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Buckaroo · Jul 10, 2006, 09:46 PM

Marisa Tomei has to be the hottest lady I have ever seen. It would be a dream come true if I had the oppurtunity to take her out for a movie and dinner.

ironknee · Jul 10, 2006, 09:53 PM

hmmmm remind me...pics?

aberdeenwriter · 10:10 PM

My Cousin Vinnie!

She was as hot as could be!

Not from that film, but yum yum yum!

Marisa Tomei

When Marisa Tomei won a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for My Cousin Vinny in 1993, it must have seemed more of a curse than a blessing as afterwards she disappeared from accolade short lists. However, her gripping turn in 2001's In The Bedroom earned her a second Academy Award nomination, and also gave her a second chance at lasting success in Tinseltown.

Marisa was born on December 4, 1964, the great-granddaughter of Italian immigrants and the second child of Gary, a lawyer, and Patricia, an English teacher. After seeing A Chorus Line on stage as a pre-teen Marisa set her sights on a career in entertainment. "I was 12 and I came away with a reverence for the magic," she says.

Dropping out of Boston University to enroll at NYU, she quit academia completely when she landed a role on long-running soap opera As The World Turns. She continued to go to every audition she could, and eventually landed a one-liner in 1984's The Flamingo Kid, where she made her big screen debut exclaiming: "You're so drunk!".

In 1987, she moved to LA for a prime-time gig on The Cosby Show spinoff A Different World. She left after just one year on the show, however, reemerging in 1991 in her first serious film role as Sylvester Stallone's daughter in Oscar.

Marissa had done small roles in half a dozen films – including an uncredited turn in 1985's cult flick Toxic Avenger – when she won the Academy Award for her scene-stealing portrayal as gum-chewing Mona Lisa Vito in My Cousin Vinny. Her victory must have been especially sweet, coming as it did over an impressive list of film vets including Vanessa Redgrave, Joan Plowright, Judy Davis and Miranda Richardson.

Yet despite her critically acclaimed performance as silent film star Mabel Normand alongside Robert Downey Jr in Chaplin, the Oscar triumph seemed lead her into cinematic obscurity. An effect so dramatic the New York Times once labelled her Academy Award a "cement life preserver". "Sometimes I feel as if I'm supposed to be defending myself," she said in 1994. "In some ways, I do think the Oscar was premature, but I also feel I have the potential to be a great actress. For me now, it's a matter of fulfilling the potential I have inside."

Riding out the ups and downs of her career, Marisa continued to work in Hollywood, following her first Oscar with charming performances in Only You and Untamed Heart, while also pursuing a stage career. Her film efforts caught critics' attention once again in the late Nineties with standout roles in Unhook The Stars and Slums Of Beverly Hills.

Having worked her way back, Marisa was upbeat about her second round of success. "I don't call it a comeback," she said in 2002. "I feel a shift in the way people are taking me more seriously... I guess people didn't know I was a real actress."

voodoo · Jul 10, 2006, 10:03 PM

She is very sexy and could easily fool me into having wild, hot, steamy sex with her.

Yes.

V

Chuckit · Jul 10, 2006, 10:12 PM

Thank you! I thought I was the only one who thought Marisa was amazingly hot.

himself · Jul 10, 2006, 10:14 PM

She has a recurring role in Rescue Me, and Dennis Leary tries to get busy with her... luck dog.

indeed, she's a hottie.

voodoo · Jul 10, 2006, 10:17 PM

Originally Posted by Chuckit

Thank you! I thought I was the only one who thought Marisa was amazingly hot.

Only people with bad taste in women don't find Marisa to be a hottie.

V

aberdeenwriter · 10:27 PM

She is one classically beautiful woman and is growing older very, very gracefully. Just as attractive now as she was when she did "Vinnie." Maybe more so. A keeper.

Eug Wanker · Jul 10, 2006, 11:18 PM

The Perez Family

Macfreak7 · Jul 11, 2006, 12:14 AM

Can't help but think of that Seinfeld episode with George.

BTW, how old is she now?

