My insanely talented friend Laura Bell Bundy was kind enough to take a break from being a television/Broadway/movie star and creator of the online modern-day variety show Skits-O-Frenic to chat with me about The Business, life and ladyhood. I initially met her through Tony, who worked with her on "Hart of Dixie" and an upcoming Lifetime Christmas movie. Much to the thrill of my teenage-Broadway-obsessed self (I saw her in "Legally Blonde" and "Hairspray"), she asked me to write for the channel, which is created by and run by ALL WOMEN. So badass. (The pieces I wrote are coming soon!) I love the message she's sending to women in Hollywood: If you're making your own material, no one can tell you "no." Read on to see why I am more obsessed with her than ever...View Article
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This blog is not sponsored by TBS, it is sponsored by my friendship and love for Matt Cook, one of the stars of TBS's new shows (and to-be hits, I'm sure), Clipped! It airs TONIGHT June 16 at 10/9c on TBS. Set your DVRs NOW. Then, read why I love not JUST Matt, but also this hilarious, brilliant show...View Article
Yesterday, Tony wrapped season one of 'School of Rock.' I can’t believe it. The past few months flew by, it feels like they just started a few weeks ago. We went out for an impromptu date last night to celebrate with sushi and movie ('San Andreas,' funniest movie of the year, we loved every minute) - and in the car ride, we were both saying that it still doesn’t feel real. I remember so vividly Tony going for a run at Runyon Canyon, and his team calling and telling me to go find him it was so important they speak to him immediately, and him running home just as I was about to drive out in the middle of rush hour to search for him dodging cars on Laurel Canyon Boulevard and tell him to get in. He called them back, and put it on speaker phone so I could be a part of the moment, too. They told him he booked the role, and I started sobbing...View Article
I am thrilled to introduce a new series to Heels in the Hills, Coffee With Friends. I’m very fortunate to have so many hilarious, inspiring people in my life who have beautiful hearts and unique talents and perspectives to offer the world. They’ve shaped who I am and make me strive to be better every day. I’m so excited to share their voices with you in this new series! First, I would like you to meet my friend Natalie Lipka and her partner-in-crime Wayne Frazier, who host the Hollywood Close-Up podcast and are talented actor-writer-comedians. They generously invited me to be a guest on their show (my episode aired this morning!) and were kind enough to answer a few questions about the world of podcasting.View Article