Two of a Kind

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16 Apr 2008 04:30 PM

If you discovered your ex was dating someone who looked like they could be your twin would you A.) Be complimented B.) Be Insulted or C.) Be completely freaked out?

Well, you have to wonder how Eddie Murphy's ex-wife/fiancée/girlfriend (whatever she was before they split following their vow exchange in Bora Bora on New Year's Day, which turned out to be legally non-binding) Tracey Edmonds is feeling now that the actor is dating her reflection.

Okay, maybe they don't look exactly alike, but some say Lara LaRue is a dead ringer for Edmonds and Murphy couldn't be happier.

If you are a soap fan or watch CSI: Miami then you might recognize the name LaRue. Lara LaRue is the sister of former soap star and current primetime actress Eva LaRue.

According to In Touch magazine, Murphy met Lara LaRue at a Japanese restaurant in Los Angeles. LaRue is a waitress at the popular celebrity eatery and Murphy is a loyal customer.

The magazine notes that the two share the same April 3rd birthday and the comedian has been sending "huge floral arrangements to Lara every day since they met." In Touch sources also claim that Murphy is already telling friends that he is in love with the Edmonds look-alike.

P.S. My answer to the question posed at the beginning of this blog is C.

Speaking of two of a kind what do Martha Stewart and Oprah Winfrey have in common besides their huge bank accounts?

Sadly, both TV gurus recently suffered the loss of a beloved furball.

The domestic diva just announced that her dear dog Paw Paw, whose furry face was a staple on her television show and in her magazine, died of renal failure Saturday.

Stewart blogged about the 60-pound chow's death on her website and posted a slew of pictures complete with captions, including one that revealed that Paw Paw's full name was Kublai Khan Paw Paw Chow Chow Chow.

Stewart called Paw Paw her "loyal companion" of 13 years, who displayed the "most agreeable temperament." She also shared that her four-legged friend died in his sleep.

Stewart says no other animal can replace her beloved chow, but she says she takes solace in the fact that she has two other dogs, Sharkey and Francesca, along with several other animals, including cats, horses and donkeys, at her home in upstate New York.

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Michele Cheplic was born and raised in Hilo, Hawaii, but now lives in Wisconsin. Michele graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Journalism.

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Lisa P (24013) 17 Apr 2008 04:02 AM

I had an ex that did that. (He was only an ex because of a geographical handicap we had.) Call me crazy - I was flattered. :-)

As for Eddie, it is pretty well known that he woos well but treats women like caca once they commit to him. I just hope the waitress plays her cards right. She in the big leagues now. Of course, you never know, Eddie might pull a Nick Cage.

Michele Cheplic (37445) 18 Apr 2008 04:03 AM

Some guys are all about the chase.