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Melissa Leo

The Fighter’s Melissa Leo talks about a special note she received from Tennessee Williams, her experience on the set of All My Children and why she’ll always consider Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale her sons.

  • The Fighter’s Melissa Leo talks about a special note she received from Tennessee Williams, her experience on the set of All My Children and why she’ll always consider Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale her sons. Melissa Leo ; Melissa Leo

    The Fighter’s Melissa Leo talks about a special note she received from Tennessee Williams, her experience on the set of All My Children and why she’ll always consider Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale her sons.
    Melissa Leo

    The Fighter’s Melissa Leo talks about a special note she received from Tennessee Williams, her experience on the set of All My Children and why she’ll always consider Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale her sons.
  • <a href="http://www.wmagazine.com/celebrities/2013/04/brit-marling-eddie-redmayne-emayatzy-corinealdi-new-guard-cover-story-ss#slide=1">April's cover</a> stars, <a href="http://www.wmagazine.com/celebrities/2013/04/brit-marling-new-guard-cover-story">Brit Marling</a>, <a href="http://www.wmagazine.com/celebrities/2013/04/emayatzy-corinealdi-new-guard-cover-story">Emayatzy Corinealdi</a>, and <a href="http://www.wmagazine.com/celebrities/2013/04/eddie-redmayne-new-guard-cover-story">Eddie Redmayne</a>, talk to Lynn Hirschberg about catching their big break, awkward onscreen sex scenes, and the perks of being a "ginger." Fresh Faces ; Fresh Faces

    April's cover stars, Brit Marling, Emayatzy Corinealdi, and Eddie Redmayne, talk to Lynn Hirschberg about catching their big break, awkward onscreen sex scenes, and the perks of being a "ginger."
    Fresh Faces

    April's cover stars, Brit Marling, Emayatzy Corinealdi, and Eddie Redmayne, talk to Lynn Hirschberg about catching their big break, awkward onscreen sex scenes, and the perks of being a "ginger."
  • The French beauty tells Lynn Hirschberg why <em>E.T.</em> mad her go totally mad, how she gets parts by sleeping with scripts under her pillow, and why she hates sex scenes. Click <a href="http://www.wmagazine.com/celebrities/2012/12/marion-cotillard-actress-rust-and-bone-cover-story">here</a> to see "<a href="http://www.wmagazine.com/celebrities/2012/12/marion-cotillard-actress-rust-and-bone-cover-story">Red Hot: Marion Cotillard</a>" from <em>W</em>'s December 2012 issue. Marion Cotillard ; Marion Cotillard

    The French beauty tells Lynn Hirschberg why E.T. mad her go totally mad, how she gets parts by sleeping with scripts under her pillow, and why she hates sex scenes. Click here to see "Red Hot: Marion Cotillard" from W's December 2012 issue.
    Marion Cotillard

    The French beauty tells Lynn Hirschberg why E.T. mad her go totally mad, how she gets parts by sleeping with scripts under her pillow, and why she hates sex scenes. Click here to see "Red Hot: Marion Cotillard" from W's December 2012 issue.
  • From his first film <em>Days of Heaven</em> to his latest, <em>Arbitrage</em>, <a href="http://www.wmagazine.com/celebrities/2012/11/richard-gere-arbitrage-actor">Richard Gere</a> discusses growing up on screen, how he went totally broke playing Black Jack for a role, and why playing the asshole can still mean you're likable. Richard Gere ; Richard Gere

    From his first film Days of Heaven to his latest, Arbitrage, Richard Gere discusses growing up on screen, how he went totally broke playing Black Jack for a role, and why playing the asshole can still mean you're likable.
    Richard Gere

    From his first film Days of Heaven to his latest, Arbitrage, Richard Gere discusses growing up on screen, how he went totally broke playing Black Jack for a role, and why playing the asshole can still mean you're likable.
  • <a href="http://www.wmagazine.com/celebrities/2012/11/actresses-decades-cover-story-ss#slide=1">Keira Knightley, Scarlett Johansson, Mia Wasikowska, and Rooney Mara</a> discuss four decades of fashion, scandals and beautiful people with <em>W</em>'s Lynn Hirschberg. The 40th Anniversary Issue ; The 40th Anniversary Issue

    Keira Knightley, Scarlett Johansson, Mia Wasikowska, and Rooney Mara discuss four decades of fashion, scandals and beautiful people with W's Lynn Hirschberg.
    The 40th Anniversary Issue

    Keira Knightley, Scarlett Johansson, Mia Wasikowska, and Rooney Mara discuss four decades of fashion, scandals and beautiful people with W's Lynn Hirschberg.
  • Designers Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez open up to Lynn Hirschberg about the creative process and their 10 year journey as Proenza Schouler. Proenza Schouler ; Proenza Schouler

    Designers Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez open up to Lynn Hirschberg about the creative process and their 10 year journey as Proenza Schouler.
    Proenza Schouler

