Joyful Heart Founder and President, Mariska Hargitay was on hand at the 2010 Joyful Heart Foundation Gala in New York last night along with her smoking hot costar Christopher Meloni who looks different but I can’t put me finger on what the difference is.  Did he lose weight? Something’s different.  Tamara Tunie also showed her support to her friend and costar.

The foundation’s mission:

The Joyful Heart Foundation works to foster a community that turns toward the issues of sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse. Such a community, empowered with knowledge, courage and compassion, can support survivors of this violence and engage in an open dialogue about how to collaboratively end the cycle of violence and abuse.

Also attending:

• Cyndi Lauper
• Debra Messing
• Eric Lewis
• Hilary Swank
• Jill Hennessy
• Marcia Gay Harden
• Maria Bello
• Matthew Morrison
• Rosie Perez

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Victoria Beckham looks like she just stepped out of the pages of Vanity Fair as she poses at their Annual Oscar party.  I was surprised to see some celebrities change gowns, but people do it at weddings and wedding receptions so why not?  I just can’t imagine having to worry about two dresses on Oscar night.  I can barely figure out what to wear to go grocery shopping.

Lots of celebrities attended:

• Jon Hamm
• Maria Bello
• Simon Baker
• Patricia Clarkson
• Natalie Portman
• Kate Beckinsale
• Taylor  Lautner
• Amy Adams
• Hilary Swank
• Jane Fonda
• Anna Paquin
• Stephen Moyer
• Abbie Cornish
• Amanda Seyfried
• Cameron Diaz
• Bar Rafaeli
• Elizabeth Banks
• Jessica Simpson
• Julianne Moore
• Selma Blair
• Kate Bosworth
• Mariska Hargitay
• Katy Perry
• Russell Brand
• Jennifer Lopez
• Evan Lysacek
• Vanessa Hudgens

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Precious cleaned up at the 25th Annual Independent Spirit Awards last night in Los Angeles with newcomer Gabourey Sidibe winning Best Female Lead, Mo’Nique winning for Best Supporting Actress, the film also won for Best Feature, Best Director, and Best First Screenplay.

Jeff Bridges won for Best Male Lead in Crazy Horse and Woody Harrelson won for Best Supporting Male in The Messenger.

Lots of celebrities attending this final award show before The Oscars on Sunday:

• Rosario Dawson
• Mariah Carey
• Helen Mirren
• Maggie Gyllenhaal
• Ryan Kwanten
• Lenny Kravitz
• Jodie Foster
• Carey Mulligan
• Peter Sarsgaard
• Maria Bello
• Pierce Brosnan
• Emmy Rossum
• Colin Firth
• Regina King
• Brittany Snow
• Mena Suvari
• Alan Cumming
• Jeremy Renner
• Mia Wasikowska
• Olivia Wilde

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Gerard Butler looks deliciously fine as he attends the Artists For Peace and Justice to benefit the Haiti Earthquake tragedy. It’s nice to see the man involved in such a worthwhile cause.

Several stars attended a brunch on the weekend for this same charity hosted by writer, director Paul Haggis including Penelope Cruz, Javiar Bardem and others.  Penelope and Javiar agreed to donate $50K a year until 2015 to help rebuild the country’s schools.  That brunch raised $4.5 Million.  Paul Haggis founded Artists For Peace and Justice.

Also attending last night’s benefit:

• Olivia Wilde
• Rick Yune
• Diane Lane
• Lisa Edelstein
• AnnaLynne McCord
• Billy Burke
• Maria Bello
• Benji Madden
• Billy Zane
• Rashida Jones
• Jessica Capshaw

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Bradley Cooper doesn’t look like a man who’s just coming off of a break up with Renee Zellweger, so I’m inclined to think those ‘break-up’ rumours are just that:  rumours.  It was reported he was romancing producer Holly Wiersma.  A girl (or guy) can go insane listening to all these rumours, huh?

However, that makes me wonder if the latest rumours of her meeting his parents are true.  A ‘source’ told the New York Daily News:

“Things have been heading in this direction for the two of them for a while, but this definitely solidifies how serious they are”

“She says she’s nervous, and she’s really hoping it goes well. But she’s very excited.  “It’s quite serious. Renee and Bradley are crazy about each other. For both their sake, I certainly hope Gloria likes her.”

Uggh.  Whatever. The 13th Annual Hollywood Film Festival Awards took place last night at the Beverly Hills Hilton with a ton of celebrities attending:

• Charlize Theron
• Kate Beckinsale
• Len Wiseman
• Zachary Quinto
• Julianne Moore
• Carey Mulligan
• Maria Bello
• Shannon Doherty
• Zooey Deschanel
• Hilary Swank
• Diablo Cody
• Taraji P. Henson
• Diane Kruger

 And lots of others 

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The night before last, Christina Aguilera, Chrstiina Applegate, Maria Bello, Anne Hathaway, January Jones, Sherry Lansing, Sigourney Weaver, and Laura Ziskin were all honoured with the Lifetime Impact award from Variety Magazine for their contributions to philanthropic and charitable causes.

Glee’s (and Two and a Half Men’s) Jane Lynch hosted the event that was in conjunction with Lifetime and the Lifetime Movie Network.  Also attending this event:

• Olivia Wilde
• Paula Abdul
• Ryan Kwanten
• Camryn Manheim
• AnnaLynne McCord

and others

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