Cuba and Chocolate
Two different megastars, two different preferences, but in the end, the act is the same.
The first is a happy father, settled down and reformed, bankable and respected at the same time… a major player. Which is why it’s so important that he keeps his Cuban male lover hidden away to be enjoyed when he’s not on location. It might seem risqué, having his secret stashed so close to home and his official partner, but he’s hot and horny, and it’s not like he’s not living in a freestyling environment, although I have to tell you, this one really, really surprised me. He plays it so well. And in the end, if it wasn’t such a fraud, it totally wouldn’t matter. He is the nicest, nicest person. Kind and considerate and generous… makes me sad he’s forced to live a lie.
The other is much less attached, but just as heterosexually pressured, perhaps even more so. While he’s best known for his female pursuits, and so many females need to believe it that way, it would seem that women are not his only pleasures. When he decides he has a yearning for the other sex however, his flavour is decidedly darker. Sweet chocolate is what they call it? Yes. Black men are his weakness. On occasion, his hankering for it can get him into trouble. He was recently captivated by a fine black man working security at an event who was, unfortunately, not a homosexual. Apparently our star doesn’t have a very sophisticated gaydar because he hit up the wrong dude who did not appreciate the attention, even coming from such a powerful and coveted celebrity. He almost had his ass kicked. His people had to intervene, placate the man, pay off the man… although if he did end up getting the beat-down, he probably would have liked it. Because word is, as time goes on, he’s leaning towards picking a side. Like playing exclusively for the boys team.
* Top guesses:
CUBA - Matt Damon
CHOCOLATE - George Clooney
** Update January 29: Lainey has eliminated:
- For BOTH: not Johnny Depp, Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Brad Pitt, Ewan McGregor.
- Cuba: not Christian Bale, Russell Crowe, Tiger Woods, Tom Hanks, Rob Lowe, Tim McGraw, Liam Neeson, Denzel Washington, Will Smith, Dennis Quaid, Kevin Bacon, Ben Affleck, Matthew McConaughey, Bruce Willis, Tobey Maguire, Forrest Whitaker, Hugh Jackman (debatable exclusion).
- Chocolate: not Keith Urban, Daniel Craig, Justin Timberlake, Josh Brolin, Hugh Grant, Josh Brolin, Jim Carrey, Keanu Reeves, Leonardo DiCaprio, Alec Baldwin.
194 comments:
Is #1 Hugh Jackman? She doesn't specify a married man, just "partner". ?
#2 I was thinking Leo or Cloon-dog. ??
Brad us a happy father, generous, and Clooney is much less attached.
i really, really hope #1 is NOT johnny depp. happy father? check. reformed? check. official partner? check. freestyling environment? france! check.
Can't be Hugh Jackman - he's married, not "partnered" plus Lainey said this one "really surprised" her - I don't think Hugh would surprise her.
I am gunning for RDJ for Cuba.
Happy father - check, son Indio
Settled down & reformed - check, he's allegedly conquered his drugs demons
Bankable - check, Iron Man made $$$$$
Respected - well, I guess so, vague clue anyway
Plus didn't she drop some hint about him seducing Jude Law?
No idea for Chocolate, but possibly Clooney/DiCaprio??
Also on the Lainey FB group they are throwing around Mark Wahlberg and Matt Damon for Cuba.... but it seems like wild guesses, not guessing then seeing what clues match
I don't have a clue about the second one, but reading the first part, RDJ came immediately to my mind.
AussieAndrea, I too read the post about RDJ yesterday as a hint to his sexual preferences.
Don't think that it could be Matt Damon, he has never been a bad boy, therefore "reformed" doesn't fit.
#1 is Mark Wahlberg. He's not married, got into trouble when he was young, former rapper (freestyling is a rap term).
#2 is Tony Romo. "our star" = Cowboys symbol. Plus "playing for the boys team."
Dang I'm good.
All good guesses but...
Seriuosly; Mark Wahlberg is not and has ever been such a nice person to earn "the nicest, nicest person. Kind and considerate and generous."
She eliminated Johnny Depp, Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law and Brad Pitt today. I think Cuba is Matt Damon. No clue about Chocolate - could be anyone.
Ben Affleck?
Just read her eliminations. What exactly has Matt Damon done in his past to be considered today as reformed?
I'm with anon @9:50, who would call Marky Mark the nicest person ever? Also, the first part is definitely about someone whom Lainey loves. Mark Wahlberg is not among them.
On the Cuban,don't you think maybe "major player" may be a clue to a professional sports player? Then she says "he plays it so well." I'm wondering if he's an actor at all.
Cuba has got to be Hugh Jackman--see what Ted said about him in posts below. His business partner lives on his estate!
Tony Romo for Chocolate is a good guess.
what about the ROCK for Cuba?
eerr... sorry not for Cuba.. but for Chocolate. The ROCK - Dwayne Johnson for Chocolate
Could it be Justin Timberlake for #2? I vaguely remember a dust-up with security...
Some said Ben Affleck and I think that could be the first one...reformed - he used to drink a bit, gamble a lot and was a womanizer. He's still bankable - Gone Baby Gone got good reviews from the critics. I've heard he's very generous and very nice.
Seriously. Lainey always has the BEST blind items. I can not wait for more clues because right now I am totally clueless. The chocolate one could literally be anyone.
1. David Beckham?
2. George Clooney?
I thought Will Smith for #1, but was he ever reformed? Or was he always squeaky clean. Lainey has been making lots of references to Scientology and his need for it.
Ben Affleck's a good guess for #1.
I think Ben Affleck and Wahlberg are both good guesses for number 1.
Remember, most of us on here don't know Wahlberg personally, so we can't say he's not known for being a nice person. It could be he IS known for being a nice, generous person in Hollywood. As for Affleck, there were several "nice" blind items about him that were revealed, which shows he is generous.
Also, maybe Rob Lowe for number 1.
I don't think number 2 is Tony Romo. The blind indicates this guy is single and Romo is dating Jessica Simpson. He really isn't known for dating that many women other than Simpson or Carrie Underwood. I would think Derek Jeter before I'd think Tony Romo.
