gt.com: being an average 14-year old is tough
enough. being a 14-year old actress must be even tougher. how do you balance school and
work, and still have time for fun?
EMMA:
Well, I have a really great tutor that is usually on set. I have to get three hours of
school done a day, and on the weekends I see my friends and just do normal stuff. So, I
think I am doing a good job of keeping it balanced ::laughs:: I do miss being
free all the time on the weekends, because I have to work or something.
gt.com: your aunt is the amazingly talented Julia Roberts. has she offered
you any advice on handling Hollywood or does having a famous aunt place any pressure on
you?
EMMA:
No, I mean, I don't feel pressured or anything like that. I don't really ask for her
advice, only because I haven't really needed any so far. Everything's good! I just kinda
learned how to handle things myself. And my family and friends give me advice.
gt.com: everything has been
good, we can definitely tell. now, unlike other child actresses, your film debut was an
edgy rated-R flick, Blow, with Johnny Depp. why did this role appeal to you?
EMMA:It
was my first audition, too! And it was just like they wanted to send me on an audition to
see how it goes. Like, nobody really thought I would actually get the role on my first
audition, so it was kinda a surprise to everybody. We just thought we would do it, because
I wasn't around any of the inappropriate scenes, and it was Johnny Depp! I wanted to act
with him and it was really cool!
gt.com: we can imagine! you play a character that is musically gifted on
your Nickelodeon show, "Unfabulous." you also sang on the soundtrack for the
show. any plans to pursue music on your own in the future?
EMMA:
Well, actually I released an album a couple of weeks ago that's called "Unfabulous
and More," which is a soundtrack for the show and has a few original song on it.
When I'm a little bit older I may release another album. But right now I'm focusing on
acting, and the soundtrack was just fun to do, because I sang on the show.
gt.com: speaking of acting, you are co-starring with singer JoJo in the
movie "Aquamarine." during filming, what was your favorite on-set or
off-set moment?
EMMA:
It was me, JoJo, and (actress) Sara Paxton, and all three of us would
always hang out. And, Sara had to have blue streaks in her hair, like bold blue streaks.
We'd be walking around and everyone would be looking at us. We'd be like "Why is
everyone looking at us?" Then, we realized it was because her hair was blue! It was
weird, because some people would like point at her, and she'd be like "I see you
pointing at me!" So, it was kinda funny!
gt.com: hilarious! okay, you are
definitely keeping busy. we hear you're also set to star as beloved fictional detective
Nancy Drew in an upcoming film. can you tell us more about that?
EMMA:
Well, I did just get cast to play Nancy Drew, so I'm really excited about that! I think we
start filming early next year at some point. I didn't read any of the books when I was
younger, but I'm actually reading one right now!
gt.com: hypothetically, if you weren't pursuing acting, what job would
appeal to you?
EMMA:
I really want to do something in fashion as well as acting when I'm older. So, if I wasn't
doing acting, I'd probably have a fashion line or something like that.
gt.com: which celebrities have a fashion taste that inspires you?
EMMA:
A bunch of people! I like the way Jessica Simpson dresses, I think she dresses really
cute. Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen, I like their style, also. And, Kate Bosworth, too!
gt.com: good choices! now, if you had the power to choose your next
movie role and co-star, what and who would it be?
EMMA:
Right now, I would really like to play a mean girl in a movie, because so far, I have
played a really nice girl or the dork. I think that would be fun and different to do. My
ideal co-star would probably be Matt Damon!
gt.com: that's interesting! how have your friends reacted to your success?
have they been supportive?
EMMA:
All of my friends are really supportive, which is great to have, because your friends are
really important.
gt.com: absolutely! so, have you ever found yourself completely starstruck
by a fellow celebrity?
EMMA:
I don't really get all starstruck, but I was really excited to meet Hilary Duff. I met her
at the Teen Choice Awards, and she was a really nice person. It was fun to meet her!
gt.com: very cool! now, who would you love to meet at this point in your
career?
EMMA:
That's a tough one! Probably Reese Witherspoon -- I love the movies she has done!
gt.com: definitely! now, take us through a typical day in the life of Emma
Roberts.
EMMA:
I have to get up really early in the morning, and I go to work. Then, I have go into hair,
makeup, and wardrobe and all that fun stuff! Then, I have to go to school for a little
while. After that, I go on set to work, eat lunch, and then I do more school. Then, I go
home, watch TV, and talk to my friends.
gt.com: you're keeping busy, that's for sure! when your show is on
television, can you watch yourself acting or is it just too weird?
EMMA:
Sometimes I'll watch it, because my little sister always has it on when it is airing, but
at first it was a little weird. Now, it's not as weird, just kind of...different!
gt.com: hehe, we can see how that would be! what advice would you give
girls who aspire to be actresses?
EMMA:
If you really want to act, you should definitely go for it. Don't say that you can't. I
hear a lot of young kids say, "Oh, I really want to act, but I don't think I can."
gt.com: great advice, and you've proved it well. Thanks for the
interview, Emma!
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