Jessica Pickens
@hollywoodcomet.bsky.social
Owner of Comet Over Hollywood since 2009. Gidgetologist. Dynasty fan. Chad & Jeremy enthusiast.
Annette Funicello Friday:
Photoplay February 1961 and "a year of dates for you." Annette illustrates November and Thanksgiving.
Photoplay February 1961 and "a year of dates for you." Annette illustrates November and Thanksgiving.
November 28, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Annette Funicello Friday:
Photoplay February 1961 and "a year of dates for you." Annette illustrates November and Thanksgiving.
Photoplay February 1961 and "a year of dates for you." Annette illustrates November and Thanksgiving.
Oh myyyy
This is so hot
This is so hot
November 28, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Oh myyyy
This is so hot
This is so hot
My periodic reminder that C. Aubrey Smith could get it.
Pictured here with Mary Astor
Pictured here with Mary Astor
November 28, 2025 at 2:16 AM
My periodic reminder that C. Aubrey Smith could get it.
Pictured here with Mary Astor
Pictured here with Mary Astor
Revisiting
The Hurricane (1937)
The Hurricane (1937)
November 28, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Revisiting
The Hurricane (1937)
The Hurricane (1937)
From this morning's Turkey Trot 8k. Happy Thanksgiving!
Thankful for my friends and that I'm able to live for me ❤️
Thankful for my friends and that I'm able to live for me ❤️
November 27, 2025 at 8:06 PM
From this morning's Turkey Trot 8k. Happy Thanksgiving!
Thankful for my friends and that I'm able to live for me ❤️
Thankful for my friends and that I'm able to live for me ❤️
From 1942 to its closing day on Thanksgiving, the Hollywood Canteen invited servicemen and women for a Thanksgiving meal during World War II.
Read more about Thanksgiving at the Hollywood Canteen here:
cometoverhollywood.com/2017/11/23/t...
Read more about Thanksgiving at the Hollywood Canteen here:
cometoverhollywood.com/2017/11/23/t...
November 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM
From 1942 to its closing day on Thanksgiving, the Hollywood Canteen invited servicemen and women for a Thanksgiving meal during World War II.
Read more about Thanksgiving at the Hollywood Canteen here:
cometoverhollywood.com/2017/11/23/t...
Read more about Thanksgiving at the Hollywood Canteen here:
cometoverhollywood.com/2017/11/23/t...
Omg I've always loved the SON OF FRANKENSTEIN (1939) fashion vest and I can now get one at Ann Taylor
November 25, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Omg I've always loved the SON OF FRANKENSTEIN (1939) fashion vest and I can now get one at Ann Taylor
From my vintage clothing collection - I realized I've never shared this dress and it's a prized possession.
This dress is by Helen Rose, famed costume designer who was under contract at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer from 1944 until the 1960s.
This dress is by Helen Rose, famed costume designer who was under contract at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer from 1944 until the 1960s.
November 25, 2025 at 3:02 PM
From my vintage clothing collection - I realized I've never shared this dress and it's a prized possession.
This dress is by Helen Rose, famed costume designer who was under contract at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer from 1944 until the 1960s.
This dress is by Helen Rose, famed costume designer who was under contract at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer from 1944 until the 1960s.
Now Watching
Identity Unknown (1945)
Identity Unknown (1945)
November 25, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Now Watching
Identity Unknown (1945)
Identity Unknown (1945)
Revisiting
Susan Slade (1961)
I love this trashy movie. Troy Donahue in red! A baby that catches on fire!
This was also my first Comet review back in 2009.
Susan Slade (1961)
I love this trashy movie. Troy Donahue in red! A baby that catches on fire!
This was also my first Comet review back in 2009.
November 23, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Revisiting
Susan Slade (1961)
I love this trashy movie. Troy Donahue in red! A baby that catches on fire!
This was also my first Comet review back in 2009.
Susan Slade (1961)
I love this trashy movie. Troy Donahue in red! A baby that catches on fire!
This was also my first Comet review back in 2009.
Crop top over 30 (35/nearly 40) is back
November 23, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Crop top over 30 (35/nearly 40) is back
The last calendar year was a trial and much of 36 was spent being sad (34 and 35 weren’t a picnic either).
Starting year 37 being truly single for the first time in 10 years. I feel like I’ve finally come up for air and finally have peace. Onward and upward in this new chapter.
Starting year 37 being truly single for the first time in 10 years. I feel like I’ve finally come up for air and finally have peace. Onward and upward in this new chapter.
November 18, 2025 at 5:08 PM
The last calendar year was a trial and much of 36 was spent being sad (34 and 35 weren’t a picnic either).
Starting year 37 being truly single for the first time in 10 years. I feel like I’ve finally come up for air and finally have peace. Onward and upward in this new chapter.
Starting year 37 being truly single for the first time in 10 years. I feel like I’ve finally come up for air and finally have peace. Onward and upward in this new chapter.
