Never mind “chickenhawks,” I’m tallying “chickenstars”–big-name Hollywood
types who are scared to show up for the Oscars. Definite chickenstars so
far (according to the NY Post)
include Will Smith, Cate Blanchett, Angelina Jolie, Peter Jackson (LOTR
director), and Tom Hanks. Tom Hanks! Say it ain’t so, Tom. Still
wavering: Harrison Ford, Cameron Diaz, Renee Zellweger, Meryl Streep,
Nicole Kidman. Not afraid to run a microscopic risk in return for a zillion
dollars a year of our money: Halle Berry, who has said that she will wear a
costume that “reflects homage to the troops.” I forgive Halle for that
stupid weepy speech last time, I forgive her everything.