"The Bling Ring" hit theaters on June 21, giving American audiences Sofia Coppola's spin on the infamous 2008 Hollywood Hills burglaries performed by a group of California teens. Emma Watson and Katie Chang lead off the cast as variations of the people who committed the thefts, but how similar do they actually look to their real-life counterparts?
Since we're just as curious as you are, Zap2it decided to put the members of the actual Bling Ring side-by-side with their Hollywood counterparts and see how similar they actually look. Check them out below, and tell us if you like the casting in the comments below.
Alexis Neiers, aka Nicki, played by Emma Watson
Tess Taylor, aka Sam, played by Taissa Farmiga
Rachel Lee, aka Rebecca, played by Katie Chang
Nick Prugo, aka Marc, played by Israel Broussard
Courtney Ames, aka Chloe, played by Claire Julien...
Since we're just as curious as you are, Zap2it decided to put the members of the actual Bling Ring side-by-side with their Hollywood counterparts and see how similar they actually look. Check them out below, and tell us if you like the casting in the comments below.
Alexis Neiers, aka Nicki, played by Emma Watson
Tess Taylor, aka Sam, played by Taissa Farmiga
Rachel Lee, aka Rebecca, played by Katie Chang
Nick Prugo, aka Marc, played by Israel Broussard
Courtney Ames, aka Chloe, played by Claire Julien...
- 6/24/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
With its stranger-than-fiction details, celebrity victims and teenage perpetrators (two of whom had their own reality show, "Pretty Wild") the so-called Bling Ring was practically tailor-made for Hollywood. And at the centre of this perfect storm in Sofia Coppola's stylish retelling is Katie Chang's Rebecca, the teenage ringleader of a group of kids who break into celebrities' homes to "go shopping."
"The Bling Ring" marks Chang's feature debut, and alongside Emma Watson and fellow newcomer Israel Broussard, they retrace the teens' crime spree, ransacking the houses of Paris Hilton, Megan Fox, Lindsay Lohan and others by taking advantage of gossip blogs, Google Maps and some seriously lax home security.
With "The Bling Ring" now out in theatres, Moviefone spoke to Chang about her big-screen debut, staging a mock break-in as research, and what it was like filming at the scene of one of the crimes.
Moviefone: So you just graduated from high school,...
"The Bling Ring" marks Chang's feature debut, and alongside Emma Watson and fellow newcomer Israel Broussard, they retrace the teens' crime spree, ransacking the houses of Paris Hilton, Megan Fox, Lindsay Lohan and others by taking advantage of gossip blogs, Google Maps and some seriously lax home security.
With "The Bling Ring" now out in theatres, Moviefone spoke to Chang about her big-screen debut, staging a mock break-in as research, and what it was like filming at the scene of one of the crimes.
Moviefone: So you just graduated from high school,...
- 6/24/2013
- by Rick Mele
- Moviefone
When Sofia Coppola's "The Bling Ring" hits movie theaters nationwide this weekend, all eyes will be on Emma Watson, who plays Nicki, one of a group of Los Angeles teens accused of breaking into celebrity houses and stealing upwards of $3 million worth of property.
Watson's character is based on now 21-year-old new mom Alexis Neiers, whose legal trials and tribulations were documented on the 2010 E! reality series "Pretty Wild," which also starred her younger sister Gabby Neiers, her mother Andrea Arlington and their adoptive family member and fellow model Tess Taylor (who inspired the "Bling Ring" character Sam, played by Taissa Farmiga).
The series (and one phone call to "Vanity Fair" journalist Nancy Jo Sales, in particular) became the butt of many jokes when it appeared Alexis wasn't taking her situation seriously. But behind the scenes, Alexis was dealing with a very serious addiction to heroin.
In an exclusive...
Watson's character is based on now 21-year-old new mom Alexis Neiers, whose legal trials and tribulations were documented on the 2010 E! reality series "Pretty Wild," which also starred her younger sister Gabby Neiers, her mother Andrea Arlington and their adoptive family member and fellow model Tess Taylor (who inspired the "Bling Ring" character Sam, played by Taissa Farmiga).
The series (and one phone call to "Vanity Fair" journalist Nancy Jo Sales, in particular) became the butt of many jokes when it appeared Alexis wasn't taking her situation seriously. But behind the scenes, Alexis was dealing with a very serious addiction to heroin.
In an exclusive...
