Was it the party? Was it the guests? Was it the costume choice? It is not every year you can be a genie(?). Maybe that is why he wanted to wear the mask this year, to cover the disappointment.
Halloween has always been fun for Jake. Here are links to two clips where he talks about Halloween growing up, courtesy of IHJ.
IHJ - Jake on Regis & Kelly November 2005(download)
IHJ - Jake on David Letterman October 2007(download)
Special thanks to Hjulia for Genie Jake.
Happy Halloween! Frency, did you like the movie Gone, Baby, Gone? I did, and have been a fan of Casey Afflick since Good Will Hunting. One trend that disturbs me in this and other movies, like The Departed also set in Boston, is that while they get props for (unrealistically in this latest movie) trying to "clean-up" the racial stuff, they make no such attempts with regards to the homophobic stuff.
ReplyDeleteAnd, speaking of movies, if you haven't seen Rendition, go see it! Jake is very good in it.
Halloween always reminds me of this from Ted two years ago.
ReplyDelete"Yeah, yeah, yeah. You're tired of Toothy Tile. But, darlings, the way folks are yappin' lately, this might be one of my last chances to discuss the closeted and increasingly curious conundrums of T2!
Tragic, I know.
Now what you might not realize is that T.T. and his boyfriend have their own share of Jude Law-and-Sadie Frost-style drama. They were on for forevah. Then they broke up. And now, phew, they're on! (And Toothy's public "girlfriend" is fadin' into the background fast.)
But here's the (big) prob: Everyone loves a good drama. And some people couldn't give a Simpson's ass about Nick and Jessica. These folks--all fancy, rich and A-list, mind you--like dishin' on Toothy and his b-f instead. Where have they been having sex in their butch automobiles lately? Jeez. Their li'l relationship is like the cocktail fodder at WeHo's most elite, gay gatherings.
Some het ones, too.
Why, darlings, at all the best Halloween do's, particularly one held by a mucho impressive movie director, it's the only thing folks could blab on about--all the poor Cher impersonators were driven to near tears 'cause no one paid them no damn mind!
Also, big-name big-timers are openly chatting about T2's homo-rrific love life. No whispers required. It's, forgive the pun, out there. Everywhere.
So, if everyone who's anyone is openly talkin' Toothy, can it be long before the rest of America catches up? I for one hope we have a little more time. I'd kinda miss Toothy.
(Hey, Tooth, glad you're back with that man of yours--for good this time? It's sure what he thinks.)"
that "other" halloween pic of Jake is Ab.Fab.!
ReplyDeletei am going to see Rufus Wainwright tonight. so happy halloween everyone.
Release the stars.
Release the stars.
ReplyDeleteAmen, Winterbird. Enjoy Rufus!
Happy Halloween everyone, and great song choice!
Looking forward to seeing Gone, Baby Gone this weekend.
Thanksgiving coming up soon. Jake spent most of the vacay with Austin last year.
ReplyDeleteBet your bottom dollar it'll be pictures of Jake and Reese this Thanksgiving - maybe even with her kids. If this is fake the one I'm shaking my head at is Reese. Jake is motivated by fear, what is Reese's motivation?
Maybe overcoming feelings of rejection and loss from her divorce?
ReplyDeleteThanksgiving - a family occasion.
ReplyDeleteI think Jake will share it with family and those he loves. Wherever they are.
There are many things for them to be thankful for this year. Some we know and some we might not know about yet.
: )
i can see Reese agreeing to this, who wouldn't want to be seen in the arms of a hunk like jake? she seems totally smitten. who knows? maybe it was her idea from the beginning and now she finally gets her way.
ReplyDeletethe problem is now even if jake backs out, Reese would kill him before she lets him make a fool of her.
we are talking about possible hollywood homicide here :P
Thinking about Jake and Halloween just makes me sad. You just know his costume this year was pr-approved. :(
ReplyDeleteWHen was this genie shot taken? Cute pic. Who are the pretty brunettes with Jake?
ReplyDeleteWhere did you get that picture?
ReplyDeleteYou know, there are quite a few people getting medieval on Jake's ass lately. Mostly at WFT.
ReplyDeleteIt makes me wonder how a couple of sites could have got so many upright and moral posters who have never lied or dissembled about the truth in their lives.
Or else there are a lot of posters with little life experience, because those with more recognize that life sometimes come down to compromise. And sometimes you don't step up to the plate in your own life, and you're no hero.
To be honest, heros bore me. All idols have feet of clay. I still hope Jake can be happy someday cos lying long-term, if that's what he is doing, eats at the soul. (And Jaustin make a handsome couple).
Well, I don't lie about my sexual orientation, Max. And I don't believe people who are rich and doing it for career profit should. If that's medieval, so be it. I call it holding people to the same standards I hold myself to. I would never expect more.
