A Chat With Katherine Moennig
She appeared in The Shipping News alongside Kevin Spacey and Julianne Moore. She was a regular on the former WB series Young Americans with Kate Bosworth. Next, she will be a regular on The L Word with Pam Grier and Jennifer Beals. Just who is Katherine Moennig? We caught up with the actress to chat about her roles, fashion designers and much more.
How did being in Young Americans change your life?
Katherine Moennig: Well, it has been so long since the show aired here, that my life is pretty much the same now.
Are you still friends with the cast from the show?
Honestly, I haven’t seen anyone from the show in so long. Maybe because I live in NYC and they are all in L.A.
If someone called you today and said that they’re doing a second season of Young Americans, would you agree to do it?
If someone asked me that two years ago, I wouldn’t think twice to say yes. But now, I’m in a different place, so I would want to leave it the way it was, but I still think of that experience with the happiest memories.
Now that it’s been almost two years and people are still very emotionally attached to Jake and Hamilton, what do you think? Did you ever imagine this kind of reaction from the fans?
Never in a million years. I am beyond flattered. I’m so thankful for the support.
You really did a great job. We're huge fans ourselves.
Thank you so much! I’m so glad you enjoyed it.
There's a piece of me in all of them.
Your new movie, Invitation To Suicide—can you tell us a little about the movie and the role you play?
That movie is set in the Polish community in Greenpoint. It’s about breaking free of the everyday lifestyle and just how far you would go to do it. I played Eva, who probably has the most realistic voice in the film. She’s best friends with Kaz, the lead.
We can’t wait to see it. Do you know when it will be released?
Thank you! I really don’t know when the film will be released. It’s an independent film, so that means going to the festivals, getting distribution…blah, blah…it could be a while, but I really believe in the story, and I think others will relate to it.
You were in The Shipping News. How was that?
Very brief, but a lot of fun. A great learning experience.
There are always different answers to this question: what’s your eye color?
My eyes are green, but they go different shades, depending on the colors of my clothes.
Who’s your favorite fashion designer?
I like a lot of little unknowns, but I love Henry Duarte and Christine Ganeaux.
Out of the characters you've played, which would you say is most like you?
It’s a mix between Jake and maybe on my bad days, Ms. Moosup from The Shipping News. There is a piece of me in all of them.
Which role are you most proud of?
I have a hard time watching myself usually. I’m most proud of myself, when I walk out of an audition and know I did well, but there are certain people I’ve worked with that pushed me and that makes me proud.
What commercials have you done?
I did a Fleet Bank commercial not too long ago.
How do you feel about fans having websites and message boards about you?
I’m really flattered and grateful that others care. It means a lot to me, because I know it takes time to do those things and for people to take that time means so much.
Do you like to stay at home on a Friday night, or do you go out to clubs?
I really don’t do the club scene. There are too many people. I like to hang out at home or see some friends.
Have you ever had a “regular” job?
I have had “regular” jobs before, but they never lasted that long. I think the longest was ten days. I don’t have a very strong work ethic when I couldn’t careless about what I’m doing.
Is there anything you’d like to say to your fans?
For the people who have been so supportive since the show—I just want to say, I love you all and thank you from the bottom of my heart, for all the love you have brought my way. It means so much and I cherish it. Thank you everyone.
