ELLEgirl Interview

Kristina, 14, Slovakia

It’s amazing how many letters I get and from how many different places they come. Whenever I get the chance, I do my best to read as many as I can. You just don’t know where to start. I really appreciate everything that comes through and they do get read-if not by me, at least by someone-and anything they think I should especially read, they pass on, which is lovely.

How have you handled becoming famous?
Malese, 16, Austin, Texas

There are things that have changed, but I cling to being normal-I go back to normal school all the time when I’m not filming, and I still take public transport. No one treats me differently. I think people are used to seeing me in and around my town, so it’s not a big deal-no feverish moments, me.

What do you like to do with your friends?
Tess, 15, St. Paul, MN

Go to the cinema, shopping, talking… normal stuff.

If you had the chance to meet Brad Pitt, what would you do?
Ronny, 14, Roermond, Netherlands

I was already lucky enough to meet Brad Pitt because he was working at the same studio I was! He was a really, really nice guy. I used to have a crush on him when I was a bit younger.

Is it true that you are good at skiing?
Katharina , 14, Vienna, Austria

I am. I’ve been skiing since I was about two. I love it. It’s one of my favorite holiday things to do—mostly in France.

Do you have any pets?
Ellyse, 14, Sydney, Australia

I have two cats: Bubbles and Domino.

The Harry Potter Stuff

The Hogwarts motto is “Never tickle a sleeping dragon.” I hate being tickled, especially on my feet, so I am wondering—how ticklish are you?
Zoe, 15, Dorset, England

[Laughing] Actually, I’m not ticklish. I think I’ve become immune to it fighting with my brother so much. It doesn’t have much effect anymore!

Are you like Hermione?
Sara, 15, Puyallup, WA

I’ve been denying that I’m anything like her, but I’ve come to terms with the fact that we’re really quite similar. As the films go on, the comparison is a big compliment. She stands for girl power; she won’t let anyone mess her around; she’s got two guys for best friends but still holds her own. I love that she’s intelligent and proud of that fact; she’s determined; she never gives up; she’s loyal; she stands up for her friends. I think she’s kickass.

Is it hard being the only girl in the Harry Potter movies?
Karina, 12, Ventura, CA

I get on really well with Dan and Rupert. We have a close friendship. To some extent, they’re the only people in the world who know what it’s like to have gone through what I have.

If you could pick a different Harry Potter character to play, who would it be, and why?
Noortje, 16, Holland

Malfoy, because it would be fun to play the mean guy for once. I loved hitting him [in Prisoner of Azkaban]. Loved it!

If you could teach anything at Hogwarts School, what would it be and why?
Harriet, 15, East Sussex, England

I love teaching. I’m helping my little brother through his math homework, which I really enjoy. At Hogwarts I would teach Defense Against the Dark Arts…but I wouldn’t want to get killed.

Favorites!

What kind of music do you listen to?
Charis, 13, Duncan, British Columbia, Canada

This question kills me every time because I listen to so many different types of music, I promise. I listen to a lot of hip-hop at the moment. And then I like chilled out stuff-Coldplay’s new album is brilliant. Damien Rice is great; I love John Mayer’s new album. And then I like old stuff-Joni Mitchell, my mother and I listen to Celine Dion. The list goes on forever.

I’ve heard you like Starbucks very much. What is your favorite drink there?
Andrea, 15, Stockholm, Sweden

[incredibly quickly] Chocolate and Cream Frappuccino

What’s your favorite candy?
Victoria, 15, Madison, WI

I have a terrible sweet tooth. I love…I don’t know what they’re called in America. They’re long and red. Twizzlers!

What is your favorite perfume?
Eleni, IL

DKNY Delicious. I’m really bad—I hardly ever wear perfume—it doesn’t do anything for me. A lot of perfume is really heavy and yuck, but this I absolutely love. It’s not like a perfume, it’s like wearing something that smells sweet and nice.

Who inspires you the most and why?
Chamaine, 13, Toronto

Renee Zellwegger, because she’s not afraid to take on character parts-she’s a real actress, which I look up to. She’s not just someone who wants to stand around and look beautiful. I also think Natalie Portman is brilliant.

Who makes your favorite pair of jeans?
Amy Lynn, 19, Newport News, VA

At the moment my favorite pair is probably my gray Sass and Bides.

What is your favorite type of soup?
Eleni, IL

Heinz tomato soup, all the way.

Fashionista Fodder

You always look so flawless. Any tips for an admiring girl like me on how to look nice?
Ali, 14, Whittier, NC

Awww, you’re sweet! Just be comfortable in what you’re wearing, Ali. Dress for who you are, and how old you are-don’t try to be anything else. I don’t have a stylist yet. A lot of my clothes I pick out with my mom or friends. I quite like that-having my own sense of style and feeling like when I go out there, it’s me.

Music Talk

If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Madison, 18, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada

I love “Roxanne” from the Moulin Rouge soundtrack. Or maybe an Alanis Morissette song…”Messy” or “Ironic”-one of those classics.

Your fans know you love to sing-could this be a future career?
Cassandra, 19, Sydney, Australia

I do love to sing. But if I was gonna release anything, I definitely must be over 16 and I wouldn’t want it to be poppy and crap and manufactured. I’d want it to be something that I’d written. My dad is a huge fan of music—he’s taught me everything—and I couldn’t put something out there that was rubbish. Who knows what the future holds? We’ll see.

L-O-V-E notes

If you liked a boy, would you tell him? I have a crush, and I need advice.
Candace, 19

It really depends on the situation. Sometimes I think you can let a guy know that you like him without necessarily saying it out loud. But then again, most guys are a bit slow, so maybe you should say something.

What qualities do you want in that Special Person?
Julian, 15, Mississauga, Canada

Kindness and someone who makes me laugh.

Now…the important stuff

Do you watch The O.C.?
Katharina, 14, Vienna, Austria

I don’t, actually. But my friends love it.

Are you a blond or a brunette?
Kacy, 14, Tacoma, WA

To set the record straight, I have never had my hair dyed. And if I have had to dye it, it’s to go darker for the films. I have really fine hair, so it bleaches when I go in the sun. I would say I’m a brunette, to be fair, with a bit of blond.

Describe yourself in five words.
Iris, 13, Uft, Holland

I don’t want to sound cocky, but at the same time I don’t want to put myself down too much. I’d say ambitious. Hard-working. Loyal. Passionate.

What’s the last dream you remembered?
Iris, 13, Uft, Holland

I always love hearing about other people’s dreams, but I can never really remember my own. Which is a shame, because I think it’d be great.

In the future, will you continue acting or do something else?
-Yized, 16, Columbus Junction, IA

I’m not sure yet. I’m looking at what’s going to get me into university, not really what career I’ll have. Besides, I’ve got it pretty good right now, I think.

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