True Lies

A FRANK, INTIMATE PROFILE OF Celebrity-Interview INSINCERITY

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PART ONE:

The Interview

f We were sitting in the lobby of the Chateau Marmont...

I was as nervous as a high-school geek.

I'm sorry I'm late.

I hope I didn't inconvenience you.

She wasn't like a typical movie star. I was a misfit in high school.

Nobody would go out with me.

She seemed more honest and open.

I loved the director. I loved my co-star.

I'd always wanted to work with him.

We were one big happy family.

I did my own stunts.

I didn't use a body double.

I did a lot of research for the role.

The Northern Irish accent she takes on is eminently believable.

She was natural and down to earth.

It was difficult to gain the weight.

I don't have an entourage. I'm not part of the

Yes, it's definitely going to be a cover story.

Hollywood party scene. His marriage was already

on the rocks. On the weekends, I just

like to kick back and relax in Malibu with my dogs. I decorated the house

myself. If I'd had plastic surgery,

believe me, I'd tell you. I felt the nudity was integral to the character. It's not about the money.

It's all about the work.

It's all about the script.

It's all about Darfur.

I'm not a role model. Next, I'd like to do a

small independent film. But my first love has

always been the theater. She hadn't become hard

and jaded. I'm sorry to do this. But I'd

be remiss if I didn't ask... £ We've broken up.

It was painful.

But we're good friends

now. I'm sure

Annie Leibovitz

would love to shoot the picture. Whatever you tell me will I'm sorry, but

be off-the-record. she's I've never admitte

ot here this

to anybody before. She looked at me

expectantly. I'm feeling vulnerable.

It's the jet lag. I haven't eaten a thing

all day. I don't normally

drink like this. I'll just walk you back to

your room. I promise I won't

We really shouldn't be

doing this. I have an early call.

I've never done anything

like this before. You can trust me.

My lips are sealed.

PART TWO:

The Follow-Up

Good morning. I think they've connected tonight,

you to the wrong room. ) You must know who this is.

> I don't remember a

> thing about last night.

I was just calling to

check a few facts. It's a really bad time

to talk.

right now.

My editor just wants me to get a few more quotes.

I'm busy this weekend.

I'm going out of town.

I thought we were friends.

We are friends.

I'm not good enough for you.

I'll call you back.

I don't understand why her publicist is calling.

I don't understand why her manager is calling.

I don't understand why her agent is calling.

We never give quote approval.

We never promised she was going to get the cover, s

We tried to get Annie Leibovitz, but she wasn't available.

She thought she could keep the clothes.

I'll turn in the piece

I just need one more day.

If you publish that story, we'll sue you.

You'll never get an interview with another one of our clients.

I didn't mean to imply I slept with her.

I stand by my story.

It s too late to i cancel the f piece.

I don't know if we can fix it.

This isn't personal.

It's out of my hands.

I swear, I wasn't the one who leaked it to "Page Six."

PART THREE:

Publication

Exclusive.

The inside story.

' She comes clean for J the first time.

3 I never l said that. ^

, It never happened.

, We're going to ask 3 for a retraction.

3 I swear, I'll never do 3 any press again.

3 You probably don't 3 remember me.

Of course I do—nice to see you.

I just wanted to say "Hi."

I'd love to talk, but I just spotted someone I haven't seen in years.

S I still can't believe that I S slept with him.

I'm sure there are lots of other magazines that would love to publish you.

Like Maxim.

Or Us Weekly.

It's all for the best.