ReplyDeleteAnon 9:28 and 9:46- we are more likely to respond to people who use names.
ReplyDeleteAshley Olsen and Lance Armstrong?????????
ReplyDeletehttp://www.usmagazine.com/morning_rush_ashley_olsen_and_lance_armstrong_seen_nuzzling
So true max! I'm trying to remember that if Jake were to come out he would be the first in so many regards (as an upcoming, cusp of A-list actor). I can't imagine how scary that is and it's a lot of pressure to put on one person. Even if J&A both came out the heat would be on Jake.
ReplyDeleteAs for Reese: I have to disagree that she looks smitten. Thats the same smile she gives when she is chatting around with the papparazzi for instance. I believe she is acting although genuinely likes Jake as most do.
Hi Max,
ReplyDeleteI agree with you, up to a point. I've had a lot of life experience, and these are the conculsions I've come to from my experiences. Yes, life does come down to compromise at times, but to me that doesn't mean people can be dishonest whenever it suits them. I don't think I'm perfect at all, but I try to do the best I can and be truthful with my dealings with people. I would never carry on a deception on a grand scale, ever - if that is what is going on, because we have no idea. I don't direct this at anyone in particular, it's the HW system that's disappointing.
Lying, omission, or just plain taking advantage of a situation is not only dishonest, I think it will hurt someone in the long run, as you say. :)
Ashely and Lance
ReplyDeleteTalk about Six Degrees or is that Sixth St. (bad Austin,TX joke, sorry)
Well maybe she and Austin will have something else to talk about during their filming.
It got mention in New York Magazine as well.
Seems all have Austin's friends have to go through Lance first. Seriously, how old is he?? How old is she? Eeewww.
ReplyDeleteBWF- Lance is 36. Ashley is 21.
ReplyDeleteFor any tbs "afraid" to look at the beach video - I just had a look, and it's....well, it's whatever you want it to be. If you think Jake and Reese are an item you could read it that way, but there is zero sexual intensity in it.
ReplyDeleteThere is literally more bodily contact (and more response from Jake) in the Wiping Down vid.
Max- ITA.
ReplyDeleteMax
ReplyDeleteComparing those two videos is a study in total contrasts.
Thank G*d I'm not the only one who thinks this as well! I was beginning to wonder if I was deluding myself! :)
ReplyDeleteHi NETB - I've only just watched the vid and I'm sort of meh about it too. Did they put Reese up on a little sand-dune or dig a hole for Jake? The size differential looks smaller.
ReplyDeleteI don't think people are getting medieval on Jake. The fandom's gone into a general low because a lot of the people who think he's straight don't really like him with Reese and a lot of TBs are - justifiably in my view - upset because a *poster boy* for gay rights seems to be acting in a hypocritical manner and winding the clock back to 1957.
I'm not down on Jake, but I think this is a major misstep - the ambiguity was actually working fine for him. Sadly, I expect another "reveal" at Thanksgiving, and who knows what before then.
There is a genuine sweetness to the way Austin and Jake interact with each other, the TDAT video, their smiles, just the way they are with each other.
ReplyDeleteOf course the Lakers pictures,and the TDAT video, the bed head pictures but I started looking at other times too. The first set of biking pics from last November. How Austin hung back to be out of the shot, but how Jake waited for him. The Lakers game that November how Jake's body language show that he was leaning forward in a position to put himself between the paparazzi and Austin. The April pictures - Austin between Jake and the traffic and his signaling for turns. (do you really know people who do that?)
It is not a forced saccharine sweet, nor can be construed as over the top. It is just what is it. It is a genuine sentiment between people who care for each other deeply. The kind of thing that can not be manufactured.
Totally OT -- but back to Ashley and Lance sec.
ReplyDeleteFrom Page Six:
October 31, 2007 -- ODD couple alert: Ashley Olsen has a new, older man. The 21-year-old twin showed up to the Rose Bar at the Gramercy Park Hotel Monday night with Tory Burch's ex, Lance Armstrong, 36. Our bar spy said, "They came together with a group of friends. Ashley drank red wine, sat on his lap and they were making out all night. They left together around 2 a.m." Armstrong has been spending more time in town since he bought a home here. Another source said, "He tried to make Tory happy when they were dating by buying a place here, but she couldn't deal with him not actually living in the same city, so they broke up." Olsen's rep didn't return calls.
Page Six
from the new Intouch magazine:
ReplyDelete"Are Jake and Reese faking it?
Reese Witherspoon and Jake Gyllenhaal's relationship draws questions."
http://intouchweekly.hollywood.com/
isn't Intouch a fairly mainstream rag?
ReplyDelete^ Yes, it is.