    Designers Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez open up to Lynn Hirschberg about the creative process and their 10 year journey as Proenza Schouler.
  • "I have no modesty left after <em>X-Men</em>...I was painted blue in places I didn't know existed." <a href="http://www.wmagazine.com/celebrities/2012/10/jennifer-lawrence-actress-katniss-everdeen-hunger-games-cover-story-ss#slide=1">October's cover girl Jennifer Lawrence</a> talks modesty, award wining and mortality with <em>W</em>'s Lynn Hirschberg. Jennifer Lawrence ; Jennifer Lawrence

    "I have no modesty left after X-Men...I was painted blue in places I didn't know existed." October's cover girl Jennifer Lawrence talks modesty, award wining and mortality with W's Lynn Hirschberg.
    Jennifer Lawrence

    "I have no modesty left after X-Men...I was painted blue in places I didn't know existed." October's cover girl Jennifer Lawrence talks modesty, award wining and mortality with W's Lynn Hirschberg.
  • "I got [the part in] <em>Jamon, Jamon</em> when I was 16," says Penelope Cruz. "Of course, I had to lie about my age. And I had to lie to my parents about the content of the script." Watch <a href="http://www.wmagazine.com/celebrities/2012/09/penelope-cruz-to-rome-with-love-cover-story-ss#slide=1"><em>W</em>'s Septmeber</a> cover girl about her first (rather racy) film role and much more. Penelope Cruz ; Penelope Cruz

    "I got [the part in] Jamon, Jamon when I was 16," says Penelope Cruz. "Of course, I had to lie about my age. And I had to lie to my parents about the content of the script." Watch W's Septmeber cover girl about her first (rather racy) film role and much more.
    Penelope Cruz

    "I got [the part in] Jamon, Jamon when I was 16," says Penelope Cruz. "Of course, I had to lie about my age. And I had to lie to my parents about the content of the script." Watch W's Septmeber cover girl about her first (rather racy) film role and much more.
  • <em>Prometheus</em> co-stars Charlize Theron and Michael Fassbender laugh with Lynn Hirschberg about dying on screen, nudity in films, and diving off the high dive. Charlize Theron and Michael Fassbender ; Charlize Theron and Michael Fassbender

    Prometheus co-stars Charlize Theron and Michael Fassbender laugh with Lynn Hirschberg about dying on screen, nudity in films, and diving off the high dive.
    Charlize Theron and Michael Fassbender

    Prometheus co-stars Charlize Theron and Michael Fassbender laugh with Lynn Hirschberg about dying on screen, nudity in films, and diving off the high dive.
  • Super model Joan Smalls explains to Lynn Hirschberg why sometimes being a loser can still mean you win and what to do when you hate what you're wearing. <a href="http://www.wmagazine.com/fashion/2012/07/karlie-kloss-joan-smalls-supermodels-cover-story">Click here</a> to read the cover story Karlie Kloss & Joan Smalls: Super Modern Super Models. Joan Smalls ; Joan Smalls

    Super model Joan Smalls explains to Lynn Hirschberg why sometimes being a loser can still mean you win and what to do when you hate what you're wearing. Click here to read the cover story Karlie Kloss & Joan Smalls: Super Modern Super Models.
    Joan Smalls

    Super model Joan Smalls explains to Lynn Hirschberg why sometimes being a loser can still mean you win and what to do when you hate what you're wearing. Click here to read the cover story Karlie Kloss & Joan Smalls: Super Modern Super Models.
  • <a href="http://www.wmagazine.com/fashion/2012/07/karlie-kloss-joan-smalls-supermodels-cover-story-ss#slide=1">Cover model</a> Karlie Kloss talks about being a whole foot taller than her prom date, dancing ballet for Carine Roitfeld and why sometimes she really doesn't understand fashion. Karlie Kloss ; Karlie Kloss

    Cover model Karlie Kloss talks about being a whole foot taller than her prom date, dancing ballet for Carine Roitfeld and why sometimes she really doesn't understand fashion.
    Karlie Kloss

    Cover model Karlie Kloss talks about being a whole foot taller than her prom date, dancing ballet for Carine Roitfeld and why sometimes she really doesn't understand fashion.
  • Tom Cruise, who stars as Stacee Jaxx in the film adaptation of <em>Rock of Ages</em>, talks to Lynn Hirschberg about family hip hop classes, why he had to have a monkey, and his obsession with jumping off of buildings. <a href="/celebrities/2012/06/tom-cruise-rock-of-ages-cover-story" target="new">Click here to read the full story.</a> Tom Cruise ; Tom Cruise

    Tom Cruise, who stars as Stacee Jaxx in the film adaptation of Rock of Ages, talks to Lynn Hirschberg about family hip hop classes, why he had to have a monkey, and his obsession with jumping off of buildings. Click here to read the full story.
    Tom Cruise