- 6/20/2013
- by The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
"Pretty Wild" is returning to E! in celebration of "The Bling Ring."
The network will air a marathon of the 2010 reality series that followed Alexis Neiers, Tess Taylor, Gabby Neiers and their mom Andrea Arlington, on Friday, June 21, the same day Sofia Coppola's "The Bling Ring" hits theaters nationwide.
The two-hour "Pretty Wild" marathon will feature episodes that follow Neiers' legal issues in regards to her alleged involvement with the group of teenagers who burglarized homes of celebrities from October 2008 through August 2009. The group reportedly stole $3 million in cash and belongings from figures such as Paris Hilton, Orlando Bloom and Rachel Bilson.
Coppola wrote and directed the film based on Nancy Jo Sales’s 2010 Vanity Fair story, "The Suspects Wore Louboutins," the one that prompted one of the most famous moments in reality TV history. (Neiers claimed she wore "four-inch little brown Bebe shoes" to court, not six-inch Louboutins.
The network will air a marathon of the 2010 reality series that followed Alexis Neiers, Tess Taylor, Gabby Neiers and their mom Andrea Arlington, on Friday, June 21, the same day Sofia Coppola's "The Bling Ring" hits theaters nationwide.
The two-hour "Pretty Wild" marathon will feature episodes that follow Neiers' legal issues in regards to her alleged involvement with the group of teenagers who burglarized homes of celebrities from October 2008 through August 2009. The group reportedly stole $3 million in cash and belongings from figures such as Paris Hilton, Orlando Bloom and Rachel Bilson.
Coppola wrote and directed the film based on Nancy Jo Sales’s 2010 Vanity Fair story, "The Suspects Wore Louboutins," the one that prompted one of the most famous moments in reality TV history. (Neiers claimed she wore "four-inch little brown Bebe shoes" to court, not six-inch Louboutins.
- 6/19/2013
- by Chris Harnick
- Huffington Post
By this point, everybody and their former lingerie model mother knows that Sofia Coppola's "The Bling Ring" is based on a true story. What they may not know, however, is that the truer true story, told in journalist Nancy Jo Sales' reportorial book "The Bling Ring" (expanded from her original Vanity Fair article "The Suspects Wore Louboutins") is even wilder than the drug-fueled, celebrity-obsessed months depicted in Coppola's film.
You know how they say you can't make this s**t up? Yeah, that. Like alleged Bling Ring leading lady Rachel Lee leaving a stinky something in Rachel Bilson's house, or the self-obsessed monologues alleged accomplice-turned-reality TV star Alexis Neiers (oh yeah: She got a reality TV show, not that you'll see that hubbub on the big screen) delivered: All real.
Ahead, 16 crazy but realer-than-botox things you may not have known about the real story behind "The Bling Ring.
You know how they say you can't make this s**t up? Yeah, that. Like alleged Bling Ring leading lady Rachel Lee leaving a stinky something in Rachel Bilson's house, or the self-obsessed monologues alleged accomplice-turned-reality TV star Alexis Neiers (oh yeah: She got a reality TV show, not that you'll see that hubbub on the big screen) delivered: All real.
Ahead, 16 crazy but realer-than-botox things you may not have known about the real story behind "The Bling Ring.
- 6/17/2013
- by Kase Wickman
- NextMovie
In this weekend's "The Bling Ring," audiences will get reacquainted with Alexis Neiers and Tess Taylor, the "sisters" who inspired Emma Watson's Nikki and Taissa Farmiga's Sam respectively in the the Sofia Coppola film. But in addition to all the Burglar Bunch drama, the girls made names for themselves on E!'s 2010 reality series "Pretty Wild."
The show, which Richard Lawson of Gawker at the time deemed "the worst television show ever made," only lasted a season (it was canceled reportedly due to photos that leaked of Alexis and Tess doing drugs). But it has certainly left a legacy.
From excessive Adderall ingestion to home schooling lessons about Angelina Jolie to the most legendary voicemail in reality TV history, relive some of the best (worst?) moments from "Pretty Wild," featuring then 20-year-old Tess, a model and Playboy Cyber Girl; then 18-year-old Alexis, a model and pole dancing, pilates...
The show, which Richard Lawson of Gawker at the time deemed "the worst television show ever made," only lasted a season (it was canceled reportedly due to photos that leaked of Alexis and Tess doing drugs). But it has certainly left a legacy.