Someone asked how is Matt Damon reformed? I don't think I agree with it, but on the facebook group, they talk about him publicly dumping Minnie Driver (on Oprah? Or Ellen?) and being a bit of a shit back then, but now reformed into Mr Nice Guy...
Another friend is guessing Colin Farrell for Cuba...Lainey does love him and would prob be surprised by that if it was him. He does have a kid and does have recently rehabbed addictions doesn't he?
Viggo Mortensen for #1?
I also think Colin Farrell for #1 is a good guess.
Number 1 is someone who isn't single. Colin Farrell is single.
Mark Wahlberg may actually be a good guess for #1. He has shot at least 4 films here in Philly in the past few yrs, and alot has been written about how down to earth and nice he was when here. so if that part is true, he fits the other hints.
I really like the Mark Wahlberg guess for cuba. Don't think it's Ben Affleck or Matt Damon.
I was just reading on Lainey's site a few posts she made about Mark Walhberg in the past. As far as reformed: she has made a point to say how, when he first got his girlfriend pregnant, he left her and had a fling with JEssica Alba, then his Catholic guilt got to him and he went back to her and settled down with her for good. I think that counts as "reformed".
I do think we need more hints for chocolate.
What about Jim Carrey as an option? Seems like a nice guy, not married, but I still can't grasp the "reformed" part. Mark Walhberg fits all descriptions with the exception of "nice". He has a pretty solid reputation for being arrogant and rude.
what about tom cruise as cuba? he always seems happy with suri, he's married to katie, he's "reformed" himself; apologized for the glib and brooke shields comments, at one time was bankable and respected; he's hoping to regain popularity with valkyrie, and he's supposedly a nice guy...just a thought!
What about Matthew McConaughey for Cuba????
Sean Penn for #1.. reformed, bankable, respected.
Sean Penn for #1.. reformed, bankable, respected.
Wow, these guesses are really, really good. I can easily see them all fitting. I do like Wahlberg for #1 - he is never someone who has associated with being gay nor have I heard any rumors even hinting he was gay, hence Lainey's surprise.
I agree that we need more clues for #2/aka Chocolate. George Clooney is a good guess, as somone mentioned above.
By the way, today she eliminated Christian Bale for "Cuba" and Keith Urban for "Chocolate." Lainey got a kick out of seeing Urban guessed.
Sean Penn is NOT reformed...Lainey has made clear that he sleeps around with Robin's blessing...is just more discreet these days. I believe he was even the answer to a riddle in the last several months. And she does not love & adore him as he is not known for being the nicest most generous guy. Lainey also does not adore Marky Mark who may have been nice while in Philly as above poster states but has a very arrogant, sometimes rude, reputation. Gay rumors DO follow him around. They always have you can look it up.
Lastly to ANON 12:22...you seriously must be new to Lainey and the riddles and her column to guess Tommy! Lainey KNOWS he is gay, as we all do, and would therefore never, EVER be surprised by it. Same goes with Travolta & Wil Smith. I sent an email to Lainey last night asking her to PLEASE eliminate Damon if it was not him. She did not do it today but I am hoping she just did not get around to her late night emails!!!
Wahlberg has been bothered by gay rumors his entire career. Lainey has mentioned them before but not sure if she believed them. Don't think #1 is him though. He is not the most bankable star and he is not respected as his "acting" sucks.
# 1 = Ben Affleck
# 2: No clue
I don't think of Sean Penn as being very respected either. Maybe as an actor, but not in his private life or even his political life.
Yeah I never got why people were guessing Penn either. Lainey doesn't really care for him and he is no way way "reformed." It has to be someone who was so in the closet that it even shocked Lainey (which is hard to do).
Thanks for the heads-up on the Mark Wahlberg gay rumors. Had never heard or read those before (never really cared before). Interesting stuff.
#1 so far does sound like it could very well be Matt Damon. Ben Affleck is a good guess but how respected is he in the industry? Damon is the one who does the higher-quality material.
I have no freaking clue for #2 and your guess is as good as mine.
very new to lainey but love her! is there a site or blog that captures her basic likes & dislikes in h-wood? didn't realize all this about marky mark! and I wanted to think affleck damon were good guys!
i totally thought ben affleck but matthew mcconaughey is an awesome guess...i've heard for a while that he is gay
defanitely matthew mcconaughy!! -official partner=Camilla (not married)
-living in freestyle environment=hippie
and there was always gossip about him being gay (hangs out with toothy tile!!)
What about Tobey Maguire for Cuba? He's very nice and I have heard very vague rumours about him before...
It could be MM for Cuba although is he that bankable and respected? Not so much. And I don't think Lainey finds MM so generous, nice, etc. He is supposed to be a nice guy but she seems to really like the guy in the Cuba riddle and I have never gotten that from her with MM. BUT it is no mistake that she specifically refers to her first blind as "settled down" and with an "official partner". She very purposely does NOT say he is married...which gives me HOPE THAT IT IS NOT MATT DAMON!! LOL
We will see...:) I also think the "freestyling environment" is a big clue. She also does not say it is an actor...!! She says "on location" which could be a musician, too.
For Cuba, I immediately thought Matt Damon b/c doesn't he live in Miami? Freewheeling town. Huge Cuban population.
i think number 1 is Hugh Jackman and number 2 is George clooney
Is Cuba Ewan McGregor? Lainey has an item up about him today with the line, "hello, horny."
I think he fits all the criteria--reformed, charitable, bankable and a dad.
1. I think Cuba is Ben Affleck - there's an item about him being generous in Perez & he's reformed etc....and that would surprise - LOTS OF RUMOURS FOR YEARS ABOUT RDJ so no surprise! & MW is an ass. Matt Damon not reformed.
2. Choc:I think Clooney - there was another blind item about lots of girls but no actual sex...which fit him too...& all the pics of him boating in Como always with boys. & she says so many females need to believe.."powerful & coveted celebrity"
How is Ewan McGregor reformed?
