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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.
June, 2009
Read all about New Mexico's dynamic filmmaking industry in Variety.com.
Articles include a look at recent films made in New Mexico and the many reasons why filmmakers are drawn to work in this enchanting state.
Simon Pegg, who played Montgomery Scott in this summer's blockbuster hit Star Trek, was spotted at Downtown Subscription, where he was buying a cup of coffee. He's in town for the filming of Paul, a comedy about two sci-fi geeks who encounter an alien. The film co-stars Nick Frost, who was recently seen at El Farol, along with other members of the cast. Pegg and Frost co-wrote the script and Gregory Mottola (Adventureland, Superbad) is directing.
May, 2009
Sarah Jessica Parker and Hugh Grant were seen drinking margaritas at The Cowgirl. They're in town filming their new movie, Did You Hear About the Morgans?, which centers on a New York couple that must enter a witness protection program.
April, 2009
Gov. Bill Richardson stopped by the set of The Book of Eli set when the film was recently being shot in Albuquerque. He reportedly greeted the film's star, Denzel Washington, with a "Hey, Champ, good to see you," to which Washington replied, "Good to be seen by you."
March, 2009
The New Mexican reports that a new movie is in the works about the life of former spy Valerie Plame, now a Santa Fe resident, that will star Australian actress Naomi Watts. Sean Penn reportedly is considering playing the role of Plame's husband, former Ambassador Joe Wilson. Penn was recently seen having dinner in Santa Fe at Mu Du Noddles.
Jane Fonda, who spends part of her time in Pecos, has returned to Broadway where she's garnering rave reviews and boosting ticket sales for 33 Variations, in which she plays a musicologist who is dying.
February, 2009
In the market for a hot new pair of jeans? Santa Fe designer Tom Ford has just released his, and they clock in at just under $1,000, flaunting such flourishes as 18-karat gold buttons and silk-lined pockets. Get shopping, Santa Feans!
January, 2009
Actor Val Kilmer has released his first CD, Sessions with Mick, recorded at Frogville Studios in Santa Fe, as well as in Los Angeles and New York. He wrote six of the CD's eight tracks, and also performs I Think It's Gonna Rain Today by Randy Newman and After the Gold Rush by Neil Young. If you saw Val play Jim Morrison in Oliver Stone's movie The Doors, then you know he can sing.
December 2008
Photos courtesy of and copyrighted to Jackie Chan ~ 2008
Jackie Chan's The Spy Next Door continues to film on location in New Mexico. The cast and crew recently spent time filming at the site of the future Pulte Homes Loma Colorado planned community in Rio Rancho, which has just donated its proceeds from the filming to several local organizations.
Chan recently presented donations to the Boys and Girls Club of Rio Rancho and of Albuquerque. He also donated funds to the Southwest Multimedia Education Collaborative.
Actress and Santa Fe resident Shirley MacLaine has just been nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Actress Award for playing Coco Chanel in a Lifetime channel movie. "I am really thrilled," she reportedly said. "I guess I should dress up more. Maybe Chanel could do a couture line for seniors."
Actor Jeremy Irons was spotted dancing the other night at El Farol on Canyon Road. Irons has been in Santa Fe filming the Bob Balaban-directed movie about Georgia O'Keeffe.
Co-stars include Joan Allen and Taos Pueblo musician, writer and actor Robert Mirabal, who plays Tony Lujan, the sixth husband of Taos socialite, writer and mover and shaker Mabel Dodge Luhan. Tyne Daley plays the infamous Mabel Dodge Luhan.
Actor Rebecca Mader, a star of Lost and the upcoming George Clooney film Men Who Stare At Goats, recently stopped by Back at the Ranch and purchased tooled cowboy boots, a leather belt and a lovely turquoise buckle. Mader also has had roles in Mr. and Mrs. Smith and The Devil Wears Prada.
Santa Fe artist Marcus Amerman is attending Barack Obama's inauguration next month, in a manner of speaking. His piece, commissioned by a client, will be worn during the January ceremonies in Washington, D.C. View Ammerman's beaded piece online at www.marcusamerman.com.
