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The Emmy-winning actor has a packed 2025.
She talks about what keeps her grounded.
Amanda Seyfried seems to beeverywhere.
It can all be… a lot.
(Filming took place during a real-life staging of the production in 2023.)
Fortunately, Seyfriedsreal-life reduxeshave been less fraught.
Here We Go Again.
you’re able to just keep going withMamma Mia.
Well never get sick of hearing Super Trouper.
Can you tell me about reuniting with yourBig Lovebrother, Douglas Smith, inSeven Veils?
I said, Theres no chance in hell youre playing the love interest.
Im so sorry to say, but you understand, right?
Hes like, No, I get it.
Because hes like a brother to me.
He was absolutely fine with that.
I was like, Not important… but theres no way I can do this.
And then we found the eroticism in the hair, which is so symbolic of Salome and the head.
It was a better way in.
It helps that theres this kind of simmering, unspoken thing.
Thats whats so fun about Atom Egoyan and the worlds he creates.
Like, hes not afraid to go there.
If he feels moved by something, hes going to explore it.
As those conversationscontinue today,what would you tell someone like Jeanine?
You know, its better to have them there than to need them and theyre not around.
Everybody has different needs.
And when theres anything sensual or intimate, I think its essential.
It was fun watching you play a director.
It felt very meta.
Is that something youd be interested in doing?
No, its just fun to play.
That would be something I could see myself doing.
I think people would hire you for that.
I guess well see.
Im just in video village watching.
It felt realistic watching Jeanine make a run at FaceTime her family while putting on this production.
Its such an important part of her day.
Do you have any practices on set to help you stay connected at home?
Those are the times I always have a go at make myself available.
Im all over the place, you know?
We finish a scene, go to the next scene, go to the next location.
Its always unpredictable, so its grounding to know where theyre going to be.
Ive also read that youre aBachelorsuper fan.
Have you been keeping up with the franchise lately?
To be honest, I may have gone onReality Stevetoday.
What do you think of those spoilers?
Im actually glad, becauseI really like her.
I hope it works out.
I mean, I lovedThe Golden Bachelor.
I think that was the best idea, because these women are not about getting followers.
It brought it back to innocence.
And is it correct that you recently wrapped filming onThe Housemaid?
What are you excited for viewers to see in that film?
Oh, my God.
The wackiest sh*t Ive ever done.
I had some of the most memorable experiences playing Nina.
I was having the time of my life, truly.
I think fans of the book are going to be wildly happy.
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