ReplyDeleteLance and Ashley are kind of eww as a couple too, aren't they :) :)
Lance and Ashley are so wrong on so many levels.
ReplyDelete"Jake and Reese: Real Couple Or Really Good Scam?
ReplyDeleteIt's getting harder and harder to keep track of this stuff. First we hear that Jake Gyllenhaal and newly-divorced mother of two Reese Witherspoon are a couple, then we hear that they're not, then we hear that he's gay, then we hear that he's not, then we hear that Jake and Reese are a couple again, then we hear that it's all a publicity stunt for their movie Rendition and that maybe Jake's bearded in more ways than one.
I don't know. I kinda don't care anymore. I mean, Jake's equally hot and equally totally unattainable to me whether he's gay or straight, single or coupled, so it really makes no difference to me what he's getting up to. I just worry for Reese, is all. Single mom, freshly divorced - she's gotta be under a lot of pressure, so I think that she really needs a nice boy to hang out with. You know, go for milkshakes, walk on the beach holding hands, that kinda thing. And if Jake's that guy, great - but I gotta say, if this is just a publicity stunt (which, if it is, she's probably in on it, but whatever) or a cover-up for le grande affaire with Austin Nichols, well, then, that just sucks and I'll probably boycott Rendition, which I wasn't going to see anyway, but still. I'll be mad."
http://www.babble.com/CS/blogs/famecrawler/archive/2007/10/31/jake-and-reese-real-couple-or-really-good-scam.aspx
From Intouch magazine:
ReplyDelete"Are Jake and Reese faking it?
Reese Witherspoon and Jake Gyllenhaal kissed and held hands at Kate Hudson's Halloween bash. "It was their unofficial coming-out party," a guest at the October 27 event says. "Reese even introduced Jake as her boyfriend." But it's the timing of the couple's sudden display of affection that's raising suspicions that this is a publicity stunt. After all, the actors were first photographed kissing on October 22, just days after their movie Rendition opened and both stars have plenty to gain by going public now.
Check out In Touch for more on whether Reese and Jake's relationship is real or a faux-mance."
http://intouchweekly.hollywood.com/2007/10/are_jake_and_reese_faking_it.php
12:47: Mainstream yeah, but the story is the same as Lainy's take on it: The relationship is legit, but they are exploiting it for Rendition which makes zero sense since it happened after the movie opened. Lainey says that it's for DVD sales which is silly because if no one showed up for the movie, they sure in hell ain't buying the DVD.
ReplyDeleteyawn
ReplyDeleteI'd like to read the InTouch article to see what their take is.
ReplyDeleteRemember how people mentioned Kirsten with Jake in those photos where he looks a bit down and she is consoling him. Funny how in the Reek video Reese seems to do the same exact thing.
ReplyDeleteITA Scylla, and I agree with netb that someone is going to get hurt by this, be it Jake, Jake's image, J&A's relationship or something else. I think Jake is a lot more uncomfortable with this than others who have bearded, as evidenced by the fact that Jeese didn't reach this level until now and Jake looks so unhappy. Something has got to give if this keeps up.
ReplyDeleteAnon 2:08- maybe you could use a name next time?
ReplyDeleteIt looks like Fox news believes that they are legit and the reason the movie tanked was because of it's subject matter.
ReplyDeleteI think Fox says that they finally decided to let people know they were real (well whatever), but it was too late. Not sure they believe it, since the pointing out they are suddenly on all tabloids photogged everywhere makes it seem a stunt anyway.
ReplyDeleteI am still totally puzzled by Jake's comment that he could not respond to the question whether he was dating Reese because he would not respond to a question which would not elicit a honest answer. It is stuck in my head and wish I could ask him what he f**g meant with that. I might be totally off track but to me there lies the clue to all this. How about just saying yes, no, no comment, but a 'loeaded' answer like that??? I am getting obsessed with it.
ReplyDeleteWhich interview was that in Zero? Is it possible Jake thinks he has wiggle room even with all the pdas to say they were just being friends? And I think the amount of attention this has all gotten is interesting too. I don't think all of the commentators really think this was done to sell the movie after the fact (unless they're just blindly jumping on the bandwagon). I think a lot of them are just using this as a way to talk about the rumours without really talking about the rumours. They're all just too afraid to go there.
ReplyDeleteDestiny, if I remember well, an interview for a British TV channel? If I find a link to it I'll post it.
ReplyDeleteWell, I guess at that point he knew that if he was answering that question he would have to say that he is dating Reese. That would be the only approved answer.
ReplyDeleteBut he didn't want to say that, because it wouldn't be honest.
I think that despite all these photos and videos, he didn't want to actually say something that he knew would be a lie.
