OlderDaniel Craig is ‘Infamous’
Daniel Craig and producer girlfriend Satsuki Mitchell attended the premiere of Infamous‘ together at the Courthouse Kempinski Hotel earlier today in London. Infamous is another film about writer Truman Capote (played by Toby Jones). Daniel plays killer, Perry Smith, who shares a kiss with Capote. With regards to Toby and Daniel kissing, Toby joked, “”I never dreamed I would kiss James Bond.”
The film also co-stars Gwyneth Paltrow, Sandra Bullock, and Sigourney Weaver. Infamous opened in the US in limited release earlier this year and opens Jan. 19 in the UK.
A recent quote by Daniel Craig could land him a role in some Star Trek film or TV series: “I would love a stint in the TV show or in a film. It’s been a secret ambition of mine for years.”
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Shauna, is it her shy, quiet qualities that I perceive are very much in the spotlight when she’s photographed with Daniel? She appears sullen and I’ve seen very few pictures of her smiling. It seems she grimaces with her head cocked to one side or the other like she can’t wait for the event to be over.
In the 4th photo in the top row Satsuki is smiling just fine. It’s pretty hard to stand there with flash bulbs going off in your face. Nicole Kidman was just shown on Extra at an event saying she still can’t get used to being photographed at events, finds it uncomfortable, and she’s been doing it forever. Other celebs have said the same thing. If Satsuki is waiting for anything to be over, it’s most likely the photo taking portion, not the actual event. Nothing wrong with that.
Yes, Lisa, I did see the 1 photo out of 8 (she has a beautiful smile) and there are a lot of movie stars, including Nicole Kidman, who smile (gritting teeth or not) when those flash bulbs are blinding them. While Satsuki did not choose a profession in front of the camera, she is with, and is supporting, a man gaining international fame for accepting a role that will make him famous for years to come and she appears uncomfortable. This is an observation, not a criticism.
As Satsuki only appears in 7 photos of the 8, the fact she’s not smiling in the 8th photo isn’t an issue at least :) And that she only smiles broadly in 1 out of 7 isn’t really that bad either.
Daniel is not smiling huge smiles himself in those photos and often appears just as uncomfortable as she does in event photos. And he has openly admited to being uncomfortable in the spotlight in interviews he’s given. Hardly seems fair to hold Satsuki to a higher standard than Daniel. They are both new to dealing with this level of fame. They may get better at it, or they may not it. At least they are there to support each other and that’s all that matters in the end.
My observation was based on photos I’ve seen of the international premieres and other links sent to me. I made my observation while reading a newspaper caption describing a picture as ‘cold but tolerant’.
Daniel and Satsuki chose vocations in the entertainment/movie industry. While they may not be personally comfortable with exposure that, perhaps inherently accompanies success, it’s an understood aspect of the industry.
Daniel and Satsuki have been riding the Bond wave for some 1.5-2 years now. While publicity and intrusion are not easy to manage (unless you’re Paris Hilton!), Daniel, by tackling the Bond role, and Satsuki, by supporting her boyfriend’s choice, knew the exposure, publicity and intrusion tsunami was forthcoming.
Daniel and Satsuki can’t please everyone and if some people are displeased with how they handle the spotlight, it’s quite easy to ignore Daniel and Satsuki altogether. There are plenty of people who support them, wish them every happiness, don’t have problem with how they’re doing and are willing to be understanding as they learn to navigate in the new world they are in. And of course they are going to be wary of the spotlight after the massive backlash Daniel got when he was announced as Bond. If how they are coping is displeasing for some people, those people can turn their attention elsewhere. There will be plenty of people left supporting them every step of the way.
Dear Satsuki,
Please STOP your friends, family members and publicists from spending their time jumping on message boards to defend you.
It’s funny….but a waste of time. Daniel’s a great actor but you still AREN’T attractive, I don’t care how “bright” you are. *snicker* Natalie Portman is bright too, but she’s actually PRETTY.
Thanks!
Dear Satsuki haters,
No matter how much you jump on message boards yourselves and and even if Satsuki and Daniel break up, you still will never end up with him. That apparently drives some of you guys up a wall LOL!
This is like reading the Brad and Angelina threads here. I don’t get why anyone would think an actor’s girlfriend would read this blog or care what’s on it though.
Siri Says:
January 11th, 2007 at 2:21 pm
Dear Satsuki haters,
No matter how much you jump on message boards yourselves and and even if Satsuki and Daniel break up, you still will never end up with him. That apparently drives some of you guys up a wall LOL!
So, message boards are about one directional conversation per you and Chris and if anyone makes a comment unsupportive of D&S’s everlasting love, they’re clearly hoping Daniel and Satsuki will split up so Daniel’s available again …?
Chris Says:
January 11th, 2007 at 2:01 am
“And of course they are going to be wary of the spotlight after the massive backlash Daniel got when he was announced as Bond.”
Well, Chris, this article excerpt reflects Craig’s understanding of the reality of tackling a role of the calibre and scope of James Bond, and an inkling of the impact it would potentially have on he and Satsuki once the movie was released:
“As far as his own first exposure to slow, sustained drip-drip-drip, Craig wasn’t flummoxed by the Internet-borne thumbs-down by longtime Bond fans at the news of his casting. “That’s to do with passion isn’t it? It has to do with the fact that people feel very strongly about this.”
If Craig carries on with the Bond role in future movies, it changes his, Satsuki’s, and his family’s lives.
And I suppose someone writing a “Dear Satsuki” letter is rational behavior? Several people had nice things to say about this couple, then it looks like a couple guys complimented Daniel’s girlfriend and suddenly people are going on rants about how she’s not pretty and she must be monitoring the internet and putting people up to defending her. I think she’s a little busy living her life and helping Daniel celebrate his well deserved BAFTA nomination.
I’m really torn on this one. On the one hand, it’s refreshing that he’s not dating some Hollywood harlet-du-jour. (If he ever shows up somewhere with Paris Hilton, I will cross him off of my favorites list forever.) It says something about him - perhaps he’s deeper than that, appreciates an intelligent woman, etc. And I find that dimension of him outrageously sexy (assuming that’s the case).
BUT, on the other hand, this woman is really unattractive (or at least does not photograph well) — she’s about as un-HOT as they come. Some of the pictures I’ve seen of her are almost hard to look at (the ones above are actually GOOD ones).
I just don’t know what to think. Daniel, you’re an enigma, being the hottest star on the planet and choosing to date an unattractive woman. Wow.
Dear Satsuki’s hemorrhoids,
Get a life and crawl out of Satsuki’s rear end. sheesh…..
Most of us could care less whether they break up. I know I’m involved and could care less. I simply have an OPINION. Like cracks, everybody’s got one….
You’d be surprised who reads these
Celebs nowadays know that for the absolute truth you hit the blogs - not Eonline & People. Anyway, the news is always a day or so old by the time it hits mainstream “gossip” shows.
Let’s face it some people are just not photogenic. Many models in real life are not that attractive and can actually look bizarre. She is an attrative women, pretty in some shots and not so much in others - like most of us. Not that it really matters. They seem happy together which shows up in most of the photos as evidenced by how he holds onto her.
In picture #4, Sats’s larynx is as big as Daniel’s. What is the deal? Women don’t have large larynx’.????
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