I don't think number 1 is Matthew McConaughey or Hugh Jackman. There have always been rumors of both of them being gay, and I think this is someone that surprised Lainey.
I don't think this is Matt Damon. How is he reformed? The stuff about him dumping Minnie Driver was dismissed as a rumor by both Driver and Damon. It's too bad people keep bringing up his supposed public dumping of her even today, years after they both said that isn't what happened.
I did not take "official partner" to mean unmarried . . . I actually thought maybe it meant married, hence the word "official."
But maybe she used that phrase so we wouldn't know if the person was married or not.
Maybe it IS Ewan McGregor. Lainey just posted a photo of him and a male friend and called him horny, which is what she calls cuba in the blind vice.
Not true about Driver & Damon dismissing the fact that he dumped her on Oprah. He was young and stupid...he went on her show and said he had NO GIRLFRIEND. Minnie about died of embarrasment. This is all well documented. You can look up Matt on YouTube and see it. And Lainey has refered to the incident many, many times over the years. However, I don't think he needed to be "reformed". Do not think it is Damon (hope not, too).
So really it is "too bad" people do not do the correct research before "correcting" others.
Lainey has eliminated Tiger Woods as Cuba and Josh Brolin as Chocolate. Never in a million years would have guessed either of these two but someone did hence the elimination.
Very interesting guesses by people.
Yeah, I'm really thinking it's Ewan McGregor for Cuba. Bah, makes me sad.
For some reason, I think Chocolate is not an actor but probably a sports player or maybe a musician.
Could Cuba be Jake Gyllenhaal??
He's not reformed in any sense other than the fact that he's settled down with Reese, and is most definitely a father figure to her kids?
"So really it is 'too bad' people do not do the correct research before 'correcting' others."
I DID do the research--I just don't think you understand what I'm saying. I'm not denying that Damon said what he said on Oprah--I'm just saying that Driver already knew that they had broken up before he anounced that on Oprah. She didn't know he was going to say they had broken up on Oprah, as they hadn't announced it to the media yet, but she did know that they were no longer a couple. He didn't dump her on air, he just embarrassed her by making making their break up a public announcement.
Do the research (by the way, what is "correct" research?) and check out this link:
http://www.fortunecity.com/lavendar/fullmonty/282/faq.html/
Chocolate has got to be Clooney. Wasn't one of his last films called Leatherheads about 1920's football that's the link with boys side,picking a team . Powerful and coveted, always linked to women OMG-it's got to be him
I'm thinking George Clooney for Chocolate. He's the only instinct I've had in this whole BI and I emailed Lainey yesterday asking her. (no answer)
The whole description fits - and today Lainey wrote "Worst of 2008: Clooney & Larson at the Oscars" about How he dated her and brought her to the oscars just to help promote his movie...
makes me think it's him even more
Hate to say it but I feel that Cuba is Ewan.Just something about the way Lainey presented her last piece about him.Her previous articles always express how sexy she thinks he is, hence her surprise. Ewan for Cuba and George for Chocolate.
Ewan McGregor isn't exactly a "megastar"
**I HAD A THOUGHT** Lainey doesn't specifically say that this person is an actor... she does say "ON LOCATION"... anyone think that this bankable, respected, reformed person could possibly be a director? hmm.. possibly Mr. Steven Spielberg? or someone of his ilk? discuss...
Anon - Dec08
When I think "reformed" I'm usually thinking of someone who was a drug addict or has a bad reputation that they turned around. I don't know if Ewan McGregor ever had anything to "reform" from...of course it could still be him...Of course I've been surprised before.
Wow, looking at today's Lainey, she eliminated Russell Crowe, Tom Hanks (who in the world guessed Tom Hanks?!) and Rob Lowe (ooh, that was actually a good guess though) for Cuba and Hugh Grant for Chocolate (another good guess, too bad it's not him).
I see she hasn't eliminated either Ben Affleck or Matt Damon for Cuba. Interesting...those are my two guesses but who the hell knows what the real answer is.
I'm wondering if there is a reason Russell Crowe was eliminated TWICE for Cuba. Once on Thursday and again today. Is she hinting that he is Chocolate?
I think that Chocolate is Will Smith - in Lainey's blog it has been all about "kind, generous and giving", hes a father...thoughts?
i guess no one liked my director idea huh? :oP
Anon - Dec08
Cuba is SO Ewan McGregor! Lainey calls him "horny" in her December 18th post and she's already talked about how his wife/partner is so "accomodating" and into threesomes. Furthermore, she absolutely adores him - and the freestyling environment can be either his marriage (open), or his days biking across Europe, etc. As well, he is a father. Reformed? I don't know about that, but he is extremely bankable and would be considered a major player by most.
I do like the director idea...but he has to be "reformed" to fit..a director that has a bad-boy past? I am sure there are a few, I cant think of one right now. As far as R Crowe for chocolate, it says that the guy is not very "attached"...and RC is married, the clue leads me to think this guy has a non serious girlfriend right now.
I guessed Colin Farrell for Chocolate and Lainey hasn't eliminated him yet. I made my guess based on seeing Mr. Farrell in action at the Biltmore in Scottsdale a few years ago.
I am increasingly stumped and sometimes fed up with Lainey. She insists Jakey is straight (he's so gay), will not eliminate Affleck or Damon BOTH of whom have been guessed repeatedly for Cuba as has Ewan. That may be her way of stringing us along...I get it. But Colin Farell she adores, too, and I agree with above poster. He screams GAY or at least BI b/c he just tries too hard. She also has not eliminated Clooney. I do wonder if these riddles and blinds from her, Ted & others are anywhere near true; how the hell would we know? I am sure some of them are made up to keep us reading. And we do! But I am trying to quit...doesn't that sound ridiculous? LOL
I am convinced it is Ewan McGregor. I just read all lainys archived gossip on him.. in many she says hes horny,in one she says he and his wife are swingers(freestylin) and I also read one wear she says he is truly one of the nicest guys in showbiz..
