James Marsden is starring in the new movie, The Box, where he will have decide whether to push the button and get a million dollars and kill someone he doesn’t know or not. The movie hits theaters on Friday.  James is opening up in the November 2009 issue of Women’s Health magazine about love, marriage and women. Here are the highlights:

What men find sexy that would surprise most women: “Two things. First are body parts women are usually not happy with, such as a soft waistline and hips. I like both very much. Women hate when guys touch and pinch them there, but men don’t have curves and the more women embrace them, the sexier it is! Second: when a sweaty woman is leaving the gym, because it’s similar to the way she might look right after sex. Anything that suggests you in that act [is hot].”

His biggest misconception about marriage: “That nothing would change. I was with my wife for five years before we got married. At some point, she was ready to take the next step, and I would say, ‘I’m committed to you now; nothing’s going to change.’ But [once you marry] there is a huge difference. It’s a different mindset. If you already have a great relationship, it’ll only sweeten the deal.”

The secret power he wishes he possessed: “It would be cool to be invisible, but I’m afraid of what people would say about me if they didn’t know I was there. Some things are better left unknown.”

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Mandy Moore covers the July/August 2009 issue of Women’s Health magazine that is hitting news stands this week. Mandy really hasn’t been in the news lately at all since she got married to singer, Ryan Adams. In this issue she talks about her husband and her tattoo. Here are the highlights:

On the misconceptions of Mandy: “I understand people have preconceived notions of who I am or what I do. But I do find it bizarre that people find it bizarre that I’ve grown up.”

On getting married: “I didn’t take the decision (to get married) lightly. I ventured into it realistically. But life takes you places you wouldn’t have expected. I’m really content with what was in the cards for me.”

On the unexpected tattoo on the arch of her foot: “It’s a baby sperm.”

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Ellen Degeneres is the March 2009 cover girl for Ladies Home Journal.  I am so glad that she is on cover because we hardly ever see her doing anything like this. In the interview included she talks about being beautiful, her marriage to Portia DeRossi and the future. Here are the highlights:

When did she feel most beautiful? “The day I got married.” Ellen’s eyes got red and watery and she runs off. When she returns, she says: “You’re worse than Barbara Walters!…It’s just very emotional. You find the person you love, you think you’ve come this far…and anyway, I never thought I’d have a wedding, and I did, and it meant more than I imagined.”

About their biggest domestic squabble: Says de Rossi, “I do leave half-finished beverages everywhere. I usually have three cups of tea going at once. I’m Australian. That’s just what we do. And anyway, I was going to thank her in our vows, for picking up all the glasses – and say that she’d have to do that for the rest of her life. She took that on. But she’s very good about it.”

About her off-camera future: “I don’t need to be on camera. I’m not a workaholic. I love to spend time with my wife, my family, my animals…We’re looking for the right place to have a farm. Someplace like Massachusetts or Nantucket, with seasons. We could get an 1800s farmhouse with land and rescue animals. Then I’m done.”

Her thoughts on beauty: “To me it’s sad to be defined by beauty, because it’s something that goes away and changes. If you’re trying to chase that forever, you’re in trouble.” At the same time, DeGeneres adds, “as I’ve aged and matured, I just feel better about myself, more confident and more comfortable in my own skin. As that’s happened, I think I look better than I’ve ever looked, because that’s just what happens when you feel better about yourself.”

Renee Zellweger sure is pulling out the pink for February 2009 issue of Cosmopolitan. Renee has been out of the public eye for a while now. In the interview included she talks about marriage and being single. Here are some highlights:

On marriage: “I never say never about anything, because I look back on my own personal history and it shocks me. If I would ever have said, ‘Oh for sure this is going to be in my future,’ most of my experiences would not have been on my list. So I don’t even bother thinking about it, because I’ve learned that there’s no anticipating that stuff.”

On being one of the single ladies: “The thing is, I’m away all the time (she has farmhouse on Long Island undergoing perpetual renovation and an apartment in New York). I suppose if I sat still long enough to get to know somebody beyond a dinner date, maybe. But I don’t feel like my life is empty or that I have to make something happen. I have projects to develop. I want to study American history and political science, live in an apartment in France, and fix my bad French. And is there really time for all of it? Last summer, when I said it wasn’t the right time for something I wanted to do, a friend asked, ‘How long are you going to live?’” Then she offers that gentle smirk of hers, “I’m not single, I’m busy. (laughs) That’s my line.”

Why does everyone want to talk about marriage to these celebs. I have banned Valentine’s Day until further notice.

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Kate Hudson is the cover girl for the February 2009 issue of UK Cosmopolitan. I love this picture of her on the cover…well what you can see of it. Why must they cover the cover with all that writing?

In the interview with the magazine she talks about being single, marriage, and dating. Here are the highlights:

On being single: I’d always been the kind of girl who really loves being in a relationship – I don’t think I’ve been properly single since I was 17 – so it’s always where I’ve felt at my best. But this time it’s different. I’m single and all of my friends are with someone, and that’s never happened before … It’s really nice to sit up at night and read a book, or knit – I love knitting! … I even love sitting there and sometimes being a bit bored, because it makes me appreciate the times when I do do things with my friends … I definitely want to incorporate this new ‘me’ into my next relationship, where you still do things by yourself.

On dating: Dating is a funny one. I’ve never sought love out. I’m a big believer that women should just live their lives and if it happens, it happens.

On getting married again: I don’t know. Who knows who I’ll end up with, and if marriage would even be important to them. I dreamt of the fairy-tale love story – but not so much of the wedding. I never pictured the type of dress I’d wear. For me, it was more about finding the man I was going to have children with. I didn’t think I’d be looking for more than one, though!

