Gawker Stalker: OId-School Edition
Since we've launched our bid to terrorize celebrities until they are literally paralyzed with fear, the Gawker Stalker Maps, we've had more than a few requests to bring back the original format. Seeing as we have to edit down your submissions for the sake of our maps program, and often your ramble-tastic accounts are the best part, we can't find any reason not to keep the old format around along with the new. So your original, beloved Gawker Stalker will remain reasonably intact, and you can also be satiated daily with new version. Now let's all hug it out and get on with our obsessive-compulsive lives, shall we?
In this edition of Gawker Stalker: Lindsay Lohan, Eva Mendes and Joaquin Phoenix, Clive Owen, Peter Sarsgaard and Maggie Gyllenhaal, George Clooney, Val Kilmer, Claire Danes, Tim Robbins and Susan Sarandon, Moby, Chelsea Clinton, Adam Sandler, Paul Rudd, Anthony Edwards, Michael Pitt, Milla Jovovich, Josh Lucas, Vincent D Onofrio, DMX, Kelly Ripa, Rocco DiSpirito, Iron Chef Morimoto, Liam Gallagher, Jeremy Sisto, Alex Kapranos and Eleanor Friedberger, Molly Shannon, Scott Sartiano and Jaime Sigler, Chris Parnell, Robin Williams, Roger Bart, Paula Zahn, Michael Rapaport, Vivek Sharma, Rob Thomas, Rosie O Donnell, and Hulk Hogan.
Saw Lindsay Lohan last night (11ish) at 60 Thompson, where she has been staying for some time. She wore really shiny makeup and still looked terribly anorexic was wearing black leggings, a piece of tan fabric around her waist and black platform boots. She was carrying a HUGE black Balenciaga bag on her arm, and her arm looked like it would break at any second just from holding it. She was accompanied with about 5 people including her sister. As they passed by me on the stairs, one of them gave me a "That was just Lindsay Lohan that walked passed you" look in response to my aloofness, and then I just laughed. They hopped in a black SUV with NJ plates. Word is that they totally trashed the hotel room and broke the DVD player, etc.
Saturday March 18th, at Bungalow 8, Amy Sacco (sporting some bangs) quickly rushed Lindsay Lohan through the more then overcrowded room to her table of serious underage drinkers (or just her brother and friends...and herself). Next to Lindsay s table was the very beautiful Eva Mendes alongside her new lover Joaquin Phoenix and joined by pal Clive Owen (whom actually waited in the bathroom line, unlike Brandon Davis). Other male heiresses included Fabian Basabe, minus the wife.
Saw Peter Sarsgaard toasting Maggie Gyllenhaal at The Spotted Pig last night (3/16) with about 10 friends. He was irritating even from 10 feet away and must have eaten several times, he consumed two burgers in about 20 minutes.
George Clooney at the bar at Peninsula Hotel on 55th and 5th Ave Tuesday night talking business with a guy. Outside of the Skyline Hotel on 49th and 10th, there were craft services set up and upon my roommate inquiring we found out George Clooney and Val Kilmer were shooting a movie inside. As we walked our dog later that night, we saw George go into his trailer and then into an Escalade. A lot smaller than expected and seemed hurried, but that could be the fact that a crazy girl was running after him yelling his name...
Sat. 3/18: Drinking at the Great Jones, thinking that the tall guy sitting at the corner table looks really familiar. Outside smoking and yapping when the tall guy comes out with Susan Sarandon (yep, it's Tim Robbins). They were with another person but I can't actually remember if it was a man or a woman (the 5 or so drinks I'd consumed at that point maybe had something to do with this). She looks gorgeous, but he looks kinda like a really tall piece of liver. They head off towards Lafayette. Not going to the Backroom, I guess.
My friends and I saw Claire Danes with what looked like her dad at Prune Restaurant on East 1st Street near Houston. The were both really messy.
I saw Moby eating at Sacred Chow on Sullivan tonight; he was there around eight and ordered lots of tapas. He was sitting with two women, but was talking to the waitress like crazy. He's still very little and bald.
I saw Chelsea Clinton at City Center last night at a performance of the Paul Taylor Dance Company. When she came in she made a b-line for the bathroom and put on lots of eyeliner. She arrived alone sans secret service. Her long bright blonde locks were pretty, but her beige sleeveless top didn't seem very seasonal considering the weather. The two girls she sat with could have been college buddies of hers but just talked over her as she sat between them.
Adam Sandler outside Trump s International Hotel and Tower (CPW btw Columbus Cir and 61st), at 5:15 p.m. on Sat., 3/18
Last night I had a double sighting at The Pogues show at the Nokia Theater. Paul Rudd was waiting with a bunch of dudes from The State (allegedly). He s short. He also bought a concert shirt and promptly put it on. Then as I was walking towards the bar I saw someone shake the hand of Anthony Edwards (also not tall). I loudly mouthed, oh my god! to my sister. Not sure why probably because I ve been thinking about Revenge of the Nerds a lot lately. I was so distracted that I ended up bumping into him and then my sister gave him an intense, Hello. We definitely made it seem like a bigger deal then it was. We re losers. The show was great.
