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Santa Fe's world-famous reputation as a fascinating city appeals to all kinds of celebrities, from movie stars to rock stars, country music performers, politicians, authors and more. Now that New Mexico's thriving film industry brings dozens of projects to the state each year, celebrated actors and directors are seen daily in Santa Fe, along with the famous stars who make Santa Fe their home.
Gossip URL gives you the most recent reports of celebrity sightings in Santa Fe. Check here often to see who's doing what in the City Different.
November, 2008
Superstar movie action hero Jackie Chan is in New Mexico this fall filming his new movie, The Spy Next Door, directed by Brian Levant and co-starring comedian George Lopez.
In addition to being a superstar, Chan is also great writer. Check out his SantaFe blog, a richly detailed account of his experiences filming in New Mexico. Read his stories about working with a lively crew of stunt and child actors, as well as his hilarious encounter with one ferocious turtle ~ all in the pristine wilderness of New Mexico.
Chan describes a delicious dinner he helped prepare for his cast and crew at his favorite New Mexico Chinese restaurant; a visit to the French Pastry Shop; and his adventures buying a wild pig: "The town of Santa Fe is so charming...narrow streets and alleys filled with artwork and the low adobe buildings that are popular in this area of the country," he writes. "When I look at all the different paintings and sculptures, I have so much admiration for the artists. Where do they get their ideas for these things? I just don't know, but I'm glad they do because their art is so great to look at. I think we walked for about four hours, taking photos and talking and looking in all the galleries. It was a wonderful, happy day."
He also praises New Mexico's light: "The weather was sunny and windy and the lighting crew was having some trouble controlling the brightness because the clouds would hide the sun, then blow across and the sun would come out again," Chan writes. "Because of this, it took a little longer to film a short scene than it normally would ... I spent some time in the parking lot playing hacky sack with my stunt team ... I think it's important to make time to have a little fun when you're filming and playing simple games like this is an easy way to do that. While we were playing, people going by in their cars would beep and wave and call out my name. It was good to see all the smiling faces of the fans, even if they were going by quickly in cars."
Award-winning actor Joan Allen joins Jeremy Irons to depict the life of Georgia O'Keeffe in a bio-pic that just started shooting on location in and around Santa Fe. Directed by Bob Balaban from a script by Michael Cristofer, the film chronicles O'Keeffe's love affair with Stieglitz. Look for the big-budget movie sets all around town as the film has hired some 250 local actors.
October, 2008
Oscar-winning actor Denzel Washington and Gary Oldman will pair up in The Book of Eli, which stars shooting in Santa Fe in February, 2009. This apocalyptic thriller, directed by Albert and Allen Hughes, chronicles a loner who battles his way across the U.S. to deliver the key to the world's redemption.
September, 2008
9/25
Indian Market drew some famous faces to the Plaza, including Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, in town to give a lecture, and film stars Jennifer Tilly and Maggie Gyllenhaal.
The Food Network's Guy Fieri recently lunched at Backroad Pizza. He's the wildly energetic host of the network's show Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, currently filming in Santa Fe.
August, 2008
8/28
Summer may be winding down but there's still time to take in the Best in the U.S. and that includes Santa Fe, according to none other than Oprah. "Immerse yourself in culture in this Southwestern city known for its Native American-inspired art and architecture," she suggests at Oprah.com. She also praises Frito pies, the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum and the Palace of the Governors.
8/25
Some of the cast of Crazy Heart has been spotted enjoying Santa Fe while in town shooting the feature film about a troubled country singer and a journalist who helps him regain his career. Maggie Gyllenhaal stopped by the Santa Fe Children's Museum with her partner, actor Peter Sarsgaard, and their nearly 2-year-old daughter, Ramona, and Robert Duvall lunched at Tomasita's.
Renee Zellweger, who's in Santa Fe to star in the comedy My One and Only, apparently left a $100 tip after recently dining at La Boca.
8/18
Sir Paul McCartney was just in Santa Fe, accompanied by his American girlfriend Nancy Shevell, during a low-key driving tour of Old Route 66. Seems McCartney has long harbored a dream of driving the nostalgic Route 66, and he and Shevell were fulfilling that dream, traveling the iconic highway through seven states in a 1989 Green Bronco, trying to stay out of the spotlight. The online London Daily Mail, however, announced to the world where McCartney was by publishing a photograph of the famous Beatle caught on bended knee.....not to propose, but to take a his own photograph of Shevell in Santa Fe.
While in Santa Fe, McCartney was spotted browsing photography at the Andrew Smith Gallery, visiting the Loretto Cathedral, and enjoying an exhibit of works by Ansel Adams and Georgia O'Keeffe at the O'Keeffe Museum, where he stopped to hum to a crying baby. (Sigh)... No matter what age he is, McCartney still manages to make an impression on anyone who hears his music.
