Post | 10/15/2008 12:40 pm
Liz Smith: 'Reality' Intrudes on Madonna Premiere – Splits With Hubby Guy Ritchie

“My concerts are always my escape. I get onstage and I just forget everything but the music and the audience. The minute the lights go out, I’m back to … well, reality.”
That was Madonna, Monday night, at the after-party celebrating the premiere of her film directorial début, the offbeat and often charming "Filth and Wisdom."
Madonna, beautiful but perilously slender in a modest black frock, did not elaborate on her current “reality.” Perhaps she did not need to. Conspicuously absent was her husband, director Guy Ritchie. The official word? He’s shooting “Sherlock Holmes” in London. (Memo to Guy: airplanes.) On the other hand, who knows if Madonna wanted him at her big night? Earlier this year, I watched her do the good wife bit at a special NYC screening of his movie, “Revolver.” They seemed affectionate and still amused with each other. More recently, and less amused, she was by his side for “RocknRolla” in London.
To lighten the mood, I complimented Madonna on her film, which is often sordid (surprise!), and also (big surprise!) quite uplifting in its feel-good, sing-along ending — a crazy mix of punk and gypsy music. “I love that everything works out, that it’s a happy ending,” I said. Madonna replied with feeling, “Oh, there always has to be a happy ending, right? I’m very strong on a happy ending. And a sense of humor, if I can keep a sense of humor right now, I’ll be OK.”
| Madonna replied, 'Oh, there always has to be a happy ending, right? ... And a sense of humor, if I can keep a sense of humor right now, I’ll be OK.' |
I looked down and pointed to her shoes. “Well, apparently, you’re keeping some sense of humor. Aren’t your high-heels shaped like revolvers?” Madonna kicked back a shapely leg and popped a calf muscle. “Yes, they are revolvers. And I might be shooting somebody pretty soon.” At that, M’s omnipresent manager, Guy Oseary, led her away to be petted by others — possibly to keep her from any more not-so-veiled remarks.
Late Flash! It’s official. Madonna and Guy will divorce. The news broke this morning. I am not surprised, but rather sad. I think both of these strong-willed people gave it their best shot. Especially — yes, especially! — Madonna. She does not take marriage lightly. In that she remains very Catholic.
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Even though it is always fashionable to say Madonna is “over,” the Cinema Society’s Andrew Saffir pulled in a sizzling crowd for La Ciccone — Dolce and Gabbana also hosted the night, even though M, that perverse little minx, did not wear D&G.
The paparazzi, barricaded behind the red carpet in front of the Landmark Sunshine Theater down on Houston Street, were in heaven — and vociferously vocal — for the likes of Oliver Stone, basking in good reviews for his compelling “W.” movie, Jessica Alba (she had that post-pregnancy glow), Brooke Shields (ravishing), America Ferrara (looking a million times prettier than at the recent Emmys), Vanessa Williams (like Brooke, eternal in her allure), Jeremy Piven (studly and sexy and on the prowl), Lake Bell (who was a knockout in practically no makeup!), Chace Crawford and Ed Westwick (two “Gossip Girl” hotties), Judith Light (still an advocate of Proactiv Acne medications!). Also Juliette Lewis, Russell Simmons, Alan Cumming, Padma Lakshmi, Shoshanna Lonstein Gruss, Erika Christensen, Fred Schneider, David Blaine, Michael Imperioli, Liev Schreiber and Naomi Watts and a gorgeous, radiant Lindsay Lohan.
Lohan was all shapely legs and a long mane of hair, which appears to be going progressively back to her natural and more flattering auburn. She was not with her significant good friend, Samantha Ronson. The paps all but lost their minds as Lohan strutted and posed.


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Mmmm…nope, Madonna, sorry. We aren’t saying that, becuase you’re successful in music, you shouldn’t act. You’re just not that good of an actress.
Sorry to hear she’s getting divorced, but not surprised.
Dahlings, Madonna’s looking a bit…Faye Dunaway-ish lately, hasn’t she. I’m speaking of the face, dears - NOT acting talent. Faye is a fabulous actress, my dahlings, and Madonna is … well, she’s certainly THIN. Ahahahaha.
