.

Her cooking program, Everyday Italian, has been broadcasted on the Food Network since 2003. On her Chefography (a Food Network biography program), she admitted that she never wanted to be in her "family business" of show business. She felt very uncomfortable in front of the camera when she first began hosting Everyday Italian, but has since become more relaxed and open on air. When the program first aired, the Food Network received emails accusing the network of hiring a model or actress pretending to cook instead of a real chef.

De Laurentiis began hosting Behind the Bash in October 2006. The program examines the catering process behind big event extravaganzas such as the Grammy Awards. In January 2007, a third De Laurentiis-hosted show, Giada's Weekend Getaways, debuted on Food Network. On this show, De Laurentiis travels to a featured locale (such as Seattle, South Beach, San Francisco, Napa, and Jackson Hole, Wyoming) and visits her favorite local culinary destinations.

On a November 2006 episode of Iron Chef America, De Laurentiis and Bobby Flay competed against, and were defeated by, Rachael Ray and Mario Batali.

In 2007, De Laurentiis appeared as a presenter on the inaugural Food Network Awards. In June 2007, she hosted a two-part Food Network special entitled Giada in Paradise, featuring the two locales of Santorini, Greece and Capri, Italy. De Laurentiis also made several appearances as a guest judge on the third season of The Next Food Network Star, which aired in 2007. In 2008, she won a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lifestyle Host.

De Laurentiis is a spokesperson for the pasta manufacturer Barilla.

Publications

1. In 2005, De Laurentiis published her first cookbook, Everyday Italian: 125 Simple and Delicious Recipes.
2. A second cookbook, Giada's Family Dinners, was released on April 4, 2006.
3. Another cookbook, Everyday Pasta, was released on April 3, 2007.
4. Her latest cookbook, Giada's Kitchen: New Italian Favorites, was released on September 30, 2008.

1. Giada's book Everyday Italian reached #5 on the New York Times Best Seller's List.
2. Her other book, Giada's Family Dinners reached #1.
3. So did her third book Everyday Pasta.
   
4. Her fourth cookbook Giada's Kitchen debuted in September, 2008 and became #2 in its first week.
5. Giada's book, Everyday Italian: 125 Simple and Delicious Recipes, is a New York Times Bestseller.
6. Her private chef/catering company is called GDL and is based in Los Angeles

Giada De Laurentiis Quotes

"I grew up in the kitchen, mostly with my grandfather, my mother and my aunt Raffy. My grandfather's family used to own a pasta factory in Naples and they would go door-to-door selling their pasta. So his love of food came from his parents, which was then passed down to my mother and then again to me. Some of my best memories growing up are being in the kitchen with my family cooking. I also spent time at my grandfather Dino's gourmet store, DDL Foodshow, where he brought in chefs from Naples to cook. I thought of them as rock stars. I loved being there, and that made me decide to become a chef."

"My biggest bit of advice would be to spend some time actually helping caterers or Chefs, even if it has to be for free or as an intern of culinary externship. It helps immerse yourself in what you potentially want to do. Being involved, learning firsthand and observing the craft and absorbing all you can, makes it easier to define what you want. It will also ultimately make you a better Chef. Culinary school, or even a single class, is a great bet too."

“I spent time at my grandfather Dino's gourmet store where he brought in chefs from Naples to cook. I thought of them as rock stars.”

- Giada De Laurentiis

On her other favorite cuisines

Definitely Japanese. I love how clean and refined the dishes are. They're simple in their ingredients but the flavors and presentation are typically amazing. Second would be Chinese.

About cooking at home for guests vs. cooking on TV

It's a chance to talk to the people I'm cooking for. When you cook on television, you don't get that. It's really a lot of fun for me, filling their tummies with goodness.

On how she can still be in good shape while being a chef

I have to say that this is by far the question I am most frequently asked, and my answer is always the same: genetics, portion control and fresh ingredients. If you've ever seen my mother either on the show or in photographs, you'll notice that she is quite petite, trim. So I have her to thank for getting me off to a good start. In addition, I've never been one to sit down to a meal with a large plate of food and eat every morsel until I was uncomfortably full. Rather, I graze - eating small portions of food all day long. And the ingredients are clean and fresh. Yes, I absolutely love chocolate, and I do eat it, but just a bite.

On who her inspirations are

Definitely my grandfather, my mom and my aunt Raffy. They've all taught me something about Italian cooking: tradition, simplicity and creativity, respectively.

