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Schwarzenneger: No Pardon for Polanski
Originally posted 10/02/2009 08:05AM
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger waded into the Roman Polanski case Thursday, saying that while he admires the Oscar-winning director's work, he would not treat his "situation any differently than everyone else."
During an interview on CNN's Situation Room, the actor-turned-politician excluded the possibility of an advance pardon should the film director, 76, return to the U.S. Polanski, who made Rosmeary's Baby, Chinatown and The Pianist, was arrested Sept. 26 at Zurich airport on a warrant related to a l977 child rape case and his subsequent flight from justice.
"It doesn't matter if you are a big-time movie actor or a big-time movie director or producer," Schwarzenegger said. "I think that he is a very respected person, and I am a big admirer of his work.
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Voters Scrap Same-Sex Marriage in California
Originally posted 11/05/2008 11:00AM
Californians voted Tuesday to ban same-sex marriage, setting the stage for a court battle over the legitimacy of roughly 16,000 such marriages – including those of celeb couples Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi and Star Trek's George Takei and Brad Altman.
With nearly 96 percent of the votes counted, controversial Proposition 8 passed by just over 52 percent (The initiative had drawn widespread opposition from Hollywood celebrities, including Brad Pitt, director Steven Spielberg, and even California's Republican Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger).
As Takei pondered the disappointing election returns Tuesday night, the 71-year-old actor told PEOPLE he was hopeful that his Sept. 14 marriage to Brad Altman would be "grandfathered in."
But Altman was less confident. "We tasted marriage now, and it really is delicious!" Altman added. "And the thought that the people of California might take our marriage away from us is really frightening and worrisome and upsetting."
DeGeneres – who wed de Rossi in August – has been an outspoken critic of Proposition 8. "I can't return the wedding gifts," she quipped. "I love my new toaster."
Permalink | Filed Under: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Brad Pitt, Ellen DeGeneres, George Takei, Portia de Rossi
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Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger Hits Spice Girls Concert
Originally posted 12/08/2007 02:25PM
Add another celebrity supporter to the Girl Power agenda: Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger attended Friday night's Spice Girls concert in L.A. The Governator held court in a VIP box at the Staples Center, while David Beckham and the kids cheered on mom Victoria "Posh Spice" Beckham for the second night – though the soccer star clearly didn't want to stand up and show off his dance moves.
Beckham remained seated as he sang along to all his wife's hits – then Posh pointed to him and said "get up!" He just laughed, shook his head and continued bobbing in his seat.
Meanwhile, "Ginger Spice" Geri Halliwell was sure to point out that Mel B was robbed of the Dancing With The Stars crown. "We should have had a recount," she added. "That's what they do in America. They recount votes."
–Jessica Herndon
Permalink | Filed Under: Arnold Schwarzenegger, David Beckham, Victoria Beckham
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Arnold Schwarzenegger Very Comfortable' After Surgery
Originally posted 12/26/2006 09:50AM
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger will require crutches, screws to secure his thighbone and several weeks of recovery after undergoing surgery Tuesday morning in Los Angeles, according to his doctor.
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Schwarzenegger in Motorcycle Accident
Originally posted 01/09/2006 08:00AM
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger required 15 stitches in his lip on Sunday after he and 12-year-old son Patrick were involved in a motorcycle accident near their Brentwood home, according to a spokeswoman.
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Schwarzenegger's Name Stripped Off Stadium
Originally posted 12/27/2005 08:00AM
In the dark of night Monday, Arnold Schwarzenegger's good name was removed from the front of a 15,300-seat soccer stadium in his hometown of Graz, Austria, where criticism had erupted over his refusal to halt the execution of convicted killer Stanley "Tookie " Williams.
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Arnold, Maria Still 'Hot for Each Other'
Originally posted 11/30/2004 02:00PM
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver are still madly in love – and as frisky with each other as ever, the pair says in a new interview.
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Mel, Arnold Cross Lines over Stem-Cell Vote
Originally posted 10/29/2004 09:05AM
A California measure that will help determine the future of medical research in that state has turned into a political tug-of-war between Mad Max and the Terminator.
Permalink | Filed Under: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Mel Gibson
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Arnold: Wife Not Happy About Bush Speech
Originally posted 10/20/2004 08:00AM
Outspoken California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger may have proved a crowd-pleaser when he endorsed President Bush at the Republican National Convention in August, but he says his wife, Kennedy cousin Maria Shriver, was not amused.
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Schwarzenegger Wins Over GOP Convention
Originally posted 09/01/2004 08:00AM
President George W. Bush got a boost of star power at the Republican Nation Convention Tuesday night: actor-turned-California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, who took centerstage to represent the moderate wing of the GOP and flex his muscles as a politician.
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