Is There Really An "Oscar Curse" After Winning Best Actress? Hmmm??? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 03-17-2010, 10:16 PM

Kate Winslet won an Academy Award—then split from her significant other. Just as Julia Roberts, Halle Berry, Charlize Theron, Hilary Swank and Reese Witherspoon did before her.

The phenomenon is called the Curse of the Best Actress Oscar. Its occurrence has been blamed on bad luck and bad relationships.

No single person has been accused of masterminding the greatest string of unsuccessful relationships in Hollywood history since George Clooney began dating. Until now.

Meryl Streep, we're onto you.

See, if Winslet shows up to an event wearing the same gown as Witherspoon, that is a coincidence. But if Winslet separates from Sam Mendes, Roberts parts with Benjamin Bratt, Berry from Eric Benét, Theron from Stuart Townsend, Swank from Whatshisname, and Witherspoon from Ryan Phillippe, that's six of the last 10 Best Actress winners. And as any steroid-era baseball fan can tell you, a batting average doesn't get that high without help.

We don't know how Streep does it. But we know she has the motive.

Twenty-seven years past her last win, Streep is the biggest loser among actors in Academy Award history. We weren't surprised the star laughed when Steve Martin made a punchline of that fact at the recent Oscars: She is the Greatest Living Actress of All Time.

But do you think it's funny to get dressed up for nothing, century after century? Do you think it's OK to walk all over the Greatest Living Actress of All Time? Do you think the apparently happily married Sandra Bullock sucked up this past awards season to Streep for comedic purposes—or because the poor woman wished to remain happily married…even after walking all over the Greatest Living Actress of All Time?

So far in the 2000s, only Bullock, Nicole Kidman, Helen Mirren and Marion Cotillard have won Best Actress and not lost a headline-worthy relationship, although we wouldn't put it past a certain living legend to have had a hand in Kidman's divorce from Tom Cruise—in the same year Kidman achieved her first Oscar buzz, for Moulin Rouge! (As for Mirren and Cotillard, we figure, one, nobody messes with a Dame; and two, nobody knows who Cotillard goes out with.)

Is it madness to suggest that one woman driven by Oscar lust would wreak havoc upon the lives of her upstart peers?

Just remember what they always say: Meryl Steep can do anything.

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Marvo301 · 03-17-2010, 10:36 PM

For the record Whatshisname, Hilary Swank's ex, has a name. It's Chad Lowe.

HuntingtonM15 · 03-17-2010, 10:38 PM

And today it was announced that Jesse James has been cheating on Sandra.

catlover79 · 03-17-2010, 11:20 PM

I just heard that on the news - and here's the story:

http://www.people.com/people/article...352494,00.html

Sandra Bullock left the Southern California house she shares with Jesse James just days before a report of infidelity by her husband, a source tells PEOPLE.

Bullock, 45, left on Monday, the source says. Bullock, who won her first Oscar – a Best Actress award – for The Blind Side on March 7, also abruptly canceled a trip to Europe for the London premiere of the film.

Bullock and James, 40, met in 2004 during a tour of the set of the Discovery Channel's Monster Garage, which James stars in.

The couple married a year later, in July 2005 in a sunset ceremony at a ranch north of Santa Barbara attended by 300 guests.

catlover79 · 03-17-2010, 11:26 PM

Who in their right mind would pick this woman over Sandra, anyway??

HuntingtonM15 · 03-17-2010, 11:32 PM

It came as a shocker to me. They seemed so happy and like such a real couple. She was so sincere in her recent acceptance speeches, saying she finally knows what it's like for someone to have her back.

Marvo301 · 03-17-2010, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Who in their right mind would pick this woman over Sandra, anyway??

Not Me!!!

catlover79 · 03-17-2010, 11:37 PM

To tell you the truth, Michael - I was surprised back in 2005 and thought it would never last. I'm surprised it's lasted this long! This is her first marriage, and she married at age 41. She's his third wife. He never seemed like her type, but I guess opposites attract.

If these affair reports are true, I hope Sandra has a real-life love story just like this one:

HuntingtonM15 · 03-17-2010, 11:38 PM

It's especially upsetting to hear about knowing Sandra's thoughts on marriage. How she said she waited so long to get married, because she was going to be sure it would only happen once.

catlover79 · 03-17-2010, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by HuntingtonM15

It's especially upsetting to hear about knowing Sandra's thoughts on marriage. How she said she waited so long to get married, because she was going to be sure it would only happen once.

It's terrible...how awful. Sandra seems like such a sweetheart - I hope she can overcome this heartbreak and find true love. She deserves it.

Cactus Jack · 03-18-2010, 12:08 AM

Maybe Jesse James saw All About Steve...

catlover79 · 03-18-2010, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Cactus Jack

Maybe Jesse James saw All About Steve...