    Tom Cruise, who stars as Stacee Jaxx in the film adaptation of Rock of Ages, talks to Lynn Hirschberg about family hip hop classes, why he had to have a monkey, and his obsession with jumping off of buildings. Click here to read the full story.
  • Nicole Kidman opens up to Lynn Hirschberg about wanting to live "a well-examined life," her protective husband, and "being the only person who has gotten to shave Robert Downey Jr. naked." Nicole Kidman ; Nicole Kidman

    Nicole Kidman opens up to Lynn Hirschberg about wanting to live "a well-examined life," her protective husband, and "being the only person who has gotten to shave Robert Downey Jr. naked."
    Nicole Kidman

    Nicole Kidman opens up to Lynn Hirschberg about wanting to live "a well-examined life," her protective husband, and "being the only person who has gotten to shave Robert Downey Jr. naked."
  • Clive Owen talks to Lynn Hirschberg about his first acting role at age 13, adjusting to fame, and which is more difficult: a sex scene or a death scene. Clive Owen ; Clive Owen

    Clive Owen talks to Lynn Hirschberg about his first acting role at age 13, adjusting to fame, and which is more difficult: a sex scene or a death scene.
    Clive Owen

    Clive Owen talks to Lynn Hirschberg about his first acting role at age 13, adjusting to fame, and which is more difficult: a sex scene or a death scene.
  • Perennial funnyman and producer and star of<em> Casa de Mi Padre</em>, Ferrell talks to Lynn Hirschberg about laughing to "teardom," wearing special underwear, and infiltrating the Vienna Boys' Choir in the guise of <em>Anchorman</em>'s Ron Burgundy. Will Ferrell ; Will Ferrell

    Perennial funnyman and producer and star of Casa de Mi Padre, Ferrell talks to Lynn Hirschberg about laughing to "teardom," wearing special underwear, and infiltrating the Vienna Boys' Choir in the guise of Anchorman's Ron Burgundy.
    Will Ferrell

    Perennial funnyman and producer and star of Casa de Mi Padre, Ferrell talks to Lynn Hirschberg about laughing to "teardom," wearing special underwear, and infiltrating the Vienna Boys' Choir in the guise of Anchorman's Ron Burgundy.
  • The Total Recall actress reveals her favorite movies growing up, why she never wanted to play the lame-o, scaredy cat girls and what makes her go super hippie. Jessica Biel ; Jessica Biel

    The Total Recall actress reveals her favorite movies growing up, why she never wanted to play the lame-o, scaredy cat girls and what makes her go super hippie.
    Jessica Biel

    The Total Recall actress reveals her favorite movies growing up, why she never wanted to play the lame-o, scaredy cat girls and what makes her go super hippie.
  • She's forbidden to watch it, weeps uncontrollably, and totally wasn't expecting it. What movie made Melissa McCarthy cry? Melissa McCarthy ; Melissa McCarthy

    She's forbidden to watch it, weeps uncontrollably, and totally wasn't expecting it. What movie made Melissa McCarthy cry?
    Melissa McCarthy

    She's forbidden to watch it, weeps uncontrollably, and totally wasn't expecting it. What movie made Melissa McCarthy cry?
  • The Spanish actor serenades Lynn Hirschberg and tells her about the movie that makes him cry most. Antonio Banderas ; Antonio Banderas

    The Spanish actor serenades Lynn Hirschberg and tells her about the movie that makes him cry most.
    Antonio Banderas

    The Spanish actor serenades Lynn Hirschberg and tells her about the movie that makes him cry most.
  • Lynn Hirschberg asks the actress what movie made her cry. Adepero Oduye ; Adepero Oduye

    Lynn Hirschberg asks the actress what movie made her cry.
    Adepero Oduye

    Lynn Hirschberg asks the actress what movie made her cry.
  • The last movie that made Michelle Williams cry involved hysterical crying, an embarrassed date, and magical realism. Michelle Williams ; Michelle Williams

    The last movie that made Michelle Williams cry involved hysterical crying, an embarrassed date, and magical realism.
    Michelle Williams

    The last movie that made Michelle Williams cry involved hysterical crying, an embarrassed date, and magical realism.
  • Christopher Plummer shares what film makes him emotional. Christopher Plummer ; Christopher Plummer

    Christopher Plummer shares what film makes him emotional.
    Christopher Plummer

    Christopher Plummer shares what film makes him emotional.
  • Lynn Hirschberg asks the Oscar nominated actress about the movie that made her cry. Octavia Spencer ; Octavia Spencer

    Lynn Hirschberg asks the Oscar nominated actress about the movie that made her cry.
    Octavia Spencer

    Lynn Hirschberg asks the Oscar nominated actress about the movie that made her cry.
  • From romantic comedies to <em>Wall-E</em>, the young actress discusses the tearjerkers that make her cry with Lynn Hirschberg. Shailene Woodley ; Shailene Woodley

