Home
U.S.
World
Entertainment
Sports
Business
Health
Science
Technology
Politics
Offbeat
Environment
Travel
News
Articles
Lacey Chabert Talks Relationships, "Mean Girls," And New Hallmark Channel Movie "Elevator Girl"
Email
Facebook
Digg
Twitter
Buzz Up!
ShareThis
February 11, 2010 2:47 p.m. EST
Topics: television, arts, culture and entertainment, United States
Anthony Jones - Celebrity News Service Reporter
Los Angeles, CA, United States (CNS) - Lacey Chabert grew up in front of television cameras, most notably as Claudia Salinger on "Party of Five." With a career of films, like the now cult-classic "Mean Girls," television movies, and even voiceover work (she was the original Meg Griffin on "Family Guy" before Mila Kunis stepped in), Chabert can now be seen all grown up in the upcoming Hallmark Channel movie, "Elevator Girl."
Just in time for Valentine's, "Elevator Girl" tells the story of a free-spirited waitress, played by Chabert, who has a chance meeting with a young hotshot lawyer (Ryan Merriman) when they both find themselves stuck in an elevator. Sparks fly between the two but their differences soon become very apparent. But Chabert says she was attracted to the new romantic comedy which is all about how opposites attract.
CNS: What was it like working on your first Hallmark Channel movie, "Elevator Girl"?
LC: I was just really attracted to the story and the characters. Working with Ryan Merriman was really fun, and I think we have a lot in common since we both grew up in this business. I was excited to work with the director, Bradford May. He brought a lot of energy to the set and was really open to us making the characters our own. I thought the story was really relatable and something people would enjoy watching.
CNS: I got to watch some of "Elevator Girl" and it seemed like your most mature role yet. Did you think so too?
LC: Definitely. It was definitely a more grown-up character, but at the same time she's also kind-of childlike in the way that she has little focus in life and doesn't know what drives her other than just enjoying the moment. But then she meets Jonathan, who is overly driven, a lawyer, just the opposite of her. But they learn from each other and they meet each other in the middle.
CNS: Is that something you can relate to? Unlike your pal Jennifer Love Hewitt, who I can probably run down who she's dated in the past five years, I can't think of any of your relationships. Do you usually date outside the business?
LC: I've always kept that part of my life private because dating and relationships are hard enough without the judgment of the world. But I've never actually dated anyone famous. I'm not saying I would never date an actor because you can't help who you fall in love with. But I'm in a relationship now and he's really understanding because the life that I lead isn't always the most convenient when jobs come up the way they do. It takes a very special person to be that patient and understanding.
CNS: "Mean Girls" is probably still one of the most quoted comedies amongst young people. Have you been able to see the impact that it's had?
LC: When I got that part, I was so excited to work with Tina Fey and Mark Waters and I knew it would be great but I never had any idea that it would catch on as much as it did. People stop me at least a few times a week to quote lines from the movie or talk about it and it makes me so happy that people enjoyed it so much and find it so funny.
CNS: Your "Mean Girls" co-star, Jonathan Bennett, also appears with you in "Elevator Girl." What was that like?
LC: We just did another film together too, "Slightly Single in L.A.," and we're talking about doing another project together. We've become really good friends. He's like a brother to me. "Elevator Girl" was such a surprise that we got to work together again. I love him. He's so funny and such a good friend.
CNS: That must be like finding out a friend has the same class as you on the first day of school.
LC: Yes! That's exactly what it's like (laughing). It's so comforting.
CNS: Tell me about "Slightly Single in L.A." It sounds like another great role.
LC: We just finished shooting that before Christmas. That was a fun role for me. I felt like that character was like the closest character that I've played to myself. The movie, from writer/director Christie Will who is so talented, is all about dating in L.A. and being in the business. It was a really fun role for me. I had a lot of fun filming it.
CNS: Did you not think when Taylor Swift won Album of the Year at the Grammy Awards that she should have broken off a piece for Lady Gaga and a piece for Beyonce?