JoshuaZ · Jul 11, 2006, 12:20 AM

she's still rather attractive. Its the italian in her.

smacintush · Jul 11, 2006, 12:22 AM

Originally Posted by JoshuaZ

she's still rather attractive. Its the italian in her.

She'd look even better with a bit of Polish "in" her…

Buckaroo · Jul 11, 2006, 12:23 AM

She is drop dead gorgeous and she looks no more than 29.

JoshuaZ · Jul 11, 2006, 12:24 AM

Originally Posted by smacintush

She'd look even better with a bit of Polish "in" her…

Wow... I was sooo going to make that joke in my original post! (except I'm German)

Chuckit · Jul 11, 2006, 12:34 AM

Originally Posted by Macfreak7

Can't help but think of that Seinfeld episode with George.

BTW, how old is she now?

She's 41. Not that that detracts in any way from her hotness.

Macfreak7 · Jul 11, 2006, 12:35 AM

Originally Posted by Chuckit

She's 41. Not that that detracts in any way from her hotness.

Actually, that only makes her more desirable.

aberdeenwriter · 12:50 AM

Marisa was born on December 4, 1964

She also endorses Hanes Underwear.

Hanes

Sidebar : Before Hanes selected Tomei (along with other celebrity endorsers like Damon Wayans and Matthew Perry), the company put together mock up ads and tested them with focus groups. In the groups, Tomei appealed to every age group - young to old - something that is very rare and Hanes knew it.

http://advertising.about.com/od/tome...arisatomei.htm

Look Who We've Got Our Hanes on Now!
Look who they've got their Hanes on NOW! Actress Marisa Tomei shows off her casual style on the set of her new Hanes commercial, scheduled to air Feb. 28. (PRNewsFoto)

WINSTON-SALEM, NC USA 02/24/2005
Hanes Aligns Stars and Style with One of the Most Aggressive Branding
Campaigns in Company History

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Feb. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- "Look who we've got our Hanes
on now," the No.1 apparel brand in the United States today announced. Against
a backdrop of stylish Hanes casualwear, sleepwear and underwear, new
commercials will feature Hanes veteran Michael Jordan as well as three new
headline celebrities -- Matthew Perry, Marisa Tomei and Damon Wayans --
beginning February 28.

(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050224/NYTH018 )

"Hanes stands for contemporary styling and unbelievable comfort. That's
why there's more Hanes in America's closets and drawers than any other apparel
brand," said Lee Chaden, chief executive officer of Sara Lee Branded Apparel.
"We're delighted to partner with Michael Jordan, Matthew Perry, Marisa Tomei
and Damon Wayans to celebrate the new look of Hanes."

"Look Who We've Got Our Hanes On Now!"

At the core of its new marketing effort, Hanes will bring to life its new
tagline, "Look Who We've Got Our Hanes On Now," with new television
commercials featuring funnyman Damon Wayans, award-winning actress Marisa
Tomei and everyone's favorite Friend, Matthew Perry, who partners with Michael
Jordan in the new series.

Set to the beat of fun, energetic music, the spots feature a very funny
Damon Wayans in the midst of his daily shaving ritual, a playful and
flirtatious Marisa Tomei having fun around the home and showing her strong
sense of style in colorful Hanes casualwear, and a competitive Michael Jordan
and Matthew Perry dueling it out in a game of pool. Created by The Martin
Agency, each spot captures each celebrity's personality - comfortable with
themselves and their Hanes.

"The new ad campaign definitely shows a new look and feel for Hanes, and
how the clothes fit everyone's individual style from the inside out," said
Michael Jordan. "Hanes has been a part of my own personal style for a long
time. In these new ads, you'll see other celebrities having fun and proudly
showing off their Hanes too. That's what it's all about."

Magazine ads launch in July. To complement the new advertising, Hanes is
launching new packaging, which premiers this spring for its women's line. The
entire campaign will run throughout 2005.

New Looks, New Styles
During 2005, Hanes will introduce several stylish new offerings including
an array of fresh prints and a spectrum of new colors and styles across all
categories including intimates, underwear, casualwear, sleepwear, socks and
shoes.

