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Claire Danes Raises the Bar to New Heights as Temple Grandin
Claire Danes’ blond hair gleams like pure gold in the sunlight streaming through the windows of the Soho Grand on an early winter afternoon. Her slender figure is layered with classic clothes that keep her warm in style. She orders a cup of mint tea and holds it firmly between her palms to enjoy the heat. She laughs sweetly at times, and adopts a serious tone when speaking about her craft.
“I think a lot of creative people struggle with understanding where reality and imagination meet, because you’ve got to manipulate and challenge them both when you are an artist. I know now that I can choose to do that or not; it’s under my power. It’s the good thing about being 30. I somehow figured that out, finally,” she chuckles.
Danes’ life has been graced with the company of remarkable individuals. Oliver Stone wrote her letter of recommendation to Yale, Leonardo DiCaprio was her love interest in Romeo + Juliet, Patrick Wilson joined her on-screen for a Gap commercial, and Meryl Streep has offered her personal advice on artistic matters, like to “always act with love.” Oh yes, and British heartthrob, Hugh Dancy, is her hubby. Did we forget anything? Anyone? It’s likely.
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Filmmaker Greg Barker Pays Homage to Humanitarian Sergio Vieira de Mello
A former war correspondent, journalist and filmmaker Greg Barker has been in some harrowing locations across the globe to get to the truth of the matter.
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In a rare coincidence, the Chinese New Year, a time for joy and celebration, falls on Valentine’s Day. According to the Chinese calendar, this is the Year of the Tiger, an animal of power and passion. They may make an odd couple but celebrate the tiger and cupid at VALENTINE'S DAY...
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Stay in tune with the cosmic forces that influence our lives with your monthly horoscope, by Eliza DeVries. Venice Magazine’s astrological readings are your window into the possibilities, opportunities and pitfalls that lay ahead for your astrological sign. You can navigate the waters of your relationships, career and finances with greater understanding and confidence, armed with our celestial guide.