That is not to say that he is comfortable acting out something he knows to be fake, as we can all see from the pictures.
Won't the next step for J and R be to start talking about each other on record? I think it's coming....
ReplyDeleteReeke might as well be real now because to me Jake is tainted.
ReplyDeleteIf they are fake and he's in a real relationship, then he is technically abusing that real relationship, even if the real partner agreed to it.
If they are real, then they are a couple of famewhores - tacky, desperate and pathetic (wow isn't that what the trolls always called us?)
She is acting completely out of character and he's turned into a zombie.
I cannot believe for one minute that these two are serious artists.
I hope Austin enjoys his time in Uruguay. I hope he and the rest of the cast have a ball and that he gets himself some action with a local male/female.
Keep doing what you're doing Austin. You are the only one out of the three who can hold your head up.
But if you haven't already, dump that ass.
The only thing more painful then hiding your love for someone is watching that love pretend to love someone else.
Ag, I am sorry you need to denigrate Jake so. And how do you know Austin is so innocent in all this?
ReplyDelete... he would not respond to a question which would not elicit a honest answer...
ReplyDeleteQ&A - just before the end of the video:
Jake Gyllenhaal on GMTV
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FqiXn_q2HQ
^^^ who'sthat
ReplyDeleteLast year our country lost a great song-artist. He died of a heart-attack only 30 years old. There was always huge speculations about his sexuality in the media. He never had an official girl-or boyfriend. He never adressed his sexuality.
ReplyDeleteToday his father told the fans his son was bisexual. He believed the son wanted them to know the truth.
His bisexuality led to a lot of frustrations because he simply couldn`t choose between men and women. He didn`t feel he belonged some place. He was very nervous, heard voices and drank a lot. Very sad. He really had a great voice and became famous through a tv-show when he was 18, i think.
You may be right max. I wouldn't be surprised if J&R go on record either, and maybe even their family members too. I remember reading somewhere that they are planning to go to Hawaii for Thanksgiving with Ava and Deacon, so I expect there will also be plenty of pap pics. You don't let everyone know where you're going on holiday if you don't want your photo taken.
ReplyDeleteThere is a lot of speculations today if Jake/Reese`s relationship is for real. Taking a vacation together with her kids and maybe kiss infront of them, might get most people think they must be for real. I don`t know how far they will go, but nothing will surprise me anymore. I`ll just wait and see.
ReplyDeleteWhen I veer from compassion to anger (or as my gf calls it, mad dog mode) I find myself thinking the same things AG. And while we don't know where Austin is in all of this, if he went along with this then it was probably out of love and a desire to protect Jake. I really don't think that Austin's career at this point would be hurt by this or that we'll see such heavy bearding from him. What Jake did was clearly for his career.
ReplyDeleteI also to some point agree with ag. Even though i think Jake is very conflicted and don`t quite know what to do, if he`s in a relationship with Austin, he`s hiding him. Not only is he hiding him, he also want so much to be seen as straight he`s faking a relationship with another person. That person also happens to be an acadamy award-winner.
ReplyDeleteI really feel for Austin because he`s just officially not good enough to Jake. Simple as that. I feel for Jake too, but most for Austin. Absolutely.
6:51, I don't think it's a matter of Austin not being on the D-list--I don't think it's that at all; it's because he's a guy.
ReplyDeleteBTW, check out this link--puke (they hooked up AGAIN-EEWWWW--not Jeese): http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20156021,00.html
By the way, I think we (and one poster on fanchit) are all in agreement that this was prompted by Ted outing Jake and Austin in his column two weeks ago. Off to check out the NYC Halloween parade.
ReplyDeleteag, I think you are oversimplyfing things to the nth degree, and quite honestly we don't really know a jack of what is going on behind scenes. Painting Austin as the poor little boy being abused makes him look like a complete idiot, which I honestly hope he is not, and have no indication from past interviews or appearances he is. He went out on a public date too, and he did call shit and rubbish on those hinting at a relationship with Jake, and pointed out how much of a wild buck he is. That was way before Jake even said anything, remember?
ReplyDeleteag, I think you are oversimplyfing things to the nth degree, and quite honestly we don't really know a jack of what is going on behind scenes. Painting Austin as the poor little boy being abused makes him look like a complete idiot, which I honestly hope he is not, and have no indication from past interviews or appearances he is. He went out on a public date too, and he did call shit and rubbish on those hinting at a relationship with Jake, and pointed out how much of a wild buck he is. That was way before Jake even said anything, remember?
ReplyDeleteBroadwayfan, i also think the major reason is because he`s a guy. Though i can`t help thinking Jake want`s to be seen romantically involved with Reese because she`s an acadamy award-winner. Don`t know if he and his PR-people would get involved like that with a less famous actress.