From excessive Adderall ingestion to home schooling lessons about Angelina Jolie to the most legendary voicemail in reality TV history, relive some of the best (worst?) moments from "Pretty Wild," featuring then 20-year-old Tess, a model and Playboy Cyber Girl; then 18-year-old Alexis, a model and pole dancing, pilates...
- 6/15/2013
- by Jaimie Etkin
- Huffington Post
If you live in New York City or Los Angeles, today is the day: "The Bling Ring" is finally here. (Sorry, rest of the country, you'll have to wait until next week for the movie to go wide, but until then you can content yourself with reviews and our wall-to-wall coverage.)
We're more obsessed with this story of teenage celebutante wannabes-turned-burglars than said teens were with, well, Paris Hilton. And they stole Paris Hilton's used underpinnings, so that says a lot about how into this we are.
Before writer-director Sofia Coppola, spawn of Hollywood royalty herself, perked up and turned the real-life story of Valley Girl (and guy) thieves into a feature film, there was Nancy Jo Sales' Vanity Fair article, "The Suspects Wore Louboutins," detailing the alleged crimes of real-life Bling Ringers Nick Prugo, Alexis Neiers, Rachel Lee and their friends. Concurrently, there was a work of artistic...
We're more obsessed with this story of teenage celebutante wannabes-turned-burglars than said teens were with, well, Paris Hilton. And they stole Paris Hilton's used underpinnings, so that says a lot about how into this we are.
Before writer-director Sofia Coppola, spawn of Hollywood royalty herself, perked up and turned the real-life story of Valley Girl (and guy) thieves into a feature film, there was Nancy Jo Sales' Vanity Fair article, "The Suspects Wore Louboutins," detailing the alleged crimes of real-life Bling Ringers Nick Prugo, Alexis Neiers, Rachel Lee and their friends. Concurrently, there was a work of artistic...
- 6/14/2013
- by Kase Wickman
- NextMovie
The brand new trailer for "The Bling Ring" isn't sitting well with real-life Bling Ring suspect and former E! reality star, Alexis Neiers. When a Los Angeles Times journalist Amy Kaufman tweeted Neiers asking what she thinks of the trailer, Neiers responded:
"It's trashy and inaccurate. Based on Detective Goodkin and Nancy Joe Sales inaccurate information. 2 people who are everything they accused us of being. Celebrity status obsessed, fame & money hungry...
"The detective who has been caught in multiple lies and who played himself in this film and a woman who is an irresponsible,inaccurate and a dishonest journalist who is currently writing a book based on inaccurate facts. The truth will come out soon enough and I have no intention of seeing this film."
Emma Watson, who portrays Nicki -- a character based on Neiers -- in the film, has described her as, "superficial, materialistic, vain, amoral." Watson told British GQ,...
"It's trashy and inaccurate. Based on Detective Goodkin and Nancy Joe Sales inaccurate information. 2 people who are everything they accused us of being. Celebrity status obsessed, fame & money hungry...
"The detective who has been caught in multiple lies and who played himself in this film and a woman who is an irresponsible,inaccurate and a dishonest journalist who is currently writing a book based on inaccurate facts. The truth will come out soon enough and I have no intention of seeing this film."
Emma Watson, who portrays Nicki -- a character based on Neiers -- in the film, has described her as, "superficial, materialistic, vain, amoral." Watson told British GQ,...
- 4/25/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Alexis Neiers is now associated with a whole new kind of bling! The 20-year-old onetime E! reality star and "Bling Ring" member was married last week in Mexico to Evan Haines, a Canadian business owner. The two tied the knot at the Blue Parrot Hotel in Playa Del Carmen in front of 20 guests, including her mom, Andrea, sister Gabrielle and adopted sister Tess Taylor. "It's really an incredible thing to learn to love yourself and then to be able to allow yourself to be unconditionally loved by another," the former Pretty Wild star told E! News. "When I entered this relationship I was happy, and now I'm even happier. He is the kindest man I've ever known. I am truly...
- 4/30/2012
- E! Online
...and just like that, Emma Watson has quickly and boldly distanced herself from Hermione. Now that the franchise is over, the "Harry Potter" actress has been making strides to distance herself from the character she's best known for. And she's been making smart moves. She took a small (if thankless) role in "My Week With Marilyn," has the teen drama "Perks of Being a Wallflower" on the way this year, will next star in 'Potter' helmer David Yates' depression drama "Your Voice In My Head" and recently signed on to the lead in Guillermo del Toro's "Beauty and the Beast." And yet again, she's made another great move.
