Why does ginnifer goodwin never smile

After all, all of these stars have successful careers and plenty of reasons to wear happy grins, yet every time we see certain A-listers—be it on the red carpet or in candid paparazzi snaps —they look oh-so-serious.

These lovely ladies are best known for their more somber expressions, despite having heart-stopping smiles and all-around stunning features. See how different they look in side-by-side pictures of their more serious faces next to the smiling ones—what a difference! Although many of them have yet to comment on the matter, those who have been asked seen to have wildly differing reasons. A crossword puzzle—addicted homebody, she finds herself ill suited to the Hollywood scene.

But instead they all panicked and started calling each other—they thought I had gone over to the dark side. It was always part of my identity that I would show off by eating everything.

There was her breakup last year with her boyfriend of more than two years, actor Chris Klein, something that was clearly a seminal event. And I think my work is more inspired when home is safe and sound and solid, because what I do for a living is so bananas and so insecure.

Shortly after the split, she purchased her first home, a year-old house in a historically protected section of L. Restoring it has become her No. I plan to be here a long time. Until that time, though, the most obvious spot for a nursery is the site of an enormous closet—a good thing, since the last year has also seen Goodwin turn into something of a fashion plate.

I asked her who she was, and she said she was me. The sartorial realm is not the only place that Goodwin feels herself coming into her own. Kristen Stewart The star of Twilight claims she's baffled by the talk of her somber face since she thinks she smiles a lot. Joaquin Phoenix He's known for being a serious actor, and he sure lives up to the reputation. Renee Zellweger The Bridget Jones starlet clearly prefers the sultry pout over a smile.

Idina Menzel We're so used to seeing her sing that we never noticed her often very serious facial expression. Uma Thurman Although her grin changes the shape of her face entire, we love that all-out smile. Diane Kruger When she actually does, it's amazing how much younger she looks. Victoria Beckham Smiles were much more forthcoming in this singer's Spice Girls days. Rooney Mara This actress doesn't feel like faking a smile, but when someone hugs her close, you can spot a real one. Sean Penn When you have the sultry stare down like this serious actor, why push yourself to smile?