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Shots Interview - Amanda
Peet
Q:
Have all these fictional explorations helped make your relationships
work in real life?
A:
I have no answers. Am I supposed to say that? This is my first
movie junket. My publicist is freaking out. I don't know. But
I am madly in love with someone. I've always been a serial monogamist.
Q:
What's his name?
A:
Brian Van Holt
Q:
Interesting. Brian replaced Dash Mihok on CBS's For Love or Money,
and you replaced Amelia Heinle, who played your role in the Jack
& Jill pilot. You guys must be on to something. Was it awkward
joining the cast late?
A:
It was fine. They were all great and really sweet about it. We're
on our fifth episode now, so it's over.
Q:
Why was the part recast?
A:
I don't know. Are you looking for some dirty drama? Because I
ain't gonna do it, I tell you!
Q:
Damn an actress with integrity! Okay, moving on...Is series television
work harder than making a movie?
A:
That's such a hard question. The thing about TV is the marathon
aspect of it. It's never ending, so the hours are really hard,
and it's all about pacing yourself and not trying to hit it out
of the ballpark every time - fight for every line, every hairdo,
whatever. It's insulated; it's like an insulated little story,
so you can kind of design exactly what you want to do in that
little frame.
Q:
Everybody seems to agree you're on the verge of tremendous stardom.
Do you get recognized on the street yet?
A:
Every now and then, but it's usually a mistake. I have to say,
"I'm not Denise Richards!" We'll see.
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Style Interview - Amanda Peet
Q:
What's your makeup philosophy?
A:
Less is more; most women look more beautiful in their natural
state. My grandmother used to wear so much makeup that there was
a line at her chin. If you're going to wear foundation, make sure
it's rubbed everywhere.
Q:
What do you carry in your makeup bag?
A:
Maybelline Great Lash Mascara. MAC Studio powder in C2. Make Up
For Ever No. 2 black eye pencil - that's awesome. Kiehl's lip
balm. A silver eye shadow by Guerlain called Lilas No. 30. Stila
eye shadows in Kitten and Bouquet, and an eyebrow brush by Philosophy.
Q:
So, what do you use every day?
Lip
gloss, Origins Pinch Your Cheeks or Face Stockholm Strawberry
blush, and Make Up Forever pan stick under my eyes. On weekends
I try not to wear any makeup.
Q:
What about when you go out?
A:
Originas Original Skin Base, which gives really light coverage.
Nars Multiple highlighter stick in Copacabana, which you can put
anywhere. I use it at the inner corner of my eyes to open them
up. Also, Stila Kitten and Bouquet eye shadow, and mascara.
Q:
Do you like to shop for beauty products?
A:
Yes - I'm a menace in a drugstore. I'll open the shampoos and
smell them. I usually get bubble bath, anything with lavender
in it. I'm obsessed with lavender.
Q:
And clothes shopping?
A:
I admit it's one of my vices. The irony is that I usually just
put on the same pair of cords with the same little ripped-up tank
top. I spend money on nice clothes and never wear them. But they
look nice in my closet.
Q:
What's your favorite piece of clothing?
A:
It's a tie between what a call a shmatte - a floral dress that's
not really tight - and overalls.
Q:
Any food weaknesses?
A:
I've been obsessed with Blow Pops lately on set, but cheese is
my biggest weakness. If I had to give up cheese or chocolate,
I'd give up chocolate in a heartbeat. Cheese is my favorite thing
in the whole world.
Q:
Other than that, do you watch what you eat?
A:
I take everything in moderation. The whole no-carbohydrate thing
is a little bit dramatic. I'm really into cooking right now, which
is probably healthy.
Q:
You have beautiful skin - -what's your routine?
A:
I use Epicuren Discovery facial cleanser, Epicuren Discovery Evening
Emulsion, and Bioelements Equalizer as a toner. In the morning,
Decelor Alpha Morning with SPF 12. It brightens the complexion.
I use St. Ives Apricot scrub once a week. I try to get regular
monthly facials at Burke Williams. I think the key to good skin
is drinking lots of water and not getting too stressed. I'm really
terrible about both of these. I hate water - I'd much rather drink
Coca-Cola.
Q:
Do you have a secret weapon for maintaining your skin?
A:
Eight Hour cream by Elizabeth Arden. I put it on anything that's
horribly dry. I use it on my lips and my cuticles. It's literally
magic. My mom wore it when I was little, so the way it smells
also has sentimental value.
Q:
Any beauty obsessions you're willing to admit to?
A:
I do my eyebrows myself, like, five times a day, which is probably
a big mistake. I brush them, because I have huge, old-man spidery
brows. I use Origins Brow Fix. Sometimes when I don't have my
Origins stuff, I dab hair spray on my brows.