    From romantic comedies to Wall-E, the young actress discusses the tearjerkers that make her cry with Lynn Hirschberg.
    Shailene Woodley

    From romantic comedies to Wall-E, the young actress discusses the tearjerkers that make her cry with Lynn Hirschberg.
  • Albert Brooks tells Lynn Hirschberg, depending on the year and the number of martinis, what film makes him cry. Albert Brooks ; Albert Brooks

    Albert Brooks tells Lynn Hirschberg, depending on the year and the number of martinis, what film makes him cry.
    Albert Brooks

    Albert Brooks tells Lynn Hirschberg, depending on the year and the number of martinis, what film makes him cry.
  • Lynn Hirschberg discovers that for Elizabeth Olsen, <em>Gone with the Wind</em> is a sure fire tear-starter. Elizabeth Olsen ; Elizabeth Olsen

    Lynn Hirschberg discovers that for Elizabeth Olsen, Gone with the Wind is a sure fire tear-starter.
    Elizabeth Olsen

    Lynn Hirschberg discovers that for Elizabeth Olsen, Gone with the Wind is a sure fire tear-starter.
  • Viola Davis tells Lynn Hirschbeg the most powerful films are the ones she relates to and can "scream along with." Viola Davis ; Viola Davis

    Viola Davis tells Lynn Hirschbeg the most powerful films are the ones she relates to and can "scream along with."
    Viola Davis

    Viola Davis tells Lynn Hirschbeg the most powerful films are the ones she relates to and can "scream along with."
  • The charming French actor reveals a heartbreaking moment in film that made him cry. "It's very French" as he describes it. Jean Dujardin ; Jean Dujardin

    The charming French actor reveals a heartbreaking moment in film that made him cry. "It's very French" as he describes it.
    Jean Dujardin

    The charming French actor reveals a heartbreaking moment in film that made him cry. "It's very French" as he describes it.
  • Lynn Hirschberg asks Kirsten Dunst what movie made her cry. Kirsten Dunst ; Kirsten Dunst

    Lynn Hirschberg asks Kirsten Dunst what movie made her cry.
    Kirsten Dunst

    Lynn Hirschberg asks Kirsten Dunst what movie made her cry.
  • George Clooney tells Lynn Hirschberg why he has a soft spot for animals, crying in the shower, and his own film that really made him weep. George Clooney ; George Clooney

    George Clooney tells Lynn Hirschberg why he has a soft spot for animals, crying in the shower, and his own film that really made him weep.
    George Clooney

    George Clooney tells Lynn Hirschberg why he has a soft spot for animals, crying in the shower, and his own film that really made him weep.
  • Lynn Hirschberg meets the pup who stole hearts in <em>The Artist</em>. Uggie ; Uggie

    Lynn Hirschberg meets the pup who stole hearts in The Artist.
    Uggie

    Lynn Hirschberg meets the pup who stole hearts in The Artist.
  • The South African actress explains why her early school photos showcase a nontraditional smile, how she exaggerated her way through her first audition and contemplates what to do with breast-enhancing "cutlets" on a date. Charlize Theron ; Charlize Theron

    The South African actress explains why her early school photos showcase a nontraditional smile, how she exaggerated her way through her first audition and contemplates what to do with breast-enhancing "cutlets" on a date.
    Charlize Theron

    The South African actress explains why her early school photos showcase a nontraditional smile, how she exaggerated her way through her first audition and contemplates what to do with breast-enhancing "cutlets" on a date.
  • Brad Pitt reveals which film made him weep, why he doesn't mind watching himself die on-screen and the advice he received after his first audition. Brad Pitt ; Brad Pitt

    Brad Pitt reveals which film made him weep, why he doesn't mind watching himself die on-screen and the advice he received after his first audition.
    Brad Pitt

    Brad Pitt reveals which film made him weep, why he doesn't mind watching himself die on-screen and the advice he received after his first audition.
  • The charming English actress discusses her early dreams of emulating <em>Mary Poppins</em>, her self-doubt before the premiere of <em>An Education</em> at Sundance and describes her nude scene in Steve McQueens's <em>Shame</em> as being "really liberating." Carey Mulligan ; Carey Mulligan

    The charming English actress discusses her early dreams of emulating Mary Poppins, her self-doubt before the premiere of An Education at Sundance and describes her nude scene in Steve McQueens's Shame as being "really liberating."
    Carey Mulligan

    The charming English actress discusses her early dreams of emulating Mary Poppins, her self-doubt before the premiere of An Education at Sundance and describes her nude scene in Steve McQueens's Shame as being "really liberating."
  • 13-year-old actor Elle Fanning describes her fairy tale-like trip to Paris for Chanel's Haute Couture runway show, acting with monsters in <em>Super 8</em> and how Sofia Coppola’s <em>Somewhere</em> changed her life. Elle Fanning ; Elle Fanning

    13-year-old actor Elle Fanning describes her fairy tale-like trip to Paris for Chanel's Haute Couture runway show, acting with monsters in Super 8 and how Sofia Coppola’s Somewhere changed her life.
    Elle Fanning