Also- I read on wiki that Ewan has given up alcohol, because at one time he was a alcoholic (reformed).. also, it says that he is less heterosexually pressured than the "chocolate" item.... Ewan has acted in gay roles, I think this news would be recieved more kindly than say, George Clooney for Chocolate....so.. Ewan Mcgregor as Cuba.
Lainey has eliminated Timberlake as chocolate...AGAIN. Is this a clue? Why has she double eliminated guys in these blinds? She has done it with a couple others, too.
?????? I am baffled.
Ewan M and Colin F are my two top suspects for this..I just dont see Damon, Affleck or Clooney for this. Is any thing sacred?
Just read another board on this..Kenny Chesney seems to be a good guess for Choc. He fits that one to a T.
Lainey just eliminated Ewan McGregor for both Cuba and Chocolate. This gets more and more interesting....
I think Colin Farrell is a good guess and she still hasn't eliminated either Affleck or Damon.
Kenny Chesney for Chocolate? Hmmm...good guess but I always thought he was more into football quarterbacks.
It is the "freestylin environment" comment/clue that I think is most telling...if we knew what she was trying to tell us!! Does anyone have a guess as to what she means by that? That comment is what makes me think (hope) it is not Damon. She is obviously not eliminating him or Ben b/c they are such fun, interesting guesses!
The way she said, "Not this time" for Jim Carey makes me wonder if he is Cuba. He is officially partnered with Jenny. Although I guess that is too obvious.
DLL
When she said "not this time", she was referring to Keanu Reeves. Lainey mentioned previously that he is bisexual.
http://www.laineygossip.com/Keanu_Reeves_Parker_Posey_dating.aspx
OK.. lainey just said Cuba is not Ben Affleck (If you click through to read about him and his wife at the hospital, its hidden there) I'm thinking the only person she could mean for Cuba is Matt Damon..I don't get the reformed, or free- stylin comments, and I honestly just cannot see Matt Damon doing that on the side,but whatever.
I agree completely about not believing Cuba is Damon and not just b/c I adore him. And not b/c I don't realize that there are soooo many gays in show business. But because these blinds are getting out of control. Between Lainey & Ted, apparently every single person in Hollywood is gay, a druggie, a lesbian, a swinger, an asshole...you get my point. I KNOW Tommy Girl is gay. I KNOW Traolta is gay. Even Will Smith. But really...IS Matt Damon doing a Cuban guy on the side? A CUBAN? I am not being Xeonophobic...but how convenient that it is always someone "interesting" or a little different. Like Chocolate. And if these rich & famous people are so into hiding these things WHY do Lainey & Ted and all these gossip people find out? I am fed up with the whole blind guesses. And believe me I am as into the guessing/looking for clues as anyone! But Lainey cannot even admit when an obvious gay man, Jakey G., is right in front of her. Is she blind to that situation?? So I guess what I am saying is that I just don't believe Lainey anymore. Or Ted. I think they both need a life and I am done reading this stuff from now on.
Lainey is insane if she belives we will belive matt damon is gay or bi. if she is saying that then she needs new sources.
she is also getting real cocky lately.
Cuba seems to be someone Lainey really likes. Jason Bateman? Although he is not a megastar is he. I am not believeing Damon is into guys either. Something is wrong with ths riddle.
Remember how Lainey always says that gossip is like a Buffet;you choose which smut you want. I don't believe Matt Damon is gay so I think her source is wrong if she is alluding to him. I like the previous comment about getting fed up with this BI.Who is left if she doesn't want us to think it's him? I've had enough of thinking about this one, Im sure she'll drop hints in his direction in the near future.
Good call with the Ben Affleck elim.... I missed it!
Okay I just e-mailed my first comment ever to Lainey and I made a totally off-the-wall, far-out-of-left-field guess in Jack Nicholson.
Now that you are all done convulsing in laughter, he fits a lot of the criteria just as well as younger actors: he's very respected; still very bankable; still a major player; Lainey likes him; Jack Nicholson being gay would knock people's socks off and would never be guessed in a million years; he has several kids whom he is close to; he is reformed/semi-reformed from his heydays of extreme womanizing and drugs...
Yeah, yeah, laugh at my guess but to me it could fit. It's stupid and probably wrong and Lainey is getting a good laugh from it but at this point I'm getting tired of these BI's unless we get more info...Who else fits for "Cuba" who hasn't been eliminated besides Damon (who I hope it isn't him by the way...)?
OH MY GOD! The above poster made me think, with the guess of Nicholson, of older actors Lainey loves. She ADORES Dustin Hoffman! I am going to send her that guess right now. She did not eliminate anyone today. Bummer. Either way she is definitely not saying anything about Damon to keep us in suspense.
I have no clue about Cuba but for chocolate I'm going with Gerard Butler. The end.
I'm telling you #1 is Wahlberg, #2 is Tony Romo.
"freestylin environment" MEANS THE PERSON LIVES IN THE ENVIROMENT WHICH IS OKAY TO BE GAY OR NOT, AND COLIN FARRELL'S BROTHER IS GAY WHO MARRIED HIS PARTNER A FEW MONTHS BACK, WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK? BUT I AM HOPPING LAINEY ELIMINATES COLIN FARRELL FOR BOTH CUBA AND CHOCOLATE, AND DOES IT SOON CAUSE IT'S DRIVING ME CRAZY I DON'T WANT HIM TO BE EITHER OF THEM.
I am not convinced Cuba is Wahlberg but I sure hope it is. He is not adored by Lainey, not a megastar, and not generous and not known to be super nice. She needs to eliminate Damon. I refuse to believe he is gay only b/c I refuse to belive he'd live a lie. He'd be up front about it. Today Lainey said her pet peeve is people who continue to guess the same person repeatedly. Well DUH...what the hell does she expect us to do? Her arrogance is turning me off BIG TIME.
I would be tickled if Chocolate is Tony Roma! It isn't though. That dirty boy is straight, straight, straight, unfortunately for us WOMEN.
I agree that Tony Roma is not Chocolate mostly becuz he could never, ever, as a football player, "come out", and she hints that he is contemplating it. it would be just like loser jess to fall for a gay but he can't be. Bummer. hate that guy wish he'd bother the men for a change.
