Lisa Edelstein Plays House, Huddy and Lap Dances
All I’m sayin’ is that whoever does the invites for this Monte Carlo TV Fest has some damn fine taste in TV.
Lisa Edelstein (see with the good taste?) made an appearance this year, and our Senior Lucky Bastard International Junkets Correspondent got some great insight from her about House.
Read on for Lisa’s take on the Huddy relationship, the future of Cuddy’s uterus and how she prepared for that sexy lap dance in part one of the finale…
Cuddy is considering having a baby. Is there a parallel with your personal life because you don’t have a child yet, and would this be a plot developed in future episodes?
Yes, there is a parallel between myself and Dr. Cuddy, only because of my age as an actress and the timing of the show. When the show started, I told the producers that at some point during the run of the show, if it was successful, that I was going to get pregnant one way or another. So they planted that seed in the character’s story so it would be possible for me as a woman to experience that.
Since Cuddy shares feelings of frustration and love for House, which one will win?
They won’t tell me. It’s a secret, but I think it makes for a very interesting relationship because there’s a great deal of admiration and respect, and also an incredible amount of annoyance and frustration, which is like how most relationships are in your life.
Could you tell us something fun about the lap-dance scene?
We filmed for about four hours, and there were several moves that were left out in the final edit, which were my favorite. I rehearsed for about two weeks with a special trainer who does not train strippers but trains women to do that kind of dancing for themselves or for their husbands or wives, however they may roll. It was a little scary, but it was a lot of fun.
How did Hugh handle it?
Hugh was so wonderful. I did it for him before we shot it because I was so worried. It’s a whole different relationship than what we have as friends working together. So for Hugh and the director and producer of that episode, I did a personal lap dance and showed it to them, and Hugh was incredibly supportive, like a cheerleader. There was nothing about what he did that made me uncomfortable. He appreciated it as a man, up to the level that he could and should in a way that was not inappropriate. I felt beautiful, and it ended up being a really lovely experience.
On Ally McBeal you played a transsexual, and on The West Wing you played a prostitute. How did those roles challenge you as an actress?
As for the variations in character…being an actress, you feel like a whore most of the time, so that [latter role] was easy. As far as playing a man becoming a woman, I’ve known a lot of transgenders in my life. At the time they really didn’t have many characters like that on TV, so I tried to just be respectful and sophisticated in the way we presented that storyline, which was really beautiful. Except I didn’t like the way the reveal happened. She never would have been dancing that close without some form of tucking.
Halle Berry Visits Her Lawman
Halle Berry Visits Her Lawman
Sparking rumors of a possible prenuptial agreement, Halle Berry was spotted yesterday visiting her lawyer in Los Angeles, California.
And the “Monster’s Ball” babe was looking very business-minded, sporting a serious demeanor along with a fabulous black v-neck blouse with a matching black ankle-length skirt and some strappy sandals.
Berry has been outspoken about her lack of desire to get married again (after her ex-husband Eric Benet had multiple affairs), but perhaps baby Nahla has changed all of that.
Speaking of Nahla, Halle recently told press that her newfound motherhood will hopefully boost her chances of getting more serious, Oscar-worthy roles, now that her sex symbol status has been diminished.
She said, “I feel having a baby will open up a whole new world for me. I think I’ll actually find better roles, because I’ve gotten past being the ingenue and sex symbol.”
Jennifer Aniston Enjoys Mexico, Denies Pregnancy
Jennifer Aniston Enjoys Mexico, Denies Pregnancy
For the fourth year in a row, Jennifer Aniston is enjoying the fun and sun of Los Cabos, Mexico. She and pals Courteney Cox, David and Coco Arquette touched down in their private plane this past Friday.
While gal pal Courteney has been all over the beach, running windsprints and taking long walks, Jen has been content to relax by the pool and take in some sun while reading a book.
And the big talk surrounding Miss Aniston has been the pregnancy rumors stemming from a National Enquirer report which stated that Jen allegedly admitted she’s pregnant by proclaiming: “I’m having a baby!”
Since that time, however, the former Friends star’s rep issued a statement which read: “She is not pregnant.”
Which side is telling the truth? Take a look at the pictures of Jen in a bikini this past weekend and see what you think.
Halle Berry Loves Being Pregnant
Halle Berry Loves Being Pregnant
If you’re a woman, the thought of being pregnant conjures up one of two thoughts: either you’re terrified of having a baby grow inside you, not to mention the whole birthing process, or you can’t wait to get knocked up. Actress Halle Berry is definitely in the second group.
The “Monster’s Ball” hottie has confessed that she absolutely loves being with child. She recently told press, “My skin is aglow from all the hormones. I want to stay pregnant forever. Right now I just have so much joy and energy that I feel like I’ve already done 12 things today. I can just go and go and go.”
Halle says that she has decline to learn the gender of her baby, although she seems to think it may be a girl. “‘Isn’t She Lovely,’ by Stevie Wonder, has been playing a lot in our house. And for some reason, that song keeps coming up on my iPod too – even though it’s on shuffle. We’re like, ‘It’s a sign! It’s a girl!’”
And pregnancy has Miss Berry doing things a little differently these days. “As you might imagine, all I’m reading are books about pregnancy and motherhood. Right now, for example, it’s Family First, by Dr. Phil. When I got pregnant, I stopped drinking diet soda because of the caffeine and aspartame.”
Halle is looking at a March due date.