Are the exotic looks of Victoria Beckham, a.k.a. Posh Spice, a result of mixed ethnicity?
—Brian Petty, Washington, D.C. A. No. Both of Posh’s parents are Caucasian, and she once described herself as a ” nice little white girl.” We can’t say if her looks are the result of surgical enhancements. Her reps won’t comment. Q. Is there significance to the necklace that Mariska Hargitay wears on Law & Order: SVU? —Kristi B., Grand Rapids, Mich. A. Yes. She wears a gold pendant engraved with the word “fearlessness” in honor of her Joyful Heart Foundation, which helps survivors of sexual assault. “I’ve learned so much about the effects of violence,” says Mariska. “I’m committed to seeing an end to abuse.” Q. Why wasn’t Eddie Murphy asked to host Saturday Night Live when Dreamgirls and Shrek were released? —Derek Powell, Baltimore, Md. A. He was—but the former cast member was too busy. SNL producer Lorne Michaels says: “Though he’s never hosted, I believe Eddie wants to do it, and it will happen.” Q. What happened to the Porsche that James Dean was driving when he was killed in 1955?