ReplyDeleteCount me among those who believe that Austin knows what's going on here and is willing to go along with it, at least for now. How far it will go, I don't know, hopefully not too much further than it already has.
ReplyDeleteFrom what Ted has said previously about Toothy and BF Tile now Gray Goose super domesticating, I always took that as they were think as we and not me. And after the change in jewelry status this summer I don't think Jake would make a decision like this without Austin being involved, and knowing about it.
ReplyDelete"How far it will go, I don't know, hopefully not too much further than it already has."
ITA Wicked.
nobody is entirely innocent in this case, i tend to think. if austin is really outraged by this, he could come out on his own without even mentioning jake (and knowing that people will make the connection).
ReplyDeleteI wonder about the 6 month timeframe Ted gave as the maximum amount of time that J&R would be together. That would put it right around the end of awards season. From what I've seen though, Rendition doesn't look like it will be recognized, so it seems pointless for J&R to go through the trouble for that. And if they do break up sooner, I don't think it's going to give them the career boost or quell the gay rumors like they want anyway.
ReplyDeleteHe went out on a public date too, and he did call shit and rubbish on those hinting at a relationship with Jake, and pointed out how much of a wild buck he is"
ReplyDeleteI'm also a wild young buck.
Hey there buckaroo.
ReplyDeleteSee you back at the bunkhouse? ; )
You boys behave now! ;)
ReplyDeleteI think the boys were laying low. Remember Austins comment in a JFC interview about hiding in his bedroom. Many thought they had broken up. A bigger event happended before Ted's hand in hand walk. The hot day in Austin TX when Austin took his shirt off and revealed a man's ring around his neck. Not that I was a doubter before, but that was the final confirmation, so maybe he feels a bit guilty and is going along.
ReplyDeleteHe said he was doing penance in his bedroom. I thought that was an odd remark to make--this was right before JFC was cancelled. And FYI, shortly before Austin made this comment, Ted reported that Toothy got it on with his bf in a "gay enclave" in LA.
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ReplyDeleteSorry I missed your name. What was it again?
Tired, if Jake is bearding/getting publicity/going all famewhore like (has to be one of the three) he denigrates himself. He doesn't need my help at all.
ReplyDeleteAs if he really cares what I think. This doesn't affect him at all. I'll still see his movies which is all he should expect from me.
If there is bearding going on and Austin agrees to it, there is still ways of doing it without needing the PDA and all the hoopla. They could have just released a statement saying that they were together and been seen at a couple of events and now we want to live our life in private. Classy bearding if you like.
Something both seem to have lost.
And if Jake is in this for real, then I say good luck to them. However, I would have to question the kind of person Jake really is to have fallen for someone so cold, smug and controlling.
It's not about it being a woman, it's not about it not being Austin. It's about it being Reese.
And I am never going to apologise for that.
Sorry, and even if Austin agreed to all of this, Jake should have set a standard to which he was never going to go part.
ReplyDeleteIf this is a fake relationship, and he's in a real one, he needs to remember that one is the most important.
well...i think we've already established the fact that this Reek thing suck, cos no matter what, Jake looks bad. if it's real, then they are tacky and exploiting their relationship for PR shit. if it's fake, then jake is living a lie. I agree with someone else before (sorry i forgot... )- that Jake is not other random hunk, he made BBM, that makes everyone more disappointed if he has to hide his sexuality.
ReplyDeleteNow the JIS team is left wary of Reese (it could have been better if it's Portman, I agree..) and the TBs are disillusioned.
so yeah... this romance trick sucks.
there is a possibility all that is real but hollywood ask them to show to help the movie
ReplyDeleteif it's the case i can understand perfectly jake is akward and not so happy to do that in front of the camera !
as for reese , i can't judge her, i don't know her
so how do you know she is smug , cold and controlling ?
ag, I agree with you. I feel exactly the same. I hope austin has dumped him and he has a ball in Uruguay :) I don't really care whether Jake comes out of the closet or not, that's for him to decide, but bearding is disgusting! There is no excuse for it but to create a false image to fool the public to further his career....
ReplyDelete"that Jake is not other random hunk, he made BBM, that makes everyone more disappointed if he has to hide his sexuality. "
ReplyDeletemaybe he is fed up of BBM
Anon 5:27- do you have a name to go with your comment?
ReplyDelete'maybe he is fed up of BBM'
ReplyDeletestill not an excuse to beard.
Jake and Austin are still together. Why do I think that? Because why risk something if there is nothing to risk it for.
ReplyDeleteThe thing with Reese is obviously not helping their movie, its not helping the rumors that are swirling around him about being gay, and is splintering his fan base.