"Expanding the Hanes line answers consumers' requests to feel comfortable
and stylish at a great value," said Sidney Falken, Hanes brand champion.
"Hanes continues to resonate and inspire personal style. Always contemporary,
always comfortable, always Hanes. Delivering that promise makes our jobs
among the best in town."

"The new products I wore for the shoot were great. The colors and new
styles of T-shirts and hooded tops from Hanes looked really cool mixed and
matched with everything from jeans to a couture skirt," said Marisa Tomei.
"After seeing this commercial -- people won't think of Hanes as just underwear
anymore."

Hanes is a leading brand of intimate apparel, underwear, sleepwear, socks,
shoes and casual apparel. Hanes is a flagship brand of Sara Lee Branded
Apparel, which is one of three lines of business of Sara Lee Corporation.

Enough, already! Jeez-Louise!

starman · Jul 11, 2006, 12:41 AM

I met her at the premiere of Goldeneye. Very nice, and short.

Doofy · Jul 11, 2006, 04:06 AM

Marisa scores highly on the Doof scale. She could do with being a bit taller, but she's a hottie all the same.

Kevin · Jul 11, 2006, 06:23 AM

Originally Posted by Doofy

Marisa scores highly on the Doof scale. She could do with being a bit taller, but she's a hottie all the same.

Taller? It's easier to spin them when they are short and petite.
What were you thinking?

Doofy · Jul 11, 2006, 06:27 AM

Originally Posted by Kevin

Taller? It's easier to spin them when they are short and petite.
What were you thinking?

Shower activities.

Under about 5'7" doesn't really work for me.

memento · Jul 11, 2006, 08:28 AM

She looks freakin awesome in the hanes commercial.

Buckaroo · Jul 15, 2006, 07:08 PM

Dennis Leary is soo lucky. He gets to kiss and feel her out. Did anyone else see Rescue Me?

Marisa is a little wilder than I thought.

memento · Jul 15, 2006, 08:33 PM

I heard that she was on it and have been trying to catch it. Not sure what you expected, but she's far from wide!

Chuckit · Jul 15, 2006, 09:00 PM

He said wild, not wide.

Mithras · Jul 15, 2006, 09:34 PM

I saw her do a jaw-dropping topless Dance of the Seven Veils in a stage production of Oscar Wilde's Salome (she was Salome, Al Pacino was King Herod). She was very impressive, and she's a great actress too.

ironknee · Jul 15, 2006, 11:53 PM

she is a major piece...any nude pics?

d4nth3m4n · Jul 16, 2006, 01:41 AM

yes, please.

rozwado1 · Jul 16, 2006, 07:19 AM

lol, d4n's posting drunk again...

(2.41 AM looking for nudie pics)

rickey939 · Jul 16, 2006, 10:03 AM

Agreed.™

memento · Jul 17, 2006, 08:18 AM

Originally Posted by Chuckit

He said wild, not wide.

D'OH!

wataru · Jul 17, 2006, 11:31 AM

Am I the only one who thinks Jenny Agutter from Logan's Run was hot back in the day?

Googer-Giger · Jul 17, 2006, 08:37 PM

Was she in Anger Management?

Apple Pro Underwear · Jul 17, 2006, 09:50 PM

i'd bang Mia Farrow back in the day

she was dope-tastic in the OMEN. scared the crizzap outta me

Eug Wanker · Jul 17, 2006, 10:30 PM

Originally Posted by wataru

Am I the only one who thinks Jenny Agutter from Logan's Run was hot back in the day?

Yeah, but she'd be in her mid-50s now, and Catherine Deneuve she ain't.

aberdeenwriter · Jul 18, 2006, 01:03 AM

Originally Posted by Apple Pro Underwear

i'd bang Mia Farrow back in the day

she was dope-tastic in the OMEN. scared the crizzap outta me

Does day = ass?

d4nth3m4n · Jul 18, 2006, 01:06 AM

Originally Posted by rozwado1

lol, d4n's posting drunk again...

(2.41 AM looking for nudie pics)

haha, so true, i think that was more of a global "yes, please" somewhere in the "i'd hit it" vein.