Shabooty Interview Series: Amanda Fuller (Red White & Blue)

Shabooty Interview Series: Amanda Fuller (Red White & Blue)

I started off this interview by telling Amanda, whom I like to call, “the grown-ass-woman version of Ellen Page,” that I was her biggest fan. Her acting performance in the movie, Red White & Blue was amazing. In my humble opinion, that movie put her on the map. And the first thing I did after I finished watching the movie, was trying to get an opportunity to interview Amanda Fuller. She didn’t disappoint!

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Shabooty: Hi Amanda, where did you grow up?
Amanda Fuller: I pretty much grew up in LA. I was born in Sacramento, but moved down to Los Angeles when I was 9 or 10, to pursue the acting thing.

Were you like a drama club geek?
Haha, pretty much. I was doing theater since I was like three or four, I was kinda obsessed with it when I was a kid and then I have three older brothers and my parents didn’t really know what to do with me because my dad was coaching a little league team and I popped out and I was like “she wants to be on stage? what? what is this?” But they supported me 100% the whole time and one thing lead [to another]. And I made a career out of it so…

Did your parents push you into show business as a kid?
No, no, no — I pushed them into show business, unfortunately for them. All of those things just worked out. But yeah, I was just dying to perform and I love being on stage and then when I started doing film and television, I loved it even more, so luckily for me they were supportive.

So I guess you had a regular childhood?
Yeah, I did. I stayed in school, graduated from high school, I did theater as much as I could… like in the drama club in high school. I would go on set, I was working a lot [so I missed some school activities], but I always went back, and I got a diploma and all that fun stuff. Pretty normal except for traveling all over the world and working, luckily.

Were you ever a model?
I did as a kid, because when you first start acting, you kind of do it all, I did a lot of print modeling when I was little and it kinda comes with the territory, like I still do photo shoots to this day and I love it. Fun side part of the business, but I never pursued that fully, like acting was always my number one pursuit. When I was a kid [they had me in] Party City costumes, ya know, silly, silly stuff.

How tall are you?
I’m 5’4″and a half. I’m a little thing.

Speaking of a little thing, how often do people say you look like Ellen Page?
Too often I have to say. I mean it’s not all the time, but I definitely have heard it, and it’s so hard because you want to be your own person, you don’t want to be compared to anybody, but I can’t deny it, cause even when I watch Juno, there were a few shots in that film where I was like, “wait, is that me?” There’s certain angles where I’m like, “what the hell? It’s crazy.” I get it every once and a while, we are very different types though. I’m much more womanly than she is, and so I would kinda say what you said earlier, like how I’m the [grown-ass] “woman version” of [Ellen Page].

Because of Juno, now you know what you’ll look like when you’re pregnant.
Well, I’ve played enough pregnant characters that I’ve had enough of an experience playing [pregnant chicks] unfortunately. I’ve had many a fake bellies on in my career. I think when I was twelve, I had birth on a television show, and that was the first time my dad freaked out, like “what are you trying to tell me, why do you keep getting pregnant parts, what’s happening?” No dad, it’s cool, I’m safe, no worries.

That reminds me of a time when Mary McCormack — Howard Stern’s wife on Private Parts, when they were in between scenes, she would go outside in public with her fake pregnant belly on, she would smoke a cigarette and people would stare at her and scoff at her.
Haha, that’s not good. Yeah, I’ve gotten many crazy stares when I’m on set… especially when I was young, because it’s so weird with someone that looks so young, like a nine months old belly, ya know?

Are you part Irish?
I do have Irish in me — I’m actually half Spanish. Both of my parents are half Spanish, so my ancestors settled from Spain, back in the day, so it’s cool. I got those roots, but my other parts are French & Irish. I mean I do kinda look Spanish – from Spain, not Mexico, but I’m a lot more Irish and French, too, so kind of a perfect combination of… and then there’s other crap thrown in there, too, but those are the main parts!