The actress will lead Sofia Coppola's next effort, "The Bling Ring." The project first surfaced before the end of last year, and it's another view of the wealthy and privileged, albeit with a different twist. The film will be basd...
The actress will lead Sofia Coppola's next effort, "The Bling Ring." The project first surfaced before the end of last year, and it's another view of the wealthy and privileged, albeit with a different twist. The film will be basd...
- 2/29/2012
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
Just days before "Pretty Wild" star Tess Taylor checked into rehab for drugs ... she was modeling for a new line of clothing that promotes hardcore alcohol consumption ... and TMZ has learned there are no plans to stop production. Taylor -- a model by trade -- had booked a gig with the Young N' Reckless clothing company ... owned by "Fantasy Factory" star Chris 'Drama' Pfaff. One of the new Ynr shirts features Taylor double-fisting 40-ounce bottles,...
- 2/23/2012
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
HollywoodNews.com: Former ‘Pretty Wild’ reality TV star Tess Taylor has reportedly checked into rehab for heroin addiction.
She is allegedly at the Pasadena Recovery Center after being arrested last month for felony drug possession, but this is not her first attempt at rehabilitation, states TMZ. Taylor went to rehab last year for opiate addiction and checked out after about 30 days.
She reportedly has friends and family who are helping to pay for some of the costs of her rehab stay.
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She is allegedly at the Pasadena Recovery Center after being arrested last month for felony drug possession, but this is not her first attempt at rehabilitation, states TMZ. Taylor went to rehab last year for opiate addiction and checked out after about 30 days.
She reportedly has friends and family who are helping to pay for some of the costs of her rehab stay.
Do you think she’ll get better this time?
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- 2/15/2012
- by Molly Sullivan
- Hollywoodnews.com
Filed under: Movie News
You don't normally see TMZ wade into the vicious waters of Hollywood trade news -- especially trade news involving an indie filmmaker -- but the gossip site is reporting that Sofia Coppola has found her next project: a movie about the infamous Burglar Bunch. Also known as "The Bling Ring" (catchy), the Bunch consists of a group of Hollywood teens who stole nearly $3 million in goods from stars like Paris Hilton, Orlando Bloom, Lindsay Lohan and Megan Fox. If this sordid story sounds familiar, it's likely because you were a fan of the E! Show 'Pretty Wild,' which featured Bunch member Alexis Neiers. Per TMZ, Neiers's sister, Tess Taylor, equally infamous, will play a small role in Coppola's film, which would likely focus on celebrity -- like 'Lost in Translation,' 'Marie Antoinette' and 'Somewhere.' This is all well and good, but...
You don't normally see TMZ wade into the vicious waters of Hollywood trade news -- especially trade news involving an indie filmmaker -- but the gossip site is reporting that Sofia Coppola has found her next project: a movie about the infamous Burglar Bunch. Also known as "The Bling Ring" (catchy), the Bunch consists of a group of Hollywood teens who stole nearly $3 million in goods from stars like Paris Hilton, Orlando Bloom, Lindsay Lohan and Megan Fox. If this sordid story sounds familiar, it's likely because you were a fan of the E! Show 'Pretty Wild,' which featured Bunch member Alexis Neiers. Per TMZ, Neiers's sister, Tess Taylor, equally infamous, will play a small role in Coppola's film, which would likely focus on celebrity -- like 'Lost in Translation,' 'Marie Antoinette' and 'Somewhere.' This is all well and good, but...
- 12/5/2011
- by Christopher Rosen
- Moviefone
ABC has a slew of new shows coming, many of which need a lot of luck if they're going to last more than a handful of episodes. The schedule has been released, so let's take a lot at what's coming.
Oddly enough, as part of the new announcement, ABC has solidified the return of several more shows, including Happy Endings, despite the fact that two other networks have shows on their slate with cast members from the show. That should be interesting. Of course, it works for me, because I'm a fan.
In other news, Desperate Housewives will not die. Are you kidding me with this show still being on?
New Series - “Apartment 23,” “Charlie’s Angels,” “Good Christian Belles,” “Last Man Standing,” “Man Up,” “Missing,” “Once Upon a Time,” “Pan Am,” “Revenge,” “The River,” “Scandal,” “Suburgatory” and “Work It” Join the Lineup
Returning shows - “America’s Funniest Home Videos,...
