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Who's your ultimate celebrity New Year's date?

Dec 28, 2006, 04:12 PM | by Michael Slezak

Categories: Apropos of Nothing

Cho_l Dear Margaret Cho,

Not sure if you heard, but Blockbuster took a poll asking customers for their fantasy New Year's Eve dates; they picked Jessica Alba and Johnny Depp (edging out S-c-a-r-l-e-t-t J-o-h-a-n-s-s-o-n and George Clooney). Now, no offense to any of those cats -- Jessica certainly seems like a sweet gal, and Johnny, well, he's an interesting chap -- but you're the one that I want. Seriously, come hang out with my friends and me on Sunday night. Lord knows, there's going to be plenty of wine (though a nice German Riesling is always appreciated), and I'm making my legendary crab dip. We can talk about politics and body image and Hollywood gossip and your recent turn on SciFi's The Lost Room. (Didn't you hate the way they kept teasing what was coming up after the commercial break, as if none of us had the attention span to stay tuned?) Oh, and I promise not to break into spontaneous karaoke versions of "Me and Bobby McGee" or "Goldfinger." Okay, that's a lie. It's totally gonna happen. But, still, it'll be a blast. Regrets only, Margaret, okay?

Yours,
Slezak

p.s. I'm not sure who my fellow PopWatchers are going to invite down in the comments section, but seriously, consider yourself taken!

budlhcyie uqcpkoy Fri, Feb 1, 2008 at 04:34 PM EST

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Marcus Tue, Jan 2, 2007 at 02:28 PM EST

Beyonce!

GeeMoney Tue, Jan 2, 2007 at 11:45 AM EST

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie all the way!

Carrie Tue, Jan 2, 2007 at 09:30 AM EST

Ed Norton...hands down. Me luvs him :)

Dr BLT Mon, Jan 1, 2007 at 03:02 PM EST

None of the above. I would take my wife over any of these celebrities. She inspireds me to write songs, like these two brand new New Years songs. Well, okay, maybe, if I were single, Jessica Simpson. BTW, Happy New Year everybody!

A Future to Behold (Celebrate '07 Mix)
Dr. BLT (c) 2006
http://www.drblt.net/music/future3.mp3

Another New Years Day
Dr. BLT (c) 2006
http://www.drblt.net/music/AnNewYear.mp3

anotherlash Mon, Jan 1, 2007 at 12:48 PM EST

the very yummy and scrumptious Kiefer Sutherland is my pick every day of the year!

shc77 Mon, Jan 1, 2007 at 03:07 AM EST

Margaret Cho has got to be the unfunniest comic alive. Seriously. I saw her perform at UGA a few years back. Didn't laugh once. She just looks kinda funny.

Anyway...best New Year's Eve dates? No particular order: Niki Taylor, Elle MacPherson, Sophia Bush, Cat Deeley (who is she, btw? Just saw her hosting the FOX New Year's Eve countdown and wow, is she hot...and that accent kills me), Sandra Bullock, Marisa Tomei, and Jamie Buchman (who cares that she's a TV character...like I'd ACTUALLY be Niki Taylor's date for New Year's Eve?).

Jenny Sun, Dec 31, 2006 at 11:47 PM EST

Jeff Scott Soto, Tommy Shaw, Steve Perry, Paul Plant, Brad Matte, and Camillo Sesto.

Linda Sun, Dec 31, 2006 at 11:01 PM EST

Robert Armfield. He is the man.

Rebecca Sun, Dec 31, 2006 at 09:11 PM EST

Emmitt Smith would be my pick!

Christina Sun, Dec 31, 2006 at 07:22 PM EST

Terrell Owens for sure. I think he would make it the best night ever with this antics and comedy.

JJ Sun, Dec 31, 2006 at 06:21 PM EST

Definitely Taylor Kitsch...that brooding hottie from Friday Night Lights!

Double E Sun, Dec 31, 2006 at 06:12 PM EST

Carrie Underwood...is that you??

"Perfect New Year's Eve date... hands down Tony Romo! Who wouldn't want that gorgeous smile beaming at you all night!??! Even after today's loss, all the more reason to cheer him up to get that smile!"