Filmography

1. "Giada at Home" .... Herself - Host (39 episodes, 2008-2009)
- Busy Day Menu (2009) TV episode .... Herself - Host
- Welcome Home (2009) TV episode .... Herself - Host
- Surf's Up (2009) TV episode .... Herself - Host
- Road Trip Picnic (2009) TV episode .... Herself - Host
- Beach Volleyball (2009) TV episode .... Herself - Host
(34 more)
2. "The Next Food Network Star" .... Herself (2 episodes, 2009)
- Holidays with Giada (2009) TV episode .... Herself
- Press Party for Food Network's 16th Birthday (2009) TV episode .... Herself
3. "Today" .... Herself (39 episodes, 2006-2009)
... aka "NBC News Today" (USA: promotional title)
... aka "The Today Show" (USA)
- Episode dated 10 April 2009 (2009) TV episode .... Herself
- Episode dated 9 April 2009 (2009) TV episode .... Herself
- Episode dated 4 March 2009 (2009) TV episode .... Herself
- Episode dated 29 December 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Herself
- Episode dated 10 November 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Herself
(34 more)
4. "Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show" .... Herself (1 episode, 2008)
- Episode dated 19 February 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Herself
5. All Star Holiday Dishes (2007) (TV) .... Herself
6. "Weekend Today" .... Herself (1 episode, 2007)
- Episode dated 17 November 2007 (2007) TV episode .... Herself
7. "The Oprah Winfrey Show" .... Herself (1 episode, 2007)
... aka "Oprah" (USA: short title)
- Episode dated 13 November 2007 (2007) TV episode .... Herself
8. All Star Grill-Fest: South Beach (2007) (TV) .... Herself
9. "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" .... Herself (1 episode, 2007)
- Episode dated 10 January 2007 (2007) TV episode .... Herself
10. "Giada's Weekend Getaways" (2007) TV series .... Host (unknown episodes)
11. "Iron Chef America: The Series" .... Herself (1 episode, 2006)
- Flay/DeLaurentiis vs. Batali/Ray: Cranberries (2006) TV episode .... Herself
12. "The Tony Danza Show" .... Herself (2 episodes, 2005)
- Episode #2.43 (2005) TV episode .... Herself
- Episode #1.119 (2005) TV episode .... Herself
13. Giada's Italian Holiday (2005) (TV) .... Herself
14. "Behind the Bash" (2005) TV series .... Herself (unknown episodes)
15. An Italian Christmas with Mario and Giada (2004) (TV) .... Herself
16. "Everyday Italian" .... Herself (1 episode)
- Pilot (????) TV episode .... Herself

Heidi Cortez

Born on March 11, 1981 in Southern California
Heidi Cortez is an American model, writer, actress, business owner and radio host/personality.

Heidi Cortez possesses the lethal combination of brains, beauty and a body to die for. OK, she may not be a rocket scientist in the smarts department, but she can obviously string sentences together in an entertainingly provocative manner, and she also operates a successful business. With her killer measurements of 34D-25-37 and just about the finest pair of legs we've ever laid eyes on, tuning in to Sunset Tan to catch Heidi Cortez strutting around in a bikini could count as the visual highlight of the week. Then there's her scintillating spreads for Playboy.com that earned the kinky storyteller in her the titillating title of the "acoustic acrobat of the bedroom." This princess of pillow talk's racy imagination helps spice up her overall appeal, making her even more of a turn on.

Heidi Cortez Quotes

"I hope people will find them funny. I have a wild imagination and it was extremely fun writing them."
- Heidi Cortez.

In fourth grade Heidi Cortez, already had stars in her eyes. While other children dressed as attorneys and firefighters for career day, Heidi came as a model, much to the amusement of her classmates. Growing up as an underprivileged young girl did not stop Heidi from living out her fantasies, and that’s been her mantra ever since. "I had it in my head that I was going to be funny, successful & famous and that if that wasn't going to happen I'd own a tanning salon," she explained smiling.

Although it was Heidi’s presence on the Howard Stern Show that made her a household name, it was actually a successful stint as the co-host of "The Xtra Point" on ESPN Radio from 2001-2003 that launched her radio career.

It all began, however, with a part time job at a shoe store.

Heidi discovered that storytelling came naturally to her when she was approached to lend her voice to a CD of erotic stories while working as a sales associate in a Birkenstock store. Heidi adlibbed through all of the stories and the result was an erotic story telling CD called Sexy Noises.

The CD led to an appearance on the Howard Stern Show in 2002, and the rest is history.

"I sent the CD into Howard and for two years they played bits of it over and over again. I have been a Howard Stern fan since I was very young and one day Howard asked if anyone could track down the owner of the voice behind the story telling CD. I happened to be listening and rang in immediately."

