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Oprah Winfrey Returns to the Silver Screen in The Butler
Originally posted 05/09/2013 02:35PM
Oprah's back – on the big screen, that is – in The Butler.
Based on the life of Eugene Allen, the White House head butler who served eight presidents during a 34-year career, the film stars Forest Whitaker playing a character called Cecil Gaines. Oprah plays his wife, Gloria Gaines.
As shown in the intriguing two-minute, thirty-second trailer, the OWN network mogul, 59, shows off the acting chops that once earned her an Oscar nomination, for 1985's The Color Purple.
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Minka Kelly Is Now a Blonde!
Originally posted 04/22/2013 01:35PM
The star switches up her famous brunette locks for something lighter for spring
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Minka Kelly: 'I'm Not Worthy' of Acting with Oprah
Originally posted 02/08/2013 07:40PM
It's intimidating enough to play Jackie O, but Minka Kelly felt even more pressure to perform when she found out who was joining the cast of her latest film, The Butler.
"I'm not worthy. I feel so lucky and grateful. I was like, 'What am I doing here?!' " Kelly tells PEOPLE of starring alongside Robin Williams, Forest Whitaker, John Cusack, Vanessa Redgrave, Jane Fonda and more in the upcoming film, which tells the story of a butler who served eight presidents.
The movie also features another major star: the one and only Oprah Winfrey. "I didn't get to meet Oprah because our shooting schedules were different, but she's a pretty loved lady," Kelly says. "I have yet to hear a bad thing about her!"
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Mandy Moore & Minka Kelly Have a Makeup-Free Brunch in West Hollywood
Originally posted 01/21/2013 08:00AM
Mandy Moore and Minka Kelly are ladies who brunch.
Joined by another female friend, the pair stepped out for brunch at BLD in West Hollywood on Saturday.
"They were very low-key and sat in the center of the restaurant, pretty much unnoticed by fellow diners," an onlooker tells PEOPLE.
Both of the famous friends were dressed down – Moore wore her hair in a bun and a gray V-neck T-shirt, while Minka sported a cozy gray sweater with her hair down in waves – and "didn't have a stitch of makeup on," the source adds.
While deep in conversation, Moore sipped on iced tea while the table shared granola, fruit, sandwiches and salads.
– Melody Chiu
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Christina Aguilera & Matthew Rutler 'Quite in Love' in L.A.
Originally posted 12/12/2012 06:00AM
Just call Christina Aguilera a Jingle Belle!
The Voice coach stepped out on Saturday with boyfriend Matthew Rutler for film and television producer Jennifer Klein's annual private holiday party in Los Angeles.
Arriving around 11:30 p.m. with a small group of friends, the duo "looked to be in the best of moods, sitting in a corner, happily sipping on Russian Standard Vodka Moscow mules while their friends sang and dance to Michael Jackson," an onlooker tells PEOPLE. "They seemed to be quite in love and happy!"
Other guests included Chris Evans and girlfriend Minka Kelly, who donned "giant smiles" as they stayed close throughout the evening.
Meanwhile, Mad Men's Christina Hendricks dressed for the holiday theme in a red plaid dress and enjoyed cocktails with her husband Geoffrey Arend and friends.
– Jennifer Garcia
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Chris Evans & Minka Kelly Share a Smooch
Originally posted 10/02/2012 06:30PM
Chris Evans and Minka Kelly are starting October off on the right foot.
Kelly, 32 – who was spotted arm-in-arm with Wilmer Valderrama in April – was photographed sharing a passionate kiss with Evans, 31, on Monday in front of Hugo's Tacos in L.A.'s Studio City.
The pair, who reportedly dated in 2007, appear obviously cozy in the shot. Last month, reports surfaced that the exes had rekindled their romance.
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Minka Kelly as Jackie O: How Does She Stack Up?
Originally posted 08/15/2012 05:20PM
Playing the role of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis is no easy task – and an impressive list of actresses have portrayed the former First Lady onscreen, including Katie Holmes in The Kennedys last year. And now a new star can add Jackie O. to her resume: Minka Kelly.
The Friday Night Lights actress, 32, is set to appear as Onassis in The Butler, which premieres in 2013 and stars James Marsden as John F. Kennedy.
Kelly was recently snapped in full Jackie O garb with Marsden on the film's New Orleans set, which recalls a similar picture of Holmes in costume last year.
Do you think Kelly has what it takes to play the beloved Jackie O? Or did Holmes look better as the wife of the 35th President of the United States?
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Minka Kelly & Chewy: Fun Day at the Park!
Originally posted 07/20/2012 02:30PM
Go get it!
Minka Kelly and her adorable cockapoo Chewy headed out to a Beverly Hills, Calif., park on Thursday, enjoying the afternoon by sitting in the shade.
Kelly brought supplies for Chewy, including a Frisbee she tossed to her favorite pooch and a water bottle to keep the happy dog hydrated on the warm day.
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Minka Kelly Looks Adoringly at Her 'Love of My Life'
Originally posted 07/03/2012 07:20AM
Who loves ya, baby?
When Minka Kelly's cockapoo Chewy wanted to take a walk Saturday, she got a leg up, with a little help from Kelly.
During a stroll around the star's Los Angeles neighborhood, Kelly was seen smiling and laughing with her little girl. She held Chewy curled up in both arms and close to her face.
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Minka Kelly: Guys Aren't Intimidated by Me
Originally posted 06/04/2012 02:45PM
Minka Kelly fares just fine in the celebrity dating world.
The actress – who has dated Derek Jeter and been linked to Wilmer Valderrama – says that while some stunning stars grumble about never being asked out, she does not have that problem.
"I like to think I'm pretty accessible," she told PEOPLE Saturday at the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic at Liberty State Park. "And if [guys] are intimidated, I wouldn't know it."
Does this mean she gets inundated with offers of romance from a slew of eligible men?
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