LC: No! That was her moment. She definitely deserved it.
CNS: What about a piece for Gretchen Wieners?
LC: (Laughing) Oh! Definitely. Yes. She would love that piece of plastic.
"Elevator Girl" starring Lacey Chabert premieres Saturday, February 13th at 9pm/8pm Central on Hallmark Channel.
Copyright © 2003 - 2010 AHN - All rights reserved.Redistribution, republication. syndication, rewriting or broadcast is prohibited without the prior written consent of AHN.License AHN news for your website, business, digital signage network or publication.
Most Popular Stories
Captain Phil Harris Of Discovery's "Deadliest Catch" Dies At 53
Teutul Family Ending "American Chopper," Settling Legal Matters
Susan Boyle And Her Cat Pebbles Part Ways
Knoxville School Teacher Shoots Principal, Assistant
UN Climate Scientists Now Say Claims About Himalayan Glaciers Not True
"Real Housewives Of New York City" Returns March 4 With An All New Season Of Fights And Fiascos
Bonnaroo Lineup For 2010 Includes Jay-Z, Kings Of Leon, Weezer And More
Starz Shines With New Episodes Of "Spartacus: Blood And Sand"
John Mayer Kisses And Tells On Ex-Girlfriends Jennifer Aniston And Jessica Simpson
Recent Posts
Most Popular Comments
Recent Comments
Popular Threads
Home | U.S. | World | Entertainment | Sports | Business | Health | Sci / Tech | Politics | Weird / Offbeat
Follow AHN on Twitter
AHN Social News connects you with friends and the news
Client Login | Submit News | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Contact | Content Services © 2010 AHN All Rights Reserved
Other News on Friday, 12 February 2010 News
Spain fails to shake off recession
Lacey Chabert Talks Relationships, "Mean Girls," And New Hallmark Channel Movie "Elevator Girl"
First-Time Jobless Claims Drop 43,000
Israel rerouting barrier near West Bank village
Yemen agrees truce with Shi'ite rebels to end war
|
Customs Confiscates 30 Pounds Of Cannabis From Christ
California Pet Store Stops Supporting Puppy Mills
Albright says Russia has nothing to fear from NATO
|
Dina Lohan Loses Shoe-Han Footwear Line Deal
Rising Healthcare Costs May Force 24 Rochester School District Employees Their Jobs
NASA Launches Delayed SDO
Clashes reported as Iran marks Revolution Day
Sudan's Bashir unlikely to win vote outright: Carter
|
Maryland Rescue Teams Search For 20 Motorists Trapped In Car Due To Snowfall
Virginia's Governor Pushes For Charter Schools, Virtual Classrooms
Bosnia region faces collapse over veterans' demands: PM
|
Obama Administration Report Highlights Path To Recovery
Toy makers look to tech, green materials for 2010
|
2 blasts in NW Pakistan target police officers
Source: NYC to keep Broadway closed to traffic
Hope fades as Afghan avalanche toll hits 171
Opening ceremony secrecy breached by iPhone sneak peeks
|
2 blasts in NW Pakistan wound police officers
Woman's dismembered body found on LA freeway
Labor Dep't approves new rules on farm workers
Charlie Wilson, backer of 80s Afghan warlords, dies
Pakistan's forex reserves ease to $14.48 bln
Customs Confiscates 30 Pounds Of Cannabis From Christ
Marijuana May Be Tied To Male Infertility
'It's About to Become More Expensive to Kill a Poor Person'
Del Toro revives old time monster in The Wolfman
|
Alec Baldwin briefly hospitalized after 911 call
|
Vanessa Redgrave honored with BAFTA award
|
Dennis Hopper's divorce battle getting uglier
|
A Minute With: Kutcher & Garner on Valentine's Day
|
Focus on divided China at 60th Berlin film festival
|
Iran hails nuclear advance on Revolution Day
|
China urges U.S. to cancel Obama-Dalai Lama meeting
|
Lebanon Marks Fifth Anniversary of Hariri Assassination
Mexico's Calderon pledges aid in drug war