The ‘curves’ are from the Spanish part?
Yeah, I would think! Guessing from my grandmother, I take from her body type, yeah definitely.

What do you think of Lindsay Lohan and how she pisses away opportunities?
Oh man, it makes me sad, it really does. I mean you just said it yourself, the girl has a lot of talent and she, if she made some better decisions in her life, she’d have a great career and it’s kinda sad to me, because growing up along side her, and wanting those kind of opportunities and it’s always upsetting to see someone else have them and like you said, piss them away. Yeah, it makes me angry to be honest. Not cool. I wish she’d just clean up her act and work hard ya know? Cause that’s all it takes but I think it might be too… past the point of no return at this point, I dunno. We’ll see.

How did you get your big break? And how were you cast in Red White & Blue?
It was just one of those fluke auditions… I’ve kinda consistently worked in television for a long time. And I’ve done films here and there but I really want to get into more film stuff, so this one came along and the script was so intense and unique, that I was just like this is a great opportunity if it’s done right, it could be really cool. And so I auditioned and they responded and we hit it off and the next week I was in Austin [Texas], and we were filming. It happened pretty quickly. My heart knew it was gonna be a good project, and it could be something I could really connect to, so I just trusted my instincts and there you go, and now it’s done.

In Red White & Blue, what was the most difficult scene to film?
It’s funny because it was such a crazy, intense shoot as far as scheduling… we were doing forty or fifty set-ups a day and running from location to location. I think that overall was the most difficult aspect of it. So much of it was just being thrown into scenes and doing it and getting it done. We didn’t have too much time to think or mull over what was awkward or what was uncomfortable and challenging. We all were just game and we trusted each other and we just jumped in and did it. So I have to say, nothing was really that hard, except for the end stuff, [Ed's note: spoiler warning] ya know the basement, when I’m tied up. That was physically really demanding. We didn’t realize being hog-tied meant — that’s some serious shit. Because at first I was just supposed to be tied up normal, and we realized that it wasn’t realistic, that I would easily get out, over days (over a period of time), and so they’re like, “we gotta hog-tie you,” and I said, “okay I’m game, let’s make it real,” and then two minutes later I’m like, “I can’t feel my arms and my legs, is this safe?” It ended up being pretty physically taxing, but every time it got to that scary point, they would untie me and give me a break, so it kinda worked out okay.

Yeah, it’s hard to fake being hog-tied.
Yeah, there’s no way… like “oh this works, for a reason.” This is not an easy thing to do!

[Editor's note: RWB Spoiler Warning] That one scene was crazy when (I don’t think you were in the scene but), when that one guy takes the duct-tape and puts it all around the victim’s head, suffocating him, that was pretty crazy.
Yeah, that guy was game, too. He was so enthusiastic and he was probably the most enthusiastic out of all of us when it comes to what we were gonna do to him, he’s like, “no, really do it, I’m gonna hold my breath for as long as I can, I won’t breath, it’s okay.” He was so excited, and he did. I think they have one take, I think they edited it so it doesn’t play out as long as he did it once. He did one take where he was fully squirming and completely taped up for over a minute and he was the one that made them do that to him. I wasn’t there that day, but I heard that story.

I think they should reenact that in Jackass 4.
They should, they could reenact a lot of stuff from Red White and Blue in Jackass 4. It would be without the heart and the depth, and taking it out of context might be kinda entertaining, I dunno.

I ask everyone this, but are you a fan of the Howard Stern Show and MTV’s Jersey Shore?
I actually listened to Howard Stern more when I was a kid which might sound weird, but my mom and I listened to him all the time growing up, so I loved him. He’s highly entertaining, it’s been a while since I have [listened], and I’ve never actually seen Jersey Shore. I’m not a big reality show buff so I’ve heard a lot, I have a lot of friends that are into it but I just haven’t caught on to that yet, I have to say.

