The nonstop wintry weather must have finally turned my brain to mush because last month I totally forgot to name a Retro Hottie of the Month! I promise not to let you gals (and some of you guys) down again. My choice this month is easy - all around nice guy Jeff Bridges is currently being profiled on PBS' American Masters series and he's also nominated for a Best Actor Oscar for True Grit. Watching the episode, I learned quite a few interesting things about The Dude, such as that he's a bit of a weirdo (well, he is) but in a rather endearing way. Born into Hollywood royalty, Bridges has never really lost his laid back, surfer boy persona of his early years. I'm most impressed by the fact that he's been married to his wife for over 30 years. Whenever they make an appearance at an award show, they are without a doubt the cutest couple there.
And let's face it, he's hot. One of the more memorable Bridges movies for me is one that actually wasn't a big box office splash back in 1984: Against All Odds (featuring the hit Phil Collins title song and a great performance by Kid Creole and the Coconuts.) In the American Masters special, I was surprised to hear director Taylor Hackford recall how Bridges was kind of pudgy entering the role, and was told to whip himself into shape since he was playing an ex-football player. Were his efforts worth it? Hell yeah. Truth be told I don't remember much of the plot, but I do remember the steamy love scene that took place with Bridges and costar Rachel Ward inside the Mexican Mayan ruins!
Anyways, enough babbling....here's the Big Lebowski through the years, in all his splendor....
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