|
Haiti's Ambassador Calls President Preval A Shy Man
IMF offers to help Greece; EU disappoints markets
|
FBI Raids Southern Christian Leadership Conference Office; Home Of Chairman
North Korea envoy to go to U.S. for nuclear push
|
Bill Keeps Growing For Mid-Atlantic, Midwest Snow Storm
Former President Bill Clinton 'In Good Spirits' Following Coronary Artery Procedure
Blair to intensify work on Mideast peace: Clinton
|
Stocks Rally As Euro-Zone Nations Pledge Support For Greece
China export hubs fear labor exodus over new year
|
Breaking: Former President Bill Clinton Hospitalized In New York City Area For Chest Pains
Spacewalkers Camping Out In Space Station Airlock To Adjust To Reduced Air Pressure Before 1st Of 3 Spacewalks
Google staunchly defends pact to digitize books
|
Toy makers look to tech, green materials for 2010
|
Opening ceremony secrecy breached by iPhone sneak peeks
|
Palm suspends production due to Chinese New Year: source
|
Motorola to split business into two in 2011
|
MySpace CEO steps down
|
Sweden beats U.S. to top tech usage ranking
|
iPad costs $229 to produce, says iSuppli
|
East Coast digs out from storm for record books
Iran to shut down Google email service: report
|
Medicines not working? There's an app for that
|
Philippine prosecutors charge 43 suspected rebels
Australia cyber attacks could last 'months': hackers
Fashion world's provocateur McQueen dead at 40
|
Polanski film comes to Berlin without director
|
Valentine's Day poised for box-office win
|
Alec Baldwin briefly hospitalized after 911 call
|
Del Toro revives old time monster in The Wolfman
|
Vanessa Redgrave honored with BAFTA award
|
Dennis Hopper's divorce battle getting uglier
|
Disney plans to narrow Alice DVD release window
|
Ke$ha holds atop Hot 100, Pink's Glitter glows
|
Official: Alec Baldwin examined at NYC hospital
Focus on divided China at 60th Berlin film festival
|
Five killed as U.S., Iraqi troops raid border village
|
Person Of Interest Named In Murder Of Florida Girl
Looming NATO offensive raises few Afghan spirits
|
The Killers Deny Split Rumors, Cancel Australian Shows
Deplorable services dampen Iraqi appetite to vote
|
Bill Clinton 'In Good Spirits' After Surgery
Miranda Cosgrove Named Newest Neutrogena Face
Ukraine turmoil as defiant Tymoshenko clings on as PM
|
Heidi Klum And Paulina Porizkova To Visit "Desperate Housewives"
Yemen Shi'ite rebels breach truce
|
British security chief denies collusion in torture
|
Rare snowfall in Rome as cold snap grips Italy
|
Hungarian, 22, planned to kill 22 at random: police
|
Police examine whether UK prince drove into policeman
|
Google, Apple pile pressure on phone world
|
U.S. sets grants for health technology, job training
|
Brittany Murphy's last film set for release this year
|
Bollywood film sparks militant Hindu rage in India
|
Greece at new risk of being pushed off euro
Bodies of missing Tenn. mom, Jo Ann Bain, and daughter found
Female Breasts Are Bigger Than Ever
AMD Trinity Accelerated Processing Units Now in Volume Production
The Avengers (2012 film), made the second biggest opening- and single-day gross of all-time
AMD to Start Production of piledriver
Ivy Bridge Quad-Core, Four-Thread Desktop CPUs
Islamists Protest Lady Gaga's Concert in Indonesia
Japan Successfully Broadcasts an 8K Signal Over the Air
ECB boosts loans to 1 trillion Euro to stop credit crunch
Egypt : Mohammed Morsi won with 52 percent
What do you call 100,000 Frenchmen with their hands up
AMD Launches AMD Embedded R-Series APU Platform
Fed Should not Ignore Emerging Market Crisis
Fed casts shadow over India, emerging markets
Why are Chinese tourists so rude? A few insights