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Allan Leech Downton AbbeyCourtesy Photo; FameFlynet Pictures

Downton Abbey’s Allen Leech: “I’m Contractually Not Allowed to Ski”

Jan 26, 2013 @ 5:00 pm

Downton Abbey star Allen Leech (he plays Lady Sybil’s rebellious new husband Tom Branson) walked into the InStyle Sundance Film Festival lounge to promote his indie film In Fear looking super bundled—but not for a trip to the infamous slopes of Park City, Utah. “I’m contractually not allowed to ski for Downton,” Leech told InStyle.com. “I’m not allowed because obviously they know I’m a pretty bad skier. So they’re probably just terrified of me falling over and breaking a leg.” But what if Branson suddenly appeared with an injury? “Yeah, I suppose they could write that in!” We’d still watch! Be sure to watch PBS tomorrow night at 9/8c to catch all the British drama.

Plus, see fun facts about the show.

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— Sharon Steel

Watch Tonight: Adam Levine Will Host Saturday Night Live

Jan 26, 2013 @ 4:00 pm
Adam Levine SNLDana Edelson/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty

Adam Levine is making the jump from music to comedy! The Voice mentor and frontman of rock band Maroon 5 will host NBC’s Saturday Night Live, airing live from New York’s Rockefeller Plaza tonight at 11:30 EST.  It’s Levine’s first time ever hosting the comedy sketch program, and they’ve already put him to work this week: he stars in a hilarious new digital short alongside fellow comedy crooner Andy Samberg. The musical guest for the evening is up-and-coming rapper Kendrick Lamar, in a fellow first-time appearance. Tune in tonight to see the combination musical-comedy action in all its glory!

Plus, see Adam and more of the sexiest men of 2012!

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Meghan Blalock

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Michelle ObamaMichael Kovac/WireImage

Michelle Obama’s Jason Wu Gown Is This Week’s Top Pin!

Jan 26, 2013 @ 1:30 pm

All hail Michelle Obama! The First Lady blew us all away with her red hot Jason Wu gown at Monday’s Inaugural Ball, and you loved the sizzling halter so much you made it the most repinned picture of the week. Vote for this patriotic stlye or any of our Look of the Day picks, then let us know what else you’re obsessing over at pinterest.com/instylemag by repinning, liking, or commenting on any of our 68 stylish boards—or by clicking the link below.

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Randy Miller

Nicole Kidman, Stephen Dweck, Alexander Skarsgard, Brit MarlingCourtesy of Instagram

InStyle on Instagram: Our Favorite Photos This Week

Jan 26, 2013 @ 12:00 pm

What a week! We braved both the New York and Utah cold, racing between summer preview events and the Sundance Film Festival. In Park City, stars like Nicole KidmanAlexander Skarsgard, and Brit Marling took a break from the elements in the InStyle lounge, while back on the east coast InStyle editors visited the showrooms of designers like Stephen Dweck (where we snapped a major statement cuff!).  See more of this week’s best photos in the gallery, and come back every Saturday for our favorite shots. 

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Stars at Sundance
• Nicole Kidman’s Best Looks
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Randy Miller

Jessica Alba HairJason Merritt/Getty; Dusan Reljin; Todd Williamson/Getty; Jesse Grant/WireImage

This Week’s Top Try On: Jessica Alba!

Jan 26, 2013 @ 10:00 am

When it comes to her versatile hairstyles, Jessica Alba can do no wrong. The star has famously worn her strands in chestnut waves, dynamic ombre highlights, and everything in between! “My style is more adventurous since I became a mom,” our February cover girl told us. Alba’s many hairstyles topped our Hollywood Makeover Tool this week, with more than 11,000 of you trying on her looks! Curious to see how her strands would favor you? Simply head over to our Hollywood Makeover Tool and upload your picture. Then, share your makeover on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram to see what your friends think of your Alba-inspired ‘do. Click the box below to start!

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Marianne Mychaskiw

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Ellen Degeneres Birthday20th Century Fox/Courtesy Everett Collection; Noel Vasquez/FilmMagic

Happy Birthday, Ellen! See Her Transformation

Jan 26, 2013 @ 9:00 am

Talk show host, comedienne extraordinaire, and Portia de Rossi’s better half Ellen DeGeneres turns 55 today! From her days as the star of her own self-titled sitcom, to her presently never-ending supply of witticisms when she sits opposite stars like Drew Barrymore and Britney Spears on her talk show The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Ellen has had us laughing for years. Take a peek below at how she transformed from her Southern upbringing in Metairie, Louisiana to beloved Hollywood star. Happy birthday, Ellen!

See Ellen’s transformation!

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Meghan Blalock