Melissa Sun, Dec 31, 2006 at 05:24 PM EST

I can line up most of the week of New Year's, if that's not too greedy -- I'd start with George Clooney, Steve Carell, Jon Stewart, John Krasinski, and Daniel Craig. *Sigh*.

DALFootballFan Sun, Dec 31, 2006 at 05:08 PM EST

Perfect New Year's Eve date... hands down Tony Romo! Who wouldn't want that gorgeous smile beaming at you all night!??! Even after today's loss, all the more reason to cheer him up to get that smile!

liza Sun, Dec 31, 2006 at 04:32 PM EST

Goran Visnic, from ER.
It would be a private party for 2 though.

We Are Marshall Sun, Dec 31, 2006 at 04:00 PM EST

Andrew DiPalma...in a heartbeat! Only one scene in "We Are Marshall" but he's so handsome! www.andrewdipalma.com

katrina Sun, Dec 31, 2006 at 03:19 PM EST

Paul Walker or Benny Boom the vid director

cai Sun, Dec 31, 2006 at 03:17 PM EST

Daniel Craig.

DrFrann Sun, Dec 31, 2006 at 01:40 PM EST

In a heartbeat, George Clooney. Could we make it more than just one night? :) Yes, yes, I know I'm greedy but brains, humor, talent and looks. Da Bomb. Seriously George, call me.

John Sun, Dec 31, 2006 at 12:26 PM EST

Re:comments on "the Lost Room"

The brief teaser clip is not to keep you tuned for the program, but FOR THE COMMERCIALS !
John

squirrelygirl Sun, Dec 31, 2006 at 11:47 AM EST

"WEIRD AL" YANKOVIC! Oh, and he can bring along his lovely wife, Suzanne, too. She seems like a real sweetheart.

ceejay Sun, Dec 31, 2006 at 10:49 AM EST

Alec Baldwin.... and if he is unavailable, JON STEWART!..... At least I would to my darnest to convince his wife and... wait... my husband......

Zidane Sun, Dec 31, 2006 at 10:09 AM EST

I 100% agree with the person who said Stephen Colbert!!!!! I'm drooling all over myself just thinking about it!!!!!

bootsycolumbia Sat, Dec 30, 2006 at 09:59 PM EST

I'm sorry, I gotta go with George Clooney. The man is hot beyond belief, he looks great in a tux, he knows how to party (just ask Danny DeVito), and he's been my celebrity crush ever since his ER days.

Loven The Sexy Man Sat, Dec 30, 2006 at 02:12 PM EST

No one but the wounderful, SEXY, Taylor Hicks even though I am way to old for him. He is still the hotest thing sence a toster oven .....

cheryl Fri, Dec 29, 2006 at 09:19 PM EST

Denis Leary - never thought he was hot, but I've been watching Rescue Me on dvd and can't get enough. Thanks to whoever mentioned Firefly -oooooooo, 2nd choice is Adam Baldwin................ hot body and funny

Ellipsian Fri, Dec 29, 2006 at 04:16 PM EST

Pencil me in for some Ryan Gosling! He was hotter than ever in "Half Nelson"--and was all drugged out, at that (yeah, okay, he was acting, but you know what I mean)!

Carrie Fri, Dec 29, 2006 at 03:51 PM EST

Oh well, J-Kras is taken. I could go for some B.J. Novak or Steve Carell though.

JenJenBoBen Fri, Dec 29, 2006 at 02:59 PM EST

I would absolutely, no-doubt-about-it, hands down, for sure, you betcha pick Stephen Colbert!! I would have THE BEST New Year's Eve party ... but since he likely won't show up (I'm sure he has a bigger shindig to attend), I'll likely sit around in my jammies and drink chocolate martinis all night. sigh.

EP Sato Fri, Dec 29, 2006 at 02:31 PM EST

William Shatner. I want someone to get really wasted and hit on grandma, and Kirk's got it written all over his face already...

Karoline Fri, Dec 29, 2006 at 02:03 PM EST

Vinnie Chase!

