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Not too many actresses can say they followed their role in an adaptation of a Jane Austen novella — Whit Stillman’sLove & Friendship — with a vampire action sequel, but that’s Kate Beckinsale for you. The Oxford-educated Brit, 43, reteamed with her Last Days of Disco writer-director for a period performance that is winning praise among critics and pundits (and she has Underworld: Blood Wars opening Jan. 6). Stillman’s film has brought Beckinsale into the awards conversation, which until now has eluded the actress, who has dabbled in dramas, romantic comedies and actions films. Her portrayal of Lady Susan Vernon, a widowed mother trying to secure a husband — and thereby a future — for her teenage daughter, was years in the making. Beckinsale, herself a single mom to a teenage daughter, recently spoke with THR about the film and her unusual career trajectory.

You’ve done a number of period films, including a version of Austen’s Emma. But in Love & Friendship, in addition to the giant hair and the corsets, you’re also handling a lot of period dialogue. How physically taxing was this role?

It was surprisingly hard, I think partly because of how short a time we had to shoot the film. It really was the most daunting thing about it. And I was so in love with the part. Obviously, with Whit as a director, it was a dream job. But it’s a little bit like someone saying, “OK, King Lear. Go. Three days.” Just looking at those incredible amounts — page after page after page — of long, effortless speeches that [my character] had, I was thinking, just in terms of the regular shooting day, you really are going to need several hours at the end of that to prepare your lines for the next day. I was very aware that I was the person with the lion’s share of dial

Elizabeth “Lisa” Lopez-Galvan’s (43) life was tragically taken in a senseless act of violence on February 14, 2024 in Kansas City, MO while celebrating her beloved Kansas City Chiefs at the Super Bowl rally. Born in Kansas City to Heriberto and Ana Margot Lopez, she grew up in the Westside neighborhood and remained a devoted resident of the Kansas City area throughout her life.

Lisa is survived by her cherished husband, Mike Galvan; her children, Marc (22) and Adriana (19); stepdaughter, Tiffany Bañuelos (Gerardo); and grandchildren, Raquel, Julian, Anai, and Reign. She also leaves behind her parents; siblings, Beto (Venessa) Lopez, Luther (Denise) Lopez, and Carmen (Marcos) Lopez Murguia; along with numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, godchildren, and many cousins and loved ones.

She attended Our Lady of Angels Grade School and graduated from Bishop Miege High School, remaining an active supporter of her alma mater's sports and fundraising activities. Lisa dedicated 14 years to the Roeland Park Police Department before transitioning to a career in Talent Acquisition and Placement, where she passionately connected job seekers with opportunities, reflecting her commitment to helping others.

Coming from a family with a deep musical tradition, Lisa carried on the legacy as "DJ Lisa G," a sought-after presence at various events including quinceañeras, weddings, graduations, and parties across the metro area. She hosted the “Taste of Tejano” music night on KKFI radio and made numerous guest appearances on other shows.

Known as everyone's biggest cheerleader, Lisa volunteered her time extensively across the city, supporting community events such as the Folly Theater's Hispanic Heritage Month performance and serving as a volunteer board member for the Fiesta Hispana. She generously offered her DJ services for events like the American Legion's Annual Scholarship Dance, the Bishop Miege auction, and Guadalupe Center

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AwardsLine Deputy Editor Anna Lisa Raya provided on-scene coverage tonight.

UPDATED WITH ALL WINNERS AND SPEECHES:12 Years A Slave’s Patricia Norris andHunger Games: Catching Fire’s Trish Summerville nabbed top film awards tonight at the 16th annual Costume Designers Guild Awards. Norris won the Outstanding Period Film Award while Summerville scored the Outstanding Fantasy Film Award. The win clearly vaults Oscar-nominated Norris into frontrunner status. She was not present but her son Patrick accepted on her behalf. “She guaranteed me this wouldn’t happen. I’m kind of a little nervous but she gave me a few things to say in case it did happen. She’s honored that the Costume Designers Guild has recognized her. She thanks you and I appreciate you. I can’t wait to give this to her,” he said. Blue Jasmine’s Suzy Benzinger took the third film award of the night for Outstanding Contemporary Film.

On the TV side, Caroline McCall took the Outstanding Period/Fantasy category for Downton Abbey. This was her second straight win in the same category. Ellen Mirojnick won Outstanding Made for Television Movie or Miniseries for Behind The Candelabra and Tom Broecker took the Outstanding Contemporary Television Series honor for House Of Cards.

In other awards, writer/director/producer Judd Apatow received the Distinguished Collaborator Award for his support of costume design in such work as Freaks And Geeks, Girls, Bridesmaids and the Anchorman films. Jonah Hill made a surprise appearance to present the award to Apatow. “I wouldn’t necessarily think of Judd for the costume design in his films,