I’m sure most of the headlines will be about Benedict Cumberbatch and his lover/fiancée Sophie Hunter on the red carpet for The Imitation Game, but it’s worth discussing Keira Knightley. Keira is coming to play this awards season! And I’m happy about it because A) Keira is always good for a good old fashioned style discussion and B) a lot of people think she’s pregnant. And it’s always fun to see how a knocked up fashionista works an awards season.
I can’t say I find Keira’s Dolce & Gabbana dress all that impressive though. We’ve seen her wear much more interesting looks at the film festivals and minor awards shows already! I think the goal was to wear something a bit warmer (it’s freezing cold here on the East Coast), and so Keira just wanted something with sleeves, perhaps with a heavy fabric. I would have preferred seeing her bundled up though, in wool trousers and a warm coat, because this dress kind of sucks. The print is too busy, the gold belt doesn’t go and the pleating at the skirt is unflattering. Blah. Something nice: her earrings are pretty.
I’m also including some photos of the men of The Imitation Game, including Matthew Goode (who is based out of New York these days because he’s filming The Good Wife), Matthew’s lady Sophie Dymoke, Allen Leech, Charles Dance and Mark Strong, who looks really, really good.
Photos courtesy of WENN.
That dress looks pretty awful to me.
Agree. What is up with her lately?
Her recent looks cover her clavicle. Too jutting right now?
I don’t know. She has such a delicate frame. These heavy looking dresses just swallow her, imo.
Grandma? Is that you? *what I think when I see her in these dresses
Dress: hideous. There’s got to be a curtain rod in there somewhere.
I actually really like this dress. Oop.
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I don’t hate the dress. I’d like it better with a solid bottom though. Especially in a trouser…
Same.
Same. I also just appreciate that I can always count on her to bring something different to the table, whether I’m in love with it or not.
Natalie Portman looks really pretty here!
Sorry..I can never tell them apart 😀
right there with you…
well, TBH, I can tell them apart NOW, but when Knightley first came on the scene, I was like “Twinsies!”
recently, I happened to catch The Phantom Menace (it was a slow day, so forgive me!) and I realized that Knightley plays the Queen’s decoy to Portman’s Queen Amidala.
so, we’re not the only ones!
They’re both one note actresses too, so the similarity extends to more than just looks!
BTW it seems pretty obvious that Kiera is pregnant. She’s been wearing nothing but loose waisted dresses on this tour.
Keira looks chilly and a little bit frumpy, but still gorgeous. The pattern puzzles me though – are those hearts??
Amazingly, I never noticed or got the appeal of Matthew Goode until I saw TIG last night.
Dude can wear the hell out of a waistcoat.
She looks very English rose,few can pull of the look.
Hideous. and that lipstick isn’t doing her any favors, either.
Hate the dress. Frumpy and busy.
Her fashion game is on point. She looks good.
Keira’s hair is not styled very well, I often think it looks to flat anyway.
The dress looks more to be Sarah Jessica Parker’s style. Perhaps not for her, but they all look nice.
Mark Strong looks fantastic. That is all.
Yup.
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I thought that was per your contract — when he leaves your service to ‘work’ he is required to look smashing. No? 😉
I can’t process anyone other than Charles Dance, also known as Tywin Lannister, the Daddister from A Game of Thrones the HBO series. Charles Dance 4 lyfe!!!
ETA: and I’m usually a ride-or-die cumberb*tch, and I love Keira and Mark Strong as well. Such is the power of the Daddister!
I find him SO attractive for some reason.
You’re not alone, trust me 😉
Honestly, I like Ms. Knightley very much but when a post boasts Mr. Dance and Mr.s Strong – they should be in the header.
I couldn’t agree more! Honk for lesser-known (at least stateside) British hotness!
I like that she does her own thing and takes risks, but this one is not good. It’s too much dress for such a small person. Her hair is awful which doesn’t help.
I think the fabric is kind of funky, and could work for her, but in a far more tailored, figure-flattering dress.
There are rumors swirling that she’s pregnant. Fashion-wise, she’s doing a really clever job at hiding it.
I will take one of Mark Strong to go, please!
Hell-ooooh Mark Strong and Charles Dance.
I will take all of the mens on that red carpet to go, please. Except the older dude with the scarf. Sorry for not knowing who he is. I’m blinded by Matthew Goode and Mark Strong. Gracious!
it is a great assortment of men.
the older dude was pretty hot at one point in time.
i’m with you, goode-n-strong sammich please.
Matthew Goode is just so gorgeous- he and the Irish countryside were the only saving graces of God awful Leap Year.
Now the fashion- I would love that print in smaller doses- either a top/bottom only, or fitted. Don’t get the hate for Keira- the only movie I felt she was at sea was Anna K- and just felt that whole movie was too gimmick-y for any actor to shine.
i love him in the good wife.. he is beautiful! ♥
I usually love/really like Keira’s looks. This dress is a no for me, though. It’s like your great-grandmother’s wallpaper mated with the bedspread while no one was home.Or something. Her face is gorgeous as always. And that is one hell of a Hot Brit Male line-up.
BRANSON!!! Who knew he was so short!
Her makeup looks very pretty.
Love Keira, but that dress sure is wallpapery….
That reminds me- I need to get my couch upholstery cleaned.