What about Bruce Willis for #1?
I'm wondering why Lainey hasn't eliminated Hugh Jackman?
Could today's post on him be a hint at elimination of Hugh Jackman? She seemed to go out of her way to note he was 'faithful'?
"And he’s lovely, and good natured, and faithful, and funny… a cynic has to ask: what is wrong with Hugh Jackman?"
Is Bruce
"settled down" though? He is still a megastar and supposedly generous and a great guy.
I think Lainey was just saying that she hates it when people guess people for blinds that she has already eliminated. I was wondering about the Hugh Jackman thing myself. I think it is an elimination.
Ok.. Lainey just eliminated these for Cuba- not Bruce Willis or Tobey Maguire or Forrest Whitaker.
I'M DONE GUESSING. I'm convinced that if it was Damon, he would have come out years ago. The whole Blind Item is a figment of someones imagination IMO.
I agree, Beth. Even if Lainey ends up eliminating Damon, it will only mean she has hung on to this name all these weeks to be a super bitch. She also has yet to eliminate Clooney, Wahlberg, Dustin Hoffman, Tony Romo, Jakey Gay G., so she is enjoying this one way too much. It is definitely her perogative to keep us hanging...but it is her cocky attitude, esp. yesterday when she said her pet peeve is repeat guesses, that has turned me off. OF COURSE we will repeatedly guess our faves! In hopes that she will eliminate them...DUH.
I totally agree the 'repeat guesses' comment was going a bit too far on Lainey's part... she sets up these blind items and then expects people not to guess their favorites? Esp. when the blind items could be almost anyone... how can one avoid repeat guesses?
So today in Smutty Tingles - there is one about Jim Carrey and Jenny McCarthy. It says they won't last. I think Jim Carrey is Cuba. I emailed Lainey guessing him for Cuba and she never eliminated him. He was eliminated for chocolate. What do ya'll think???
Jim Carrey is another one...he just comes across as so straight..you know what I'm saying? All my gay friends say the same thing..you can always tell when a guy is gay. Jim Carrey, Matt Damon, I just would be shocked if either was gay. I know they are actors,but I don't think anyone could constantly mantain a certain personality if they truly were another way..
Stevie- you have me thinking Cuba is Jim Carrey, based on everything you've said...after all, Lainey says it is very surprising..this could be him, dont want it to be.
Anyone else think it could be Liev Schrieber? He's a new father and not married to Naomi Watts. Lainey mentions she's a fan of his today. Also if you check out his story he's had a pretty bizarre upbringing.
What's bizarre about Liev's upbringing? Is Lainey a big fan of Jim Carrey? Don't think so, and Cuba is someone Lainey loves. And Jim Carrey was always Mr. Nice Guy, no reformation needed.
I feel like I remember hearing that Jim Carrey has had a drinking problem, but I'm not sure. After going back and looking at some of Lainey's older posts about Jim Carrey, I don't think it is him anymore. She calls him a narcissist. Back to the drawing board!
I feel like I remember hearing that Jim Carrey has had a drinking problem, but I'm not sure. After going back and looking at some of Lainey's older posts about Jim Carrey, I don't think it is him anymore. She calls him a narcissist. Back to the drawing board!
Still say Kenny Chesney for chocolate.
Why is Matt Damon "reformed"? He was never a wild child so to speak. Do people think Matt Damon bc of the Ben Affleck elimination? BC that could also hint towards Mark Wahlberg (also from Boston).
I have no clue who this is. I'm done until she comes right out and says who it is lol.
Although I said that I was done with this BI I can't help but be drawn back in.Cuba has a guy living on his estate according to Lainey , does Damon have an estate? I'm aware of him living in New York,I'm English so maybe I have that completely wrong,apologies for that if I'm mistaken.I'm going with the older film star theory, who we still haven't guessed . Damon is her way of keeping us interested but I am adamant that it is not him. I just can't help myself and I will continue to have a look to see what others come up with.God I am so sad ,somebody: help!
I agree that Lainey only wants us to believe it is Matt Damon. The clues really do not fit him. What about Clint Eastwood? Lainey has been shoving her nose up his ass for a year now...his and the Skank Angie...she seems to be in absolute LOVE with them. Look ai it again...maybe Clint? Maybe still Dustin??
Someone like Tom Hanks or Mel G. would really really surprise me, not Ben Affleck or Mark W. Mark W I've often wondered anyway, and Ben has had rumors in the past. It would have to be someone who was masculine, bankable and very well liked...like Matt Damon. Now that would shock me. The only problem is, I don't know if he's had a problem in the past that needed reforming.
I was reading yesterday how Lainey was going on and on about James Franco and the movie "Milk". Somehow the word "milk" made me think of "chocolate". I don't think that Sean Penn is either person, but James Franco could be chocolate. He is rumored to be gay or bi, and is possibly "crotch-uh-lastic" (one of Ted's blind items). Does anyone else see this milk-chocolate connection? He hasn't been eliminated so it could be him...
Joaquin Phoenix for Chocolate??? Just a thought
Had there been any updates on this BI? I don't know about the oder stars, Dustin Hoffman and Clint Eastwood seem like such a stretch.
It can't be Joaquin Phoenix either, he isn't known for any "female pursuits" and he's by no means a womanizer as Lainey seems to imply the "chocolate lover" is.
Don't know about James Franco. Could be, but there are no real hints to him. He isn't a megastar either, I for one don't know about any female pursuits and playing a homosexual person in a biopic about a gay man isn't really a chick flick (aka "so many females need to believe it").
Has Lainey forgotten about this BI?
Today Lainey wonders why Jim Carey isn't more selective... I know its him!
He had a partner, he has a kid and a stephson, he's a major player and since Jenny McC came into the picture, he is more settled down. Besides, since she is 'dating' him, people take her more seriously. She even came on Oprah with her book. And the minivan majority loves the two of them. And people say he is really nice in real life.
So, Jim Carey for Cuba. Anyone?
Possible reveal for Cuba today - article about Hugh Jackman & she says everyone says "he is the nicest" - same wording as the blind item....
