Interview with Elizabeth Gillies!
Elizabeth Gillies is best known for her role as the envious Jade on Nickelodeon’s TV show Victorious. Before making her Nickelodeon debut, Liz was featured in many cell phone commercials and starred in the Broadway show “13”! Glitter Magazine had an interview with Elizabeth to make sure YOU have the inside scoop. Read on for a Glitter Mag exclusive.
Intro by Meghan Maloney & Interview by Maria Georgiadis
GLITTER: What’s a typical day like on the set of Victorious?
ELIZABETH: There’s never a dull moment on the set of Victorious. Everyday is filled with action, laughs and fantastic people. As cliche as that probably sounds, it’s totally true. It’s a joy to come to work.
GLITTER: Would you say you’re most like your character Jade on Victorious or how are you different?
ELIZABETH: Although Jade and I are definitely similar on some levels, overall I think we’re quite different. I’m a lot sillier than Jade. She tends to be very serious and angry. I’m definitely not as intense as her. However, we do share the same dry sense of humor.
GLITTER: Who would you love to have guest star on Victorious?
ELIZABETH: There’s a long list of people I’d love to guest star on Victorious. Aside from the obvious Meryl Streep, Robert Downey Jr and Johnny Depp, I’ve had this idea that Megan Mullaley would play Jade’s mom for a long time. I think she’d be perfect. I LOVED her on Will & Grace and I think she would be a hilarious contrast to Jade’s dark personality.
GLITTER: Who inspires you?
ELIZABETH: A lot of people inspire me. Actors inspire me, my family inspires me; but most recently I was really inspired by the children we visited at St. Jude’s. They were so brave. They were really cool kids. It was very inspiring to be around them.
GLITTER: What are your top 3 must have songs on your ipod?
ELIZABETH: It’s constantly changing, but right now three random songs I’m listening to are “On and On” by Stephen Bishop, “What it is and What Should Never Be” by Led Zeppelin and “(it) Feels So Good” by Steven Tyler.
GLITTER: If you weren’t an actress, what career would you pursue?
ELIZABETH: Probably directing. Or producing. Or writing. But, if I had to leave the entertainment business completely, I think I’d be a psychologist. I love psychology. I find people very interesting.
GLITTER: You and Ariana have been friends for a while. For those who don’t know, how did you two meet?
ELIZABETH: We met about 3 years ago when we did a reading workshop for a show called “13” together. That’s where our long journey started. We’re very close. It’s been great to work with Ariana for as long as we have. She’s definitely one of my best friends.
GLITTER: Who are your musical influences and who would you love to do a duet with?
ELIZABETH: I have SO many musical influences. I’m mostly influenced by rockers from the late 60’s/ early 70’s. I love Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, Crosby Stills and Nash, The Beatles… I also love Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, Regina Spektor, Ray LaMontagne… lots of stuff. One of the people I would love to duet with would be Steven Tyler. That would be a lot of fun.
GLITTER: The iCarly & Victorious cast was just in Memphis, TN and visited children in St.Jude Children’s Hospital. What was the experience like?
ELIZABETH: I think we were all amazed at just HOW incredible the experience truly was. Getting to spend time with all of those amazing kids and seeing the smiles on their faces when we walked in the room was one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve ever had.
GLITTER: The iCarly & Victorious crossover (iParty With Victorious) aired in June. What was it like having both casts come together to make this happen?
ELIZABETH: It was insane. Having all of those crazy personalities and off the wall characters in a room together was wild. It was magical. The whole experience was definitely something I’ll never forget.