My younger brother just reported to me that he was being moshed by none other than Michael Pitt at a concert for The Pogues this evening (3/18). Apparently, it was the pouty lips, disheveled appearance, and the fact that he was one of the only other people there under 40, that made this sighting unmistakable.
I witnessed Milla Jovovich coming out of an apartment building on Greenwich Avenue at Jane on Saturday around 3pm. She was getting into a black taxi and gave the LONGEST goodbye kiss to some dude who I assume is her boyf. It was, like, the most insane and embarrassing display of celebrity PDA ever. The guy went back inside and escorted two short blondes into the building no more than 15 minutes later.
Josh Lucas was shopping at Paragon Sports on 18th and Broadway at around 11:30am on March 18th. He was very occupied with his shopping on the 2nd floor of the store, eventually buying some gear for an outdoors adventure.
Broadway and East 8th saw Vincent D'Onofrio today at 12:30pm walking with his kid. He looks taller in real life.
Had dinner next to DMX at Del Frisco's on Ave of Americas on 3/16. Stuffy steakhouse and he's hunched over at a table of about 8 guys with ballcaps and jerseys getting themselves a nice dinner. Straight out of Entourage...
On Friday 3/17, had 3 fairly decent sightings at Buddakahn. 8:45, Kelly Ripa exiting. Was with 2 other people, neither of which was Regis or her husband she is super tiny. Then, at 9, Rocco DiSpirito breezed passed us with a large group of people. And as my friend and I were leaving, 11 or so, saw Mr. Iron chef himself, Morimoto, walk in.
On Friday (St. Patrick's Day), I saw a seemingly drunk Liam Gallagher stumble into the American Apparel Soho store at 1 pm. He asked the cashier where the nearest pub was. Sweatshop free labor and daytime drinking tips I can't think of a more socially responsible company.
I was at the Jenny Lewis & The Watson Twins show at Irving Plaza. 2nd of 2 nights. Place was packed...and so was the VIP lounge. Saw Jeremy Sisto of Six Feet Under fame, Franz Ferdinand lead singer Alex Kapranos (with his gal pal Eleanor Friedberger of the Fiery Furnaces I think but not 100% sure) and indie flick twosome Peter Sarsgaard and Maggie Gyllenhaal.)
Molly Shannon at Balducci's 81 Eighth Avenue @ 2pm....with 2 babies (twins?) Sans nanny?! Looks great, more petite than I would have guessed...
Went to the new restaurant Destino's last night on 50th and 1st Ave thinking it was still going to be a hush hush place before celebs killed it. But while the food was fantastic, it was already a scene. Aside from all the 50-year-old Long Island women who still try to look, dress, and act like they are 25, some other note-worthy people were there as well. Dina Lohan sitting in a centrally-located table with 2 couples. She was sans date but seemed to be having a great time. She was flirting with the waiters and definitely gets off on her daughter's fame, but she looked good and seemed like any other Long Island mom. Of course she got overly excited when a party including Scott Sartiano and Jaime Sigler walked in. Jaime looked frail but like herself pretty, tan, well dressed always liked her. Nothing juicy to report as I was more interested in the Veal Parm I was eating.
Just passed by Chris Parnell on my way into Bloomingdale's by 59th and Lex. He was wearing a green jacket, carrying a medium brown bag and was surprisingly very handsome.
On St. Patrick s day, saw Robin Williams filming in Washington Square Park w/ Charlie from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory who was playing a guitar. Robin Williams, with red hair wearing a cowboy hat was almost unrecognizable, but the crowd of green-clad tourists taking pictures were eager to tell everyone passing by who it was.
My friend and I were eating at the Boat Basin Cafe, and we spotted Roger Bart at the table right next to ours. He wasn't alone, he was with some dude. A couple of people came up to him and asked for an autograph, he looked like he was happy to sign them. He def. looks hotter in person.
Paula Zahn having all-you-can-eat Indian buffet at Sitar on 56th Street between 5th & 6th Aves. With a guy, looking at real estate brochures. Nice skirt, curly hair. Got into an argument with my co-worker about if it really was Paula Zahn. She was right...it was. God Bless Google Images!
Michael Rappaport of War At home was spotted on West Houston and Ave of Americas (6th Avenue) alone walking east at 1:30pm
6pm, 3.18.06, just saw Vivek Sharma of The Pink Panther; Factory Girl, wearing oversized dark sun glasses, and a small dog in tow on Washington Street, DUMBo, Brooklyn, coming out of Rice Bar & Restaurant. Walked into an organic food store, and then headed deeper into the DUMBo woods. He is remarkably thin compared to how he looks on the screen, and everyone kept staring at him, while he kept scolding his unruly dog. Seconds later, he disappeared behind some art gallery.
A friend of mine just e-mailed me and said she spotted Rob Thomas in Saks. Looked hurried, but was very nice to a couple of spring breakers.
Spotted Rosie O'Donnell at 53rd and 8th Ave at 9:45 am this morning (Friday). It was St. Patty's Day and she wasn't wearing a stitch of green. However she was with some homo theater-looking guy.
I just spotted Hulk Hogan and his daughter coming out of the News Corporation building on 47th Street and Ave. of the Americas. He was probably in the building promoting his daughters album. He was wearing a blue bandana, a yellow and black coat, and jeans. He also looked like he was limping. His daughter was wearing a black leather coat.