Devilishly
Dazzling Amy Longsdorf
The topic is supposed to be Bedazzled. But its
another B word that is on Elizabeth Hurley's
mind, Breakup.
Its been five months since Hurley and Hugh Grant,
her beau of13 years, announced their split. Contrary to
reports, the couple arent at each others
throats. Neither are they on the brink of a
reconciliation.
Hughs like family to me, says Hurley,
35. He just bought a house four doors down from
mine. I talk to him every day, and I couldnt bear
to never see him again. Not seeing Hugh would be like not
seeing my sister.
If Hurley and Grant are so close, why couldnt they
make a go of their relationship?
We just thought that after being together for so
long, it was strange that neither of us wanted to go to
the next step. For the past couple of years, Hugh and I
have been talking about having children, but never once
did we talk about getting married.
Hurley sighs. There is something inherently
irresponsible about our lifestyle. I mean, we never felt
like we were together 13 years because we werent.
We were always away doing movies. We never had 13 years
of that day-to-day life. Now, it seems as if time just
slipped through our fingers.
In the past decade, Hurley has gone from being a B-movie
actress to the face of Estee Lauder cosmetics to the
over-the-title star of Bedazzled, an $80
million movie.
The Faustian comedy, directed by Harold Ramis, casts
Hurley as the Devil. Her mission is to seduce a poor,
hapless wage slave named Elliot (Brendan Fraser) into
coming over to the dark side.
Hurley won the role of the ultimate temptress over a
number of other high-profile contenders, including
Madonna. I was told by Madonnas agent that
Madonna is the Devil, which is why shed be perfect
for the role, recalls director Harold Ramis. But
I was thinking of who was the baddest, most beautiful
woman in Hollywood. And I came up with Elizabeth.
Elizabeth is witty, worldly, and wise. Shes
very comfortable in her own skin.
Hurley, best known for playing Mrs. Kensington in the
Austin Powers movies, says that making Bedazzled
was a terrific experience. Its very rare that
you get a part where youre given free reign.
She realizes she can be intimidating sometimes. Its
tough because, for some reason, boys are scared of me,
she says. They have to be falling-over drunk to
come near me. I am rarely chatted up. After this movie, I
won't be able to get another date for the rest of my
life.
Hurley insists she doesnt understand her allure. A
late bloomer, she spent much of her childhood in her
older sisters shadow.
I was under 5 foot when I was 15, says the
London native. I had no boyfriends. I was the last
girl to develop, to wear a bra, to kiss a boy. My sister
was a towering beauty at age 10, while I was sort of this
midget child.
Back in London, Hurley says shes at her most
vulnerable. My house feels sad because Grant moved
all of his stuff out. But I dont feel like Im
single yet. Because of our lifestyle, Hugh and I were
apart a lot anyway, so this feels like one of those
times.
Hurley believes theres at least one advantage to
having the house to herself. The best part is that
I have no guilt about going to bed at 7, she says.
When I was with Hugh, hed always insist on
eating a proper meal. But if you're by yourself, you can
just go back home and munch on pretzels and drink wine.
And I can eat in bed. Hugh hated sleeping in
crumbs, and he hated seeing the dog on the bed. Now I can
sleep with all the crumbs and dog hair I want.
Your Horoscope for the Month
Scorpio
Oct. 23 - Nov. 21
You attract the wrong individuals. Dont lend money
to those who are buttering you up.
Your numbers: 9, 13, 40
Sagittarius
Nov. 22 - Dec. 21
Your need for change will lead you on short trips. Enjoy
the company of friends.
Your numbers: 3, 29, 31
Capricorn
Dec. 22 - Jan. 19
Straigthen up as quickly as possible. Love will develop
if you attend group functions.
Your numbers: 1, 22, 26
Aquarius
Jan. 20 - Feb. 18
Dont push your partner to the limit. Insecurities
will destroy connection you once had.
Your numbers: 5, 20, 33
Pisces
Feb. 19 - March 20
You will be compulsive about attaining your goals. Stay
ahead of the competition.
Your numbers: 2, 17, 40
Aries
March 21- April 19
You can expect to attract new friends and lovers, but be
discriminating.
Your numbers: 8, 9, 27
Taurus
April 20 - May 20
Someone you work with is not giving you the whole
picture. Do some research yourself.
Your numbers: 13, 28, 39
Gemini
May 21- June 20
Dont let your emotions get the
better of you. Dont take things the wrong way.
Your numbers: 4, 12. 45
Cancer
June 21- July 22
You are a leader, not a follower, this year. Stand up and
let yourself be heard.
Your numbers: 8, 9, 32
Leo
July 23 - Aug. 22
Make your surroundings better for everybody. Plan to
spend time with loved ones.
Your numbers: 19, 24, 44
Virgo
Aug, 23 - Sept. 22
Clear your personal debts. Legal matters will not be in
your favor this month.
Your numbers: 12, 38, 49
Libra
Sept. 23 - Oct. 22
Sudden changes at work make you uncomfortable. Start
looking for a new job.
Your numbers: 11, 22, 23
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5. NCO
8. Burns and
Norton
12. Former
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13. Wallaces
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14. Author Leon
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15. Wide-angle
view
17. Sobbed
18. Detroit union
19. Graduate deg.
21. Bashfully
24. Coiled wires
28. Placed
29. Magnificent,
as a castle
30. Compass dir.
31. Made mistakes
32. 106, to Nero
33. Camera
name
35. Extending
downward
36. News (of)
37. Poet Sandburg
et al.
38. Priests
lecture (Abbr.)
39. Actress
Meyers
40. Lounge
lazily
43. Firebug
48. Nobelist
Wiesel
49. Mamma____!
50. Not false
51. Totals up
52. Male child
53. Woolen
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1. Sixth sense
2. Exclamation
of discovery
3. Sought office
4. Ought
5. George
Bernard ___
6. Chewing ___
7. Crushed
8. Mideast nation
9. Before, in
poems
10. Pinch
11. Fast jet
16. Singer ____
Charles
20. Thin wire nail
22. Capital of
Vietnam
23. Give away
24. Indian
garments
25. Friendlier
26. Judges
mallet
27. Lingerie items
29. Schedules of
events
31. Aquatic bird
34. Theater
walkways
35. Exquisite
37. ___ -Magnon
39. Wise ___ owl
(2 wds.)
40. Grassland
41. Ancient
42. Hat,
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45. Nest egg
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46. Big ___, CA
47. Countdown
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