StyleSpy with Katrina Szish

I'll say:
(C) They are in the limelight just enough, but not too much to overshadow the starlets.

I would add that because the male athletes are making an entrance into the celeb world, unlike their immersed female counterparts, there are fewer strategic compromises and personal/professional entanglements. The roles of the hostess and hosted are clearer in this entree.

Seems like a pretty good recipe, so... nice dish Katrina!!

Posted by: Derek | July 17, 2008

It's true, but could they be any less stable if you're in the market for a commitment? I mean, talk about a girl in every port! The only exception I think (so far): Tiger. He seems like a real man. And maybe Sampras.

However, I have to agree about the hotness factor.

Posted by: melissa | July 11, 2008

Agreed, Katrina - why do we spend so much time caring about people whose professions center on what we thought was cool in highschool??? By the way totally IN AWE of you on The View today - you looked beautiful!

Posted by: NYC Girl | July 10, 2008

more stable then actors? less roller-coasters?

Posted by: tara | July 10, 2008

better abs and less spoiled then actors?

Posted by: Tara Stiles | July 10, 2008

WOW! Your insightful observation of the plethora of entertainment divas and athletic jocks joining forces is fantabulous! I feel the reason for the phenomenon is that the egos are divergent. Strong women striving for individual stardom with strong men striving for a starring team. Sounds like a winning combination. Great blog!

Posted by: white fang | July 09, 2008

I think size matters. If you really look pound for pound at a musician or actor, they're not big. Tom Cruise pushes 5ft 7 on a good day, Pete Wentz, fall out boy, buck 50 in weight, Ashlee could kick his butt, Ironman is only 5ft 9 (if you believe him) and the list goes on. The height, body build and dedication to their craft and the ability to watch them on TV or sidelines, must have a huge draw. Regardless, athletes, supermodels, Hollywood a-listers will all have their fidelity flaws and ego’s to match, if dating outside their genre makes them happy, go for it. The worst part, when they fall, the world knows about it, right Chipper Jones, how many Hooter’s jokes do you hear daily?

Posted by: Jimmy D | July 09, 2008

whats more manly than playing sports for a living and making a living by staying in shape?
There is something inherently wholesome about a guy who is just being an athlete and not putting on a whole show--as often the rock stars and actors are and has a day job that demands a lot of dedication and hard work.

while this isn't an absolute--there is just as much bad behavior among athletes as among musicians and actors but they do have a slight edge in the physical category that seems to be working to their advantage right now among the ladies.

Posted by: mr husband | July 09, 2008

OMG, how could I forget my favorite couple!!

Thanks for pointing out the glaring absence of Posh and Becks!!

Posted by: KATRINA | July 09, 2008

Nah, it's just the rockin' bods.

Or maybe that's just that I have started to fancy my trainer....

Either way, very refreshing and open minded of the stars to widen their nets. Soon, us advertising execs will be the hot new accessory. When that happens: George Clooney - call me!

Posted by: keren eldad | July 09, 2008

you forgot David & Victoria Beckham!!!

Posted by: mei | July 09, 2008

Less threatening . . . and possibly longer-lasting.

Posted by: Michael Taylor | July 08, 2008