Again why risk all of that if there is nothing to risk it for?
because reese and jake are real
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jake hiddes austin but in that case ask ted proofs they were , are , still together if he has of course
sorry but i don't 100% trust ted about that, knowing he told the same story with bloom and mortensen and damon affleck
everybody know the end , ted has fnally given up !
Pictures of Jake Trick or Treating with Reese and her kids He's in the gorilla suit.
ReplyDeleteHmmm, bringing in the kids will probably make more people believe in them, but of course, they might see him as a family-friend.
ReplyDeleteFuneral Protests Cost Church $11 Million
ReplyDeleteBy ALEX DOMINGUEZ,
Posted: 2007-11-01 06:11:08
Filed Under: Nation News
BALTIMORE (Nov. 1) -Members of a fundamentalist Kansas church ordered to pay nearly $11 million in damages to a grieving father smiled as they walked out of the courtroom, vowing that the verdict would not deter them from protesting at military funerals.
"Absolutely, don't you understand this was an act in futility?" said Shirley Phelps-Roper, whose father founded the Westboro Baptist Church.
Al Maglio, The Kirksville Daily Express / AP
Supporters of the Rev. Fred Phelps, of the Kansas-based Westboro Baptist Church, protest outside the funeral service for Marine Lance Cpl. Rex Arthur Page in Kirksville, Mo., on July 9, 2006
Members promised to picket future funerals with placards bearing such slogans as "Thank God for dead soldiers" and "God hates fags."
They believe that U.S. deaths in the Iraq war are punishment for the nation's tolerance of homosexuality. They say they are entitled to protest at funerals under the First Amendment, which guarantees freedom of speech and religion.
Albert Snyder sued the Topeka, Kan., church after a protest last year at the funeral of his son, Marine Lance Cpl. Matthew Snyder, who was killed in Iraq. He claimed the protests intruded upon what should have been a private ceremony and sullied his memory of the event.
A jury agreed. On Wednesday, the church and three of its leaders — Fred Phelps and his two daughters, Phelps-Roper and Rebekah Phelps-Davis — were found liable for invasion of privacy and intent to inflict emotional distress.
What's Your Take?
Jurors awarded Snyder $2.9 million in compensatory damages and $8 million in punitive damages.
It's unclear whether Snyder will be able to collect the damages.
The assets of the church and the defendants are less than a million dollars, mainly in homes, cars and retirement accounts, defense attorney Jonathan Katz said. The church has about 75 members and is funded by tithing.
Craig Trebilcock, one of Snyder's lawyers, had asked jurors to question the truthfulness of the defendants' financial documents, one of which show Phelps-Davis having only $306 in the bank. He noted that Phelps-Davis is a practicing attorney, who could afford to travel to spread the church's message.
"Rebekah Phelps-Davis has $306? She must be using Priceline.com. It doesn't make any sense," Trebilcock said.
The attorney had urged jurors to award damages that would send a message to the church: "Do not bring your circus of hate to Maryland again."
Trebilcock later called the verdict "Judgment Day for the Westboro Baptist Church."
"They're always talking about other people's Judgment Day. Well, this is theirs," he said.
Snyder sobbed when he heard the verdict, while members of the church greeted the news with tightlipped smiles.
They are confident the award will be overturned on appeal, Phelps said.
"Oh, it will take about five minutes to get that thing reversed," he said.
Another of Snyder's attorneys, Sean Summers, said he would tirelessly seek payment of the award.
"We will chase them forever if it takes that long," he said.
A number of states have passed laws regarding funeral protests, and Congress has passed a law prohibiting such protests at federal cemeteries. Snyder's lawsuit is believed to be the first filed by the family of a fallen serviceman.
Snyder, of York, Pa., said he hoped other families would consider suing.
"The goal wasn't about the money, it was to set a precedent so other people could do the same thing," he said.
Earlier in the day, church members staged a demonstration outside the federal courthouse, while passing motorists honked and shouted insults.
Phelps held a sign emblazoned with "God is your enemy," while Phelps-Roper stood on an American flag as she carried a sign that proclaimed "God hates fag enablers." Members of the group also sang "God Hates America," to the tune of "God Bless America."
I hope Jake reads this.
Reese would not expose her kids to a fauxmance IMO. A family friend?? reese has a ton of family friends, why Jake all of a sudden??
ReplyDeleteBTW, TMZ showed the beach clip on TV last night and Atticus was there with them.
One thing is for sure, even though Jake might not have his heart in this game, he IS going to play it.
ReplyDeleteI wonder when they break up, if we have been brainwashed to believe they really was a couple, or we feel more than ever we were right because the timing fit with what we believed would happen.
