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Thursday, June 9, 2011

Bilingual celebrities

Bilingual celebrities
Bilingual celebrities
Tongues have been wagging about screen star Bradley Cooper's recent foreign language interview. But he's not the only star with a few linguistic tricks up his sleeve. See which entertainers, politicians and athletes are fluent in languages that may surprise you.

Bradley Cooper

Recent projects:

o "The Hangover Part II" | Watch the trailer
o "Limitless" | Watch the trailer


Bonus: Until recently, he was dating "Case 39" co-star Renée Zellweger. Now he's rumored to be dating actress Olivia Wilde. See his past romantic connections.
Jodie Foster

Recent projects:

o "The Beaver" | Watch the trailer
o "Nim's Island" | Watch the trailer


Bonus: Foster is set to start filming a sci-fi film in Vancouver with Matt Damon. Read more about the movie.
Nicholas Kristof

Recent projects:

o Best-seller "Half the Sky"
o "Win a Trip With Nick Kristof" contest


Bonus: Read his NYT column on the importance of learning languages
Sigourney Weaver

Recent projects:


o "Avatar" | Watch the trailer
o "Paul" | Watch the trailer


Bonus: She stars in Amy Heckerling's upcoming romantic comedy "Vamps," with Alicia Silverstone. Read more about the film.
Natalie Portman

Recent projects:

o "Thor" | Watch the trailer
o "Black Swan" | Watch the trailer


Bonus: Portman's future projects include the upcoming drama "Hesher" and, more important, motherhood. See photos of the pregnant star.
Gwyneth Paltrow

Recent projects:

o "Glee" | Watch her cameos
o "Country Strong" | Watch the trailer


Bonus: In addition to her recent cookbook, "My Father's Daughter" (buy it), Paltrow has established a new way to connect with fans.
Maya Angelou

Recent projects:

o 2011 Presidential Medal of Freedom
o "Good Hair" | Watch clips


Bonus: The author and poet was one of many stars to attend the surprise farewell celebration of "The Oprah Winfrey Show." She delivered an original poem in Oprah's honor.
Sandra Bullock

Recent projects:

o "The Blind Side" | Watch the trailer
o "All About Steve" | Watch the trailer


Bonus: Her next role is in the film adaptation of the Jonathan Safran Foer novel "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close."
Tony Blair

Bonus: See how the former British prime minister has remained in the public eye
Kate Beckinsale

Recent projects:

o "Everybody's Fine"| Watch the trailer
o "Whiteout" | Watch the trailer


Bonus: Beckinsale and her director husband, Len Wiseman, are working on their fourth "Underworld" sequel. See which other film they're teaming up for.
Kobe Bryant

Recent projects:

o "Words Can Be Hurtful" PSA
o Kobe Bryant Zoom x Nike SB


Bonus: The 2011 NBA All-Star MVP will now be led by a new Lakers head coach. Find out who that is.
Ted Koppel

Recent projects:


o "Koppel on Discovery"


Bonus: The former "Nightline" anchorman may have left the world of TV news, but he still provides news commentary on the airwaves. See his radio home.
Benedict XVI

Bonus: The pope had a private meeting with U.S. Vice President Joe Biden at the Vatican June 3. Two days later, he visited Croatia. See the family-minded message he delivered there.
Phylicia Rashad

Recent projects:

o "For Colored Girls" | Watch the trailer
o "Just Wright" | Watch the trailer


Bonus: Rashad and her sister, Debbie Allen, received honorary degrees from Spelman College on May 15. Find out which powerful woman led the commencement.

Shakira

Recent projects:

o The Sun Comes Out World Tour | Watch clips
o "Sale el Sol" | Listen to tracks


Bonus: The Colombian singer is now dating Spanish footballer, Gerard Piqué ,and recently taught his teammates to dance like she does. Watch the video.See which language she wants to speak on her next album.

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