The Art of the Public/Private Wedding


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Choosing the right partner in Hollywood is as important as choosing the right agent. The bigger the name, the bigger the boost to one’s career. Tom Cruise’s new (virginal) squeeze Katie Holmes (who, you ask?) will no doubt be coming soon to a theatre near you. However, the bigger the names, the greater the chances the relationship will disintegrate. Think Jen/Ben and Jen/Brad, but less so Jen2/Ben. After all, Jen 2 is pregnant with his child.

Forget the florist, dress designer and entertainment, today the most important contributor to a celebrity wedding is the public relations advisor. The deft management of how the news and pictures are released so that they permeate the public consciousness has become an art — Douglas/Zeta-Jones, Jones-Reynolds notwithstanding.

So when A-list celebs, Rene and Kenny, surprised their distinctly different sets of fans by tying the knot under the public radar, it was big news. The photo of Kenny kissing Rene’s hand on the beach, appears to have been released by the dress designer (!) Carolina Herrera’s PR team via The AP (most likely in exchange for the cost of the dress).

Let’s keep an eye on what other media deals have been struck in the days ahead. As far as the lasting power of this most unlikely couple: my prediction is less than a year.