I had suspected Hugh Jackman from the beginning. I think she was trying to throw us off by saying it really surpried her because she has hinted at Hugh's homosexuality before. I don't think she was lying, I'm sure it did surprise her about Hugh - just way before, when she originally found out. Lainey calling him the nicest guy today pretty much sealed it for me. As for Chocolate? I'm still not sure! I like the Kenny Chesney guess and George Clooney, but that seems like a bit of a stretch.
I wondered about the "nicest guy" comment from Lainey today as well..but..what is Hugh reformed from? And..didn't she say Hugh was faithful earlier this month? I wish I cod forget about this BI, but something in me keeps trying to ffind out who it is!
Lainey better do an out right reveal or I am done with this.
As Beth pointed out, what is Hugh reformed from? Nothing. And why would it surprise Lainey so much considering all the rumors about him being gay floating around. Makes no sense to me.
Will she ever reveal who these people are? Somehow I doubt it.
As Beth pointed out, what is Hugh reformed from? Nothing. And why would it surprise Lainey so much considering all the rumors about him being gay floating around. Makes no sense to me.
Will she ever reveal who these people are? Somehow I doubt it.
I don't think it's Jim Carey. Even though he is a nice guy I'm sure...it's not one of his top, talked about attributes.
RDJ...definitely. He's partnered/married, has kids, considered one of the nicest, most down to earth actors, finally reformed after many years, a major player in hollywood and very well respected. He's so well liked, that even though he went to jail and had all his drug issues...he was hired immediately for projects once he was reformed...even with his long, messed up, unreliable working history. He never had to struggle to gain back respect and prove himself all over again, not like other actors (wynona and lindsay).
Matt Damon is another one who would fit the bill...except that he's not reformed.
Chocolate: My guess George C. He's the only megastar actor who is known for his female pursuits. He goes through beautiful women like water. This would make sense, as to why he doesn't commit to any of them. They're not chocolate men.
RDJ has been eliminated for both
And how about Collin Farrell for Chocolate?
I don't know about Hugh Jackman... How did he reform himself?
My topguess remains Jim Carey for Cuba. I think it's an actor anyway, because of the word 'on location'. For Chocolate, it could be a singer too. Like Kanye West (he is hinting to be bi-sexual) or even P. Diddy... All the eliminated men for Chocolate are white. Why? Maybe Chocolate really is chocolate himself...
(Forgive me for the bad English. It's not my first language)
Not only will Lainey never do an outright reveal of these two blinds (WAY too explosive), but it could still be months before she gives any more solid hints. Lainey buries her good hints deep and waits awhile for the biggest ones...she is simply protecting herself from being sued. She has to do it. She WILL do it but maybe not as soon as we want.
BTW, this is so not Hugh. The one thing Lainey never does is lie to get us off the right track so when she says he is reformed, she means it. Hugh has never been reformed and neither has Daman.
And to the anon above who is guessing RDJ...please read thru all the eliminations next time. He was eliminated almost immediately.
Jim Carrey would be my guess for Cuba, except is he reformed? He's definitely a freestyler, has children, has an official partner, and has settled down a bit from his old "out there" personality...and has done some serious roles recently.
George Clooney is the guess for Chocolate. There's been bi rumors going around about him for years. No wonder he and Brad are so close...if it's even true that Angelina is FF and FF's partner is bi.
I had emiled Lainey 3 X asking her if Daniel Craig was either Cuba or Chocolate.
Then she elininated Daniel as Chocolate, but never eliminated him for CUBA. And she has done that with a couple of other guesses too.
The term "official partner" made it sound James Bond-ish. And Daniel has a daughter from a previous marriage. I don't know how reformed he is, but I do know he loves "his drink" as they say in the UK.
I know that Lainey LOVES Daniel, and so DO I, so I hope that CUBA is NOT DANIEL. i don't think it is, I would just like to be certain.
ALSO interesting, almost the same day that she eliminated Daniel as Chocolate, SHE TOOK HIM OFF OF HER PERSONAL FREEBIE 5 list! he was listed as #5 for months and months, maybe the past year or more, then when this blind came out, she took him off of her personal freebie 5 list and replaced him with someone else!!
I found that interesting...and she has also stopped the speculation about him getting married. Stopped her predictions and speculation about that topic STONE COLD!
Speaking of Daniel Craig, I am convinced the woman he's dating/engaged to (Satsuki?)is really a man! Or used to be a man... She has a HUGE Adam's Apple!
"Not only will Lainey never do an outright reveal...", Megan, sure she won't say Cuba is XY, but she usually gives enough hints that one has to to be blind and deaf to not see at whom she's pointing. So far, I haven't read one single hint to these BIs, only people she has "notted".
HI Nix,
Oh I agree...I wonder if she is keeping it super quiet right now b/c these are awfully huge blinds. Two gay actors/singers/whatever that no one suspected was gay and are huge names? Maybe she is protecting herself for the time being. OR maybe they are bullshit! LOL I do wonder how many of these blinds, hers and Ted's both, are real. If we believe them all then 99% of celebrities are gay! LOL
cuba is hugh jackman. read her post on him today.
I'm not so sure (to the post above) Lainey said "Next destination: definitely not Cuba." Does that mean he is not cuba? That's how I read it.
mark ruffalo for cuba
Exactly Anon 9:39 - that's how I read it - that he's not Cuba!
Correct anon 9:39...Lainey said definitely NOT Cuba which means Hugh is...not Cuba. No idea how the above poster got the opposite. Lainey was quite clear. And I don't think Ruffalo is Cuba. Lainey gave no indication in her post today and while he is supposed to be a doll, he is neither reformed nor a megastar, by any means.
How can anyone after todays HJ post still think it's him? Lainey said "definitely NOT Cuba". Btw, the destination part was one of the funniest expressions she has used to"not" people so far for this BI.
Hi Megan, well I'm sometimes wondering as well how much truth there is in all those BIs floating around the web, lol.
Megan, you've beaten me with your answer, I was still typing :-). Agree with you on Mark Ruffalo.
