Liz Hurley crashes Sarah Jessica Parker & Hugh Grant’s premiere

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These are photos from the Did You Heard About the Morgans? premiere in London last last night. What can I say? Hugh Grant is no longer a “sad and lonely old man”. He’s got a girlfriend named Sarah Jessica Parker. That’s what you would think, looking through these photos. In case anyone accuses me of just picking out the ones where SJP is draped on Hugh like white on rice, let just tell you: they are all like this. SJP was clinging to Hugh. To his credit, professionalism and good humor, Hugh seemed game, although slightly taken aback with SJP’s vampy, trying-too-hard poses.

As for the fashion – well, SJP looks alright. I’ve found her sketchy on the past few red carpets that I can recall (like this past Oscar red carpet), but I get her look at this premiere. The hair is not bad, the L’Wren Scott dress works for her figure, but there are several pictures of her adjusting herself, so I think the fit was probably off. I don’t really care for the patterned fabric of the dress, but that’s just me. I’m sure some people will find it gorgeous. To me, it looks like curtain fabric. But great shoes, et cetera. And Hugh looks nice too! Black suit, no tie, hair messy, classic Hugh. Not dapper, but not plain either.

The biggest news was probably that Hugh’s ex Liz Hurley showed up – and she brought her husband Arun Nayar. I don’t really get them as a couple, but Arun looks happy to be attending a premiere on the arm of the ex-girlfriend of one of the film’s stars. Here’s more:

Hugh Grant’s glamorous former girlfriend Liz Hurley was on hand to support his latest film. The pair – who dated for 13 years and split in 2000 – met the crowds at the premiere of Did You Hear About The Morgans? in London’s Leicester Square.

And Hurley, 44, who attended with husband Arun Nayar, may have even upstaged fashionista Sarah Jessica Parker – who also stars in the film – in the dress stakes with a figure-hugging pink and red number.

But Parker also turned heads in a strapless pink mini dress designed by L’Wren Scott, paired with towering Charlotte Olympia heels, as she walked the red carpet with co-star Hugh Grant.

Hundreds of fans, many brandishing Sex And The City memorabilia, gathered to see the stars and collect autographs.

In the film, Grant and Parker play a successful Manhattan couple whose marriage is dissolving. After they witness a murder, police force them to move together to a tiny Wyoming town for their protection.

Parker said it was “easy” to work with Grant, adding: “I adore him. He makes me laugh. I am not unique. A romantic comedy working with Hugh Grant – what fool would say no?”

Grant said the actress was “exceptionally nice”.

He added: “She’s not at all actressy or Hollywood or starry, she’s just a good egg and funny.”

[From The Press Association]

Ha! I just read The Daily Mail’s coverage of the premiere, in a piece called “Now Sarah Jessica Parker encounters Hugh Grant’s wandering hands”. Er… Hugh didn’t know where to put his hands! She was all over him! He had to put his hands somewhere, or else he would look totally over her. Anyway, SJP also said in a red carpet interview that Hugh was “easy” to work with and “I adore him. He makes me laugh. I am not unique.” Well… at least they get along. And we have the photos to prove it.

SJP and Hugh at the London premiere of ‘Did You Hear About the Morgans?’ on December 8, 2009. Also pictured: Liz Hurley & her husband at the premiere Credit: WENN

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  1. mila says:

    I don’t care about those two but I LOVE Liz Hurley’s dress

  2. diva says:

    I read somewhere that Liz Hurley is on some kind of weird diet that consists of drinking vodka to stay slim, it doesn’t appear to be working. I don’t like her dress, and her stomach is sticking out. I am suprised that Estee Lauder still keeps her on as a model.

  3. Dorothy says:

    how much would I love it if SJP and Hugh Grant became a couple?? Kick Matthew Broderick to the CURB!!

  4. Cinderella says:

    I’m not a big fan of Liz, but I have to admire her for being supportive of her ex after all of these years.

  5. Goddess711 says:

    Must be weird for the husband to have to go to this – having to attend your wife’s ex-bang’s movie premier? Looks more like she’s got an SJP rivalry thing going on.
    SJP looks like she’s having a hard time standing in those gorgeous shoes…Hugh might just be holding her up!

  6. CadieBelle says:

    The movie sounds horrendous – BUT – it looks like real affection between Hugh & Sarah Jessica . . .

  7. Heather says:

    They both look fantastic! I love their dresses!

  8. lilred says:

    I don’t think there is any kind of rivalry going on, Liz is there to support a friend.

    Loving SJP’s shoes though.

  9. deviliscious says:

    That pic of Liz with her knees bowed in is pretty goofy. The dress is pretty, but it seems to be smashing her bits down flat.

  10. crash2GO2 says:

    Sarah looks great – she seems to have put on some weight and it looks FABULOUS. She even has a bit of a sexy tummy in photo 4.

    Hugh seems just a bit uncomfortable, doesn’t he? I think he likes Sarah, but doesn’t want to offend her husband, and isn’t quite sure where to put his hands. LOL!

  11. Tia C says:

    It looks like she’s clinging to him for dear life just to keep from falling over in her ridiculous (but cool looking) heels. And it appears they have genuine fondness for one another, although I certainly wouldn’t read anything else into it. It’s probably nothing great, but I’ll check out this movie when it comes out on DVD.

  12. TaylorB says:

    Tia C., I am with you, I would have to cling to someone for stability as well if I was wearing those shoes.

  13. diva says:

    @crash Good observation about the weight gain on pic 4. Now it makes sense why she wanted to be photographed hanging all over Hugh from the side, so no one would notice her weight gain and start talking about that. I have never seen her that size, she has always been a 0.

  14. lilred says:

    @diva:I have never seen her that size, she has always been a 0.
    Well it’s not like she’s huge , she just looks healthy for a change, maybe a giant size 4.

  15. california angel says:

    wow crash you are totally right. I was thinking that she looked better than usual and i realized it’s cuz she has acquired some curves. : )

  16. lrm says:

    No,Liz Hurley said she switched from wine to vodka (as in,when she drinks at parties,etc)after she turned 40,b/c she was told that wine really packs on the lbs. And she also does not do bread,I believe.
    She also said when she really wants to lose weight,she does like one large meal a day or something like that.
    BUT,the article took what she said out of context,making it sound like she only eats one meal a day and vodka.
    Not actually what she said.

    Anyway,maybe she decided on some wine and bread-it is the holiday season.

    I personally was thinking how gorgeous she looks. I think she’s beautiful,and is aging well-she looks graceful and natural about it-though i am sure she’s had procedures. She does not look like a monster.

    Is it a Brittish thing? Are any of their actresses doing the over the top surgeries and injections like here? [besides those actors who reside in the USA]

    I think she’s hot.
    And I’m not a particular fan of hers or anything. Love the dress,tho’.

  17. Trashaddict says:

    Hugh’s lookin’ a little old there….but at least his fashion sense wore off on SJP, for once she looks almost tasteful.