Oddly enough, as part of the new announcement, ABC has solidified the return of several more shows, including Happy Endings, despite the fact that two other networks have shows on their slate with cast members from the show. That should be interesting. Of course, it works for me, because I'm a fan.
In other news, Desperate Housewives will not die. Are you kidding me with this show still being on?
New Series - “Apartment 23,” “Charlie’s Angels,” “Good Christian Belles,” “Last Man Standing,” “Man Up,” “Missing,” “Once Upon a Time,” “Pan Am,” “Revenge,” “The River,” “Scandal,” “Suburgatory” and “Work It” Join the Lineup
Returning shows - “America’s Funniest Home Videos,...
- 5/18/2011
- by Marc Eastman
- AreYouScreening.com
NBC and Fox have both unleashed their Fall 2011-2012 TV schedule, now ABC has released theirs. I’m excited to see Castle, Modern Family, and The Middle back in the mix. Most of the new shows they have line-up don’t really interest me, but there are a few that have caught my eye. PanAm is another 1960’s based TV show that will go against AMC’s Mad Men and NBC’s The Playboy Club. There’s a show called Revenge that sounds really interesting, but the new series I’m most excited about is is the fantasy series Once Upon A Time, a show where fairy tales collide with the modern day.
Here is ABC’s full schedule along with a description of all of their shows. Go through them below and let us know what TV series you’re most excited about seeing.
Day Time Series
Monday:
8:00 p.
Here is ABC’s full schedule along with a description of all of their shows. Go through them below and let us know what TV series you’re most excited about seeing.
Day Time Series
Monday:
8:00 p.
- 5/17/2011
- by Venkman
- GeekTyrant
ABC hopes 13 is its lucky number. The network has picked up a baker’s dozen new shows to populate its fall and midseason schedule, which includes opening a new comedy block.
Mondays will stay the same with Dancing With the Stars and Castle. Tuesdays will open with a comedy hour that includes Tim Allen’s new sitcom, Last Man Standing, paired with another new comedy, Man Up. Wednesdays adds new comedy Suburgatory, plus soap thriller, Revenge, at 10 p.m., with Cougar Town shifting to midseason and Happy Endings getting the Modern Family lead-in. Charlie’s Angels will go into Thursdays at 8 p.
Mondays will stay the same with Dancing With the Stars and Castle. Tuesdays will open with a comedy hour that includes Tim Allen’s new sitcom, Last Man Standing, paired with another new comedy, Man Up. Wednesdays adds new comedy Suburgatory, plus soap thriller, Revenge, at 10 p.m., with Cougar Town shifting to midseason and Happy Endings getting the Modern Family lead-in. Charlie’s Angels will go into Thursdays at 8 p.
- 5/17/2011
- by James Hibberd
- EW - Inside TV
HollywoodNews.com: ‘Pretty Wild’ star Tess Taylor has decided to check herself out of rehab after undergoing about 30 days of treatment.
The reality TV star was reportedly in rehab for an opiate addiction, states TMZ. Taylor reportedly first checked in after those closest to her encouraged her to do so.
Now, she is reportedly claiming that she is clean and sober and has no plans of turning back to drugs.
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The reality TV star was reportedly in rehab for an opiate addiction, states TMZ. Taylor reportedly first checked in after those closest to her encouraged her to do so.
Now, she is reportedly claiming that she is clean and sober and has no plans of turning back to drugs.
Do you think she has had enough rehab time?
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- 2/18/2011
- by Molly Sullivan
- Hollywoodnews.com
“ Pretty Wild ” star Tess Taylor has checked herself out of rehab after 30 days of treatment for a major opiate addiction… TMZ has learned. As we previously reported, Taylor voluntarily entered a treatment center last month after family members urged the 21-year-old to seek help. Sources close to Taylor tell TMZ ... Tess is telling friends she's clean and sober ... and intends to stay that way. Read more...
- 2/18/2011
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Pretty Wild star Tess Taylor has reportedly checked into rehab. The reality star entered a Malibu clinic to seek treatment for opiate addiction, her mother Andrea Arlington told E! Online. "Approximately two weeks ago after a lot of coaxing from sister Alexis [Neiers] and myself, and after almost losing her life, Tess contacted Greg Hannley, owner of the Soba Recovery centre in Malibu, (more)...