Hmmm I read it differently, like his wife wouldn't want him heading to Cuba?
It's Hugh Jackman. Lainey posted a big clue about him today in her blog.
It's Hugh Jackman. Lainey posted a big clue about him today in her blog.
I think you guys are reading it wrong. I think she said not Cuba because that's where his male lover lives. As for what he is reformed from, Hugh himself has said on many occasions that before he met his wife he was a total womanizer and that could be what he's reformed from. I think Lainey is saying he is Cuba. I sent her an email practically begging her to just come right out and say who it was and I think this is it.
I think you guys are reading it wrong. I think she said not Cuba because that's where his male lover lives. As for what he is reformed from, Hugh himself has said on many occasions that before he met his wife he was a total womanizer and that could be what he's reformed from. I think Lainey is saying he is Cuba. I sent her an email practically begging her to just come right out and say who it was and I think this is it.
Lainey made it very clear... definitely not Cuba.. Its definitely not Hugh Jackman, no matter how you twist her answer.
I think Lainey revealed it today.
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"Hugh and Deborra-Lee have been living in NY a while now. Since before Christmas. Next destination: definitely not Cuba. Probably LA? Have to imagine rehearsals will be starting soon for Oscar… "
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I knew it!
I'm just not convinced though - first, even if Hugh was a womanizer before his wife, it wasn't publicized. Lainey makes it sound like his reformed status is sort of public. Second, she talks about Cuba already living in a freestylin' sort of arrangement. If that's so, why would the wife mind going to Cuba, if she's already aware of what's going on?
I took it as him being eliminated - he is NOT Cuba. She also tagged it quiveration. I doubt she'd do that if she was revealing him to be a fraud.
DLL
If Lainey was revealing that it was Hugh then her hints were way off. Hugh isn't known as a reformed star....he doesn't really have a badboy past....and also she said it was a surprise! Why? Have you seen him on stage as Peter Allen?? What about those rumours about his manager living with them?? And the second ring on his finger from his manager? Way off with the clues on this one - we would never have guessed.
I agree with anon 638 above. Her clues did not fit HJ, and her post today says "definitely not Cuba." at first, I thought that meant she was outing him as Chocolate, but he does not fit that either.
She said that Cuba's gayness really, really surprised her. To me, that would mean someone we ALL would be shocked at. Not someone like HJ.
I think she was excluding him there.
OMG...I feel like I have lost my mind. How much clearer does Lainey have to be??? DEFINITELY NOT CUBA means, very simply, Hugh is NOT CUBA. Stop twisting the words and read them for what they are. She is not implying that Hugh IS Cuba...she is eliminating Hugh AS CUBA. There is no question about this. I guess when she does actually reveal who Cuba is then it will all be put to rest.
Just sit back & wait...(BIG SIGH)...:)
I agree - she is being clear that he is NOT Cuba. Also, in the clues about Cuba, she mentions his "official partner". I think we're looking for someone who is not married - just to throw one out there, how about Liev Schrieber? (sp?)
nooo not liev! I hope not. I don't think he is reformed or a big enough star.
Yeesh! Who are we even left with?
Ben Affleck was eliminated right? So we still have Matt Damon, but he isn't reformed. I don't think there is anyone really left! Unless we are reading the reformed clue wrong? Maybe it's more of a hint at something, like a movie he's been in? Oh I don't know anymore!!!
So until a blatant clue comes forward, I think I'm going to retire from guessing lol. Seriously, who is left?
Ben Stiller?
Although, he's not really reformed from anything...is he? Other than that, that would be another good guess...and it would definitely shock me.
By the way - cruising Ted's site, and found this. HJ may have a vie, but it isn't men, according to Ted.
"Dear Ted:
Is Toothy Tile Hugh Jackman? If you can't answer online, please let me know if I am wrong by email. Thanks.
—Anngraber
Dear No Need:
Wrong vice, babe."
I take that to mean that HJ is the subject of one of ted's famous blind VICES, not that his "vice" is not men.
also we need more hints from Lainey or this one is dead in the water.
Lainey talked today about how Prince Harry is a racist but prefers black women. Then said to theorise away. A hint for this riddle?
"See? It could totally be a daily feature. And it could feature Hot Harry on a Horse every f-cking day. Because, as we know, he is the loose cannon, the blundering spare.
Last time it was the army video. This time he’s hating on black people.
According to comedian Stephen K Amos, who performed at Prince Charles’s 60th birthday celebration in November, Harry was trying to be funny when he said to him: You don’t sound like a black chap.
Amos recalled: "I wanted to say, 'How is I supposed to sound?'”
Understandably people are outraged. But the question is: why are they surprised? He’s a member of the aristocracy. They were colonising people just over 100 years ago. You think he was raised by and hangs out with people who believe in colour equality? Please.
And there are still Whites-Only country clubs in America so it’s not like it’s only across the Atlantic.
Hot Harry on a Horse is a product of his environment, surrounded by bigotry and ignorance. I really pick the winners, don’t I? F-ck.
But to bring it back to a smutty angle, I’ll leave this for you to psychoanalyse – did you know that on the sly, when Harry’s hooking up undercover, his preference is for black girls? Slamdunk, yes. Theorise away…."
I think either HArry or WIlliam could fit for chocolate. Puts an interesting spin on it. They are definitely hetero pressured.
Daniel Day Lewis?
I'm still on the fence about Jackman for Cuba. I think the "Next destination: definitely not Cuba" is vague enough to be reasonably argued either way. However, on Jan 21 Lainey posted that Jackman was the "nicest, nicest" guy in a story--wording right out of Cuba.
Did anyone besides me take her comment about Matt Damon in today's item about Winona as a huge hint here:
"Especially since he was developing other interests"
I think this could be the hint that Matt Damon in Cuba. -- happy father, settled down and reformed, bankable and respected.
And, then (this may be reading too much into it), in the Prop 8 she made a huge point to mention George Clooney's statements about Prop 8? I thought this might have been a hint about him being Chocolate. -- known for being less attached, but well known for female pursuits.
i've been wondering about George Clooney for chocolate too - he hasn't been eliminated..
