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Isla Lang FisherBirth Date :
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Muscat, OmanClaim to fame :
As Gloria Cleary in "Wedding Crashers" (2005)
'Confessions of a Shopaholic' Takes Over New York for World Premiere
February 06, 2009 11:02:24The Big Apple has hosted the world premiere of "Confessions of a Shopaholic". On Thursday, February 5, Walt Disney Pictures rolled down red carpet in front of the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York City to welcome stars for the special screening event of their upcoming romantic comedy about a fashionista financial columnist whose shopping addiction has put her in major debts.
Despite the frigid temperatures of the particular night, stars were bracing the cold to join the celebration. Hugh Dancy, Isla Fisher, Joan Cusack, John Goodman, Krysten Ritter, Leslie Bibb, Nick Cornish and Wendie Malick were among the film's cast ensemble seen attending the premiere.
Taking a Glance at the Fashion of 'Confessions of a Shopaholic'
January 29, 2009 09:01:47MTV has got its hands on an exclusive featurette of "Confessions of a Shopaholic" where in cast and crew open up about one important part in the making of the film, the fashion. In the two-minute video footage, those involved in the romantic comedy movie discuss many issues from Rebecca Bloomwood's original style to the stores that become the shooting locations.
Opening the featurette, the film's star Isla Fisher gushes, "New York is literally the fashion capital of the world and there are so many brilliant stores." Later, she reveals her vision for her character, Rebecca Bloomwood, saying "I wanted Becky to be adventurous and bright and colorful but at the same time high fashion."
Isla Fisher Opens Up About Her and Sacha Baron Cohen's Wedding Plans
January 13, 2009 02:01:44Isla Fisher tells Allure magazine some details of her planned nuptials to Sacha Baron Cohen, her longtime partner and father of her daughter Olive Cohen, as she informs the publication's February issue that they are going to get married. "We are going to get married, really, really, even more now than ever. We have been talking about it and we have been very close, but it has been difficult to plan," so she reveals.
Relating her celebrity status to her willingness of having a private nuptials, Isla confesses, "It is very important to me to have a beautiful ritual celebrated with all my family and friends, and to feel part of a community." She adds, "And when you are in the public eye, to keep that private and to make it happen without it being really visible is really difficult."
International Trailer for Isla Fisher-Starrer 'Confessions of a Shopaholic'
January 02, 2009 09:01:28A brand new international trailer of "Confessions of a Shopaholic" has been put forth by Touchstone Pictures. Focusing more on Rebecca Bloomwood's effort to turn her life around, the video footage first begins with Bloomwood explaining about her fascination of stores which leads her straight into major debts.
Having to pull herself out of the financial mess, she snags a job as an advice columnist for a financial magazine published by her favorite fashion magazine. But as her dreams are finally coming true, her past lurks in every corner forcing her to resort on extreme efforts to keep her past from ruining her future.
A-List Celebs Comment on Barack Obama's U.S. Presidential Win
November 05, 2008 03:11:20Hot on the heels of Barack Obama's election into the White House Tuesday night, November 4, A-list celebs who cast their votes for the Democratic leader expressed their joy in various ways. Some of them shared wise words, whereas the others preferred to host a celebration.
Pop superstar Madonna said, "I'm so f-ing happy right now". Famous talk show host Oprah Winfrey, who has been very vocal in supporting Obama, commented, "There are not even words to talk about what this night means. It's one of the greatest moments I could ever imagine. That's how great it is."
Inside Kate Hudson's Star-Studded Halloween Party
October 29, 2008 01:10:02Halloween celebration came early for Kate Hudson, who on Saturday, October 25, hosted a costume party for her celebrity friends to attend. The party was held at her Pacific Palisades home and there were about 200 people in attendance.
A photograph was obtained by People magazine, showing Kate's home being decorated with pumpkins, spider webs, witches and even severed heads hanging from the trees. A guest who happened to be at the star-studded party told People, the pool, located in the backyard, was covered and made into a dance floor.
Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher Put Wedding Plans on Hold Over Religious Issues
July 11, 2008 10:07:10They have had one daughter together and initially planned to walk down the aisle summer later this year. It was an unfortunate though that Sacha Baron Cohen and his baby's mother Isla Fisher have been forced to postpone their wedding plans over religious issues.
The delay, according to reports, is triggered by the fact that Isla has found it hard to convert to Cohen's faith of Judaism, which is applied strictly in the actor's family. A source close to the couple revealed, "Isla was supposed to spend her time after giving birth hard at work on her Torah studies, and that's gone far slower than expected."
Kate Hudson Tops People Magazine Most Beautiful People List
May 02, 2008 11:05:54Kate Hudson graces the cover of People magazine this week, not for her rekindled romance with ex-boyfriend Owen Wilson, but for the release of the publication's annual "100 Most Beautiful People" list. Telling the magazine she can't remember the last time she had a manicure or a facial, the Oscar-winning actress indeed lands the No. 1 spot on the list.
Joining her on the list among others are teen sensation Miley Cyrus and "High School Musical" star Vanessa Hudgens, who both have been criticized for their racy pictures. New celebrity-mothers Isla Fisher, Salma Hayek, Jennifer Lopez and Halle Berry are all included in the list as well, making it their 12th time to be listed among People's Most Beautiful.
Borat Named His Mini-Me Olive Cohen
October 25, 2007 02:10:20Borat's mini-me has been born last week, October 17th to be exact. Nevertheless, the happy parents Sacha Baron Cohen and actress fiancee Isla Fisher didn't confirm the happy news until Tuesday October 23rd.
The newly parents, according to OK! Magazine, named their newly-born baby girl Olive Cohen.
Baby Borat Has Arrived to the World, It's a Girl
October 19, 2007 02:10:43New rumor has been circulating all over the net by the hour that Isla Fisher has given birth to a baby girl on Wednesday night October 17th in Los Angeles.
The actress' Australian agent, Shanahan Management, would not confirm the report. In fact, Fairfax has quoted a source as saying Fisher has given birth to a baby girl.
Kate Walsh Is Hollywood's Hottest Redhead
September 20, 2007 01:09:48
Kate Walsh earns a new predicate besides that of newlywed and actress. It's Hollywood's Hottest Redhead.
The movie siren is chosen the 1st in a poll conducted by In Touch Weekly magazine of Hollywood's Hottest Redheads. Taking the top spot of the poll, she's besting younger actress Lindsay Lohan who comes right at the 2nd spot and Aussie star Nicole Kidman who is ranked 3rd.
Isla Fisher Toplining Secret Dream World of a Shopaholic
August 24, 2007 10:08:59
Scoring a top billing in the flick, Isla Fisher has given her commitment to star in "The Secret Dream World of a Shopaholic", which will be the adaptation of Sophie Kinsella's bestselling novel "Confessions of a Shopaholic", JoBlo has revealed.
For the project, Fisher reportedly is set to portray Rebecca Bloomwood, a recent college graduate working as a financial journalist in New York City. All goes well in her life except for one thing: she is a shopaholic. As the bills are piling up fast, she must creatively find solutions to her mounting debt while on the same time being faced with a fact that she falls in love with a highly successful entrepreneur she is highlighting for the magazine.
Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher Expecting a Baby This Winter
June 05, 2007 02:06:59
That Isla Fisher is pregnant with her first child with longtime boyfriend Sacha Baron Cohen, it's true. The couple, who has put to rest pregnancy speculation, is said to welcome the arrival of their first child this winter.
Cohen and Fisher attended Sunday's MTV Movie Awards, during which the actress was seen often rubbing her belly. Upon meeting a group of friends, one of them screamed, "congratulations on the baby!" while Cohen quickly answered "Thank you!"