I have stopped looking at the pictures of jeese since the Hudson halloween party. I want to ask everyone a question though. Is there any possible way with the pictures we have seen that jeese can in the end still say that they were just friends hanging out? Are they being very careful in their actions so there will be an option if and when they want to end this? Will we see more difinitive PDA or statements declaring that their relationship is a romance? Why hasn't their spokepersons defined this relationship yet? Doesn't that normally happen?
ReplyDeleteGod these protesters sicken me. The same type of thing happened to Matthew Sheppard's parents the day they laid their son to rest.
ReplyDeleteI have distanced myself emotionally from Jake and Austin the last week. I will not be surprised if Jake and Reese take a vacation together with her kids and so on.
ReplyDeleteWhat i`m most interested in now is to see how this all will work out in the end. Will most people buy them so their just another star-couple? Or will we see a scandal because most people don`t.
8:51: How would they explain the LAX kissing pictures as just friends? Strolling around Rome with their arms wrapped around each other and him kissing her on top of her head? Friends don't do that, I'm sorry. The extended video of them on the beach show them with Atticus, playful. There is no PDA but the clip is short and it looks like they may have had a serious conversation going on but it shows an intimacy between them. And now you have him out trick or treating with her kids.
ReplyDeleteThe official word from their camp will be coming soon, don't be surprised to see him escort her to the LA/Bafat awards tonight in L.A. where she is suppose to present.
Why go through all of this now when they could have easily done the same exact thing months ago. They are not doing it for the film, that boat has longed sailed and they must have known some of the questions that would be raised and obviously they don't care.
If the relationship is legit then they are exploiting it to gain the crown as the new HW power couple IMO.
i agree... any civilised societies should have law banning such act to promote ignorant hatred against gay people.
ReplyDeleteI'm still not going to see any of those Reek pics/videos. while i still strong suspect that jake and austin are still together, i lost the appetite to follow jake's little "let's play straight" adventure.
I don't think Jake and Reese have left room to say they are just friends. The pictures aren't sizzling with sexual tension, but they can definitely be read as indicating coupledom for most people. I think this (Jeese) is going to go much further in the tabloids.
ReplyDeleteAG made a good point recently. If Jake and Austin were just good friends why are they not pictured together anymore? If it's all innocent they should be able to be seen in each other's company.
It does depend if Ted's sighting of J and A in NY was true. Never mind the brushing hands and intimate body language - if they (J&A) are still seeing each other very carefully out of the public eye then it makes you wonder.
Me - I still think Jaustin were together at one point. Don't know what's happening now.
People's lives can be a hell of a lot more complex than you would ever believe from the surface appearance. (eg all those "family-values" Republicans who see male escorts on the side. If someone wrote those as BIs most people would probably dismiss them as nonsense.)
S***, WFT trolly is here too.
ReplyDelete9.05 Well we know Jake and Reese are capable of lying now. If they're a couple then Reese is on record as saying he was just a friend.
ReplyDeleteWhoa people.com. They will never be HW's new power couple. You must be kidding yourself. They are about as glamorous together as Boris and Natasha.
ReplyDeleteSince I am not viewing any more jeese pics I need to ask one more question. Are the three kids carrying Trick or Treat bags and are they holding mamas hand?
8:51: How would they explain the LAX kissing pictures as just friends?
ReplyDeleteA still photo of a kiss can be a one second smooch. Although it is made to look romantic.
If Jake is with Austin, but him and his PR-people want him to be seen as straight and in a relationship with Reese, they have to go all the way. Maybe not say anything but be seen a lot together. Dragging in her kids and his dog. Kissing, holding hands and so on. If they don`t do that, most people won`t believe them. They have to do all the things a real couple do. I think they will go a lot further. I don`t think Jake will come out, at least not in many years. He plays the game now, so it`s too late, at least for now.
ReplyDeleteSorry guys, but I would really appreciate that we do not forget that Austin was first in promoting his straightness, calling rumors shit and junk and having pictures taken of a date with a co-star.
ReplyDeleteConveniently forgotten now, hmm.
At least Jake and Kirsten looked like a sexy couple. Jake and Reese could be used instead of bromide.
ReplyDeleteDid someone post that a 25 million dollar contract was in the works for Jake and a major motion picture studio or did I dream this. If so I wonder if the contract will have any stipulations addressing Jakes sexuality. Would that be legal?
ReplyDelete9:13/9:16: That's what they are aiming for IMO, HW power couple.
ReplyDeleteThe trick or treat pics are of Jake, Reese and her kids and their nanny, none look to pleased at the paps. Jake has on a gorilla suit and is carrying Reese's son's mask, Reese look like she is taking pics ot the event and the nanny is seen carrying her son Deacon. Reese and her daughter are dressed alike.
The LAX kiss has them holding each other's hand while they are smooching, looks like a romantic kiss to me anyway.
