‘The Woods’ got Grimm for Anna Kendrick, Emily Blunt & more

Jackie Brown/Splash News Anna Kendrick sparkles at the ‘Into the Woods’ premiere at the Ziegfeld.

The all-star cast of “Into the Woods” talked to us about their favorite fairy tales at the film’s glitzy Ziegfeld Theatre premiere. And while many stars predictably listed the Brothers Grimm tales that inspired their film as faves, the star-of-stars named a French folktale as her top pick. “I was fascinated by ‘Bluebeard,’ ” Oscar winner Meryl Streep told us. “ ‘Bluebeard’ was very scary to me.” “Pleased Christmas” star Anna Kendrick, but, named the Brothers Grimm tale “Hansel and Gretel” her favorite. “A household made out of candy really appealed to me,” she said. “I could live in it and eat it and then die of exposure.”

Emily Blunt also went Grimm, naming “Cinderella” as her fave. “I plotting it was so remarkable that there was one shoe that would fit one girl and I did believe it,” Blunt confessed. “I plotting it was magical.” “Cinderella” was also a perfect fit for actor James Corden. “I’m a big Cinderella fan and I always plotting I would play ‘Cinderella’ in this movie, he said. “But (director Rob Marshall) didn’t see it, which I still to this day deliberate an outrage.” Actress Christine Baranski’s favorite kids’ report was also a Brothers Grimm tale, thanks to its artful illustrations. “Whatever I saw of ‘Rumpelstiltskin’ was so captivating visually that I will never forget it,” she said.

Adam Bettcher Jessie J (l.) and Ariana Grande find accurate harmony at the show in St. Paul, Minn.

SLAM ‘BANG’ SHOW FOR JESSIE, ARIANA

After grinding on stage together at the Jingle Ball in St. Paul, Minn., on Monday, British sensation Jessie J and tiny troublemaker Ariana Grande were all smiles as they embraced. The duo performed their hit “Bang Bang,” without the rap verse by Nicki Minaj, at the concert, which also featured Taylor Swift, Meghan Trainor and Rita Ora.

Theo Wargo/Getty Images Sting won huge applause after his stage debut in ‘The Last Ship.’

STING GETS A HULL OF A HAND

Sting made his acting debut in Broadway’s “The Last Ship” to a tidal wave of support on Tuesday, including wife Trudie Styler, who said she’d be in the audience cheering his premiere as upright shipyard foreman Jackie White, a key role he’ll play through Jan. 10 to boost the sagging box office. “It’s a gorgeous piece of work full of Sting’s wonderful composition and lyrics, and I’m even more proud to be considering Sting take his place on stage for as long as he can to help tell this report,” she said.

Splash News Leo DiCaprio’s apparently ex-girlfriend, Toni Garrn, heads out in Miami Beach this week.

CHILLY OUT THERE FOR LEO & TONI

“It’s already awkward between Leo DiCaprio and Toni Garrn. The pair, who Confidenti@l reported have split after 18 months together, finished up at the same Art Basel have fun at Diddy’s household in Miami. “He was with his boys there, and she was with her friends,” said our spy. “They didn’t interact or sit together at the dinner. He left and she stayed behind. Before leaving, he didn’t even say goodbye to her!”

LENA HAS A BARRY DIFFERENT BOOK

Random Household will nip a passage in future printings of Lena Dunham’s book, “Not That Kind of Girl,” due to concerns about a man named Barry, who attended the same the high classes as the “Girls” star a decade ago, being falsely accused of raping her. Dunham uses the pseudonym “Barry” when naming her attacker, but didn’t make clear that his real name was uncommon. Now the book will include a disclaimer that Barry is not the man’s real name. The falsely ID’d Barry had started a GoFundMe account to raise money for legal action.

Rommel Demano/Getty Images Derek Jeter says his game plot still has time for kids.

NO BONUS BABIES ON DECK FOR JETER

Just because Derek Jeter is retired, it doesn’t mean he wants kids just yet. The former Yankee hit his annual Turn 2 Holiday Prompt event, where he told us he’s in no rush to start a family with galpal Hannah Davis. “Ha, we’ll see one day. There is no timer ticking, but one day I hope to (have kids),” Jeter told Confidenti@l. The charity, which aims to help keep kids off drugs and alcohol, hosted an advanced screening of “Annie” before Jeter, along with Santa and some elves, paid a bolt from the blue visit.

Splash News/Giuseppe Zanotti Karolina Kurkova’s legs do an extended shoot for the new Giuseppe Zanotti campaign.

NOTHING FINER THAN KAROLINA

The right test of a supermodel’s staying power might be her legs. Karolina Kurkova, the Czech stunner who has been modeling since landing her first Rage cover at age 15, is now unveiling her well-known stems at age 30 in the new Giuseppe Zanotti spring ad campaign. The former Victoria’s Bolt from the blue star shot the ad on the coast of the French Riviera.

BIRDS OF A FEATHER

She hasn’t graduated to vials of blood yet, but little Vivienne Jolie-Pitt has already picked up her mother’s penchant for eccentric garnishing. When Angelina Jolie picked up her 6-year-ancient daughter after a play date, it looked like Viv was carrying a birdcage with a new pet parrot. What was clear, though, is how much Vivienne is starting to resemble her particularly gorgeous parents.

Kevin Johnson/Press Line Photos Gwen Stefani arrives in living color on NBC’s ‘The Voice’ red carpet.

GWEN, PLACE & SHOW

Gwen Stefani stays up to date in an emoji-covered shirt and Vita Fede earrings at a cocktail have fun for “The Voice” at Hyde Sunset in Hollywood.

THAT’S WHAT THEY SAID:

“I never just do nothing. A weekend off?! Let’s go somewhere. Let’s glide somewhere.”

– Toni Garrn to GQ magazine.

“It’s spectacular that people care that much.”

– Lance Bass telling E! about his Dec. 20 wedding.

Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images Cameron Diaz makes an ‘Annie’ promotion call at Univision’s ‘Despierta America.’

A DIAZ UPDATE

Cameron Diaz brings understated glamour to the set of Univision’s “Despierta America” in Miami.

SEEN AND HEARD …

Newly anointed “Real Housewives of New York” cast member Dorinda Medley and vets Ramona Singer, Carole Radziwill, Heather Thomson and LuAnn de Lesseps were blemished filming scenes at Bar Urbo near Times Square. … Pleased first birthday to the adorable #BabyZeifman. … Singer/producers Tom Postilio and Mickey Conlon will host their annual holiday spectacular event, “As Long as We’re Singin!,” on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Players Club on Gramercy Park South. … Lucky Brand’s new ad campaign celebrates creatives like Meatball Shop co-founder Michael Chernow, creator of Strala Yoga Tara Stiles and Janet Eilber, artistic director of the Martha Graham dance company. … Jennifer Esposito is expected at Church Road Tavern for an event to benefit Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Focal point on Thursday.