Philly’s Celebrity Scene
By James Zeleniak, Philadelphia Editor
Ever since the death of Franklin, Philly has suffered from a dearth of celebrity wattage. (We did have Mike Douglas--the original Oprah--back in the 70s, but that’s a faded memory.) Now, with a couple of films in the works, Philly is seeing more of those million dollar faces. Wanna spot one? Here's where to look.
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Rouge
205 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA
Star sightings are as de rigeur as it gets around here, with everyone from Lauren Hutton to Demi Moore hanging in a street scene tableau funky bunch. -
The Continental
134 Market St, Philadelphia, PA
Must be in a Star’s Guide to Philadelphia handbook, because for some reason this Old City hang attracts celebs like moths to flames. Recently Ashton Kutcher took Demi’s kid here. -
G
117 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA
Owen Wilson was spotted here, fresh in town shooting Marley & Me. -
Pearl
1904 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA
Wilson was also seen hanging at this up-market Rittenhouse newbie. -
Barnes & Noble
1805 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA
It made the papers when Parker Posey bought a book at this Rittenhouse shop recently. -
Rittenhouse Square
1800 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA
Stars stroll threw the Center City park and pretend they’re just like everyone else -
El Vez
121 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA
Jennifer Aniston, in town starring with Wilson in Marley & Me, supped at this glam Center City Mexican spot, while intimidating bodyguards kept shutterbugs at bay. -
Tria
123 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA
Just ask Demi and Posey about the happy hour here--the two are practically regulars.
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The Rittenhouse Hotel
210 W Rittenhouse Sq, Philadelphia, PA
Prince Albert once dedicated a scull boat at the bar here, and its where everyone from diplomats to movie stars stay when in town — including Kathleen Turner, Brad Pitt, Tom Hanks, Courtney Love, Oprah Winfrey, Aretha Franklin. Kevin Bacon stays here too, but grew up less than a block away. -
Four Seasons Hotel, Philadelphia
1 Logan Sq, Philadelphia, PA
This is wear the Stones prefer to stay when they’re in Philly.