- 1/18/2011
- by By Mike Moody
- Digital Spy
These Pretty Wild stars are certainly living up to their reputations. Tess Taylor, the sister of Bling Ring troublemaker Alexis Neiers—herself jailed for heroin charges just a few weeks ago—has checked into a Malibu rehab for opiate addiction, her mother, Andrea Arlington, confirms to E! News. Taylor was often seen getting into trouble alongside sister Alexis on the reality series. Stating the obvious, mom Andrea admits her daughters had fallen into the "wrong crowd" in Hollywood. Arlington also revealed some shocking details about Tess' addiction... "Approximately two weeks ago after a lot of coaxing from sister Alexis and myself, and after almost losing her life, Tess...
- 1/18/2011
- E! Online
Pretty Wild star Tess Taylor has checked into a rehab clinic in California to kick an addiction to opiates.
The aspiring model is receiving treatment at the Soba Malibu Recovery Center after becoming "extremely weak and exhausted from trying to detox and recover from opiate addiction," according to her mother Andrea Arlington.
Taylor's admission comes just weeks after her sister and TV co-star Alexis Neiers was ordered into a year-long rehabilitation program for breaching her probation following her conviction on a burglary charge as part of Hollywood's infamous 'Bling Ring' gang, which targeted celebrity homes.
Arlington tells TMZ.com, "Approximately two weeks ago after a lot of coaxing from (Taylor's) sister Alexis Neiers and myself, and after almost losing her life, Tess Taylor contacted Greg Hannley, owner of the Soba Recovery center in Malibu and asked for help."
She plans to complete a 12-month program at the centre.
The aspiring model is receiving treatment at the Soba Malibu Recovery Center after becoming "extremely weak and exhausted from trying to detox and recover from opiate addiction," according to her mother Andrea Arlington.
Taylor's admission comes just weeks after her sister and TV co-star Alexis Neiers was ordered into a year-long rehabilitation program for breaching her probation following her conviction on a burglary charge as part of Hollywood's infamous 'Bling Ring' gang, which targeted celebrity homes.
Arlington tells TMZ.com, "Approximately two weeks ago after a lot of coaxing from (Taylor's) sister Alexis Neiers and myself, and after almost losing her life, Tess Taylor contacted Greg Hannley, owner of the Soba Recovery center in Malibu and asked for help."
She plans to complete a 12-month program at the centre.
- 1/18/2011
- WENN
HollywoodNews.com: The stars of “Pretty Wild” have gone through some serious drama from celebrity stealing to arrests. However, it looks as if Alexis Neiers’ sister, Tess Taylor, has taken a page out of her book, but has actually decided to try to get some help for it.
Taylor has reportedly checked into a rehab facility in Malibu to fight her addiction to opiates, reports TMZ. Her mother, Andrea Arlington, said, “Approximately two weeks ago after a lot of coaxing from sister Alexis Neiers and myself, and after almost losing her life, Tess Taylor contacted Greg Hannley, owner of the Soba Recovery center in Malibu and asked for help.”
Taylor plans to stay for the entire 12-month program while she tries to detox and fight the addiction.
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Taylor has reportedly checked into a rehab facility in Malibu to fight her addiction to opiates, reports TMZ. Her mother, Andrea Arlington, said, “Approximately two weeks ago after a lot of coaxing from sister Alexis Neiers and myself, and after almost losing her life, Tess Taylor contacted Greg Hannley, owner of the Soba Recovery center in Malibu and asked for help.”
Taylor plans to stay for the entire 12-month program while she tries to detox and fight the addiction.
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- 1/18/2011
- by Linny Lum
- Hollywoodnews.com
" Pretty Wild " star Tess Taylor has checked in to a rehabilitation center in Malibu to kick an addiction to opiates ... TMZ has learned. Taylor's mother, Andrea Arlington, tells us, "Approximately two weeks ago after a lot of coaxing from sister Alexis Neiers and myself, and after almost losing her life, Tess Taylor contacted Greg Hannley, owner of the Soba Recovery center in Malibu and asked for help." Arlington tells us Tess weighed only 93 pounds at...
- 1/18/2011
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
There's some serious drama behind the scenes on the reality show " Pretty Wild " -- TMZ has learned one of the stars is refusing to speak to certain members of the cast ... including her adoptive mother. Sources close to the production tell us Playboy model Tess Taylor has cut herself off from the family that once took her in ... which is a problem because the show is based around the family. We're told Taylor got into...
