Checking In with Celebs

Harvard athletes and movie stars are necessarily equated, but three Harvard alumni—the Winklevoss twins and Tommy Lee Jones—have managed to make a name for themselves on the big screen. Jones has long been one of the most respected names in the film industry while the Winklevoss twins have gained fame—or notoriety—through David Fincher's “The Social Network,” in which they were both played by Armie Hammer.

Here's a quick update on what the three celebrities have been up to.

WINKLEVII

Two of the only celebrity rowers in the world, Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, are again in the news for their off-water pursuits. The “Winklevii,” as they are called in “The Social Network,” are still in the process of suing Mark Zuckerberg. The twins, who graduated in 2004, have already received $65 million from Zuckerberg and co. in a lawsuit, but they have alleged that Zuckerberg was dishonest about the value of the product and are appealing for more money.

TOMMY LEE JONES

In other celebrity news, former gridiron star Tommy Lee Jones's newest movie, The Company Men, premiered on Dec. 8. Rotten Tomatoes reports an average rating of 70% for the film. But Jones '69, who plays Gene McClary in the movie, skipped the event because he was in filming for Men in Black III, in which he will again team with Will Smith.

CRIMSON ROOTS

All three originally made headlines for their athletic prowess. An offensive tackle, Jones was an All-Ivy selection known for his role in Harvard's legendary 1968 29-29 “win” over Yale. In the rowing world, the Winklevii are still primarily known for their prowess on the water. As collegiate rowers, the pair rowed in the engine room of the Crimson's "God Squad" boat of 2004, which won the national championship and finished sixth at the World Cup in Lucerne, Switzerland. The twins also finished sixth in the men's pair event at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.