OUCH!!!

Cactus Jack · 03-18-2010, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

OUCH!!!

LOL its bad I tell ya, but I forgive Bradley Cooper and Ken Jeong for it though lOL, it did have some funny parts

JamesG · 03-18-2010, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Who in their right mind would pick this woman over Sandra, anyway??

Me.

catlover79 · 03-18-2010, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by JamesG

Me.

OK, to each his own!!

03-17-2010, 10:16 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Is There Really An "Oscar Curse" After Winning Best Actress? Hmmm??? Kate Winslet won an Academy Award—then split from her significant other. Just as Julia Roberts, Halle Berry, Charlize Theron, Hilary Swank and Reese Witherspoon did before her. The phenomenon is called the Curse of the Best Actress Oscar. Its occurrence has been blamed on bad luck and bad relationships. No single person has been accused of masterminding the greatest string of unsuccessful relationships in Hollywood history since George Clooney began dating. Until now. Meryl Streep, we're onto you. See, if Winslet shows up to an event wearing the same gown as Witherspoon, that is a coincidence. But if Winslet separates from Sam Mendes, Roberts parts with Benjamin Bratt, Berry from Eric Benét, Theron from Stuart Townsend, Swank from Whatshisname, and Witherspoon from Ryan Phillippe, that's six of the last 10 Best Actress winners. And as any steroid-era baseball fan can tell you, a batting average doesn't get that high without help. We don't know how Streep does it. But we know she has the motive. Twenty-seven years past her last win, Streep is the biggest loser among actors in Academy Award history. We weren't surprised the star laughed when Steve Martin made a punchline of that fact at the recent Oscars: She is the Greatest Living Actress of All Time. But do you think it's funny to get dressed up for nothing, century after century? Do you think it's OK to walk all over the Greatest Living Actress of All Time? Do you think the apparently happily married Sandra Bullock sucked up this past awards season to Streep for comedic purposes—or because the poor woman wished to remain happily married…even after walking all over the Greatest Living Actress of All Time? So far in the 2000s, only Bullock, Nicole Kidman, Helen Mirren and Marion Cotillard have won Best Actress and not lost a headline-worthy relationship, although we wouldn't put it past a certain living legend to have had a hand in Kidman's divorce from Tom Cruise—in the same year Kidman achieved her first Oscar buzz, for Moulin Rouge! (As for Mirren and Cotillard, we figure, one, nobody messes with a Dame; and two, nobody knows who Cotillard goes out with.) Is it madness to suggest that one woman driven by Oscar lust would wreak havoc upon the lives of her upstart peers? Just remember what they always say: Meryl Steep can do anything. Read more: http://ca.eonline.com/uberblog/detai...#ixzz0iUQxSms1 Attached Images
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03-17-2010, 11:20 PM	#4
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,382	Sandra Bullock Has Left the Family Home I just heard that on the news - and here's the story: http://www.people.com/people/article...352494,00.html Sandra Bullock left the Southern California house she shares with Jesse James just days before a report of infidelity by her husband, a source tells PEOPLE. Bullock, 45, left on Monday, the source says. Bullock, who won her first Oscar – a Best Actress award – for The Blind Side on March 7, also abruptly canceled a trip to Europe for the London premiere of the film. Bullock and James, 40, met in 2004 during a tour of the set of the Discovery Channel's Monster Garage, which James stars in. The couple married a year later, in July 2005 in a sunset ceremony at a ranch north of Santa Barbara attended by 300 guests.
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03-17-2010, 11:26 PM	#5
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,382	Who in their right mind would pick this woman over Sandra, anyway?? Attached Images

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catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,382	To tell you the truth, Michael - I was surprised back in 2005 and thought it would never last. I'm surprised it's lasted this long! This is her first marriage, and she married at age 41. She's his third wife. He never seemed like her type, but I guess opposites attract. If these affair reports are true, I hope Sandra has a real-life love story just like this one: Attached Images

03-17-2010, 10:38 PM	#3
HuntingtonM15 That Bothers Me Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jun 20, 2003 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 11,060	And today it was announced that Jesse James has been cheating on Sandra.

03-17-2010, 11:32 PM	#6
HuntingtonM15 That Bothers Me Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jun 20, 2003 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 11,060	It came as a shocker to me. They seemed so happy and like such a real couple. She was so sincere in her recent acceptance speeches, saying she finally knows what it's like for someone to have her back.

03-17-2010, 11:38 PM	#9
HuntingtonM15 That Bothers Me Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jun 20, 2003 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 11,060	It's especially upsetting to hear about knowing Sandra's thoughts on marriage. How she said she waited so long to get married, because she was going to be sure it would only happen once.

03-18-2010, 12:08 AM	#11
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