- 8/1/2010
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Filed under: Features
I get it-- "sex sells," as the saying that old people say when they see a beer commercial, goes. But E! has taken this concept above and beyond. For them, sex doesn't just sell, it follows you around the store at an uncomfortable proximity, asking you every 30 seconds "if you need any help," until you ultimately scream, "Back off, Sex! I'm just looking!"
Now, I'm generally TV's biggest advocate: always looking for the positive things that shows have to offer beyond mere entertainment, but the people at E! are making that a difficult task. What I realized last night at 3Am while grinding out an atrocious episode of 'Pretty Wild' (get it? They're both pretty and wild), however, is that every day E! makes its viewers confront their own notions of dignity and self-respect by pitting their brains against their genitals in an epic battle for their souls,...
I get it-- "sex sells," as the saying that old people say when they see a beer commercial, goes. But E! has taken this concept above and beyond. For them, sex doesn't just sell, it follows you around the store at an uncomfortable proximity, asking you every 30 seconds "if you need any help," until you ultimately scream, "Back off, Sex! I'm just looking!"
Now, I'm generally TV's biggest advocate: always looking for the positive things that shows have to offer beyond mere entertainment, but the people at E! are making that a difficult task. What I realized last night at 3Am while grinding out an atrocious episode of 'Pretty Wild' (get it? They're both pretty and wild), however, is that every day E! makes its viewers confront their own notions of dignity and self-respect by pitting their brains against their genitals in an epic battle for their souls,...
- 7/1/2010
- by Dr. Ryan Vaughan, PhD (no, seriously)
- Aol TV.
Justin Bieber has been hit with rumor that he is dating Kim Kardashian's younger sister Kendall Jenner. E!'s "Pretty Wild" star Tess Taylor was the one who teased the possibility that the "Baby" hitmaker might be romancing the 14-year-old at the Kiss studio on Wednesday, June 16.
Tess, who is a mutual friend of both Bieber and the Kardashians, reportedly claimed that the 16-year-old pop sensation has been together with the teen model. Slamming any possibility that Bieber might be dating Kim, the reality star went on to say that the Canadian singer spends so much time with her because the sisters are very close.
Back in March, Kim herself has expressed her hopes that her sister can hook up with Bieber. "I think I found a boyfriend for Kendall! Well, MTV did, Lol. MTV chose their top five girls who they think would make good girlfriends for Justin Bieber...
Tess, who is a mutual friend of both Bieber and the Kardashians, reportedly claimed that the 16-year-old pop sensation has been together with the teen model. Slamming any possibility that Bieber might be dating Kim, the reality star went on to say that the Canadian singer spends so much time with her because the sisters are very close.
Back in March, Kim herself has expressed her hopes that her sister can hook up with Bieber. "I think I found a boyfriend for Kendall! Well, MTV did, Lol. MTV chose their top five girls who they think would make good girlfriends for Justin Bieber...
- 6/18/2010
- by celebrity-mania.com
- Celebrity Mania
Not everyone is high on the newly surfaced topless bong-smoking photos of "Pretty Wild " star Tess Taylor -- in fact, one advertiser is trying to pull their spots off the show in the wake of the scandal. TMZ has learned the dating website eHarmony.com has reached out to E! -- after the risque photos appeared on TheDirty.com. A rep for eHarmony tells us the company's ads were appearing on "Wild" because they bought...
- 5/1/2010
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Several bunch of clips are released in front of the May 2 episode of "Pretty Wild". Alexis Neiers is still the main conflict in the reality series, with her case getting some progress. In one of the clips, Alexis, accompanied by her mom, is hiring a private investigator who will help her also in the court testimony.
Alexis is involved in a group theft named Bling Ring which broke into homes of celebrities such as Orlando Bloom, Rachel Bilson and Lindsay Lohan. She was arrested in summer of 2009 after the pilot was shot. In the other clip, Andrea begins to unravel with her daughter Alexis facing criminal charges that could put her in jail for up to six years.
Meanwhile over at Tess Taylor's life, things are looking good between her and boyfriend Max. The 20-year-old has just been hit with a naked pic scandal that sees her topless and smoking from a bong.
Alexis is involved in a group theft named Bling Ring which broke into homes of celebrities such as Orlando Bloom, Rachel Bilson and Lindsay Lohan. She was arrested in summer of 2009 after the pilot was shot. In the other clip, Andrea begins to unravel with her daughter Alexis facing criminal charges that could put her in jail for up to six years.