    13-year-old actor Elle Fanning describes her fairy tale-like trip to Paris for Chanel's Haute Couture runway show, acting with monsters in Super 8 and how Sofia Coppola’s Somewhere changed her life.
  • Dakota Fanning talks to Lynn Hirschberg about heading to New York University (with her mom), watching her onscreen kisses and lusting after custom Marc Jacobs clothes. Dakota Fanning ; Dakota Fanning

    Dakota Fanning talks to Lynn Hirschberg about heading to New York University (with her mom), watching her onscreen kisses and lusting after custom Marc Jacobs clothes.
    Dakota Fanning

    Dakota Fanning talks to Lynn Hirschberg about heading to New York University (with her mom), watching her onscreen kisses and lusting after custom Marc Jacobs clothes.
  • Justin Timberlake talks to Lynn Hirschberg about sex, Saturday Night Live, and his new thriller, <em>In Time</em>. Justin Timberlake Part 2 ; Justin Timberlake Part 2

    Justin Timberlake talks to Lynn Hirschberg about sex, Saturday Night Live, and his new thriller, In Time.
    Justin Timberlake Part 2

    Justin Timberlake talks to Lynn Hirschberg about sex, Saturday Night Live, and his new thriller, In Time.
  • <em>In Time's</em> Amanda Seyfried reveals her early childhood crush on Patrick Swayze, why she doesn't mind filming sex scenes and how playing Sophie in <em>Mamma Mia!</em> changed her life. Amanda Seyfried ; Amanda Seyfried

    In Time's Amanda Seyfried reveals her early childhood crush on Patrick Swayze, why she doesn't mind filming sex scenes and how playing Sophie in Mamma Mia! changed her life.
    Amanda Seyfried

    In Time's Amanda Seyfried reveals her early childhood crush on Patrick Swayze, why she doesn't mind filming sex scenes and how playing Sophie in Mamma Mia! changed her life.
  • Actress Kristen Stewart discusses her most impactful (and disturbing) film experiences, trying on wedding dresses, and wrapping the Twilight series. Kristen Stewart ; Kristen Stewart

    Actress Kristen Stewart discusses her most impactful (and disturbing) film experiences, trying on wedding dresses, and wrapping the Twilight series.
    Kristen Stewart

    Actress Kristen Stewart discusses her most impactful (and disturbing) film experiences, trying on wedding dresses, and wrapping the Twilight series.
  • The German-born, Irish actor discusses his penchant for dying on film, his Catholic upbringing and takes us back to his childhood with stories of his superhero fantasies (soon-to-be realized in his next roll in X-Men: First Class). Michael Fassbender ; Michael Fassbender

    The German-born, Irish actor discusses his penchant for dying on film, his Catholic upbringing and takes us back to his childhood with stories of his superhero fantasies (soon-to-be realized in his next roll in X-Men: First Class).
    Michael Fassbender

    The German-born, Irish actor discusses his penchant for dying on film, his Catholic upbringing and takes us back to his childhood with stories of his superhero fantasies (soon-to-be realized in his next roll in X-Men: First Class).
  • Actress Mia Wasikowska discusses her nomadic childhood, her intense ballet training as a girl and how her film career took off thanks to Google search. Mia Wasikowska ; Mia Wasikowska

    Actress Mia Wasikowska discusses her nomadic childhood, her intense ballet training as a girl and how her film career took off thanks to Google search.
    Mia Wasikowska

    Actress Mia Wasikowska discusses her nomadic childhood, her intense ballet training as a girl and how her film career took off thanks to Google search.
  • Black Swan’s Vincent Cassel compares a dancer’s devotion to ballet to that of a priest, recalls the revolutionary spirit behind his work in La Haine and tells the story of how he came to work with his wife in Gaspar Noe’s notoriously explicit film, Irreversible. Vincent Cassel ; Vincent Cassel

    Black Swan’s Vincent Cassel compares a dancer’s devotion to ballet to that of a priest, recalls the revolutionary spirit behind his work in La Haine and tells the story of how he came to work with his wife in Gaspar Noe’s notoriously explicit film, Irreversible.
    Vincent Cassel

    Black Swan’s Vincent Cassel compares a dancer’s devotion to ballet to that of a priest, recalls the revolutionary spirit behind his work in La Haine and tells the story of how he came to work with his wife in Gaspar Noe’s notoriously explicit film, Irreversible.
  • Actor Jonah Hill traces his career from a bit part in I Heart Huckabees to presenting at the Oscars with Seth Rogen, explaining along the way his attraction to offbeat characters and uncomfortable situations. Jonah Hill ; Jonah Hill

    Actor Jonah Hill traces his career from a bit part in I Heart Huckabees to presenting at the Oscars with Seth Rogen, explaining along the way his attraction to offbeat characters and uncomfortable situations.
    Jonah Hill

