People Fascinations of 2005

I realize everyone's making lists as it's the end of the old and the beginning of a new year. I thought the best fit for me would be to blog about what I really spent the most time obsessing over and not pretend that I spent 2005 as I wish I had preoccupied with things that really matter like social justice issues.

So, here it is, a top ten list of celebrities I obsessed over in 2005 in ranking order.

#10 Tilda Swinton

Swinton is #10 as she is a more recent obsession, so I haven't had enough time to truly cultivate my infatuation. I'd seen her in other stuff, but it was first when I saw Constantine, that I recognized the kind of oddness that captures my attention. After seeing the Snow Queen, however, I was completely hooked.

#9 Nicole Kidman

Again, it takes something really odd to suck me in, and for Nicole Kidman that something was Dogville. Before Dogville, I cared little about Nicole Kidman. I loved Moulin Rouge! but still wasn't a big Nicole fan. I truly appreciated her performance in Dogville, then when Bewitched was coming out, I watched her interviews. You can not not like Nicole Kidman the person. She's terribly adorable and sweet.

#8 Francois Vogel

Who is Fracois Vogel? He's the guy from the HP commercials and he's fabulous.

#7 Ewan Mcgregor

The weird thing he did to get my attention was Trainspotting. Then he belted it out in Moulin Rouge! What chick doesn't love a guy who sings? I also just saw Young Adam with Tilda Swinton. Talk about odd! Besides, he's fucking adorable.

#6 Jane Fonda

I realize that Jane Fonda is not everyone's favorite and is even hated by many, but dammit I don't give a shit. Jane Fonda is the bomb. The first movie I loved her in was Barefoot in the Park. This year I bought 9 to 5 and have been watching the shit out of it. I was a sorely disappointed with Monster-in-Law, but oh well. I'm sure it was a book promotion ploy. I haven't read the book, but I will I assure you.

#5 Conan O'Brien

My God is he funny! And he's super smart which is a winning combination for making you uber sexy. I had tried to hate Conan O'Brien at one time, but it just could not be done. He is one fine hunk of man and the funniest person on the planet.

#4 Tina Fey

I'm not sure what it is about Tina Fey that makes me love her. It's partly, I think, that she's super funny, and partly that she's a very geeky sexy that not many can pull off. It's odd when someone can be a complete geek and still manage to command thousands of young girls to decide they're lesbian feminists just because they developed a crush on them after watching Mean Girls and then fantasizde about them getting it on with Amy Pohler after Weekend Update. Then again, I like odd.

#3 Jason Bateman

Oh God, do I ever love Jason Bateman! I heart him more than my heart can stand. I didn't so much dig the young Jason Bateman, but as he got older he became one awesome specimen. I love him so very very much. Call me Jason.

#2 Jon Stewart

I was loving Jon Stewart long before it was cool to love Jon Stewart. I see a pattern of brains and comedy. Jon Stweart is the king.

#1 Cate Blanchett

Cate Blanchett will always be #1 on my list of obsessions for the simple fact that she is the most fabulous person in the entire world. This cannot be helped. It's unchangeable.