Heidi’s second fantasy of owning a tanning salon came to fruition when she opened her tanning salon, Cabana Tans of Reno in 2004 at the age of 22. Today, Heidi still owns and operates Cabana Tans in Reno, which is one of the largest in Northern Nevada.

Heidi's appearance on Howard Stern led to a celebrity layout on Playboy.com, and in 2005, she modeled for three consecutive months of layouts.

This led to a contract with Sirius Radio in 2005 to read her fun, comical, sexy stories on Howard Stern 100 & 101 under the name "Tissue Time with Heidi Cortez". "I love to make people laugh and smile!" she says.

In 2006, Heidi launched her first book, "Heidi's Bedtime Stories" published by Touchstone, a division of Simon & Schuster. The book features 35 original sexy short stories written by Heidi. Simon & Schuster was so enthused of Heidi's story telling that they immediately called her with a publishing offer after Howard Stern had repeatedly talked about her and her stories on David Letterman, 60 Minutes, in Esquire Magazine, and so many more. "Heidi's Bedtime Stories" hit the Barnes & Noble Bestseller's List on its first week on shelves. With much success, in 2007 the book was launched in paperback.

With years of experience, Heidi continues to do radio and has her own weekly show called, "The Heidi Cortez Show." The show airs every Monday @ 7pm PST on www.NowLive.com. Past guests include American Idol’s Constantine Morales, pro-skater Jason Ellis, Grounded for Life’s Donal Logue, and more.

In Mid 2007, Heidi joined the cast of the hit TV show, Sunset Tan on E! Sunset Tan airs in 43 different countries and was the number one show on the E! Network when it premiered in 2007. Season 2 of the hit show started this August 2008 with over 1.3 Million viewers.

A champion for charity, Heidi is an active member of Social Vibe.com, an online network committed to recognizing influence in social networks by partnering brands with people to raise awareness and funds for the charities of their choice. Heidi supports Direct Relief, an organization focused on improving the quality of life by bringing critically needed medicines and supplies to local healthcare providers worldwide. Utilizing the hundreds of thousands of existing fans cultivated from her social networking on sites like MySpace, Facebook and her website, Heidi is able to make a difference for the causes she cares about.

Where did you draw the inspiration for the stories in your book, "Heidi's Bedtime Stories"?
Heidi Cortez: I've always told erotic stories...It just started on CD instead. Then about this time last year, i got a call from Simon & Schuster. They asked me if i would put my stories onto paper.....It was allvery natual
When you wrote it, did you have men or women readers in mind?
Heidi Cortez: I actually wrote the book from a womens point of view and mens.... I favor no sex when writing erotica.
Is it safe to assume that due to the success of your first book that you have another in the works, possibly a HBS Vol. 2?
Heidi Cortez: Wow...i wish! That would be a dream come true! I would love to write always, but since this book has only been out for a month, we will have to wait and see how well it does. It has already hit the Barnes & Noble Best Sellers List.....
What was your Playboy photoshoot experience like?
Heidi Cortez: It was awesome! I love everyone there and i have a wonderful relationship w/ Playboy
Do you offer topless photos in the VIP section at your website?
Heidi Cortez: Hmmmmm....maybe. haha. Yes, there are a few topless ones

Filmography
Thanks:

1. "Howard Stern on Demand" (special thanks) (1 episode, 2006)
... aka "Howard TV on Demand" (USA)
- Blood on the Tissues (2006) TV episode (special thanks)

Self:

1. "Sunset Tan" .... Herself (4 episodes, 2007-2008)
- World Tanning Convention (2008) TV episode .... Herself
- Summer Lovin' (2008) TV episode .... Herself
- Relationship Woes (2007) TV episode .... Herself
- Guess Who's Coming to Sunset Tan? (2007) TV episode .... Herself
2. "Howard Stern on Demand" .... Herself (1 episode, 2006)
... aka "Howard TV on Demand" (USA)
- Heidi Cortez Rides the Sybian (2006) TV episode .... Herself

Archive Footage:

1. "Howard Stern on Demand"
- Best of 11/06-11/09 (2006) TV episode .... Herself

Name: Heidi Cortez
Birthdate: 3/11/1981
Birthplace: Southern California
Height: 5' 7"
Bust: 34D
Waist: 25
Hips: 37
Loves: Cute dimples, Nice Teeth and Comedy
Hates: Bad Breath, or trying to hard
Every Woman Should Have: Lots of shoes, confidence and a sense of humor
Favorite Artists: Beach Boys, NOFX, Greenday Social D, The Killers, Beastie Boys and The Ramones
Best Advice I Ever Got: If you want something done right, do it yourself!