    Actor Jonah Hill traces his career from a bit part in I Heart Huckabees to presenting at the Oscars with Seth Rogen, explaining along the way his attraction to offbeat characters and uncomfortable situations.
  • Colin Firth remembers his attention-grabbing role as Jack Frost at age five, discusses the contradictions that go along with being British and explains his attraction to quiet heroes, much like his role as King George VI in The King’s Speech. Colin Firth ; Colin Firth

    Colin Firth remembers his attention-grabbing role as Jack Frost at age five, discusses the contradictions that go along with being British and explains his attraction to quiet heroes, much like his role as King George VI in The King’s Speech.
    Colin Firth

    Colin Firth remembers his attention-grabbing role as Jack Frost at age five, discusses the contradictions that go along with being British and explains his attraction to quiet heroes, much like his role as King George VI in The King’s Speech.
  • Annette Bening recalls her early theater roles (including one that kept her buried to her neck in sand), being fired from her first TV gig and the nerve-wracking audition request to “dress sexy.” Annette Bening ; Annette Bening

    Annette Bening recalls her early theater roles (including one that kept her buried to her neck in sand), being fired from her first TV gig and the nerve-wracking audition request to “dress sexy.”
    Annette Bening

    Annette Bening recalls her early theater roles (including one that kept her buried to her neck in sand), being fired from her first TV gig and the nerve-wracking audition request to “dress sexy.”
  • Helena Bonham Carter compares her recent queen roles in Alice in Wonderland and The King’s Speech, declares her love of Jane Seymour and shares iPhone pics of her magical kids. Helena Bonham Carter ; Helena Bonham Carter

    Helena Bonham Carter compares her recent queen roles in Alice in Wonderland and The King’s Speech, declares her love of Jane Seymour and shares iPhone pics of her magical kids.
    Helena Bonham Carter

    Helena Bonham Carter compares her recent queen roles in Alice in Wonderland and The King’s Speech, declares her love of Jane Seymour and shares iPhone pics of her magical kids.
  • Mila Kunis describes the culture shock of moving to the United States from Ukraine at age seven (and a half), her mystifying guest role on "Baywatch" and why the rigorous ballet training for "Black Swan" was worth every minute. Mila Kunis ; Mila Kunis

    Mila Kunis describes the culture shock of moving to the United States from Ukraine at age seven (and a half), her mystifying guest role on "Baywatch" and why the rigorous ballet training for "Black Swan" was worth every minute.
    Mila Kunis

    Mila Kunis describes the culture shock of moving to the United States from Ukraine at age seven (and a half), her mystifying guest role on "Baywatch" and why the rigorous ballet training for "Black Swan" was worth every minute.
  • "The Kids Are All Right" actor Mark Ruffalo talks to Lynn Hirschberg working in Hollywood and diagnosing his own brain tumor. Mark Ruffalo ; Mark Ruffalo

    "The Kids Are All Right" actor Mark Ruffalo talks to Lynn Hirschberg working in Hollywood and diagnosing his own brain tumor.
    Mark Ruffalo

    "The Kids Are All Right" actor Mark Ruffalo talks to Lynn Hirschberg working in Hollywood and diagnosing his own brain tumor.
  • Elle Fanning talks to Lynn Hirschberg about her early idolization of Marilyn Monroe, attending a regular school with regular lockers and her latest role in Sofia Coppola's Somewhere. Elle Fanning ; Elle Fanning

    Elle Fanning talks to Lynn Hirschberg about her early idolization of Marilyn Monroe, attending a regular school with regular lockers and her latest role in Sofia Coppola's Somewhere.
    Elle Fanning

    Elle Fanning talks to Lynn Hirschberg about her early idolization of Marilyn Monroe, attending a regular school with regular lockers and her latest role in Sofia Coppola's Somewhere.
  • Justin Timberlake speaks to Lynn Hirschberg about why E.T. makes him cry, creating his character for The Social Network and his most recent album. Justin Timberlake ; Justin Timberlake

    Justin Timberlake speaks to Lynn Hirschberg about why E.T. makes him cry, creating his character for The Social Network and his most recent album.
    Justin Timberlake

    Justin Timberlake speaks to Lynn Hirschberg about why E.T. makes him cry, creating his character for The Social Network and his most recent album.
  • Speaking with Lynn Hirschberg, actress Jennifer Lawrence displays her encyclopedic knowledge of Dumb & Dumber, explains how her acting skills helped her evade school suspension and how she fought for her Oscar-nominated role in Winter’s Bone. Jennifer Lawrence ; Jennifer Lawrence

    Speaking with Lynn Hirschberg, actress Jennifer Lawrence displays her encyclopedic knowledge of Dumb & Dumber, explains how her acting skills helped her evade school suspension and how she fought for her Oscar-nominated role in Winter’s Bone.
    Jennifer Lawrence