Santa Fe area resident and Oscar winning actress Shirley MacLaine has just launched a line of jewelry inspired by sacred geometry and healing colors. MacLaine's Chakra Sky Jewelry can be seen at the Queen's Ransom boutique in Santa Fe's DeVargas Center.
Gossip URL gives you the most recent reports of celebrity sightings in Santa Fe. Check here often to see who's doing what in the City Different.
November, 2008
Superstar movie action hero Jackie Chan is in New Mexico this fall filming his new movie, The Spy Next Door, directed by Brian Levant and co-starring comedian George Lopez.
In addition to being a superstar, Chan is also great writer. Check out his SantaFe blog, a richly detailed account of his experiences filming in New Mexico. Read his stories about working with a lively crew of stunt and child actors, as well as his hilarious encounter with one ferocious turtle ~ all in the pristine wilderness of New Mexico.
Chan describes a delicious dinner he helped prepare for his cast and crew at his favorite New Mexico Chinese restaurant; a visit to the French Pastry Shop; and his adventures buying a wild pig: "The town of Santa Fe is so charming...narrow streets and alleys filled with artwork and the low adobe buildings that are popular in this area of the country," he writes. "When I look at all the different paintings and sculptures, I have so much admiration for the artists. Where do they get their ideas for these things? I just don't know, but I'm glad they do because their art is so great to look at. I think we walked for about four hours, taking photos and talking and looking in all the galleries. It was a wonderful, happy day."
He also praises New Mexico's light: "The weather was sunny and windy and the lighting crew was having some trouble controlling the brightness because the clouds would hide the sun, then blow across and the sun would come out again," Chan writes. "Because of this, it took a little longer to film a short scene than it normally would ... I spent some time in the parking lot playing hacky sack with my stunt team ... I think it's important to make time to have a little fun when you're filming and playing simple games like this is an easy way to do that. While we were playing, people going by in their cars would beep and wave and call out my name. It was good to see all the smiling faces of the fans, even if they were going by quickly in cars."
Award-winning actor Joan Allen joins Jeremy Irons to depict the life of Georgia O'Keeffe in a bio-pic that just started shooting on location in and around Santa Fe. Directed by Bob Balaban from a script by Michael Cristofer, the film chronicles O'Keeffe's love affair with Stieglitz. Look for the big-budget movie sets all around town as the film has hired some 250 local actors.
October, 2008
Oscar-winning actor Denzel Washington and Gary Oldman will pair up in The Book of Eli, which stars shooting in Santa Fe in February, 2009. This apocalyptic thriller, directed by Albert and Allen Hughes, chronicles a loner who battles his way across the U.S. to deliver the key to the world's redemption.
September, 2008
9/25
Indian Market drew some famous faces to the Plaza, including Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, in town to give a lecture, and film stars Jennifer Tilly and Maggie Gyllenhaal.
The Food Network's Guy Fieri recently lunched at Backroad Pizza. He's the wildly energetic host of the network's show Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, currently filming in Santa Fe.
August, 2008
8/28
Summer may be winding down but there's still time to take in the Best in the U.S. and that includes Santa Fe, according to none other than Oprah. "Immerse yourself in culture in this Southwestern city known for its Native American-inspired art and architecture," she suggests at Oprah.com. She also praises Frito pies, the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum and the Palace of the Governors.
8/25
Some of the cast of Crazy Heart has been spotted enjoying Santa Fe while in town shooting the feature film about a troubled country singer and a journalist who helps him regain his career. Maggie Gyllenhaal stopped by the Santa Fe Children's Museum with her partner, actor Peter Sarsgaard, and their nearly 2-year-old daughter, Ramona, and Robert Duvall lunched at Tomasita's.
Renee Zellweger, who's in Santa Fe to star in the comedy My One and Only, apparently left a $100 tip after recently dining at La Boca.
8/18
Sir Paul McCartney was just in Santa Fe, accompanied by his American girlfriend Nancy Shevell, during a low-key driving tour of Old Route 66. Seems McCartney has long harbored a dream of driving the nostalgic Route 66, and he and Shevell were fulfilling that dream, traveling the iconic highway through seven states in a 1989 Green Bronco, trying to stay out of the spotlight. The online London Daily Mail, however, announced to the world where McCartney was by publishing a photograph of the famous Beatle caught on bended knee.....not to propose, but to take a his own photograph of Shevell in Santa Fe.
While in Santa Fe, McCartney was spotted browsing photography at the Andrew Smith Gallery, visiting the Loretto Cathedral, and enjoying an exhibit of works by Ansel Adams and Georgia O'Keeffe at the O'Keeffe Museum, where he stopped to hum to a crying baby. (Sigh)... No matter what age he is, McCartney still manages to make an impression on anyone who hears his music.
Santa Fe area resident and Oscar winning actress Shirley MacLaine has just launched a line of jewelry inspired by sacred geometry and healing colors. MacLaine's Chakra Sky Jewelry can be seen at the Queen's Ransom boutique in Santa Fe's DeVargas Center.