Word brown eyes. And max is right, if Austin is just a friend, why hide him?
ReplyDeleteI miss the days when I'd pop in here hoping to see a new J&A pictures, rather than wondering what car wreck I'm going to see today. Thanks for the story Tom, nice to see some good news for a change. Can't tell you about the pictures Tom, I look at those things at night so I don't sit here and stew at work.
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ReplyDelete9:13/9:16: That's what they are aiming for IMO, HW power couple.
They may be aiming for it but it wont happen. Not to sound nasty but these two are no Brad and Angelina or Tom and Kate or Beckman and Posh.
So if actors sign a contract with a studio to star in their pictures only is the contract normally set up for a number of years or a number of pictures?
ReplyDeleteI don't think it's forgotten that Austin made sure he was seen as straight first. Some tbs thought he was doing that to protect Jake, but I think it's for the protection of his own career as well. Austin is competing in HW for roles, he isn't well-known, he wants to get work.
ReplyDeleteAustin said he dated Sophia. Sophia said she didn't date him but went on a hike with Jake and Austin. We've seen the (split) pictures. What was all that about if not hiding something? Someone was trying to make Jake and Austin look completely straight back in 2006.
I should think Austin is ok about Reese if it is bearding. Or else he's given up on having a down-low r/ship.
This stays in my mind. "AT THIS PARTICULAR POINT IN MY CAREER I am single or available for the ladies" I need to rememeber it when I get too upset. It helps.
ReplyDelete^within two weeks after declaring himself "single" Jake was semi-outed with Austin and suddenly is public with Reese. Hmmmmmm.
ReplyDelete9:45: And that point in his career will be decades. He is already playing daddy to Reese's kids. It's time to move away from the celebrity worship, it's not healthy and Jake nor any other actor could give a rats ass what you think or any of his other fans think either.
ReplyDeleterc I think that's a little unfair - on the posters here, I mean. Most here are intelligent grown-ups who got attracted by the sweet Toothy Tile stories, or would really love to see an out gay/bi movie star. And many don't follow other celebs in any great detail.
ReplyDeleteIf you want to see unhealthy celeb worship just read something like the Brangelina threads on message boards. *shudders*
^within two weeks after declaring himself "single" Jake was semi-outed with Austin and suddenly is public with Reese. Hmmmmmm.
ReplyDeleteHmmm, indeed, GC.
Let's remember this is a community. And we respect others. If you come in to chastise other members of OMG this is not the place to be.
ReplyDeleteOne thing about all Halloween pictures. It is interesting that Jake uses costumes that cover his face. In a way so that no one can read his expressions.
ReplyDeleteYes I want to apologise to Boris and Natasha. They were a lot hotter tan jeese:-)
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ReplyDeleterc I think that's a little unfair - on the posters here, I mean. Most here are intelligent grown-ups who got attracted by the sweet Toothy Tile stories, or would really love to see an out gay/bi movie star. And many don't follow other celebs in any great detail.
Good job Max. My sentiments exactly. I couldn't care less about other celebs. My interest in Jake is about role models coming out for kids who struggled with their sexuality like I did. I also just wanted to see Jake stick it to the HW system after BBM got robbed of the best picture os scar because of Homophobia. That is as truthful as I can get.
10:03AM What are your feelings about the kids being brought into this? I mean we all heard about the vacation in MV with the kids, but going trick or treating with her and the kid's is as about as straight-laced and suburban as you can get.
ReplyDeleteAnd the costumes? The Jason-like mask that loos like it was a last minute thing and now the gorilla costume which is Ok, but not at all orginal and very ordinary which I think is the point.
It's possible the pressure to play this game is coming from Reese's side and jake's side just saw some benefit to him in the long run. Some studio (can't recall who now) has paid her 29 mil for her next picture. They are the ones with the most to lose right now. Their box office draw has just proven to be a loser. Their stomachs must be churning like the rapids.
ReplyDeleteTed did warn us that the next 6 mos would be full blown tabloid time.
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ReplyDeleteHmmm . . . the guy in the gorilla suit . . . where have I heard that before? You gotta love Jake's sense of humor. ;) I haven't seen the pic yet because I'm at work, but I still think there's more here than meets the eye - I would hope though that they wouldn't involve children in a charade.
ReplyDeleteI agree, Tom, these protestors are very cruel people. I'm glad they were sued. :)
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ReplyDeleteNETB - Didn't Theo pull the same thing with his contract negotiations with the Sox.
ReplyDeleteYes! ;)
ReplyDeleteSorry, but if the kids are involved, I really think Jeese is for real. I don't think Jake would be capable of this. I think I made up my mind. Still have to live with a pairong I don't like.
ReplyDeleteLooks like another Matt/Ben from Ted. Silly me.