CHRISHELL STAUSE

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        about his character, his sibling rivalry and about life with Alexa.
 

 

 

1. Desiangelani  asks: First of all I would like to say your an awesome actress!...If you could change one thing about your character what would it be?
Chrishell Answers: A few months ago, I would have said that I wish that Amanda didn't search for acceptance through guys and had more of a sense of self worth. However, now that you get to see some of what she has been through, I think that her character flaw adds depth and I would not want to change it. It would be interesting to see her find herself over time.

 

2. Marilee Jones  asks: If you could play another character on AMC who would it be and why?
Chrishell
Answers: I am so grateful for the role of Amanda and I truly love to play her, so I would not want to be any other character. So if I had to choose, Kendall and Lilly would be at the top of the list because they are very challenging and you get a full range of emotion and depth.

3. BabyBinks Asks: If you could give advice to your character what would that be?
Chrishell Answers: GET THERAPY!!  Ha!

4. Mark Asks: Hello, Chrishell, My name is Mark. I am a long time viewer of AMC. What is it like working with such a great cast? Would you like to one day switch over to primetime TV or perhaps feature films? Thank you very much and keep up the good work.
Chrishell
Answers: Thanks Mark. Working with this cast has been the biggest blessing I could have asked for. I feel like I have learned so much from them in a small amount of time. I love to challenge myself, which would include branching out and trying other things as well.

5. ParamusAngel Asks: What actor or actress is your most favorite to work with and why? Who are  you the closest with on set?
Chrishell Answers: My favorite person to work with is Kate Collins because she is so giving as an actress that it makes me look better!  Our relationship on and off set is very motherly. I am probably closest to Alexa or Connie - it's a toss up.  ; )

 

6. Laura Geraghty Asks: First of all I just wanted to tell you that I think you are very pretty and I think your doing a great job. I have really started to like your character and I hope you stick around for a while. I realize that you have makeup artists that do your makeup when your on set, but what kind of makeup would you use if you were doing your own? I have tried several department stores brands such as Channel, Mac, Lancome you name it and I never can find the right foundation. What brand would you recommend?  I would love any advice you could give.
Chrishell Answers:  Hey Laura. I too am always on the lookout for the best foundation. On the show they use Clinique and off the show I use Smashbox. I really like them both.

7. Dana Asks: I couldn't stand your character for a long time but now that Amanda is being written as a young woman with a secret (suspecting her Mom as the culprit), a victim of poisoning, and falling in love with Jamie I am really starting to care for Amanda (as in watching her and investing in the character). My question is has the material been more challenging and are you enjoying your job? 
Chrishell Answers:
I absolutely LOVE my job! It truly is a dream come true for me and I treat it that way everyday. The material has been much more challenging the last couple months and I feel lucky that I get a chance to show more ability through the work. It means a lot that people are starting to understand Amanda now.

8. Rose1122666 Asks: Hi Chrishell, I am really enjoying Amanda. I think you are a talented actress and it shows especially these past few months with your mother in town. I would really like to see Kendall and Amanda become friends and I think Kendall should hire Amanda to work at Fusion. What do you think about that?
Chrishell
Answers: Ha! Alicia and I were just talking about that today. We both think that out characters should bond over our hate for Babe!

9. Karen Asks: I read that you are very good friends with Justin and Alexa.  How do you overcome the awkwardness of playing certain scenes with your good friends' husband?  I realize it's a job, but still....
Chrishell Answers: It is an awkward situation because they are two of my favorite people. They are both extremely professional about it all, so it never is a problem. We just don't really ever talk about it off set.

10. Blondy4153 Asks: I am a huge fan. I live in Lexington, Kentucky. I was just wondering how hard it was to leave your family in Kentucky and move?
Chrishell Answers: I was sad to leave my family, but devastated to leave my little sister. She is 10 years old and that is very difficult for me. But, she is going to come stay during her summer break and I can't wait!

11. Julie Asks: You are an amazing actress how is it like working with Justin Bruening. Is All My Children your first TV debut? Thanks, your new fan.
Chrishell Answers: Thanks so much Julie. Working with Justin is a lot of fun because we are always making fun of each other and joking around. AMC was my first TV debut - TV's all around the south were all tuned in that fateful day.  ; )

12. Sarah Asks: I was wondering if you have any tattoos? If not, are you planning on getting any and what do you think about them?
Justin Answers: Actually, I do not have any tattoos, but I have been thinking about it for awhile. I am open to getting one, I just have to put a lot of thought into it. Maybe I will get BillyBob put on my shoulder.....

13. Brenda S Asks: I was just wondering how do you stay In such good shape with your busy schedule.
Chrishell Answers:  It is difficult at times, but I try to find pockets of time during the week to just sweat it out. Sometimes you just have to make an appointment with yourself.

14. Banrepguy25 Asks: Your doing a great job in the role of Amanda. I know the writers were writing you in a way, where your character was just over the top. I am glad the writers have done a complete 180, and improved your character. You & Kate Collins have WONDERFUL chemistry together, in the mother/daughter department. I am your BIGGEST fan and I have 2 questions:
1. What's it like working with Kate Collins? To this day, Janet has been my all time favorite AMC character? ls she a joy to work with?
2.What does your future hold? l've loved your character from day one, mostly because you were playing Janets' daughter, so l was a little biased. Is Amanda Dillons' stay in Pine Valley, going to last?
Chrishell Answers:  First of all, thank you so much - that is so sweet. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Kate! All I can say is that I really hope Amanda's stay is going to last. I am very grateful for every day I get to spend on the show, and I just take it one day at a time - Because after all it is a soap and you just never know what will happen.

15. Howell asks: I have 2 questions...Chrishell's scenes with Kate Collins have been magnificant lately and they interact great together.  Do you and  Kate have a good relationship off the set?
2. How can I join your fan club?
Chrishell Answers:  You can go to www.chrishell.net to join my fan club. Kate really is very motherly off set as well, which is nice since my mom is so far away. She is much more sane off set, of course!  

 

 

 

Soaptown would like to thank Chrishell for taking time out of her busy schedule to answer our reader questions .

 

 


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