I opened my browser today and was just about to type in an address when the shocking headline on MSN caught my eye:

“L.A. Coroner: Brittany Murphy Dead at 32″

My first reaction was that this was some horrible joke. After reading the article, I still found it hard to believe. I had to Google it to find other articles regarding her death.

Brittany Murphy, who was born on 10 November 1977 in Atlanta, died on Sunday 20 December 2009, due to cardiac arrest. She was declared dead at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. It is suspected that subscription drugs might have been responsible.

Brittany is one of my favourite actresses. I hate that she will no longer be making movies. I’m saddened at the news of her death and I’m sure many people are mourning her at the moment.

My Top 10 Brittany Murphy movies

Winona Ryder was born on 29 October 1971 in Winona, Minnesota, USA. Her first film role was in Lucas (1986). She is well known for appearing in movies like Reality Bites (1994), Little Women (1994) and Girl Interrupted (1999)

Hilary Swank was born on 30 July 1974 in Bellingham, Washington, USA. Her first film part was as Kimberley in Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992). She has won best actress Oscars for Boys Don’t Cry (1999) and Million Dollar Baby (2004).

Who gets your vote?

Winona Ryder                                                                                       Hilary Swank

I got to know Robyn Hobson on Twitter. Robyn is a contestant in the FHM 2010 Models competition. What surprised me most about this model/actress is that she was friendly, interacted with me and is not stuck up at all. Apart from being really beautiful, Robyn is really funny, sweet, cool and kind of geeky. She has even appeared in two Bollywood movies. I can’t help but have a little crush on her.

Who is Robyn, in a nutshell?

A nutshell… hmm. I’m a short, funny, business science graduate who is also a struggling actress.   I am also prone to making lame jokes and then laughing at them . I love traveling, I want to see the world and I own a very disgruntled, moody African Grey who doesn’t love me at all.

Why did you enter the FHM Competition?

I really wanted the exposure that comes with the competition. It’s been great so far and I hope to continue into the Top 10. It’s helped me get my name out there.

What’s the best part about the FHM competition?

I’ve met some really great and supportive people. I have been blown away by how helpful people have been for a person that in most instances they don’t even know. I am proud to say I have the coolest, nicest and genuinely most awesome supporters. I want to thank them for all the effort they put in for me.

What’s your favourite Robyn joke?
There are a lot. They are mostly really bad puns and are spontaneous, eg:
Person (asking in all seriousness): What’s Italian for Headbutt?
Robyn: Materazzi.

My favourite Robyn joke comes from the show “How I met your mother”
BARNEY (to Robyn): That’s why he’s Batman (indicating Ted)… and you’re Robyn.

Favourite drink?
Mojito or Orange Juice

Favourite food? Sushi … or a really good pizza

Is there any foods you detest or are allergic too.
Brussels sprouts, Beetroot ( colour is weird) and eggplant ( yuck! ).

What’s Top 3 on your bucket list?

• Traveling to each continent,
• Overcoming my fear of spiders
• Learning to make Sushi.

Who’s your dream date?
Jonathon Rhys-Meyers

What would happen on an ideal date
Jonathon Rhys-Meyers would be there (just joking). Just have a great time with good conversation, in a beautiful place and lots of laughter…. laughter is key.

Which of your 5 senses would be the worst to lose?
Sight

Which superpower do you wish you had?
Flight…. or Car key detection ( I lose them often! )

Oh gosh key detection. I probably need that too. Check in the car door.

Dream Holiday destination?
Today it appears to be Paris. Most beautiful city in the world.I am completely head over heels for that city.

Favourite song?
New Radicals- You only get what you give

Best concert you’ve ever been to?
Don’t laugh. I really loved the Katy Perry concert. She is a really great performer.

Who’s laughing?

Best gift you’ve ever received?
My GHD styler. Someone special also made me a beaded wire rose, I love that.

Do you have any phobias?
Spiders- petrified of them . Any shape, size or colour.

If you could change places with anyone in the world for one day only, who would it be?
Malema…. I just want to see what it’s like to get away with the things he comes up with… I also would love to see into the mind that comes up with these things.

Will you share one of your favourite quotes with us?
“Every saint has a past and every sinner has a future.”
~Oscar Wilde

Click on the link to vote for Robyn. Voting ends 13 Decmber 2009.  Tell your friends. Vote for Robyn on FHM.

Or SMS: MODEL 68 to 34973

If she makes the Top 10 she’s coming to Joburg and I might get to party with her.

If you want more Robyn, read another Robyn Hobson Interview by Running Wolf.

Salma Hayek was born on 2 September 1966 in Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, Mexico. In 1989 she got the title role in the Mexican soap opera Teresa, which turned her into a local star. In 1991 she moved to Los Angeles, USA. She had several bit parts and made her big break in Desperado (1995) opposite Antonio Banderas.

Penélope Cruz was born on 28 April 1974, Madrid, Spain. She started appearing in TV commercials after impressing a talent agency at 15. She made her film debut in El laberinto Griego (The Greek Labyrinth) (1993). She got her big break when she got a part in Pedro Almodóvar’s Carne trémula (Live Flesh)(1997).

So who gets your vote?



Salma Hayek                                                                              Penélope Cruz

It’s a face-off between two girls from the popular TV series The O.C.

Mischa Barton is Marissa in The O.C. Mischa was born on 24 January 1986 in London, England. She made her movie debut in Polio Water (1995). She appeared in 8 epsiodes in the TV series Once and Again.

Rachel Bilson plays the role of Summer in The O.C. She was born on 25 August 1981 in Los Angles, USA. She made her first TV appearance as a guest in 8 Simple rules for dating my teenage daughter. Her movie debut was in Unbroken (2003)

Mischa Barton                                                                       Rachel Bilson

So which of these two OC actresses do you like best? Vote!