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 a 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 New Mexico 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.
June, 2009
Read all about New Mexico's dynamic filmmaking industry in Variety.com.
Articles include a look at recent films made in New Mexico and the many reasons why filmmakers are drawn to work in this enchanting state.
Simon Pegg, who played Montgomery Scott in this summer's blockbuster hit Star Trek, was spotted at Downtown Subscription, where he was buying a cup of coffee. He's in town for the filming of Paul, a comedy about two sci-fi geeks who encounter an alien. The film co-stars Nick Frost, who was recently seen at El Farol, along with other members of the cast. Pegg and Frost co-wrote the script and Gregory Mottola (Adventureland, Superbad) is directing.
May, 2009
Sarah Jessica Parker and Hugh Grant were seen drinking margaritas at The Cowgirl. They're in town filming their new movie, Did You Hear About the Morgans?, which centers on a New York couple that must enter a witness protection program.
April, 2009
Gov. Bill Richardson stopped by the set of The Book of Eli set when the film was recently being shot in Albuquerque. He reportedly greeted the film's star, Denzel Washington, with a "Hey, Champ, good to see you," to which Washington replied, "Good to be seen by you."
March, 2009
The New Mexican reports that a new movie is in the works about the life of former spy Valerie Plame, now a Santa Fe resident, that will star Australian actress Naomi Watts. Sean Penn reportedly is considering playing the role of Plame's husband, former Ambassador Joe Wilson. Penn was recently seen having dinner in Santa Fe at Mu Du Noddles.
Jane Fonda, who spends part of her time in Pecos, has returned to Broadway where she's garnering rave reviews and boosting ticket sales for 33 Variations, in which she plays a musicologist who is dying.
February, 2009
In the market for a hot new pair of jeans? Santa Fe designer Tom Ford has just released his, and they clock in at just under $1,000, flaunting such flourishes as 18-karat gold buttons and silk-lined pockets. Get shopping, Santa Feans!
January, 2009
Actor Val Kilmer has released his first CD, Sessions with Mick, recorded at Frogville Studios in Santa Fe, as well as in Los Angeles and New York. He wrote six of the CD's eight tracks, and also performs I Think It's Gonna Rain Today by Randy Newman and After the Gold Rush by Neil Young. If you saw Val play Jim Morrison in Oliver Stone's movie The Doors, then you know he can sing.
December 2008
Photos courtesy of and copyrighted to Jackie Chan ~ 2008
Chan recently presented donations to the Boys and Girls Club of Rio Rancho and of Albuquerque. He also donated funds to the Southwest Multimedia Education Collaborative.
Actress and Santa Fe resident Shirley MacLaine has just been nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Actress Award for playing Coco Chanel in a Lifetime channel movie. "I am really thrilled," she reportedly said. "I guess I should dress up more. Maybe Chanel could do a couture line for seniors."
Actor Jeremy Irons was spotted dancing the other night at El Farol on Canyon Road. Irons has been in Santa Fe filming the Bob Balaban-directed movie about Georgia O'Keeffe.
Co-stars include Joan Allen and Taos Pueblo musician, writer and actor Robert Mirabal, who plays Tony Lujan, the sixth husband of Taos socialite, writer and mover and shaker Mabel Dodge Luhan. Tyne Daley plays the infamous Mabel Dodge Luhan.
Actor Rebecca Mader, a star of Lost and the upcoming George Clooney film Men Who Stare At Goats, recently stopped by Back at the Ranch and purchased tooled cowboy boots, a leather belt and a lovely turquoise buckle. Mader also has had roles in Mr. and Mrs. Smith and The Devil Wears Prada.
Santa Fe artist Marcus Amerman is attending Barack Obama's inauguration next month, in a manner of speaking. His piece, commissioned by a client, will be worn during the January ceremonies in Washington, D.C. View Ammerman's beaded piece online at www.marcusamerman.com.
November, 2008
In addition to being a superstar, Chan is also a 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.
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 New Mexico 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.