In one way, when I ask that question, it’s kinda self-serving because I’m cool with a couple of the guys on Jersey Shore, so when I interview a model and they’re like, “Oh, I like Pauly D,” and then I hit him up and I say, “Hey, guess what, so and so [hot chick] likes you,” and they all get a kick out of that.
Well, you can tell them all that I love ‘em. I mean, I’ve seen them in tabloids and stuff, they look like they know how to have a good time. Fist-pump, I’ve heard fist-pump a lot. Lol.

What kind of guys do you date or rather, what’s your type?
I don’t really have a type. I just like real men. All of my ex’s and my previous boyfriends are all very, very different. I just kinda go where my heart takes me. And I have to say, I’m less into the actor looking, Hollywood type, and just more into real, human, kinda awkward but still sexy. I like people that are interesting, that’s more attractive.

You don’t like metro-sexuals?
Yeah, not so much, I mean you gotta take good care of yourself but not more than I take good care of myself. Let that be the girl’s side of things.

Have any A-list actors hit on you?
Hahaha. Umm, yeah I mean… I’ve worked with a lot of people over the years and so with that, that just comes with the territory, everyone’s really respectful and cool but there’s flirtation, that’s just part of it. But yeah, I’ve had some fun encounters but not like an extreme way but on set and flattering flirtations, but I can’t say who.

Just don’t tell me you banged John Stamos.
No… god no. Why did you ask that? Where does that come from? One thing I have to say, I played his high school girlfriend in a pilot he did once and it was really fun, because he actually played himself in the flashback and so we were playing opposite each other and I was thirteen at the time, and I was his cheerleading high school girlfriend and that was pretty funny. I remember my mom being like, “you watch out, you watch out for him!” I was like, “mom, I’m thirteen, what are you talking about?”

I only mention that because he’s a good friend with Howard Stern and Howard always mentions how much of a “poon hound,” Stamos is.
They’re good friends? That’s funny to me. I didn’t even know that. That’s real funny.

Not to digress, but Jimmy Kimmel throws a yearly Los Angeles party at his house for Howard Stern and the A-listers show up! (Including John Stamos).
Oh definitely, I can see why. I’d be there, for sure.

In the future, who are some people you want to work with in the business?
Oh man, Daniel Day-Lewis, Joseph Gordon Lovitt, Helen Mirren, I’m like an actor’s actor. I love ya know… Cate Blanchett, Kate Winslet, those are the people [I want to work with], Maggie Gyllenhaal. If they do interesting stuff, the people that take risks in their work, that’s who I want to work with. That’s what turns me on as an actress. James Franco, just cause he’s really hot, so why not!

What projects do you have coming up?
Red White & Blue is coming out on DVD on May 17th, which is exciting! People can actually get their hands on it now, cause the festivals are only good for so long. And then at the end of the summer I have a film, like a monster flick called Creature with Mehcad Brooks, and a bunch of other great people. And that should be out in theaters at the end of the summer. And some other projects I’m starting to work on now, but those are the one’s to look out for at the moment.

And your website’s AmandaFuller.com?
Yeah, I’m actually updating it as we speak, because it’s been like a year since I’ve gotten on there… I’m putting some new stuff on there. But yeah, AmandaFuller.com. And I’m on twitter and all that stuff now. I’m trying to get better with all of the social networking, so I can connect with fans more. Red White & Blue‘s got a lot of awesome fans, so I’m trying to connect with them more.

Thanks Amanda! Like I said, I’m a big fan so…
Yay, thanks for being a fan, I appreciate it! Hopefully I’ll have more stuff for you to like in the future!

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Nick Cannon Goes In on Howard Stern on Twitter, Stern Fans Fire Shots Back! (Tweets Saved For Posterity)

Nick Cannon Goes In on Howard Stern on Twitter, Stern Fans Fire Shots Back! (Tweets Saved For Posterity)

Roffle.

