Who is Kirstie Alley
Ranked #4,918 in Entertainment, #55,262 overall
As in Thirsty, Silly
She's beautiful, she's sexy, she's talented, and she has to fight to work in an industry hell bent on discovering the next size 0 under 25 years of age. The world is full of all shapes and sizes yet Hollywood (and beyond) chooses to focus on the talented 2%. Why can't the media portray all women in a positive light? If there is anyone who constantly gets a bad rap then it is Kirstie Alley.
What really leaves a lasting impression is her glorious hair, raspy voice and sincere smile. When Alley smiles you can't help but smile back. I know, nobody wants to be remembered for their smile. But really when you meet someone for the first time, isn't it the eyes and smile you make a connection with?
Alley's superstardom career started late. She was already popular with Trekies when she portrayed Lt. Saavik, a female Vulcan, in The Wrath of Khan but her career didn't really blossom until her 30s when she hit it big with the primetime television comedy Cheers as Rebecca Howe from 1987 - 1993. After a successful run on TV she returned to the movies and the equally sexy John Travolta for a series of movies about talking babies, Look Who's Talking.
Despite popular thinking, she hasn't been far from the limelight consistently appearing either in movies or television ever since. Most recently Profoundly Normal, Without a Trace, Fat Actress (see below), Write & Wrong, and the upcoming Nailed.
This lens is dedicated to this lovely, funny and talented woman.
What really leaves a lasting impression is her glorious hair, raspy voice and sincere smile. When Alley smiles you can't help but smile back. I know, nobody wants to be remembered for their smile. But really when you meet someone for the first time, isn't it the eyes and smile you make a connection with?
Alley's superstardom career started late. She was already popular with Trekies when she portrayed Lt. Saavik, a female Vulcan, in The Wrath of Khan but her career didn't really blossom until her 30s when she hit it big with the primetime television comedy Cheers as Rebecca Howe from 1987 - 1993. After a successful run on TV she returned to the movies and the equally sexy John Travolta for a series of movies about talking babies, Look Who's Talking.
Despite popular thinking, she hasn't been far from the limelight consistently appearing either in movies or television ever since. Most recently Profoundly Normal, Without a Trace, Fat Actress (see below), Write & Wrong, and the upcoming Nailed.
This lens is dedicated to this lovely, funny and talented woman.
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Three reasons to love Kirstie Alley
- Her contagious laugh
- Her wit
- Her ability to survive the tabloids
Dancing Up a Storm
Catch Kirstie Alley dancing up a storm on Dancing with the Stars! Scroll down for some video highlights.
"You're not going to live your life unscathed."
How to Lose Your Ass & Regain Your Life
In Review
There's all this talk going back and forth about Kirstie Alley right now. Whether she's a positive or negative influence for large women depends on the group or individual. Despite her weight, she is the 'it girl' of the moment. She's also just another woman trying to make it through life the best she can. She just happens to be using her butt to do it instead of her breasts.How to Lose your Ass... is not a how-to book as the name suggests but a diary-biography. Each chapter opens with a few excerpts from Kirstie's diary followed by a vignette. Diary entries begin on December 31st, 2003 and end January 1st 2005. A year and a day. There aren't a lot of entries; about 63 ranging from a few lines to a few paragraphs. There's a mix up with dates on two entries that appear on the book flap and then again inside. This is not a tell-all book, just some exciting and sentimental tidbits, a few juicy parts. Each chapter reads like a complete story.
Kirstie talks about sex with Tim Matheson (and a few other people), how she first learned about Scientology, the secret behind the name Kirstie, her life long self esteem issues, and her assassin Corgi. Doing coke, decorating houses, lying to friends, family and to herself, and bringing Fat Actress to fruition are all open to discussion. She talks about her daughter Lillie and son True and their issues with weight, hers and their own; the personal tragedy that led her to gain weight and the revelation and emotional release she witnessed with Dianetics. How she secretly blames John Travolta for everything, the death of her mother, and one of my favourite topics%u2026airplane seats are all mentioned. The last chapter is the best of funny. I can't tell you why or the title because it would ruin it for you. Let's just say it's something everyone can relate to and leave it at that.
Be prepared for some swearing and other vulgar analogies. She doesn't go overboard with them but they are present and may offend the delicate of mind. There's the occasional mention of her first marriage but not a lot about the who, when, what and how of it. There are lots of black and white photos from her childhood, a few of her children and of her beautiful parents. I would have liked more current photos of Kirstie included. Not embarrassing ones that certain media like to focus on but something to bring the reader to the present.
With Alley's book you are sure to experience some gentle giggles and some heart felt sighs. Her warm sensibility and mild sarcastic tone are reminiscent to a chat with an old friend. How to Lose Your Ass and Regain Your Life was an enjoyable look into one of Hollywood's foxiest women. I'd definitely read another book by Alley. There is still much to be learned about this stunning actress.
Purchase How to Lose Your Ass... at Amazon.com.
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![[7-Apr-1994] Part #1](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/2E7cnW8Gmeo/0.jpg "Kirstie Alley - [1994] - interview (part 1)")
![[7-Apr-1994] Part #2](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/dELUnEJbqLk/0.jpg "Kirstie Alley - [1994] - interview (part 2)")
"I don't think children are any more resilient than anyone else. They're just people with little bodies."
