Jessica and I were just discussing poor Penelope Cruz's unfortunately timed food poisoning in Cannes, and how after being forced to skip one event because of it, we admire her for bucking up like a good little camper and making the rounds for her other movie. Even if her poker face is maybe not so great.
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I feel like this photo says, "I am trying so hard to smile, but oh, Lord, I might still be sick. I am wrapped in a giant ace bandage and if I don't hold onto this desk I am going to fall down and vomit all over the floor and that's why I didn't wear a necklace -- because they always flip forward when you're hanging over the toilet and you end up puking on your jewelry -- and someone had better give me a bonus for even being here today because I WANT TO DIE."
She didn't look like she felt much better at the nighttime event:
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I feel like this photo says, "I am trying so hard to smile, but oh, Lord, I might still be sick. I am wrapped in a giant ace bandage and if I don't hold onto this desk I am going to fall down and vomit all over the floor and that's why I didn't wear a necklace -- because they always flip forward when you're hanging over the toilet and you end up puking on your jewelry -- and someone had better give me a bonus for even being here today because I WANT TO DIE."
She didn't look like she felt much better at the nighttime event:
Poor Penelope. We've all been there, having to soldier on despite feeling like we were just chipped off of a piece of gum that was itself chipped off Mickey Rourke's velvet loafer. She seems to be trying so hard, but it's as if she can't leave the hotel without bracing herself on something, or someone -- or two someones -- for fear of passing out and creating a scene. In fact, it was impossible to find a solo shot of her; in every one, she's either gripping Pedro Almodovar for dear life or making sure his arm is within reach in case she drops.
But, presumably, she packed all this stuff to wear BEFORE she knew she was going to pick up some hideous bacteria that became international news. So I don't feel too bad sharpening my claws on her clothes. This dress is at least giving P.Cruz a bit of help: Its color -- unlike that of the previous frock -- gives her skin tone a little life, and the draping is fetchingly dreamy without being overdone. But I can't help feeling like the bodice, especially with the loop on her right shoulder hanging low, resembles a very expensive TP'ing prank. Still, if you're stuck feeling miserable, might as well do it in Marchesa -- no matter which Marchesa it is.