Third times lucky!!!
I am saddened by the news of Madge & Guy’s split. I have the utmost respect for both of them. But once again, its the offspring who suffer. They have so optimistically assembled a multi-dimensional family unit and give them some sense of security and stability. On the business side she is still the one to beat though. THE most successful female recording artist of all time.
I guess Madonna saw the photo of A. Rod and a pretty young women in the
newspaper and thought to herself, I better hurry up and get a divorce. If she
is thinking of A. Rod, she’s wasting her time. Besides Madonna is starting to look like a skinny old grandma. She should have tired to save her marriage, getting another young guy isn’t going to easy, unless she pays him.
Even though I don’t care to watch her, I think her music is actually quite good. She must be good to have sold as many albums as she has. She might be a bit outlandish but sometimes that is necessary to get ahead in a career.
What more can be said about Bob Hope! He went through life caring for people. His Holiday specials were superb and his USO work with the troops to boost their moral was truly a display of love for his fellow man. May this legandary man live long in the history of America.
OOOOh:
Who cares and what the hell am I doing responding to an article about Madonna. She was always a tramp and still is. Ugh!
This is a woman who requires ATTENTION BE PAID. I suspect her current husband knows a little too much about her and is unwilling to be a lap dog. Whazhisname, the baseball player, all brawn and no brain…typical of Madonna’s old M.O. with men. Besides, she is getting older. Heck if I had the money and the time, I could look like that too. But as the old saying goes, you have to give up your tight butt to keep your face…Madonna has kept her butt and bought a new face…and apparently a new man!
The movie looks as though it cost $500 to make and Madonna cannot act. She can self invent and do satire and sing [somewhat], but her iconic days are over. She is a black roots,anorexic,overmuscled middle aged woman trying desperately to be hip and “with” it. She is a pathetic reminder of our cultural desert and the enslavement of women’s images that are entangled in a crazed youth culture. She is not maturing gracefully or beautifully. She’s rich enough and old enough to have learned some dignity and objectivity as to how she really looks. Actually Madonna looks cheap.
Madonna can act (A lEague of Their Own, Evita, Desperately Seeking Susan, Dick Tracy, Girl 6, etc.) and sing. She is very talented. She can craft the best pop songs ever. Noone else has a much stronger stage presence. Directing a film and penning a children’s book do not seem preposterous at all for her to do. Long live the Queen!
In spite of all of her money, Madonna always looks cheap, there is always something slightly ‘off’ about her. If you want good songs you don’t have to waste money on hers, there’s Nickelback, Matchbox 20 and My Chemical Romance for starters.
I once remember a review of her back in the mid 80s when she was described as singing like Minnie Mouse on helium. I agreed then and have never changed my opinion and I am not some impressionable, young kid, I turned 50 this July about a month ahead of her. I also don’t deny having had ‘a little work done’ as she does. She is a classic example of fooling some of the people all of the time crossed with publicity and promotion.
I also feel sorry for the children as they are doomed to spend their lives in the goldfish bowl of fame, because of who their mother is. That is truly a poisoned chalice and I hope they have happy lives in spite of it.
I know this sounds mean but it is just an observation… Madonna looks like a drag queen in that photo.
“She remains very Catholic…”?????????? Her behavior doesn’t coincide with most Catholic teachings I know about.
Sorry… I don’t care and if another celebrity story never appeared… would be thrilled. The few advantages of this lengthy election process and the economic meltdown is that the celebrity stories have been reduced and children are hearing “no” from their parents. Finally a reality check.
it’s disheartening to read or hear how close minded some people can be and so critical all at the same time… with such thoughts of people, which we will probably never meet in this life time…it’s no wonder the world is what it is!! She a fascinating women who rose to the top and became very successful…. bottom line!!
She’s seems at the top of her game… people respond anyway, negative or not… and continue to buy her music—— mmmmm…you go MADONNA!!!
I hope for some of us … we can find a way to look deep within ourselves and probably find a few skeletons that would relate to anyone we are criticize…kinda make you want to fix yourself.
sending out love and hope!! L~