Her Family
Kirstie Alley has two incredibly beautiful children she shares with Hardy Boy, Parker Stevenson whom she was married to from December 1983 - 1997.William True was born on September 28, 1992 and Lillie Price was born on June 15, 1994. While I would like to attribute the lovely offspring to the mixed genes of Kirstie and Parker, I'm told they were adopted. Regardless, they are still her family and she is still their mother.
When Fantasy Raids Reality
Fat Actress - The Complete First Season
Amazon Price: $6.26 (as of 02/16/2012)
"Fat Actress" was Alley's love child with fat and comedy. It follows around a "fat" actress as she tries to gain employment in the acting industry. The six-episode series appeared on Showtime to a lukewarm audience but is a must see for fans of Alley's dark wit. Kirstie calls Fat Actress a "universal metaphor for women." It features many appearances from some of Hollywood's biggest stars.
My Favorite Kirstie Alley Movies
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan - The Director's Cut (Two-Disc Special Collector's Edition)
The Klingon Khan is back seeking vengeance from Admiral more...4 points
Look Who's Talking
In this comedy, a single mother looks for a suitable more...2 points
Drop Dead Gorgeous
A mockumentary about a vicious competition between more...2 points
North and South - The Complete Collection
This Emmy Award-winning powerful adaptation of Joh more...2 points
Village of the Damned
The original 1960 version of Village of the Damned more...1 point
For Richer or Poorer
Tim Allen and Kirstie Alley are New York scammers on more...0 points
Scientology
Kirstie is very open about what Scientology has done for her. She touts it as the reason she was able to stop using cocaine. She was introduced to Scientology by her good friend and fellow actor John Travolta.Learn more about Scientology.
More News, Views, Articles and Resources for Kirstie Alley
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- Kirstie Alley's ImDb
- A complete listing of her current and past acting projects as well as a wonderful gallery of images.
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- Fat Actress - Showtime
- Kirstie Alley stars in Fat Actress, a new comedy series airing only on Showtime.
- Kirstie Alley Shames 'Today' Show
- After appearing on the Todayshow this morning, Kirstie Alley had harsh words for the news program.
- Kirstie Alley's Surprise - VIdeo - Oprah.com
- See who surprised Kirstie Alley in the middle of her appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show!
- Kirstie Alley: It's Not a Scientology Diet - Bodywatch, Kirstie Alley : People.com
- The actress says claims her new weight-loss program is a Scientology front are "disturbing"
- Kirstie Alley Tackles Her Weight in New Reality Series - TV News, Kirstie Alley : People.com
- The actress signs on for a reality show to air next year on A&E
"God gave us intestines for a reason. I'm not keen on surgery. It's too extreme. All it took was one of those plastic surgery shows to see how violent it is."
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Official Website
It is up, running, and Kirstie is totally involved. You can visit her official website which links to her business Organic Liaison.If you scroll down you'll find tags for her blog, biography, gallery etc. At the moment the blog is the only one that appears to be working.
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LaraineRose
Dec 6, 2011 @ 4:38 am | delete
- I can't imagine Kirsty as a smaller size (six?). I liked her as she was.
This is a great tribulte to Kirstie Alley. Blessings.
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squidshe
Nov 15, 2011 @ 9:57 am | delete
- I was so going for her on Dancing with the Stars, she came close! Love Kirstie Alley, have always been a big fan!
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christopherwell
Oct 5, 2011 @ 1:55 pm | delete
- I loved Kirstie Alley in "Cheers"!
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Tipi
Sep 22, 2011 @ 4:10 pm | delete
- I just had to stop by again to mention I heard on one of the morning shows that Kirstie continued with her weight loss after her # 2 placement on Dancing with the Stars and is a size 6 today.
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laureenr
Jun 16, 2011 @ 4:39 am | delete
- I admire her so much for taking part in Dancing with the stars and more so for going on to win.Fantastic and gutsy.
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sandyspider
May 28, 2011 @ 1:55 pm | delete
- I am glad she won Dancing with the stars. I have always admired here. Blessed by an angel.
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BigGirlBlue
May 28, 2011 @ 2:29 pm | delete
- Thanks! She was awesome but I think Hines Ward won. I think Kirstie one for "biggest transformation" or something like that. But at least she made it to the top three which is fabulous.
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sandyspider
May 28, 2011 @ 2:46 pm | delete
- I know she was there towards the end. I missed the last episode but seen the highlights. You really have to admire her.
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Jewelsofawe
May 24, 2011 @ 2:56 pm | delete
- She is a great dancer! I am enjoying her on Dancing with the stars! Blessed this lens!
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Just Me
May 21, 2011 @ 10:41 pm | delete
- I love Kirstie! She seems like the best friend that everyone wishes for. I wish people would give her a break with the weight problem. She is so much more than her dress size. I recently bought North and South miniseries. She was so outstanding in that show! She is such a natural actress. I also own all of the Cheers seasons. I have to admit, I started watching them in season six when Kirstie started. Someday I will go back and watch the first seasons. She made that show exciting. Hang in there Kirstie! You are getting all of my votes on DWTS.
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