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Julie Bowen on the hiker rescue: My sister went to med school, I did nothing

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Early last week, we heard that Modern Family’s Julie Bowen had helped rescue a fan who had fainted while hiking. Julie was the guest host for Jimmy Kimmel Live on Tuesday. In her opening monologue, Julie said she did not deserve credit for the rescue because she did absolutely nothing but pose for a picture. Julie explained that her sister Dr. Annie Luetkemeyer, an infectious disease specialist, saved the woman. They encountered Minnie John after she fainted and gashed her head when her sugar levels dropped. Julie said that even her twin sons helped by running down the mountain to find Minnie’s family. Her older son, a knife aficionado, helped cut the bandages. Below are a few more details from the segment via Yahoo!:

“She goes Meredith Grey right away, applying pressure, doing doctor stuff,” Bowen said. “And I brought my professional expertise to the table by yelling things I’d heard on episodes of E.R.”

Bowen, who was also joined by her 12-year-old twin sons and her 14-year-old son on the hike, said that they even played a more important role than she did. Her twins ran ahead to find the hiker’s family, while the 14-year-old, whom Bowen described as being “obsessed with knives,” was able to help Luetkemeyer cut down some bandages.

“So just to recap, everyone helped save this woman,” Bowen said. “My sister, my twins, my knife-y son. And I — did nothing.”

But despite all that, Bowen pointed out just how much credit she has been given in the media since the story broke, and played a montage of TV news anchors singing her praises and even some elevating her to superhero status.

“My superpower is having a sister who went to med school,” Bowen said.

Fortunately the hiker, whose name is Minnie John, is doing well according to Bowen and was actually quite excited to meet the actress, even posting for a picture despite having a head injury.

“Look, I know this isn’t the point here, but believe me, getting recognized by someone who has sustained a serious head injury — is extremely flattering,” Bowen joked.

[From Yahoo!]

This was the funniest thing I have seen today. When Julie read her sister’s note about not listening to actresses, I laughed so hard. I love the fact that Julie is taking it all in stride and giving credit where it is actually due. Julie is truly being modest and not making it about her. I also like the fact that Julie’s sister wrote a letter encouraging people to get vaccinated or contact their physician to find out more about the vaccine. I am glad that people are getting inundated with the message to get vaccinated and to continue to practice social distancing. It is amazing that Julie’s kids were involved with helping Minnie out including the one who likes knives (yikes!). I am glad that Minnie survived and was able to meet Julie and remember her family’s kindness. Like I have said before, I love stories of celebrities people doing ordinary, kind things. Julie may not be the heroine of this story but at least she got to carry the shield.

Julie Bowen and her sister sit on either side of Minnie John, whose nose and lip are bandaged. They are outside and sitting on a rock at Arches National Park

Julie Bowen's two sons, smiling and wearing t-shirts, shorts and helmets with goggles pushed up. They are dirty from an offroading trip in an open jeep

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Julie Bowen & her sister came to the rescue of a woman who fainted while hiking

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What would you do if you woke up from a fainting spell to see a celebrity tending to you? This is what happened to Minnie John of New Jersey. Minnie went on a hike with her family in Arches National Park in Utah. Minnie pushed herself to complete the hike and once she got to the top of the mountain, she fainted because her blood sugar dropped due to her diabetes. Minnie had sent her son and husband ahead so they weren’t around to assist. Julie Bowen and her sister Annie, a doctor, was there to assist after their hiking guide saw Minnie pitch forward. Below are a few more details from Entertainment Tonight:

“I sat there holding my head in [my] hands and waited,” she wrote. “… [My group was] called back by some people running up to them. All I remember is sitting there with my head in my hands secure on the rock.”

John next heard “someone with a familiar voice” asking her questions. She was confused and wondered if she “might be watching TV.”

After the mystery person and her hiking companion assured John that she’d be fine, she sat up and opened her eyes. It was only then that John put the pieces together, and discovered that the woman was Bowen, who was traveling with her sister, Annie, who’s a doctor.

