By Sha Hartley
Liesel Matthews Interview
Liesel Matthews was first introduced to the world when she won the role of Sara Crewe in A Little Princess, a remake of the 1939 Shirley Temple classic. She starred in the hit Air Force One and recently completed work on the comedy/drama Blast.
Sha Hartley: Thanks for being here today.
Liesel Matthews: No problem.
From what I read about Blast, it sounds like a good movie. Did you have fun making it?
Yeah, it was a lot of fun. I really enjoyed making it! It was the best experience ever and it's a fun comedy. I'm sure it'll do great!
Did you do anything fun with your co-stars?
Yes! Blake Heron and I had a lot of fun. He was always pulling pranks and making me laugh. I got along really well with the other co-stars. (Ed Lauter, Adam Lavorgna, Tracey Walter, to name a few.) We went out to lunch and hung out on the set.
Are you working on anything now or are you taking a break?
I think I'm going to be taking a break. I'll work on more projects in the future.
Did you have fun with your co-stars on the set of Air Force One?
I had fun doing the action scenes, but there weren't really any kids on the set.
What about A Little Princess?
Oh yes! I loved A Little Princess. It was my first movie. I really connected with the other girls in the movie. A Little Princess was so wonderful. I'll never forget it.
What do you like doing in your spare time?
I just like relaxing, watching TV, and talking to friends. I like music too. Tennis is pretty fun, but I'm not very good...
(Both laugh)
Do you have any regrets on becoming an actress?
None. Becoming an actress is beyond words...it's awesome!
Have you done any commercials? If so, which ones?
I did a few when was I young. They were local commercials, not national.
Aren't you friends with Kirsten Dunst?
Yes! I love Kirsten!
How did you two meet?
We met a couple of years ago at a preview party.
What do you both like to do for fun?
I don't see her that often, but she's a beautiful person. I admire her so much. I'm so proud of her career. She's come so far...she's going to be very sucessful.
Are you friends with any other teen stars?
I've been friends with Vanessa Lee Chester since A Little Princess. We had so much fun together. She's an exceptional actress.
Do you have any favorite actors or actresses?
I really love Tom Hanks. He seems so cool. I would faint if I ever saw him.
What's your favorite show?
I like Dawson's Creek and Total Request Live.
Do you have a favorite band?
Buck-O-Nine is way awesome!