Isla Fisher Crowned "The Cookie Queen"
May 01, 2007 10:05:14
Set to become the leading lady, Isla Fisher is reportedly attached to topline a new comedy feature entitled "The Cookie Queen" that Universal Pictures is currently setting up at its pit.
The project will find Fisher play Claire "Cookie" Taylor who holds the record for all-time girl scout cookie sales. However, her twenty-year reign later is threatened to meet its end following the arrival of a precocious fifth grader, leading her to embark on a sabotage mission on the rival.
Borat Got Good News, Isla Fisher Is Pregnant
March 29, 2007 09:03:22
Sacha Baron Cohen and his fiancee Isla Fisher have a good news to share the whole world. They are about to become first-time parents.
The couple announced the good news March 11th at the Cat and Fiddle, telling friends they are expecting their first child together.
"Horton" Get Nine Backups
March 13, 2007 04:03:20
The little town of Who-ville sure gets merrier by now with the arrival of nine talents namely Isla Fisher, Jaime Pressly, Seth Rogen, Will Arnett, Dan Fogler, Carol Burnett, Amy Poehler, Dane Cook, and Jonah Hill.
Yes, all the names have joyously been included in the voice cast of 20th Century Fox Animation's CG toon "Horton Hears a Who", produced by "Ice Age" makers Blue Sky Studios, joining the likes of Jim Carrey and Steve Carell, who are set to voice the titular character and the Mayor of Who-ville, respectively.
Sacha Baron Cohen Is Getting Ready to Tie the Knot with Fiancee Isla Fisher
November 23, 2006 11:11:36
Jewish star Sacha Baron Cohen is getting ready to tie the knot with his actress fiancee Isla Fisher.
Yet, the comic actor has to wait for Fisher to finish her conversion to Judaism. According to US Weekly magazine, Isla has "studied Hebrew and learned to cook traditional Jewish recipes" in preparation for her conversion and impending marriage.
The 2006 MTV Movie Awards Frontrunners
June 05, 2006 12:06:00
The 2006 MTV Movie Awards show, held on Saturday June 3rd on a soundstage at Sony Studios, celebrated the big winning of last summer's "Wedding Crashers" which at that time collected three trophies all at once, including the coveted Golden Popcorn for Best Movie.
In addition to that, the flick also brought winning to Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson who both shared the Best On-Screen Team honor, and that for Isla Fisher who won the Breakthrough Performance award. Just behind "Wedding Crashers" there came "Brokeback Mountain" which brought Jake Gyllenhaal to double winning mainly for Best Performance category and Best Kiss which he shared with Heath Ledger.
Isla Fisher Tries to "Lookout" A New Role
March 09, 2006 11:03:17
Became a breakout star soon after her performance in last year's "Wedding Crashers," Hollywood actress Isla Fisher has joined the cast of the upcoming drama thriller entitled "The Lookout." Set to direct the film is Scott Frank, who wrote the script as well.
The film revolves around a mentally impaired former athlete who works as a janitor at a bank and gets sucked into a heist. Other cast on board are Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Carla Gugino, and Matthew Goode. Shooting is slated to begin in Winnipeg, Manitoba, at month's end.
Groupies Amy Poehler & Isla Fisher
November 12, 2005 10:11:16"Groupies." You know, the young women who follow popular musicians or other famous people around, hoping to meet them. Amy Poehler and Isla Fisher are among them as they are set to star in the drama comedy which Erica Rivinoja will write the script.
The story of the film follows Poehler and Fisher in the world of rock groupies. The twosome also will executive producer the film for Paramount Pictures which has had the right in hand.
The "Crasher" to Wed the "Comic"
August 05, 2005 10:08:35While promoting her new film "Wedding Crashers" in Australia, actress Isla Fisher openly revealed that she's going to marry her British comic boyfriend Sacha Baron Cohen, better known as Ali G. According to her, she would like to have her wedding ceremony in Australia, yet a date for the nuptials still remains secret.
