In yesterday’s Movies Column I described the women-being-funny controversy in the new film Bridesmaids. I then listed a number of women who are undeniably hilarious. Jennifer Connelly does not deserve to be on this list. That was my mistake.
Jennifer Connelly, beautiful ice queen of Hollywood, not a comedienne
It was Jennifer Coolidge, lovable ditz from Best In Show and American Pie that I meant to say. I apologize for the error.
Jennifer Coolidge: funny lady, unlike Jennifer Connelly
I also failed to include in the list Sandra Bernhard, Amy Sedaris, Jeanine Garofalo, Mary Tyler Moore, Cloris Leachman, Wanda Sykes, Rosalind Russell, Carol Channing, Carole Lombard, Lucille Ball, and the entire cast of The Golden Girls. The list truly goes on and on, yet for some reason Hollywood still insists that women can’t be funny.
PS: Translations: the Seattle Transgender Film Festival runs through the end of the weekend. Come support this incredible and unique event if you can!