Today on her twitter Lainey says "chocolate loves coffee"
No idea what this means
OH dear, how did I miss this... George Clooney is filming a coffee (nespresso I think) comercial right now
Hugh Jackman has a son named Oscar - Lainey's twitter says Cuba has an Oscar, but not a real one...
Well, not for acting. Could be directing, etc.
Or for best screenplay... like Matt Damon.
Lainey said Cuba has an oscar but not for acting. Looks like MAtt Damon is Cuba.
LAiney also said
"chocolate loves coffee"
Anyone think that what Lainey recently wrote about Clooney could be another clue?
In "George Clooney and the Queen of Italy", she says she has never seen George so "vaginally hypnotised".
Thoughts?
I know this was has been pretty much determined. But, did anyone read Lainey's quote about Hugh Jackman and the SMA from last week? About how he "Is the nicest, kindest, most generous celebrity." That's almost word-for-word to what's written in this blind item. And he was a debatable exclusion.
Lainey all but outed Clooney for chocolate today:
Is your smutty sense tingling? Because mine is. Who’s to say she’s not sharing Seerdorf’s friendship with George? Perhaps he’s a wonderful conversationalist. Maybe they have the same preferences.
http://www.laineygossip.com/George_Clooney_with_Elisabetta_Canalis_as_Italian_tabloids_suggest_she_is_cheating_on_him_with_Clare.aspx?CatID=0&CelID=0
Here is a pic of Clarence Seedorf
http://www.exposay.com/clarence-seedorf-champions-league-3rd-round-milan-stella-rossa---milan-crvena-zvezda/p/9813/0/?j=130567
I agree with the PP about Chocolate. But, I still say that Cuba is Hugh Jackman, and not Matt Damon.
Cuba was revealed as Hugh Jackman.
http://www.laineygossip.com/Hugh_Jackman_chances_for_Sexiest_Man_Alive_2009.aspx?CatID=0&CelID=20107
Anon 12/12/09 - That is not a reveal. That is Lainey's argument for Hugh JAckman being sexiest man alive. Take her hints as you will. But a reveal it is not.
Lainey revealed Hugh Jackman to be Cuba (finally) I don't see how much clearer she could have been, although I still don't understand how she said it really suprised her, given his questionable history.
http://www.laineygossip.com/Smutty_Tingles_15Jan10.aspx?CatID=0&CelID=0
"Hugh Jackman has a lot to enjoy in Brazil, and his family too"
laineylover: what does that have to do with Jackman being Cuba? Brazil is not even Hispanic (they're a former Portugese colony, and, yes, there's a difference). No, Jackman isn't Cuba.
I am thinking Cuba and Ted C's Corny Beefy are one in the same. In my opinion, that makes it Matt D. What do you guys think? Check it out.
Sorry but I don't think Hugh is gay or bi (not that there's anything wrong with either). Being Australian I've watched and read articles on he and his wife for years they've always spoken how much chemistry they had right from the start when they met on a tv series. Just because he played Peter Allen awfully good on stage doesn't make him gay. Besides, Hugh's hugely popular in Aus, the media would be onto him in a shot if he was seriously considered to be pretending he's something that he's not.
Caz1310, if you don't think he's gay or bi, you're going to be sorely disappointed. I don't think he's this particular blind vice, but Hugh is into the dudes, and Debbie knows all about it.
I would say that I have certain information, but you probably wouldn't believe me anyway, lol.
Leo & Clooney were cut from the same cloth. They parade their show beards like ponies. I see clear, right through their act. I'm sure This is jst one of the two, though. George & Matt fit well... all that time making those Oceans movies... They were years in the making!
So true, EntertainMeLA.
From Lainey today!!!
[As for where George is - he's probably watching them frolic with a cigar in his mouth from the deck, glass of Jack in his right hand, maybe nibbling on a piece of dark chocolate in his left, although these days I hear he's trying to abstain. Watching his weight.]
I think this is a big hint!!!
Lainey dropped a major hint in her live blog today that Matt Damon is Cuba. I have cut and pasted the relevant part here:
1:02
Sarah: And Matt Damon is conspicuoulsy absent from the Affleck's sphere and has been for a while.
Tuesday August 3, 2010 1:02 Sarah
1:02
Lainey:
Matt and Ben are still tight. For sure. But Matt has other secrets to keep.
Lainey just dropped a major hint that George likes playing with the boys today... So I think Chocolate is for sure him. When talking about Cameron Diaz and A-Rod getting together in Mexico with George Clooney and Elisabetta Canalis, she opened with:
Title: "They should swap
George probably wouldn’t mind that in the right combination."
This is usually the way Lainey does her reveals, esp for someone as high profile and powerful as Clooney. She has to be much more careful.
Here's the link to the post: http://www.laineygossip.com/Cameron_Diaz_and_George_Clooney_in_Mexico_with_d_list_lovers_22dec10.aspx?CatID=0&CelID=0
Until someone explains exactly how Matt Damon is 'reformed' then he is still NOT proven to be Cuba. If Lainey meant for him to be the clear choice she should have left that 'reformed' bit out of the Blind item.
I'm still not sure if Hugh Jackman or Matt Damon is Cuba. However; I have noticed in a few pictures of Hugh, he is often accompanied by an (older?) tanned gentleman who wears glasses. I wonder who he is (friend, assistant, brother).
Again today Lainey revealed Cuba to be Matt Damon, where she is discussing why Leo DiCaprio may have been shit-talking Damon. After proposing possible reasons, she writes:
"Or, maybe, they, um, had something in common. Some similar experience and/or experimentation. Maybe one time they got drunk and shared a Cuban cigar. Maybe it’s nothing."
And she is also revealing Leo to be into similar experimentation, per a very recent blind item.
Again today Lainey revealed Cuba to be Matt Damon, where she writes of him (and Leo DiCaprio, the subject of another recent blind):
"Or, maybe, they, um, had something in common. Some similar experience and/or experimentation. Maybe one time they got drunk and shared a Cuban cigar."
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