“That face looked so familiar again and I asked her again if I knew her or was she famous and the doctor said yes. As my eyes started to focus more, she smiled and took her hair tie off and shook her hair for me to figure out,” John wrote. “Her sister the doctor asked me to guess and I told her I just hit my head, I can’t remember. She said smiling Modern Family and I said of course! I told her she was so beautiful.”

As John began to feel better, Bowen and her sister explained that their guide had seen John fall forward, break her glasses, hit her head, and cut her face on the rocks. The sisters had cleaned up her face, John wrote, and used her cell phone to call her husband. In her post, John shared photos of herself, bandaged face and all, posing alongside the sisters.

John continued her post by crediting God with the sisters’ appearance in her life.

“The guide who was with the two famous sisters saw me fall forward. At the right time with no delay He sent the doctor and helpers. He restored me with sound mind and a joyous meeting with my helpers,” she wrote. “They were so caring and loving to stop like the Good Samaritan does in the Bible! They were God sent! It was no accident they were there. They gave me electrolytes, medicines and pretzels with peanut butter.”

Her fainting spell, John wrote, happened because her sugar got low, which was problematic due to her diabetes.

“I told my Samaritans that I was so proud of what I had achieved climbing to the top,” John wrote. “Had I known it was so treacherous, I would not have done it, but I was so proud I reached the top and got to meet my good Samaritans God sent for me at the right moment.”

[From Entertainment Tonight]

You all know that I love good Samaritan celebrities. This has got to be one of my favorite stories I have read in a while. Julie and her sister could have easily stayed out of it, but being good people who saw someone in distress, they chose to help Minnie out despite the dangers (COVID) and exposure (rabid fans). It was so cute that Annie and Julie checked Minnie’s awareness by getting her to guess who Julie was and what show she starred in. The fact that Julie and Annie also later took the time to take pictures with Minnie was icing on the cake. I am glad that Minnie only had minor injuries and that she was able to share her story. I hope that if I find myself in medical distress that G-d sends me some high profile good Samaritans like Julie and Annie. In the mean time, I will continue to chuckle at the cuteness of this story that could have gone sideways but had a happy ending.

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Julie Bowen Brings the Quote of the Day

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On Sofia Vergara’s beauty advices:

Sofía is a great influence on being a woman, she’s a great influence on accepting the power of pretty, and she’s a great influence on having a sense of humorShe doesn’t go out without putting on lipstick and she is the first person to say to me: “Where is your lipstick? Put it on!” She’s always at award shows telling me that. And I always feel so weird, like someone will think I’m trying too hard. She tells me all the time, “Who cares?”

… says the 44 year-old Modern Family star.

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Best, Worst, and WTF of SAG Awards Fashion

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Jennifer Lawrence with actress Lupita Nyong’o. I really want to know what they were talking about.

The SAG Awards is probably the most “meh” of all awards shows, am I right? Still, that’s no reason to ignore the fashion. Why? Because it’s fun. Here are some looks from the 20th Annual SAG Awards. Let’s go through and pick the looks for BESTWORST, and WTF.

For more awards show fashion, check out the Golden Globes Awards post.

amanda-peet

I don’t think Amanda Peet knows how to dress anymore. This is something I’d expect from Chloë Sevigny, and I don’t even know if she could pull this off. It’s just so…fug. I’m sorry, I know “fug” is played-out, but I cannot summon any other words to accurately describe this dour mess.

aaron-paul

Aaron Paul (bitch). I don’t mind the shoes at all; I like when men personalize their tuxes/suits, because let’s face it, mens fashion can be terribly boring. I just wished his damn pants were hemmed at the right length. Why is it that no man in the world ever has his pants hemmed?? It looks like he’s wearing bell bottoms. The pants should break crisply at the ankle, not do this hot swampy mess. This is a big pet peeve of mine. I really don’t get why it’s so hard for dudes to make sure they’re pants aren’t too long.

(Taking a deep breath and exhaling slowly before I move on).