Liz Fri, Dec 29, 2006 at 01:26 PM EST

Drew Barrymore!!!!!

If not Drew, then Vince Vaughn or Don Cheadle or Will Ferrell!!

Josh Fri, Dec 29, 2006 at 12:00 PM EST

The Muppets

Mario Fri, Dec 29, 2006 at 11:24 AM EST

Here are my top picks for whom I'd love to have as my new year's date:

First Choice: Kathy Griffin
Second Choice: Sussie Essman (from Curve Your Enthusiasm)
Third Choice: Andy Dick

I just KNOW I would have a blast with these people, we'd crack up and laugh at everyone else. :)

djm Fri, Dec 29, 2006 at 10:54 AM EST

Since Amy Sedaris is taken I am inclined to say her brother David, but I think I am going to say Tina Fay and Amy Poehler. I'd want Amy to come as Amber (I think that's the characters name - the one with one leg) and who knows, maybe they'd bring Jimmy Fallon along.

Mike Fri, Dec 29, 2006 at 10:19 AM EST

I second that invite to Margaret - but my invite is not to a party but to read my pilot script that my agent has been trying to get into your hands that was written for you.

what do you say Margaret?

Mike

mike11ken@hotmail.com

khrystyne Fri, Dec 29, 2006 at 09:44 AM EST

Christopher Meloni - yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmy

Vicky Fri, Dec 29, 2006 at 09:44 AM EST

Nathan Fillion! I'm in the middle of re-watching Firefly and I can't get enough!

Connie Fri, Dec 29, 2006 at 08:30 AM EST

Henry Rollins!!!

Deb Fri, Dec 29, 2006 at 08:26 AM EST

I would love to hang out with Justin Timberlake...or Alec Baldwin. Funny guys and good times!!

Deb Fri, Dec 29, 2006 at 08:26 AM EST

I would love to hang out with Justin Timberlake...or Alec Baldwin. Funny guys and good times!!

Delon Fri, Dec 29, 2006 at 05:11 AM EST

Back in 2002 she used to date a British A&R guy who was a friend of a good friend of mine. We went to a party at her place one night and lemme tell you she wasn't fun. I didn't see her laugh at all. At around midnight she started to collect the glasses and stuff as if saying you should go home. In the kitchen on top of the counter was a bag full of cocaine which to me looked like should be at least 5 kilos. Her house was decorated in a fusion of Moroccon meets Hindu went gaga.But her bathroom was spectacular. A gigantic room made out of marble. It was a gay man's fantasy bathroom! I used to like her a lot and i was giddy when we were
invited to her place, but wish i didn't meet her in person.

Billy Fri, Dec 29, 2006 at 02:47 AM EST

Ok I'm sure Amy Sedaris would be a blast, as would Margaret Cho, but how about Sarah Silverman and Amy's Wicked funny brother David Sedaris? Maybe a Little night cap with Tina Fey?

Ding Fri, Dec 29, 2006 at 01:36 AM EST

Seriously, Slezak, you may want to rethink this. I saw her perform at San Jose State recently, and she was coked out of her mind. (Call me crazy, but hanging around a cokehead in close proximity is only fun for about five minutes.)

Simeon Fri, Dec 29, 2006 at 01:14 AM EST

Seriously, Slezak. You're developing quite the fan base here. When are you gonna pony up and auction off some tickets to your bash? P.S. Have lots of Riesling.

laylagalise Fri, Dec 29, 2006 at 12:59 AM EST

The Major Crimes Unit from "The Wire" would be a blast at the bar! Of course, Bunk and Carver would have to come along, too (as would Ed Burns and Davis Simon). We could bring in the New Year with The Pogue's "Body of An American"-- Auld Lang Syne is so overrated.

Ariella Fri, Dec 29, 2006 at 12:52 AM EST

Ooh, too bad like 3 people already have dibs on Jon Krasinski, he's a good one! Ok, in the spirit of the Jons, I call Jon Stewart.