Kate has one thing right, usually someone comes along when you aren’t looking for it.

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I think this interview of Jensen Ackles is my favorite by far. The way Chelsea Lately talks to him is the way everyman should be. But, really in some parts Jensen was speechless. Again, Jensen talked about his diving trip, but this time it included his girlfriend. (Who he might or might not want to marry.) He also did a great impression of hearing Nikki Hilton and Paris Hilton at his movie premiere. This is definitely the interview to hear! (He is so relaxed…and such a joker!)

You can see Jensen in theaters on January 16th in the movie, My Bloody Valentine 3D.

Knowing that Prop 8 was passed makes me totally sick. I can’t believe that a world like this can deny people that love each other the right to get married. Ellen Degeneres has been a huge supporter of trying to get people to say NO to Prop 8. She issued a statement about the whole situation…

“Watching the returns on election night was an amazing experience. Barack Obama is our new president. Change is here. I, like millions of Americans, felt like we had taken a giant step towards equality. We were watching history. This morning, when it was clear that Proposition 8 had passed in California, I can’t explain the feeling I had. I was saddened beyond belief. Here we just had a giant step towards equality and then on the very next day, we took a giant step away.

“I believe one day a ‘ban on gay marriage’ will sound totally ridiculous. In the meantime, I will continue to speak out for equality for all of us.”

Now Ellen and Portia de Rossi’s marriage can be wiped away just because of this passing. Is this right? I don’t think so.

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You know when Pamela Anderson gets on the Ellen Degeneres Show something funny will always happen. Today she showed up in a bikini! Here’s some highlights from the interview:

Ellen: It’s fun to be married isn’t it?
Pam: The weddings are fun. Is the honeymoon still on?
Ellen: Yes, we’re doing well and we’re very happy and it seems to be working out.
Pam: How long has it been?
Ellen: It’s been about 27 days now.
Pam: I’m impressed and you guys are a gorgeous couple.
Ellen: How does that work with you is that on the long side or the short side? 27 days?
Pam: 27 days is about half way over for me.
Ellen: It feels like it’s going to work out for me.

Then Ellen asked Pam about rumors she’s dating Michael Jackson.
Pam: (Laughing) He just wants me to be in a video.
Ellen: So seriously, have you been hanging out with him?
Pam: It happens … skin cancer and Vicodin. I don’t know … I have a lot of interesting friends.

This episode will air tomorrow.

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Okay, seriously, raise your hand if you didn’t see this coming? I knew that Jennifer Aniston would just have her fun with John Mayer and then throw him away. After all, she was back in the news again…Actually, maybe that was the way I dreamt it. This is what they say really happened…

The source said, “John took the decision to end things as he felt he just wasn’t ready for the level of commitment that Jennifer deserved. Contrary to reports, Jen didn’t want to have kids or marry this year, but she did want to set a timetable for their future together. Initially Jennifer was furious when he told her of his decision but now she’s simply sad – not to mention a little heartbroken.”

Well, if John is heartbroken he can come see me. I’ll let him cry on my shoulder..I would never abuse and use him..

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Jessica Alba is the cover girl for UK Cosmopolitan magazine’s August 2008 edition. In the interview she opens up about being pregnant, her marriage and what she thought she never would do. Here are some highlights:

* On falling for Cash: “We met on the set of The Fantastic Four in 2005. I remember thinking right away, ‘What a great guy.’ The first week we got together, he gave me a note saying, ‘I really, really like you.’ And that was exactly how I felt. Cash believes, as I do, in taking life as it comes. Nothing was planned – the pregnancy or the wedding – but he took it in his stride and convinced me we’d conquer all! I love that. He makes me laugh more than anyone — and he’s great looking too…”

* On being pregnant: “I never felt less sexy. I mean, I wouldn’t have changed it for the world and my cravings weren’t so bad — I craved citrus fruits, like lemons, oranges and grapefruit. But I wanted to get rid of all the weight. It was also a great happiness, though and I certainly didn’t have any cravings not to be pregnant.”

* On what surprises her about men, and double standards: “How easily they’re attracted to the obvious. All you have to do is dress up in a sexy outfit. When I went blonde for Sin City three years ago, I swear I’ve never had more male attention. [...] I don’t like double standards. I’d never use a man for sex but I can understand why some women would – and I don’t see why they should be criticized for having the same attitude as men.”

* On her surprise wedding: “Well, we’d talked about the possibility of having a wedding before the birth, but nothing was decided. Then we just thought, ‘Why not?’ We wanted to do it for ourselves, not for anyone else, so it just made sense. It was very romantic, though. Cash designed the ring himself. He decided he wanted to wear one, too — I didn’t even have to force him! How he proposed is a secret but, needless to say, I said yes right away. We’re not a typical Hollywood couple. I love that he’s not an actor.”

* On dating actors: “I’m way too high maintenance to be in a relationship with an actor – they’re all such divas! They take longer in hair and makeup than I do. I used to do action scenes in the TV series Dark Angel and if you roughed one of them up, they’d complain. I remember accidentally hitting one guy on the jaw and he needed a 20 minute break so he could put ice on it. He even wanted X-rays! I was like, ‘Come on, get over it.’”

* On her life now: “I never thought I’d find a man before 30, let alone marry him and have his baby. I always used to meet the wrong guys – the ones who wanted to hang out for a week and see how far they could get. If you didn’t have sex in the first few days, you were either frigid or a lesbian. So I held out – and, boy, am I glad I did!”

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