Meanwhile over at Tess Taylor's life, things are looking good between her and boyfriend Max. The 20-year-old has just been hit with a naked pic scandal that sees her topless and smoking from a bong.
- 5/1/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Tess Taylor might not sound familiar but she has just caught people's attention after her raunchy and wild pictures surfaced on internet. In one of the photos, the star of reality TV show "Pretty Wild" is seen topless and inhaling drugs from a bong in front of a fridge.
In another shot, she even comfortably bares her breasts and nipples while still holding the giant bong. The last image, meanwhile, features Tess trying to put on some clothes, and another young girl who only wears a bra.
Soon after the pictures posted by TheDirty.com, legal representative for the 20-year-old model has sent a cease and desist letter to the website and ordered them to take the photos down. According to the letter obtained by TMZ, the photos were posted "illegally" and violate her privacy.
Tess Taylor is currently starring in "Pretty Wild" which also features her sisters Alexis Neiers and Gabby Neiers.
In another shot, she even comfortably bares her breasts and nipples while still holding the giant bong. The last image, meanwhile, features Tess trying to put on some clothes, and another young girl who only wears a bra.
Soon after the pictures posted by TheDirty.com, legal representative for the 20-year-old model has sent a cease and desist letter to the website and ordered them to take the photos down. According to the letter obtained by TMZ, the photos were posted "illegally" and violate her privacy.
Tess Taylor is currently starring in "Pretty Wild" which also features her sisters Alexis Neiers and Gabby Neiers.
- 4/30/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
We took your questions on everything today -- including Tito Ortiz and Jenna Jameson changing their stories, Lindsay Lohan defending her sister Ali, and a bomb scare at George Clooney 's Italian villa. Plus: " Pretty Wild " star Tess Taylor 's legal war… Read more...
- 4/29/2010
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Tess Taylor -- one of the stars of the reality show " Pretty Wild " -- is fighting mad over some nude pics of her that just surfaced on a website ... and now she wants them taken down, or else. TMZ has obtained a cease and desist letter Taylor's lawyer… Read more...
- 4/29/2010
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Reality star Alexis Neiers has reportedly been accused of trying to steal cash from an employee at a nightclub. According to TMZ, the Pretty Wild star co-hosted a party with her sister Tess Taylor at Primal nightclub in Atlanta on Saturday. Neiers was spotted heading to the employee lounge several times during the night. After the party, the sisters were searched by security. Neiers's purse allegedly held the ID of a female employee and close to $$200 in cash (more)...
- 4/12/2010
- by By Mike Moody
- Digital Spy
Alleged Burglar Bunch hottie and E! reality star Alexis Neiers is being accused of trying to steal some cash -- only this time from an ordinary peon. Alexis and her sister, Tess Taylor , hosted a party at Primal nightclub Saturday night. Sources close… Read more...
- 4/12/2010
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
The title says it all! In the all new reality show debuting on E!, the lives of three sisters are documented as they try desperately to break into the industry, all while battling sibling rivalry, the pursuit of fame, and for one sister a possible impending jail sentence. Meet the girls of Pretty Wild (TV), and get the scoop on the premiere episode airing on E! March 14th at 10:30pm. They may be famous and have their own reality show, but these sisters struggle with the same issues we all do; such as, the highs and lows of dating, getting our driver's license for the first time, and dealing with the consequences of our poor decisions. All three sisters are very unique and bring something different to the fun, exhilarating show, but there is one arch line that jumped into the headlines of world news. Alexis Neiers, the middle child,...
- 3/11/2010
- by cjoyce@corp.popstar.com (Colleen Joyce)
- TVStar
The title says it all! In the all new reality show debuting on E!, the lives of three sisters are documented as they try desperately to break into the industry, all while battling sibling rivalry, the pursuit of fame, and for one sister a possible impending jail sentence. Meet the girls of Pretty Wild (TV), and get the scoop on the premiere episode airing on E! March 14th at 10:30pm. They may be famous and have their own reality show, but these sisters struggle with the same issues we all do; such as, the highs and lows of dating, getting our driver's license for the first time, and dealing with the consequences of our poor decisions. All three sisters are very unique and bring something different to the fun, exhilarating show, but there is one arch line that jumped into the headlines of world news. Alexis Neiers, the middle child,...
- 3/11/2010
- by cjoyce@corp.popstar.com (Colleen Joyce)
- TVStar
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