Cameron Diaz has a crush on Colin Firth
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The Charlie’s Angels star is currently single after dating a string of hunky Americans, including Justin Timberlake, Jared Leto and Alex Rodriguez, but reveals she may look across the pond for her next romance.
Diaz reveals she is impressed by British manners, and sees Firth as the epitome of an English gent.
She tells Harper’s Bazaar magazine, “”I love (British men’s) sense of humour and the sense of chivalry and charm. It’s something that is innately a part of the culture – it’s not the same in America.
“”He’s (Firth) the perfect Englishman. Just enough of the self-effacing to a point that it’s comfortable for other people, but also totally charming and engaging to where he makes you feel special. He’s got that British honesty.
“”I love the Brits – I always have. I have a weak spot for them. I grew up on Monty Python. I love Little Britain. My grandfather used to watch Benny Hill all the time.”"
Nicole Kidman & Colin Firth: “Railway Man” Mates
0Getting down to business on their new film, Nicole Kidman and Colin Firth were spotted shooting scenes for “The Railway Man” in Perth, Scotland today (May 1).
The “Moulin Rouge” babe and the “Love Actually” hunk looked intense as they played their parts at the Perth Train Station while fans and shutterbugs looked on.
During her time in Scotland, Nicole reportedly has flown her handsome husband Keith Urban in to keep her company.
A local shop manager told press, “Nicole and Keith were very unassuming and friendly and nobody recognized them until they were leaving. Our butcher served them some local produce like smoked salmon and freshly squeezed juice and they left unaccompanied in their car.”
Enjoy the pictures of Nicole Kidman and Colin Firth on the set of “The Railway Man” (May 1).
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Nicole Kidman and Colin Firth provide rail thrill for film fans
0THRILLED movie fans were stopped in their tracks yesterday — as Hollywood idol Nicole Kidman shot scenes for her new flick at Perth train station.
The Oscar-winning beauty was spotted on the platform while filming The Railway Man with King’s Speech star Colin Firth.
Aussie Nicole looked the picture of primness in a 1940s style green tweed jacket and tartan skirt. The actress was shown to a carriage as bespectacled Firth looked on anxiously.
The pair delighted onlookers at the Victorian-built station which is doubling as Edinburgh’s Waverley and has been transformed into a post-WW2 scene, including period carriages. Care worker Helen Dunlop, 47, of Dundee, said: “I came to Perth to meet a friend for lunch and I saw Colin Firth.
“I should really know better, but I’ll never quite get over his Mr Darcy in Pride and Prejudice.
“Unfortunately I couldn’t get very close otherwise I might not have been able to keep my hands off him.” The movie tells the moving story of Scots soldier Eric Lomax, who survived the Burma railway as a prisoner of war, before meeting his camp tormentor years later.
The stars began filming at the weekend.
Firth plays Mr Lomax, now 92, with his wife Patti portrayed by Nicole.
The 10-week shoot will move from Scotland to Thailand in May, and then Australia in June.
Nicole Kidman and Colin Firth unveil The Railway Man
0Nicole Kidman and Colin Firth have said they hope their new film about a soldier’s battle to overcome his torture while a Japanese prisoner of war will increase public awareness of veterans’ struggle to live normal lives.
Colin Firth and Nicole Kidman at a press conference in Edinburgh for The Railway Man
The Oscar-winning actress and actor will shortly start filming The Railway Man, which tells the true story of how Eric Lomax’s wife helped him overcome the trauma he suffered in Burma during the Second World War.
Mrs Lomax set up a mission back to the Bridge on the River Kwai, where her husband confronted Nagase Takashi, the interpreter at his interrogations. The movie is based on a bestselling book of the same name he wrote about his experiences.
Miss Kidman, 44, said she was so moved by the story she instantly accepted the role but both she and Mr Firth emphasised its relevance to current events, with thousands of soldiers struggling to adapt on their return home from war.
Speaking at a press conference in Edinburgh ahead of a two-month shoot in Scotland, he said: “We do somehow see stories of what it’s like coming home from a war but we very rarely see stories about what it’s like decades later.
“This isn’t just a portrait of suffering. It’s a very, very specific story about how that kind of damage interacts with intimate relationships, with love.”
Colin Firth ‘gave charming Mulligan wedding speech’
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Colin Firth gave a hilarious speech at Carey Mulligan’s wedding over the weekend.
The British actress and her rock star boyfriend Marcus Mumford tied the knot in Somerset, England, on Saturday.
A host of stars attended the bash, among them Jake Gyllenhaal, Sienna Miller and Colin.
It’s thought Colin and Carey became close during awards season in 2010, when they were both nominated for multiple prizes – Colin for A Single Man and Carey for An Education.
She apparently decided he would be the perfect choice to speak at her wedding reception, in a nod to his top rated movie The King’s Speech.
“She thought it would be funny to have the actor address the room,” a source told British newspaper The Sun.
“Unlike his character in The King’s Speech, Colin was a pro at the speech. He was his charming self and had the room in fits.”
Carey had eight bridesmaids on her special day all dressed in turquoise, while Marcus’ father – who is a vicar – married the happy couple on a remote farm.
The bride wore a plan ivory dress thought to be designed by Versace, with famed photographer Rankin taking the pictures.
Although the pair are yet to comment on their happy day, it’s thought Adele performed for them.
“Carey and Marcus are both huge fans of Adele and there will be millions of couples jealous that she is singing for them,” a source explained.
“Adele has always wanted to work with Mumford & Sons so when Marcus asked her to play at his wedding she said yes. Adele has not been able to perform much at all since her throat op so it’s a rare gig.
“It was meant to be a secret but the couple were so excited they’ve let it slip.”
Colin Firth and Nicole Kidman hit North Berwick for movie
0WITH its quiet beaches and well-manicured fairways, North Berwick seems a universe away from the glamour of Holywood.
But excitement is building in the picturesque East Lothian town ahead of the arrival of two of cinema’s biggest names.
Oscar winners Colin Firth and Nicole Kidman will jet in next month to film scenes for The Railway Man – the story of Edinburgh-born prisoner of war Eric Lomax.
Colin Firth’s Freeman Honor Earns Him 13th Century Priveleges
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Mmmmmh Mark Darcy.
Colin Firth appeared at a photocall at Guildhall Art Gallery in London today (March 7th) as he’s made a Freeman of the City of London. The honor, believed to have been created in 1237, is equivalent to receiving a key to the city.
According to the city of London‘s site, “The medieval term ‘freeman’ meant someone who was not the property of a feudal lord, but enjoyed privileges such as the right to earn money and own land. Town dwellers who were protected by the charter of their town or city were often free – hence the term ‘freedom of the City’.” So, there you have it.
What else could a “freeman” of the 13th century enjoy by holding this honor? Glad you asked! The BBC states that one could drive sheep over the London bridge, get drunk/disorderly in public and not be arrested, and have the privilege of being handed with a silk rope if sentenced to death. What a life!
PS-No updates to report on Bridget Jones’s Diary 3. Still no script, still no stars contractually attached, still no official green light.
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Secrets of an A-list body: How to get Colin Firth’s perfectly honed chest
0He was dashing in his tux at the Baftas and has appeared in several award-winning movies.
But for many, it’s the appearance of Colin Firth’s perfectly honed chest visible through his soaked shirt as he emerged from a lake in Pride And Prejudice that provides the most lasting memory.
Firth works with personal trainer Cornel Chin, and performs home workouts incorporating strength exercises, such as press-ups, that use his own body weight.
Still dashing: Colin Firth at the Baftas on Sunday, left, and as Mr Darcy in Pride and Prejudice, filmed in the Nineties
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