Dear Ted:
We all know how much Stephenie Meyer defended Taylor Lautner to keep the role for Jacob. Is she doing anything for Rachelle Lefevre? It's very disrespectful and sad what they are doing to her and the Twilight fans.
—Karla
Dear Author Authority:
Sadly, that was during preliminary decision-making for casting and happened because of completely different, completely creative reasons. This is a totally different contractual ball game. And it ain't a pretty one.
Dear Ted:
I really feel for Mischa Barton. I, too, was just in the psych ward for about four days. It doesn't need to be a suicide attempt to get ya there. Mine was a complete nervous breakdown and anxiety attack, due to my engagement falling apart and still having to see him everyday at work. Plus, my friend of 15 years died suddenly. It all happened within one week. Sometimes our emotions can only take so much. They keep you there a few days to a week to check out which medications work the best on you. Prozac and therapy are now my best friends! So ya see, it may not be as dramatic as what has been said. It may have just been like my situation. Though I'll tell ya, that is one place I never want to go again. There are crazy people in there! Love the column...keep on trucking and screw Perez! He wishes he had class like you.
—Michelle
Dear Manic Michelle:
Your story is heartbreaking, hon, but so glad to hear you're doing well now. As for Mischa, things are a little different in the alternate reality we call Hollywood. Problems that may seem huge to a normal person can sometimes be petty to a celeb, so in Mischa's case, it was something much bigger that garnered her trip to the, ahem, get-better-soon bin. As far as Perez goes, I cannot speak for his wishes, sorry.
Dear Ted:
About Rachelle, her situation really stinks! I've had a bad feeling about this new director for Eclipse, David Slade, and it won't go away. After all, he bashed Twilight before he knew he himself would be one of the directors. Marc Malkin said the schedule was changed, thus giving Summit the avenue to toss Rachelle for what some might think was a better actress in their opinion. I think Rachelle might have done a few scenes with the new Riley, perhaps, and it wasn't to someone's liking. I really feel bad for her because this is a pretty good role in my opinion, and it could do wonders for her career. So tell me, am I right or wrong? The Twilight saga does have everyone's attention! Summit sucks!
—Recompense
Dear Raving About Rachelle:
To be quite honest, Rachelle's getting more attention for not having the part than she was for keeping it. While Summit denies any personal vendettas or politics in its public statements, you know that there's so much more to the Studio Which Must Not Be Messed With than it lets on...
Dear Ted:
I check on your posts several times a day! You are the best, especially when it comes to Robsten! You are really in the know. Nice to hear you like our vids! Here are some of mine for you! Enjoy! 1. Does Kristen have a frenemy in Nikki? 2. Respect Kristen Stewart! 3. Rob & Kris at Comic Con ´09—Free Robsten!
—Nicole
Dear Shameless Plug:
Sometimes Teddy is in the good mood to plug anything Twilight. You're in luck, babes.
Dear Ted:
In honor of Eclipse starting filming so soon, my question is about Twyla Babe-Sucker. You've revealed so much about the cast and their secrets, in Blind Vice form and otherwise, that I'm wondering why you don't just reveal this one. Is there something about this Blind item that makes you unable to do so? If we're way off, then it seems there's a second coupling on the set that pretty much mirrors Kristen and Rob's relationship. Go Robsten! Love on Butch!
—Buffy
Dear Bring on the Blind:
Well, I could reveal that, or I could show a modicum of respect for the cast I've come to love.
Dear Ted:
What is all of the mess over Rachelle anyway? She cannot expect a studio or any business to expend money on limited time locations waiting for her to show up. All the other people doing projects are bringing theirs to a close to be back in time for the next movie. Rachelle should have arranged things better and this mess would not have happened in the first place. She is not a major player of the next movie, but a two-level major in Eclipse.
—Ladartha
Dear No Love for Lefevre:
As with, I don't know, every single Hollywood feud in existence, someone always gets to luck out and be the victim. Your point is valid, but Rachelle just happened to get the sympathy on this one.