Abigail+Breslin

Abigail Breslin. She looks so pretty, but why grow up so fast? By which I mean, this is something I’d expect to see on a much older celeb. She’s only 17. The train and bolero is just so old for her.

anna-gunn

You can tell that Anna Gunn has so much more confidence after losing so much weight. She looks fantastic, but the best part is easily her purse:

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Love. Why not? Yeah it’s a little cheesy, but it’s Breaking Bad, a worthy show, and it’s not like her purse is a giant rock of blue meth.

Carice Van Houten

Carice van Houten, a dutch actress, best known for Black Book (not to be confused with the Brittany Murphy film Little Black Book). I really love this whole look. It’s simple but there are little accents like the pockets, and the patterned shoe,s and the red lips, that keep it from being boring. This is totally something I would wear if I ever got the chance. Screw it, I’ll wear this while shopping for groceries, I don’t need the SAG Awards.

cate-blanchett

Cate Blanchett. Okay, in all fairness to Ms. Blanchett, this looked slightly better on TV. But only slightly. And she kept fussing with the top. She’s done better. This reminds me of something Miranda would wear in a Sex and the City Goes To The Beach movie.

claire-danes

Claire Danes needs to eat a good meal and get a good night’s sleep. I mean it’s her life and she can do what she wants with it. It’s just a suggestion. Okay, so, the gown. There’s a lot going on with this dress. I feel like the train is unnecessary. You’ve got a two-toned train, plus a sheer overlay, plus a sequined pattern, which I think is really cool, and is cool enough on its own. If you cover the train with your hand, it looks so much better. Just try it. Treat yourself!

elisabeth-moss

You guys – Elisabeth Moss did it — she wore a flattering dress WITH a nice hairdo!! I’m so proud of her. Usually she only gets one. But this time, I feel like she really brought it, and I think she looks fantastic. This is a great color on her with a great neckline. Spectre is really great! (Sorry, Big Fish reference got out of me).

emma-thompson

Well, this is better than what Emma Thompson wore to the Golden Globes, but I still don’t get why she dresses like this. She has a great bod. I guess it’s just what she’s most comfortable in. I see she’s wearing flats. That’s good, considering that at the GG she took off her heels and then threw them. Progress!

helen-mirren

Guys, I love Helen Mirren and I think at this point she could wear anything and I’d gush. So what do you think of this look?

isla-fisher

Isla FisherThis was just okay for me. She’s a beautiful woman and it’s a pretty dress, so I’m not sure why the overall look isn’t wowing me.

Jane-Krakowski

Jane Krakowsi. Love this color on her, and I like the playful neckline. I get that because of the neckline she likely opted not to wear a necklace, but I think she needs a little something to make this dress “pop” (I hate that expression, but there you go).

Jared+Leto

I think Jared Leto looks so good, I don’t even mind the hair. I have a thing for skinny guys in skinny suits. I blame David Bowie for that one.

jennifer-lawrence

Jennifer Lawrence. Her bod is sick, which I feel bad about saying, since she’s shrinking more and more every time we see her. I mean look, her waist isn’t much bigger than her head. I hope she doesn’t continue to shrink, but since the Oscars are coming up, not much chance of that. Anyway, I love this dress. It works on her. She looks fab, it’s different without being ridiculous, and I love it. I’m still not a fan of her haircut, though. Sorry.

Julia-Louis-Dreyfus

Also shrinking is Julia Louis-Dreyfus.  I like her handbag more than the dress. The dress is just okay. I like the colorblocking trend, though.

julia-roberts

Julia Roberts. Well…uh…it’s better than what she wore to the Golden Globes, but that’s not saying much. I love her mermaid hair. I don’t know…please don’t kill me for saying this, but I think she’s a little too old to wear a hot pink jumpsuit to an Awards Show. But I think anyone over 20 is a little too old to wear a hot pink jumpsuit to an Awards show.

julie-bowen

Julie Bowen. So much going on here. Okay. I love that she took a risk. But overall, this reminds me of one of those cheap costumes you’d buy sealed in a plastic bag from a Halloween store. You know? Like this looks like an altered Transformers costume or something. It’s the bodice and the faux belt that makes me think “robot in disguise.”

