12 Celebrities With Serious Girl Crushes

Yes, that’s a curse word in the title. More than a decade later, Jessica Biel is still trying to knock the “7th Heaven” good girl dust off herself. She did a pretty good job of that in “Powder Blue,” playing a stripper who (almost) takes it all off. But sadly, the movie was released straight-to-DVD and wasn’t nearly the breakthrough she was hoping for. Next she was set to star in a sexual satire called “Nailed” (directed by David O. Russell of “Three Kings” and “I Heart Huckabees” fame) until it got shelved. But, do not fret! Jessica has another edgy project in the works. She has signed on to star in and produce a movie that ... (wait for it) ... has an expletive in the title. “F**king Engaged” is a kid-gloves-off comedy about a couple who make a pact to bone every day before their wedding day, so they don’t become old fogies who never do it. The flick has the potential to be the female answer to “The 40 Year Old Virgin” or “The Hangover”—it’s written by a breakout, young, female screenwriter, Julia Brownell. I’m just glad Jessica wasn’t “too pretty” for the role. [Yahoo News]
Born: March 3 1982, Ely, Minnesota (raised in Boulder, Colorado)
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Jessica’s first acting job came at the age of 11 when she was in a Pringles commercial. Her film career started at 14 whens he played in “Ulee’s Gold.” She starred as Mary Camden on the hit television show “7th Heaven,” but decided to leave her good girl image behind when she felt it was hurting her potential to land a part in the big movies. In her upcoming movie, “Blue Powder,” Jessica plays a stripper. It will be the first film where she appears nude. She’s involved in charitable causes such as PETA and Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. She enjoys ballet, soccer, yoga and hiking with her dog, East. She’s dated actor Chris Evans and New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter before falling hard for singer Justin Timberlake.
Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel are reportedly donezo. Though nothing has been officially confirmed and the couple was seen together earlier this week, it would be a slightly shocking breakup, mostly for the alleged claim that Rihanna is JT’s other woman. After three years of on-again, off-again for Jessica and Justin, all it took was some sightings with the feisty singer to launch a truckload of rumors. [Terra] Though they might not be over IRL, it reminded us of some other shocking celebrity breakups!
Another week, another Wednesday. This one, just like all the others before, is full of wonderment and speculation. That’s right. It’s tabloid time! The personal lives of celebrities have been reduced to poignant blurbs and glossy cover lines. We’ve read through all the magical pages of our favorite smack-talking ‘bloids and plum-picked the most interesting tidbits. Now if only they were all true. Enjoy!
Sure Jessica Biel may come off a touch prissy, but she’s got a pretty rugged plan for January—she has signed on to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa. Why? For clean water—and not just because she might get really thirsty during the 19,000-foot hike. Biel is braving the treacherous peak as part of the Summit on the Summit expedition. Singer and producer Kenna organized the group in honor of his father who suffered diseases from drinking unclean water as a child growing up in Ethiopia. Biel believes that access to clean water is “a basic human necessity that needs to be addressed now” and is honored to be climbing Kilimanjaro with the team to help raise awareness and hopefully some dough. So I’m sure you’re all wondering what I’m wondering…is Justin Timberlake joining her? It’s not confirmed, but in a recent issue of GQ he said he was preparing for a major mountain climb. Translation: following Jess’ bum up Mount Kili. [Pop Eater]
Jessica Biel has been ranked more dangerous than any of those burly, gun-toting, wannabe bad-ass celebs. Don’t go seeking her out online because, trust me, your search will end badly. Computer security company McAfee reveals that one out of every five internet searches for this actress ends at a website that will cause your computer to score a virus or some other techie disease. Last year, Brad Pitt was numero uno in terms of dangerous searching, but now he’s not even in the top five. This year, bootylicious Beyoncé is second, followed by Jennifer Aniston, Tom Brady and Jessica Simpson. I don’t really understand how Tom slipped into that list. He’s making the top five look like a game of “which one of these is not like the other?” [AP via Yahoo]
Jessica Biel must have worked pretty hard in rehearsal for her “Guys and Dolls” debut at the Hollywood Bowl later this month if she thinks she needs to drink an entire gallon of water afterward. [LA, 7/21/09]
“She’s too sexy for her job, too sexy for her job, so sexy…” Yes, I changed the lyrics, but the message still fits. Recently-fired UK prison officer Amitjo Kajila wants payback. The 22-year-old is demanding reparations from Justice Secretary Jack Straw after he allegedly fired her for…being too pretty. Officers said the size 4 Kajila received frequent inmate attention due to her make-up and revealing clothes, posing a security risk to herself and the prison. (Really they’re just jealous!) Kajila claims the other officers bullied her for her appearance and called her a “stupid little girl.” (Hey, It’s not her fault she’s hawt!) I guess besides being locked up, ugly prison guards are another drawback to the clink. [Daily Mail]
Amitjo isn’t the only woman suffering from Pretty People Prejudice (hell, there’s a whole documentary about them!). After the jump, other people who claim their flawless complexion got them the boot.
Oh, Lindsay. Evidently, “Hangover” director Todd Phillips offered her the part of Jade, the stripper, after Lohan’s agent worked hard to get her considered. But she didn’t like the script and turned it down. So Heather Graham ended up playing the part. And, of course, the movie went on to become one of the hottest flicks of the summer. This is pretty ironic, because LiLo has stripped on screen before—in the flick “I Know Who Killed Me,” a 2007 movie that most people have never even heard of.
To rub it in Lohan’s face a little bit more, here’s a video slideshow of some of Hollywood’s biggest starlets playing strippers. [NY Post]