Dear Ted:
What's your take on Anderson Cooper filling in for Regis with Kelly lately? Is this a weak attempt to keep his cover covered? Or just an attempt to up CNN's nightly ratings with middle-aged crushers?
—Ellen
Dear the Other Mr. Cooper:
Gotta be honest, I'm not loving your tone regarding dear Anderson. Bite your tongue.
Dear Ted:
In light of your most recent Bitch-Back! and Jennifer Garner's supposed fury over Ms. Goopy's walk-down-amnesia-lane love note to Ben Affleck, who is the bigger be-yotch in Hollywood, Ms. Gwyneth "I'm Better Than You" Paltrow or Ms. Jennifer "Not So Nice" Garner? Do spill.
—Celeste
Dear Estrogen Ego:
Easy one—gotta be Jen. Arrogance isn't as unfortunate as being a total diva bitch to our A.T. entourage.
Dear Ted:
My condolences on your loss of Butch. This past Monday I lost one of my doggies (a shelter rescue and a sweetheart), and just six months prior, the other. I understand the pain. Looking forward, I plan on once again adopting from a shelter/rescue organization for my new bundle(s) of fur. I wanted to mention that I agree with your assessment of Jen Garner. There are a multitude of stories relaying her rudeness, so how she still manages to fool people, I'll never know. I'm wondering if you have any insight as to how she managed to snag Ben, since by all accounts, he is a supernice person who doesn't deserve a shrew like her.
—Mary
Dear Canine Cutie:
Love for your pups. Not so much love for meanie Jen! I would owe Bennifer 2.0's existence partly to Jen's man-mangling web of temptation, and the other part to Ben's terrible, terrible luck in romance.
Dear Ted:
I was a big Jen Aniston fan—took her side in the Brangelina mess and all—but now I'm beginning to believe the bad press about her. For someone who claims to want a child, she has done nothing but work, work and more work. I don't think she really wants a baby, and at her age, she can't waste any more time. What is her deal, anyway?
—Avi
Dear Angsty Aniston:
Surprisingly on this one, I actually sympathize with Jen. It's a catch-22: Some women work more hours to fill the void of being childless (even though they want the kid), yet because of that work (and Jen's mega relationship woes, trust), it's even harder to get that baby.
Dear Ted:
I don't understand the "get a life" thing about us, the Robsten fans. My mom and people I know say they used to read romantic novels or see romantic films and be crazy about the actors. Now in the 21st century we can imagine that, too, and make stories about our favorite actors on the Internet, not only in our imagination (we are more creative and have more gadgets) and we have a life! Or maybe "get a life" means "go watch TV." What do you think, my god, Ted? (I adore you, and I got a life.)
—Valeria
Dear Robstension:
Some devotion just pushes a bit too far, sweetcakes.
Dear Ted:
Snort-Up and Sass-Bitch Summerland have me all in a twist. Are they really as obvious a choice as everyone seems to think? And are there any children in the picture?
—Karen
Dear Summer Lovin':
I'm pleading the Fifth on this one. It's them I'm interested in outing, not the rest of the fam.
Dear Ted:
Darling, I love you, but you are seriously upsetting me. So I have a suggestion to make. For real. How about introducing a daily Twilight column so that anyone who is interested in Robsten and Co. can read all about them there and the rest of us who are absolutely sick of Twi mania can read about other celebs without having to go through all the Twi talk? Seriously, Ted. Post my suggestion and see how many readers will agree with me! It will also make it a lot easier for Twi-hards who only log on to your site in order to get their Twi juice...
—H
Dear Column Calamity:
Interesting idea, but those are quite a lot of Twi references you've got there, babe. Are you sure you wouldn't be more at home reading that column instead of a Twi-deprived one?
Dear Ted:
More on Alexander Skarsgård please! He is such a great actor and so hot! But there is next to nothing really interesting or revealing or even slightly juicy about him out. It's time to feed readers some Swedish meatballs!
—J.D.
Dear Yum, Swedish Meatballs:
Oh, there's plenty of juice out there on darling Alex. You just have to know where to look. Stick to the Awful Truth. We'll let you know what he stuffs his meatballs with.