Juliette-Lewis

Juliette Lewis. It looks like boxy clutches and patterns were a big trend this year. I think this dress looks lovely on her and I like the pattern and colors but it’s giving me 1990′s Laura Ashley vibes. And I think her hair is not doing her any favors.

kathy-griffin

Kathy Griffin. Look who’s not D-list anymore! Great color on her. I’m into peplum, but only when the sleeves are super simple. With the clipped capped sleeves and the peplum detail, it’s almost a bit too much, even though it’s such a simple dress. Her bod is hot though, let’s be real.

Kelly+Osbourne

Sorry, Kelly Osbourne, but I think this whole entire look is diabolical.

kerry-washington

Kerry Washington is pregnant but that didn’t stop her from wearing a crop-top! Even though no one should wear crop tops, especially crop tops with side slits, I mean what the hell. Why do people gush over her style? Why was she named The World’s Best Dressed Woman? I think 90% of the time she gets it wrong, and I think this is one of those times.

Lupita-Nyong'o

Here’s Lupita Nyong’o, from Twelve Years a Slave. The dress is an amazing color on her, and I love that she echoed it with her eyeshadow. Not a fan of the flower explosion, but overall, I think this was a risk that pulled off.

Malin-Akerman

Guys…what the HELL is going on with Malin Akerman? Her style lately has been…well, this. I really didn’t even recognize her. Do I need to even say it? The gown is way too busy and why did she dye her hair to appear white-ish grey? I don’t know what’s going on here.

mariah-carey

Oh, Mariah. You just stay stuck in the ’90s forever. It’s okay. We understand. Love the fishnets, girl.

mario-lopez

I think Mario Lopez looks fantastic, and I’m not being snarky or sarcastic. I think, aside from the mass amounts of hair gel, this is a great look for him. It’s sharp but not stuffy. It’s like a modernized Mad Man. I love it.

meryl-streep

Meryl. Oh, Meryl. No.

Michelle-Dockery

Michelle Dockery (Downton Abbey). I admire the risk and how different this is, but I just don’t like it. What do you guys think?

natalie-dormer

This is Natalie Dormer (Game of Thrones) debuting her partially shaved head. People are still doing that? Okay. Well, she looks hot, even if her arms look like they got caught in strawberry baskets that someone spray-painted black. This dress looks like some weird Project Runway challenge to me. (Speaking of PR, “Lighten up it’s just faaaaaashion!” is my mantra.)

oprah

Oprah. Gorgeous color on her, and the cut of the dress is excellent. I think she nailed it, even if the broach is like an anchor that’s pulling her dress down. Great, now I can’t stop staring at the broach. Does it look like spider eggs to anyone else? Guys, I feel like I’ve been doing this post for hours, I think I’m starting to lose my mind. Let’s move on, and never speak of this again.

Peter-Dinklage

Peter Dinklage is looking SHARP! Love the double-breasted tux.

Portia-de-Rossi

Portia de Rossi has me incredibly underwhelmed. Booooring.

rose-leslie

This is Rose Leslie from Game of Thrones. Again, I love when people take risks and do something different, so I give her props for that. The proportions are great, but I’m not digging cheetah/leopard print paired with a sheer lace flowered print top. Maybe if the top wasn’t sheer and was solid and a different color I could dig it. Maybe. As is, the whole thing is a bit of a mess.

sandra-bullock

Sandra Bullock. What a great color! This almost goes into 1980′s bridesmaid dress territory, but I think she steers clear enough of it.

sarah-paulson

Sarah Paulson. It’s like she’s turning into some weird rip-off of January Jones. I don’t like this dress. I was down with the top, until I scrolled down, and then I wasn’t down with anything that was down.

sofia-vergara

Sofia Vergara. Man, this woman does not know the meaning of “tone it down” does she? Every awards show we see her in some extravagant costume-y gown. She looks stunning but she also looks like she’s about to step out of the limo to meet The Bachelor. It’s so over-the-top.

And finally, every awards show needs a hipster, and this is ours:

zoe-kazan

Zoe Kazan. Come on, this is a pretty cute look, admit it.

And that’s that! Time for your picks. Here are mine:

BEST: Jennifer Lawrence
WORST: Kerry Washington
WTF: Malin Akerman

Your turn!

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