That pretty much speaks for itself. I’ve met Nick Cannon once, but I spent the whole time professing my love for Howard Stern. Lol. #truestory

I actually like Nick, though. He won’t let you goof on him without him joining in on goofing on himself. That shit’s disarming!

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What Ankle Injury? Kobe Bryant Drops The Hammer On Emeka Okafor Of The Hornets!

What Ankle Injury? Kobe Bryant Drops The Hammer On Emeka Okafor Of The Hornets!

I had to break my foot off in Sandra Rose’s ass yesterday when she re-tweeted a fake tweet about Kobe being out of the playoffs with his ankle injury. You see why… $$$

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Video: Antoine Dodson Appears in Court to Face Weed Charges! “I Don’t Deserve To Be Here I Never Got In Trouble For Nothing In My Life”

Video: Antoine Dodson Appears in Court to Face Weed Charges! “I Don’t Deserve To Be Here I Never Got In Trouble For Nothing In My Life”

This is what happens when you give a teh ghey guy hoodrat a Benz.

Driving in a Benz should leave you euphoric –you don’t have to be the dickhead with weed on ya, too!

That’s what your weed-carrier following you two cars back in the Honda Civic is for, DUHHHHHHHHH!

And also isn’t it annoying when a viral video star can all of a sudden afford to cop a Benz? Got damnit. I’m broke as shit here, playing with my proverbial balls. The fu*k I look like? Homeboy.

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Fall Of The Week: Why Fat Dudes Shouldn’t Ride Scooters! #DOUGHBOY #FAIL

Fall Of The Week: Why Fat Dudes Shouldn’t Ride Scooters! #DOUGHBOY #FAIL

Roffle. He tried to get up and play it off like nothing happened. Doughboy Fail.

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SHOCK VIDEO: White Chick Goes HAM at Atlanta IHOP, Cops Punch Her In The Face

SHOCK VIDEO: White Chick Goes HAM at Atlanta IHOP, Cops Punch Her In The Face

Don’t tell me you don’t love drunk white barefoot bitches that just went HAM (hard as a mother effer) on some Moons Over My HAMMY reckless type shiet!!! OOOWWWEEEEE!

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FREE Ore-Ida Sweet Potato Fries Coupon (First 100,000)

FREE Ore-Ida Sweet Potato Fries Coupon (First 100,000)

Ore-Ida via Facebook offers Free Sweet Potato Fries to First 100,000 fans who follow directions below.

1. Click here
2. Click Like button
3. Click Play button & watch the video
4. After video is over, click on the “sign up for your coupon” button.

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Again, I just copped this cause I’m hungry at the moment, and I have waffle fries in my oven as we speak. I can confirm the deal “works.” I mean I haven’t rec’d the coupon in the mail yet, but it said I am one of the first 100,000.

I know this is mad random for me to post on my blog, but it’s a freebie. And we are all cheap when the gas is $4 a gallon.

Also, here’s a pro-tip… after you’re done you can always hit ‘Unlike’ on the brand page. Laffle.

And no, I’m not getting paid to post this… Enjoy!

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Consequence (Kanye West’s Former Weed-Carrier About To Start Beef) – ‘The World Is Watching’

Consequence (Kanye West’s Former Weed-Carrier About To Start Beef) – ‘The World Is Watching’

There’s nothing gheyer than a “teaser ether” …like here’s a teaser of Con- possibly going to ether some people in the future. Shiet, if you gonna go in on Kanye West, go in on Kanye West. What’s the hold up? “Let’s make a minute long ether teaser video to tease the shit to get more visibility on the blogs?”

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“Honey Jack Daniels” Exists? Whuttt?

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This is not a paid advertisement — but I want some (no brokeback in advance). I heard someone on twitter talking about this the other day, and now Imma have to cop some. Shiet.. I hope the honey doesn’t make it a f*ggy drink… a la the honey badger. Lol.

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