Gossip and Rumours

"Laura Linney and Eric Stolz are not a couple" - Confirmed

Eric's been dating a woman he describes as a "non-actress" in a recent article in USA Weekend. They were spotted together in Austin, Texas this September where Eric is shooting a film. Thanks to Nancie!

"Laura will be starring with Hilary Swank in a new film entitled Patty Jane's House of Curl" - Unconfirmed

Having read only one article about this film from E! Online, the relevency of this doubtful. No mention has been made in Variety. Laura already has two confirmed films coming out within the next 2 years (Mystic River and Love Actually). However, I will look into this when more information becomes available.

"Laura is dating Eric Stolz" - Denied

Laura has denied this on the basis of being just friends. On a personal note (eg. Rant time), I really think people should be less interested in what goes on in other people's bedrooms. Is it really any of your business? My answer would have to be no. I understand that human nature, by default, gives everyone a ridiculous curiousity with the private lives of others (especially celebrities), but who Laura is seeing really shouldn't be anyone's business unless she wants it to be. The press is particularly bad about it. If she is seeing him, if she isn't, if she wants to lie or tell the truth about it is completely up to her. People being either adamantly opposed or supportive of her choices regarding her personal life(whatever they may be), should really take a step back and take a look at what you're saying. Why not go out and get your own life? Stop obsessing over others. That said, I'm not against posting little rumours or preferring a certain couple, I'm just against people who go completely overboard and get all riled up and obsessive about lovelives of celebrities.Sorry, I'm just really sick of tabloids...

"Laura is going co-star with George Clooney in an upcoming film" - Denied

In fact, Kevin Spacey will be taking the role orginally meant for George Clooney in the upcoming Life Of David Gale. Laura will be in this film as Constance Hallaway, the woman Spacey is accused of murdering.

Any other gossip/rumours can be sent to lauralinney@barrysworld.com