Now Watching
Blind Spot (1947)
Blind Spot (1947)
November 15, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Now Watching
Blind Spot (1947)
Blind Spot (1947)
Annette Funicello Friday:
Fabian and Annette at the premiere for "The Longest Day" (1962)
Fabian and Annette at the premiere for "The Longest Day" (1962)
November 14, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Annette Funicello Friday:
Fabian and Annette at the premiere for "The Longest Day" (1962)
Fabian and Annette at the premiere for "The Longest Day" (1962)
Actor Macdonald Carey (right) with his two brothers, Lt. Gordon Carey of the Army and Ensign Charles Carey of the Navy. Macdonald Carey enlisted in the Marines.
November 11, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Actor Macdonald Carey (right) with his two brothers, Lt. Gordon Carey of the Army and Ensign Charles Carey of the Navy. Macdonald Carey enlisted in the Marines.
Continuing my Gene Tierney impressions
November 8, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Continuing my Gene Tierney impressions
While my portrait of Laura Hunt was my actual Halloween costume, it was fun to finally wear this Ralph Lauren dress I consigned 8 years ago to be a movie star 📽
November 3, 2025 at 2:33 PM
While my portrait of Laura Hunt was my actual Halloween costume, it was fun to finally wear this Ralph Lauren dress I consigned 8 years ago to be a movie star 📽
For Noirvember, what is your favorite film noir?
One of mine is THE SET-UP (1949), directed by Robert Wise and starring Robert Ryan and Audrey Totter.
One of mine is THE SET-UP (1949), directed by Robert Wise and starring Robert Ryan and Audrey Totter.
November 2, 2025 at 7:01 PM
For Noirvember, what is your favorite film noir?
One of mine is THE SET-UP (1949), directed by Robert Wise and starring Robert Ryan and Audrey Totter.
One of mine is THE SET-UP (1949), directed by Robert Wise and starring Robert Ryan and Audrey Totter.
These movies are always sort of dull but William Lundigan is what keeps me watching 🔥
November 2, 2025 at 5:38 PM
These movies are always sort of dull but William Lundigan is what keeps me watching 🔥
Now Watching
Serpent of the Nile (1953)
It feels like a crime for Rhonda Fleming to wear a dark wig.
Serpent of the Nile (1953)
It feels like a crime for Rhonda Fleming to wear a dark wig.
November 2, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Now Watching
Serpent of the Nile (1953)
It feels like a crime for Rhonda Fleming to wear a dark wig.
Serpent of the Nile (1953)
It feels like a crime for Rhonda Fleming to wear a dark wig.
"I shall never forget the weekend Laura died."
This year's classic film-themed Halloween costume is the painting of Gene Tierney as Laura Hunt in the film noir LAURA (1944), directed by Otto Preminger.
This year's classic film-themed Halloween costume is the painting of Gene Tierney as Laura Hunt in the film noir LAURA (1944), directed by Otto Preminger.
October 31, 2025 at 1:55 PM
"I shall never forget the weekend Laura died."
This year's classic film-themed Halloween costume is the painting of Gene Tierney as Laura Hunt in the film noir LAURA (1944), directed by Otto Preminger.
This year's classic film-themed Halloween costume is the painting of Gene Tierney as Laura Hunt in the film noir LAURA (1944), directed by Otto Preminger.
Stars at Costume Parties:
Actor John Payne and actress Gloria DeHaven at a western-themed costume party.
Payne and DeHaven were married from 1944 to 1950 and had two children together.
Source: Movieland, March 1947
Actor John Payne and actress Gloria DeHaven at a western-themed costume party.
Payne and DeHaven were married from 1944 to 1950 and had two children together.
Source: Movieland, March 1947
October 29, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Stars at Costume Parties:
Actor John Payne and actress Gloria DeHaven at a western-themed costume party.
Payne and DeHaven were married from 1944 to 1950 and had two children together.
Source: Movieland, March 1947
Actor John Payne and actress Gloria DeHaven at a western-themed costume party.
Payne and DeHaven were married from 1944 to 1950 and had two children together.
Source: Movieland, March 1947
This week's Musical Monday is a remake of THE GHOST BREAKERS and is sub par to the original. In short, I watched it so you don't have to. Full review here:
cometoverhollywood.com/2025/10/27/m...
cometoverhollywood.com/2025/10/27/m...
October 27, 2025 at 5:52 PM
This week's Musical Monday is a remake of THE GHOST BREAKERS and is sub par to the original. In short, I watched it so you don't have to. Full review here:
cometoverhollywood.com/2025/10/27/m...
cometoverhollywood.com/2025/10/27/m...
Yall can have spooky season, I'm ready for noir.
Revisiting one of the greatest films of all time:
Laura (1944)
Directed by Otto Preminger
Revisiting one of the greatest films of all time:
Laura (1944)
Directed by Otto Preminger
October 27, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Yall can have spooky season, I'm ready for noir.
Revisiting one of the greatest films of all time:
Laura (1944)
Directed by Otto Preminger
Revisiting one of the greatest films of all time:
Laura (1944)
Directed by Otto Preminger
Basil Rathbone, Boris Karloff, Vincent Price and Peter Lorre in a publicity photo for THE COMEDY OF TERRORS (1963)
October 26, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Basil Rathbone, Boris Karloff, Vincent Price and Peter Lorre in a publicity photo for THE COMEDY OF TERRORS (1963)