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9/11 comments controversy
NEW YORK (AP) -- Maggie Gyllenhaal has waded into sensitive political waters by raising questions about September 11 and American foreign policy.
The 27-year-old actress, who stars in a new film about the 2001 terror attacks on the World Trade Center, said in an interview last week that the United States "is responsible in some way" for the attacks.
A fan Web site devoted to Gyllenhaal was overwhelmed with criticism, forcing the site's editor to remove the ability to post messages "because it's gotten too outta hand."
In a statement issued Monday by her publicist, Gyllenhaal said September 11 was "an occasion to be brave enough to ask some serious questions about America's role in the world. Because it is always useful as individuals or nations to ask how we may have knowingly or unknowingly contributed to this conflict.
"Not to have the courage to ask these questions of ourselves is to betray the victims of 9/11."
She also expressed her grief for "everyone who suffered and everyone who died in the catastrophe."
Gyllenhall stars in "The Great New Wonderful," which features stories about people living in New York in the aftermath of the terror attacks. The movie is being shown at the Tribeca Film Festival, which was founded by Robert De Niro to help revitalize downtown Manhattan after September 11.
Her screen credits also include "Secretary," "Mona Lisa Smile" and "Donnie Darko." She is the older sister of actor Jake Gyllenhaal. She lives in Manhattan.
Lucas on 'O.C.'
NEW YORK (AP) -- The force is with "The O.C."
George Lucas will guest star as himself on the May 12 episode, the Fox network announced Tuesday. The "Star Wars" creator will express interest in the graphic novel of the main character, Seth Cohen (Adam Brody).
Brody's character, an avid "Star Wars" fan, frequently has the good fortune of meeting his heroes. His favorite band, Death Cab for Cutie, recently played on the show.
Earlier this season, the trailer for "Star Wars: Episode III _ Revenge of the Sith" premiered during the program. The final installment of the "Star Wars" saga opens in theaters on May 19.
Fox recently announced that "The O.C." will return for a third season. It airs Thursdays (8 p.m. EST).
Stork call
LOS ANGELES, California (AP) -- It's a girl for Carnie Wilson and husband Rob Bonfiglio.
Lola Sophia was born Friday in Los Angeles and weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces, "Entertainment Tonight" reported on its Web site Monday.
The couple's first child has brown hair and blue eyes. She was born in the company of Wilson's father, Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys, while the band's "Pet Sounds" played in background.
Wilson, 37, a singer with the Wilson Phillips trio, and Bonfiglio, former guitarist for Blush, have been married more than four years.
Also, Emily Robison of the Dixie Chicks has given birth to twins.
Julianna Tex and Henry Benjamin were born April 14, according to the Dixie Chicks' Web site. Julianna weighed 6 pounds 10 ounces and Henry weighed 6 pounds 14 ounces.
"Babies and mom are all doing very well," the posting said.
Robison and her husband, Charlie, also have a 2 1/2-year-old son Gus.
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Associated Press contributed to this report.
