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Oscar Idea of the Year: The Many Faces of James Franco

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He may not be a very memorable Oscar host but James Franco has already created many memorable characters in his short career and what better year is there to pay an ode to this very odd actor than the year he gets nominated for a plethora (22 to be exact) of awards that have nothing to do with MTV.

Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? James Franco's boobs.
Within Franco's repertoire there's a man that represents a man within all of us. Whether it's the adventurous amputee man, the tattooed hillbilly man, or the pillow-loving man, there's something Franco has done in his career that will match that classy man inside you.

My personal favorite 

James as our adventurous future amputee!
The beauty of James Franco costumes is that they could also be potential couples costumes for all the ladies that want in on the James Franco action. If you're tired of just having a pillow for a date, why not include a Tina Fey to your threesome? Maybe you need a Mila Kunis to call that tattoo on your chest a home? Or perhaps a Natalie Portman to help you save a Princess?

Always a ladies man
... and sometimes a lady as well!


In case you forgot, a short and somewhat complete list of recent James Franco's roles: 
  • Occasionally appearing as Himself in Knocked Up, 30 Rock and the 83rd Academy Awards
  • Star stoner Saul Silver in Pineapple Express (although his premiere outfit for the movie is way cooler)
  • Harvey Milk's bf Scott Smith in Milk (another great couple costume idea although not the most timely)
  • Appearing as almost Himself as General Hospital's eccentric artist/photographer/serial killer Franco 
  • The government secret holding Thomas Felton in Date Night
  • Leader of the Beat generation Allen Ginsberg in Howl
  • Role of the century as adventurous hiker/rock climber Aron Ralston in 127 Hours
  • Galant Prince Fabious in the upcoming film Your Highness
  • Last but not least... some unknown role in a Planet of the Apes reboot
I know I left some out but really... who's going to remember one of the many guys Julia Roberts had googly eyes for in Eat, Pray, Love? ... among many other forgettable moments in James Franco's filmography. Although if I did leave out a super major role, please let me know :)

What you'll need (generally speaking):



  • 4 day old scruff (although, for some of you, the time may vary to achieve the perfect amount of scruff)
  • Short hair that really can't be tamed
  • Eyes that always look tired whether it's tired-hungry, tired-angry, or tired-excited. 
  • Mostly, but not always, disheveled clothes
    Who this costume is for:


    • Guys with forever messy hair
    • People not afraid to wear a wig or profess their love to a body pillow
    • People who already have most of this costume in their closet

    Rating: Easy

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