    Speaking with Lynn Hirschberg, actress Jennifer Lawrence displays her encyclopedic knowledge of Dumb & Dumber, explains how her acting skills helped her evade school suspension and how she fought for her Oscar-nominated role in Winter’s Bone.
  • Jesse Eisenberg talks to Lynn Hirschberg about how acting saved him from the social hierarchies of high school, the road to playing Mark Zuckerberg in The Social Network and his favorite color. Jesse Eisenberg ; Jesse Eisenberg

    Jesse Eisenberg talks to Lynn Hirschberg about how acting saved him from the social hierarchies of high school, the road to playing Mark Zuckerberg in The Social Network and his favorite color.
    Jesse Eisenberg

    Jesse Eisenberg talks to Lynn Hirschberg about how acting saved him from the social hierarchies of high school, the road to playing Mark Zuckerberg in The Social Network and his favorite color.
  • Spanish actor Javier Bardem talks to Lynn Hirschberg about the difficulties (and rewards) of acting in a non-native tongue and the transformative experience he had while filming Biutiful. Javier Bardem ; Javier Bardem

    Spanish actor Javier Bardem talks to Lynn Hirschberg about the difficulties (and rewards) of acting in a non-native tongue and the transformative experience he had while filming Biutiful.
    Javier Bardem

    Spanish actor Javier Bardem talks to Lynn Hirschberg about the difficulties (and rewards) of acting in a non-native tongue and the transformative experience he had while filming Biutiful.
  • Dakota Fanning talks to Lynn Hirschberg about improvising with Sean Penn on the set of I Am Sam, her desire to have a “normal” high school experience and taking on the risqué roll of Cherie Currie in The Runaways. Dakota Fanning ; Dakota Fanning

    Dakota Fanning talks to Lynn Hirschberg about improvising with Sean Penn on the set of I Am Sam, her desire to have a “normal” high school experience and taking on the risqué roll of Cherie Currie in The Runaways.
    Dakota Fanning

    Dakota Fanning talks to Lynn Hirschberg about improvising with Sean Penn on the set of I Am Sam, her desire to have a “normal” high school experience and taking on the risqué roll of Cherie Currie in The Runaways.
  • Nicole Kidman cites the Wicked Witch for inspiring her to act, and discusses the joy of disappearing into Virginia Woolf for The Hours and her love for her role in Rabbit Hole. Nicole Kidman ; Nicole Kidman

    Nicole Kidman cites the Wicked Witch for inspiring her to act, and discusses the joy of disappearing into Virginia Woolf for The Hours and her love for her role in Rabbit Hole.
    Nicole Kidman

    Nicole Kidman cites the Wicked Witch for inspiring her to act, and discusses the joy of disappearing into Virginia Woolf for The Hours and her love for her role in Rabbit Hole.
  • The actors from <em>W</em>’s Best Performances portfolio share their most tearful movie-viewing experiences with Lynn Hirschberg. Javier Bardem weeps for Bambi, Colin Firth for Dumbo and the Fanning sisters share a weakness for the same canine tearjerker. What Movie Made You Cry? ; What Movie Made You Cry?

    The actors from W’s Best Performances portfolio share their most tearful movie-viewing experiences with Lynn Hirschberg. Javier Bardem weeps for Bambi, Colin Firth for Dumbo and the Fanning sisters share a weakness for the same canine tearjerker.
    What Movie Made You Cry?

    The actors from W’s Best Performances portfolio share their most tearful movie-viewing experiences with Lynn Hirschberg. Javier Bardem weeps for Bambi, Colin Firth for Dumbo and the Fanning sisters share a weakness for the same canine tearjerker.
  • Black Swan actress Natalie Portman fondly remembers the wisdom garnered from The Professional and discusses, between laughs, her deep love of comedy. Natalie Portman ; Natalie Portman

    Black Swan actress Natalie Portman fondly remembers the wisdom garnered from The Professional and discusses, between laughs, her deep love of comedy.
    Natalie Portman

    Black Swan actress Natalie Portman fondly remembers the wisdom garnered from The Professional and discusses, between laughs, her deep love of comedy.
  • In Part One of Lynn Hirschberg’s interview with James Franco, the multitalented actor explains why he gravitates towards challenging projects, his decision to go back to school and his surprising turn as the murderous painter Franco on General Hospital. James Franco (Part I) ; James Franco (Part I)

    In Part One of Lynn Hirschberg’s interview with James Franco, the multitalented actor explains why he gravitates towards challenging projects, his decision to go back to school and his surprising turn as the murderous painter Franco on General Hospital.
    James Franco (Part I)

    In Part One of Lynn Hirschberg’s interview with James Franco, the multitalented actor explains why he gravitates towards challenging projects, his decision to go back to school and his surprising turn as the murderous painter Franco on General Hospital.
  • In Part Two of Lynn Hirschberg’s interview with James Franco, the actor cracks a smile while explaining his highly conceptual collaboration with an artist named Carter, “Erased James Franco,” inspired Robert Rauschenberg’s “Erased de Kooning” drawing. James Franco (Part II) ; James Franco (Part II)

