That's about it. But
it gets tons of fluff and glam
coverage like this:
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UN goes ga-ga for Nicole By Caroline Overington New York Correspondent New York April 27, 2004 United Nations diplomats are supposed to be a dignified bunch with terribly important work to do. But, give them a chance to meet a glamorous movie star and they go ga-ga, like everybody else. The star was Nicole Kidman, who is making a movie called The Interpreter at the UN's New York headquarters. UN diplomats have been dying to get a glimpse of her, so last night they got together with staff from Australia's Mission to the UN, some Australian restaurants in New York, an Australian wine company and some Australian musicians, and threw a party in her honour. People there from countries that normally do not speak to one another feasted on barramundi and kangaroo, drank Australian wine, and giggled like teenagers. Kidman did Australia proud, dressed in a sexy black Chanel suit with very low heels, so she did not overpower the important people. She radiated charm and worked the room like a politician. UN Under-Secretary-General Shashi Tharoor said it was "unprecedented" for the UN to give Hollywood permission to make a film at its headquarters. "We hope it's consistent with the goals of the UN," film director Sydney Pollack told UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan yesterday. Filming started seven weeks ago; Mr Tharoor said real life at headquarters was likely "a little less exciting" than Kidman's character experiences (the film is a thriller). Despite the PR people insisting no press, journalists eased a few words from Kidman who said filming at the UN had been very good and made the experience more authentic. Afterward, Australia's consul-general, Ken Allen, responsible for escorting Kidman around the room, could be seen trembling by the bar. "Look at me!" he said, with his shaking hand outstretched. He was, he said, overwhelmed by Kidman's beauty, and said: "She's such a sweet, Aussie girl." Australian ambassador to the UN John Dauth said several diplomats were so thrilled to meet Kidman they had joked: "What does Australia want from the UN? Tell us, and we'll vote for it." This story was found at: http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2004/04/27/1082831551331.html |