Synopsis
Earlier reports that Greek filmmaker Michael Cacoyannis' Stella was based on Olive Higgins Prouty's Stella Dallas were derived from misleading contemporary reviews. In fact, all that that Cacoyannis film has in common with the Prouty novel is the fact that both are centered around a strong, fiercely independent female protagonist. Melina Mercouri plays the film's title character, an intensely passionate girl who falls out of love with her many beaux the minute they start talking about marriage and commitment. Ultimately, Stella comes to grief when one of her more ardent suitors decides that, if he can't have her, no one can. Adapted from his own stage play by Iakovos Kambanellis, Stella was filmed in 1955, but did not attain a widespread American release until 1957.
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Estella Warren Gets “Under” Cover
HOLLYWOOD, Jan. 30, 2001 -- Another supermodel is turning Hollywood on its ear, and producer Jerry Bruckheimer couldn’t be happier.
“Sports Illustrated” model and professional synchronized swimmer Estella Warren is racking up film projects, and her latest role will be taking her Down Under. Warren will join Jerry O’Connell (“Sliders”) and Anthony Anderson (“Me, Myself and Irene”) in producer Bruckheimer’s new action-comedy “Down and Under.”
In the film, two long-time friends, a New York hairstylist (O’Connell) and an unsuccessful musician (Anderson) are forced to work for the Mafia, and are sent to Australia to deliver $100,000. However, a wild kangaroo accidentally takes the money, and the pair is forced to pursue the critter.
Warren will play a wildlife researcher who helps the duo with her kangaroo knowledge, and serve as O’Connell’s love interest. The movie wi
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Stella and Chloe in Vogue
HOLLYWOOD, Oct. 23, 2000 -- Beatles child Stella McCartney may have been named Designer of the Year at this year's VH1/Vogue Fashion Awards, but it was her father who stole the show. Paul McCartney surprised his daughter at the fashion awards on Friday night, presenting her with the designer award for her work at Chloe. The former Beatles singer received a standing ovation from the audience.
Also bringing the high-fashion audience to its feet at the Theater at Madison Square Garden was Godfather of Soul James Brown, who joined singer Lenny Kravitz on stage to perform "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag."
Supermodel Giselle Bundchen (reportedly Leonardo DiCaprio's main squeeze) and Cuba Gooding Jr. served as co-hosts for the annual fashion awards show.
The in fashion at this year's show, broadcast on VH1, was leather.
Gooding Jr. donned white leather pants; Most F