    In Part Two of Lynn Hirschberg’s interview with James Franco, the actor cracks a smile while explaining his highly conceptual collaboration with an artist named Carter, “Erased James Franco,” inspired Robert Rauschenberg’s “Erased de Kooning” drawing.
    James Franco (Part II)

    In Part Two of Lynn Hirschberg’s interview with James Franco, the actor cracks a smile while explaining his highly conceptual collaboration with an artist named Carter, “Erased James Franco,” inspired Robert Rauschenberg’s “Erased de Kooning” drawing.
  • Michael Douglas talks to Lynn Hirschberg about watching his father on the big screen as a child, his reluctant turn to study acting while at college in Santa Barbara and his decision to go indie with Solitary Man. Michael Douglas ; Michael Douglas

    Michael Douglas talks to Lynn Hirschberg about watching his father on the big screen as a child, his reluctant turn to study acting while at college in Santa Barbara and his decision to go indie with Solitary Man.
    Michael Douglas

    Michael Douglas talks to Lynn Hirschberg about watching his father on the big screen as a child, his reluctant turn to study acting while at college in Santa Barbara and his decision to go indie with Solitary Man.
  • Speaking with Lynn Hirschberg, Easy A’s Emma Stone retraces her comedic roots to The Jerk, explains how a Power Point presentation got her to Hollywood and discusses her desire for more than just a “pretty girl” role. Emma Stone ; Emma Stone

    Speaking with Lynn Hirschberg, Easy A’s Emma Stone retraces her comedic roots to The Jerk, explains how a Power Point presentation got her to Hollywood and discusses her desire for more than just a “pretty girl” role.
    Emma Stone

    Speaking with Lynn Hirschberg, Easy A’s Emma Stone retraces her comedic roots to The Jerk, explains how a Power Point presentation got her to Hollywood and discusses her desire for more than just a “pretty girl” role.
  • Tron’s Garrett Hedlund explains to Lynn Hirschberg how he blew his first audition (the reaction, “you sucked pond water”) and how he blew off his senior prom to shoot a movie with Brad Pitt. Garrett Hedlund ; Garrett Hedlund

    Tron’s Garrett Hedlund explains to Lynn Hirschberg how he blew his first audition (the reaction, “you sucked pond water”) and how he blew off his senior prom to shoot a movie with Brad Pitt.
    Garrett Hedlund

    Tron’s Garrett Hedlund explains to Lynn Hirschberg how he blew his first audition (the reaction, “you sucked pond water”) and how he blew off his senior prom to shoot a movie with Brad Pitt.
  • Katherine Heigl talks about her extraterrestrial experience on the set of Roswell and the decision to adopt her daughter, Naleigh. Katherine Heigl ; Katherine Heigl

    Katherine Heigl talks about her extraterrestrial experience on the set of Roswell and the decision to adopt her daughter, Naleigh.
    Katherine Heigl

    Katherine Heigl talks about her extraterrestrial experience on the set of Roswell and the decision to adopt her daughter, Naleigh.
  • Kim Kardashian, queen of reality TV and the cover star of W’s controversial 2010 Art Issue, talks about her childhood dreams of being a gym-going housewife, how she hit it big on eBay and her obsession with the true-crime TV series, Snapped. Kim Kardashian ; Kim Kardashian

    Kim Kardashian, queen of reality TV and the cover star of W’s controversial 2010 Art Issue, talks about her childhood dreams of being a gym-going housewife, how she hit it big on eBay and her obsession with the true-crime TV series, Snapped.
    Kim Kardashian

    Kim Kardashian, queen of reality TV and the cover star of W’s controversial 2010 Art Issue, talks about her childhood dreams of being a gym-going housewife, how she hit it big on eBay and her obsession with the true-crime TV series, Snapped.
  • The cover stars of W’s September 2010 issue talk to Lynn Hirschberg about filming less-than-comfortable sex scenes: Yaya DaCosta describes watching her love scene from The Kids Are All Right in front of her parents; Jessica Chastain remembers studying strippers; Kat Dennings debates the MPAA’s double standard, and more. The Brave Ones ; The Brave Ones

    The cover stars of W’s September 2010 issue talk to Lynn Hirschberg about filming less-than-comfortable sex scenes: Yaya DaCosta describes watching her love scene from The Kids Are All Right in front of her parents; Jessica Chastain remembers studying strippers; Kat Dennings debates the MPAA’s double standard, and more.
    The Brave Ones

    The cover stars of W’s September 2010 issue talk to Lynn Hirschberg about filming less-than-comfortable sex scenes: Yaya DaCosta describes watching her love scene from The Kids Are All Right in front of her parents; Jessica Chastain remembers studying strippers; Kat Dennings debates the MPAA’s double standard, and more.

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