Rachel Weisz opted out of The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor claiming that she felt uncomfortable being away from her son for five months to shoot in China. Mummy fans were terribly upset (myself included) because she is such a part of the franchise. I almost couldn’t understand the decision. I mean what?! I can’t even imagine the money they offered her. But she still said no. Maria Bello stepped in and the production continued without a second thought.

Well, recently Rob Cohen let slip the real reason why Rachel didn’t want in on the third installment of the movie that brought her fame and fortune. The director wanted her to play the mother of a much older child and Rachel wasn’t having it.

“I got a very angry phone from her agent, saying she’ll never play the mother of a 21-year-old. I said, ‘OK, good, fine, bye.’”

Which makes more sense? Being away from her son? Or not liking playing a character with a 21 year old son?

UPDATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A Rachel fan BROKE IT DOWN to me in an email that is way too long for me to post here. So I am going to add it to the comments. What research! Check out why she says Rob is just bitter and making up stories to help promote the film. WOW! Give me one second to upload.

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Ryan Reynolds went casual dressed to MTV’s TRL studios wearing a pair of jeans and a sexy smile to help promote his latest film, Definitely, Maybe. By night, he was in a suit at his premiere telling me secretly through these photographs that I am the woman that lives in his dreams. {{I know Ryan… I know}}.

I guess I should mention that Rachel Weisz, Isla Fisher and Rachel Bilson are in the thumbnail gallery as well.

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Rachel Weisz arrived at the NY Flagship Chopard Boutique opening wearing this black and white dress ensemble. What do you think about the look? Is it photograph ready or does this fine actress need to hire a new stylist?

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Rachel Weisz, Robert Downy Jr. (still with the blonde hair!), Roslyn Sanchez, Seth Green, Elizabeth Banks, Vince Vaughn and Ludacris with his daughter Karma attended the Fred Clause premiere in LA. I actually can’t wait to see this one. I went to the movies yesterday to see Dan in Real Life (cute) and the theatre was COVERED with posters and promotions for Vince’s holiday film. I am sold.

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Here are the latest Annie Lebowitz photos for Disney’s Year of a Million Dreams campaign. Last year’s campaign featured Scarlett Johannson, David Beckham and Beyonce. This year we have Roger Federer as King Arthur, Julie Andrews as the Blue Fairy of “Pinocchio” and Abigail Breslin as Fira, and Rachel Weisz as Snow White.

This amazing artwork will be featured in inserts of magazines like Details, Glamour, GQ, Vogue, Men’s Vogue, Vanity Fair, New Yorker, W, Cookie and Conde Nast Traveler.

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Although she isn’t returning to reprise her role in The Mummy :(, Rachel Weisz is still on my favorite list of celebs to watch. Here is a recap of the last few outfits she has worn over the last two years.

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Here’s one of my favorite actresses Rachel Weisz at the dinner to honor ‘Roger Federer’ wearing a bright yellow frock with strappy, champagne colored shoes. What do you guys think about the yellow dress? I have to say, I think what’s off about it are the sleeves, not necessarily the color.