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Happy Hump Day: Ryan Gosling

I can’t believe I had yet to feature Ryan Gosling! A big up to my girl, Ang, for making the suggestion! Although I refuse to see The Notebook (yes, I’m probably the only female that hasn’t), I absolutely loved his work in Lars and the Real Girl. There is something very unassuming about Ryan, which I love. He’s not this Hollywood pretty boy – at least not in his head. Gotta love a guy that doesn’t let all that glitz and glam get to him. Well, at least let’s hope that he stays that way after the critical acclaim of his new film, Blue Valentine, with Michelle Williams, as well as a Golden Globe nomination. When will Miami be included in that limited release, by the by?? Not fair.

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Happy Hump Day: Charlie Cox

Charlie Cox is a pretty recent newcomer to the acting scene and is best known for his role as Tristan Thorne in the 2007 film adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s novel, Stardust. If you haven’t checked this movie out, please do! It didn’t do very well while out in theaters, but almost everyone I know that has watched it has fallen in love with the story, as well as Mr. Cox (feels like I’m talking about a dirty stripper or a bad porn, sorry Charlie). It’s perfectly charming and magical, just as any good fantasy film should be and that’s partly due to both Charlie and Claire Danes’ performances (along with Neil Gaiman’s ridiculous storytelling skills). Is it wrong to say that I may love him more in period costumes than in regular day-to-day clothing? OK, who am I kidding? I’d take him any way!

Make sure to check him out in this year’s Killing Bono, a fun movie about two rival bands from Dublin – one being U2. He’ll be starring alongside fellow British hottie, Ben Barnes. Hot Brits and killer music? I guess I’ll just start standing in line now. 😉

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Happy Hump Day: Joel McHale

Here we go readers – it’s the last hump day of 2010! I figured since it was such a momentous occasion, I should ask you all who you thought I should feature. I took to my Facebook fan page and put the question out there. Seems like you girls really dig funny because Mr. Joel McHale got the most votes! Joel has been the host of the ridiculously hilarious The Soup on E! since 2004 and stars as Jeff Winger on NBC’s Community, which really catapulted his celebrity. Some fun trivia? Joel and his brothers were born in Rome, as their father was a professor at a local American university and Joel played football for 2 years while in college (definitely can’t imagine that).

Joel always brings me good memories, mainly because it brings me back to the night before my wedding when my friend, Ang, and I had quite an adventure at a local Subway before heading back to the hotel to watch The Soup. I hadn’t laughed that hard in ages, and I definitely needed it after all the wedding planning stress.

So thanks for the eternal chuckles, Joel! This and more is what earned you the final hump of 2010!
Here to many more eligible hotties in the new year!

Can I get an amen?

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Happy Hump Day: Michael Sheen

Michael Sheen has always been one of my favorite actors. He has portrayed many a famous face in movies like Frost/Nixon, The Queen and The Damned United and has intrigued vampire fans everywhere in both Underworld and Twilight series. Sheen was born in Wales and chose acting over a professional football career, and I’m pretty sure we are all happy for that decision. Sheen is now playing a David Bowie-esque character in Disney’s Tron: Legacy to rave reviews. Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to see it yet so I can’t give my opinion, but I can say that Sheen is one of the sweetest celebrities I have ever met. I had the pleasure at this year’s Comic Con and not only did I get to interchange kind words, but I got the best bear hug ever!

Enjoy this week’s hump day, readers!

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Happy Hump Day: Guy Pearce

One of the first movies that ever blew my mind was Christopher Nolan’s Memento. I had never seen anything like it and it definitely revolutionized the way I viewed movies from that point onwards. And as if the script wasn’t all sorts of amazing on its own, in comes Guy Pearce.  Something won me over about the Australian actor. I don’t know if it was his  ruggish good looks, amazing acting skills, or the overall package. I’m actually surprised he was not in more films after his rise to popularity in the early 2000’s, but he definitely is not lacking in work. In 2009, Pearce returned to his first love, Australian theater. And although I am happy he is persuing his craft on the small stage, I think he is sorely missed in the good old US of A. Hopefully this picspam will temporarily help fill that void. Good day!

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