47. BILLY CRUDUP'S RELATIONSHIP WITH CLAIRE DANES RAISES EYEBROWS
It's the indie-movie version of the Brad-Jen-Angelina love triangle. In fall 2003, Billy Crudup reportedly left his girlfriend of eight years, fellow actress Mary-Louise Parker, to be with Claire Danes after a romance sparked on set of their drama Stage Beauty. Oh yes, and Parker was seven-and-a-half months pregnant when it happened. While Danes and Crudup were frequently photographed together, the couple continued to refute their so-called affair. During their three-year relationship, they never publicly confirmed they were dating.
CAREER IMPACT Minimal. The negative publicity didn't affect Danes' résumé; she received rave reviews for 2005's Shopgirl. The tabloid buzz helped boost Crudup's low-key profile; he's currently co-starring with Mandy Moore in the dramedy Dedication. Meanwhile, Danes and Crudup split last December.