Cliff Fri, Dec 29, 2006 at 12:31 AM EST

I guess the Blockbuster types were picking who they want to kiss at midnight. I prefer a guest list made up of fun and funny. How about Amy Sedaris, who you know would bring cupcakes, and then maybe Will Arnett and Amy Pohler, who I'm guessing know some good drinking games.

s Thu, Dec 28, 2006 at 11:18 PM EST

Tom Welling

Ceballos Thu, Dec 28, 2006 at 10:25 PM EST

Marisa Tomei...I just love me some Marisa Tomei!

Lene Thu, Dec 28, 2006 at 10:06 PM EST

John Oliver from The Daily Show.

I feel I ought to be embarrassed by how much I'd like that, but somehow I'm not. Wanna visit Toronto, John?

Todd Thu, Dec 28, 2006 at 09:46 PM EST

You take Margaret Cho. Someone else takes Amy Sedaris. How is that fair? Save some for the rest of us.

With that being the case, I'll definitely take Alyson Hannigan as my date. As long as Alexis Denisof doesn't mind that is. I promise (okay, my fingers are crossed) she can go back to you in the new year. Is that so much to ask?

Arzu Thu, Dec 28, 2006 at 08:52 PM EST

Johnny Depp, Josh Holloway, John Krasinski, Alexis Denisof, or Christian Kane...any of those would do.

daisyj Thu, Dec 28, 2006 at 08:36 PM EST

I would have said Paul Newman, if only for the salad dressing (it's not a party without a little low-fat Cesar), but your mention of Ms. Cho made me think of her cameo in "Text-Message Breakup", which made me realize that who I really want with me on New Year's is Kelly. Not as a date, obviously, but I bet we'd have a really good time and we'd both be wearing totally fabulous shoes. She might even bring muffins:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=MNxwAU_xAMk

Justin Thu, Dec 28, 2006 at 08:25 PM EST

I want my New Years kiss to be from Christopher Gorham (Ugly Betty)!

Azure Thu, Dec 28, 2006 at 08:17 PM EST

Christian Bale or his alter ego Bruce Wayne. Probably Bruce Wayne cause he has more money and could throw a kick ass party!

MK Thu, Dec 28, 2006 at 08:08 PM EST

Keanuuuuu!

Paul U. Thu, Dec 28, 2006 at 08:07 PM EST

I want to spend New Years Eve with you, Slezak...

Evie Thu, Dec 28, 2006 at 07:47 PM EST

I'm currently obsessed with my West Wing DVD collection, so I'll say Martin Sheen.

aron Thu, Dec 28, 2006 at 07:46 PM EST

MADONNA!

bb Thu, Dec 28, 2006 at 07:21 PM EST

Chris Daughtry, John Stamos, Keanu Reeves....mmmhm!

Kristi Thu, Dec 28, 2006 at 06:32 PM EST

Steve Carell!

angela Thu, Dec 28, 2006 at 06:22 PM EST

John Krasinski would be the only one on my list!!!!!

Robert Thu, Dec 28, 2006 at 05:24 PM EST

I'd like Sacha Baron Cohen to come in character as Borat or Ali G. Either way, it'd be great.

harry Thu, Dec 28, 2006 at 05:17 PM EST

Byork!!! and that is all I have to say

Lora Thu, Dec 28, 2006 at 05:17 PM EST

I am newly re-obsessed with Robbie Williams and I'd love to spend New Years with him. Can we make this happen people?

jake Thu, Dec 28, 2006 at 05:16 PM EST

Amy Sedaris would be first on my list

JakesBoy Thu, Dec 28, 2006 at 05:13 PM EST

Jake Gyllenhaal for New Years - HANDS DOWN!!

http://jakesboysbigbadblog.blogspot.com/

Kent Bailey Thu, Dec 28, 2006 at 04:51 PM EST

Can I come too???? I LOVE me some Margaret Cho!!!!!! Go on, GIRL!!!!

sketchy Thu, Dec 28, 2006 at 04:41 PM EST

give me Zach Braff and some apple-tinis. now that's a Happy New Year!

Stephanie Thu, Dec 28, 2006 at 04:34 PM EST

Jermey Piven hands down.

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