Heather Graham’s focus on fun

She’s been in front of the cameras since she was 14, thanks to a somewhat doe-eyed early screen presence, but now that Heather Graham is over 40, she’s looking to protect and serve the next generation with steely resolve.

It’s not a police state of being, she says. It’s about being in the moment, and simply observing the emotional reality around her — and within her.

An avid practitioner of yoga and meditation, Graham says it’s not always easy maintaining focus in the kaleidoscopic world of entertainment, but whenever she works with kids, she almost feels it’s her duty to inspire through example.

“I remember what it was like to work on my first movie,” says Graham, sitting in a wingback chair in one of Toronto’s grand old dames. “And I think it’s really important to be able to preserve the joy of it all, because it’s all a game of let’s pretend, no matter how old you are.”

Graham has worked with kids in two of her last outings, Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer, and the truly transcendent The Flying Machine, which features classical piano superstar Lang Lang guiding a winged piano over Europe and is currently unfurling as part of the Toronto International Film Festival.
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Posted on September 17, 2011 by Stef under Interviews, The Flying Machine

Heather interview with Jill Weinlein

When Heather Graham skated onscreen in the movie Boogie Nights, I knew she would become a big star. She just has that “It” factor. Later she appeared in Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me, Swingers, Bowfinger, Six Degrees of Separation and the smash hit, Hangover. I met with Graham in Beverly Hills to find out more about the beautiful, blue-eyed actress.

JW: What is your favorite thing to do on weekends when you are not filming?

HG: Saturday mornings I love to hang out in Venice and attend a Yoga class. My favorite class to take is Vinnie Marino’s at Yoga Works on Main St. Marino is one of the most popular Vinyasa flow teachers in Los Angeles. He uses a blend of music and alignment and leads workshops and retreats throughout the world.

After yoga, I grab a bite at a nearby restaurant in Venice.

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JW: Are you reading any good books right now?

HG: I just finished Freedom by Jonathan Franzen and I adore the Hunger Games Trilogy.

Read the full interview here on Jill’s blog So Cal Mom.

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Stef under Interviews

From Rollergirl to Wacky Aunts: Heather Graham Talks Long Career

In ‘Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer,’ Heather Graham plays the wacky but way-cool Aunt Opal, helping the mussed-up haired title character in a special quest. The 41-year-old star’s journey in Hollywood has also been pretty quirk filled, and she’s been working non-stop for what seems like an eternity, popping up in ‘Growing Pains’ in 1987 and then a long string of films from ‘Drugstore Cowboy,’ ‘Boogie Nights’ and the mother-load, ‘The Hangover.’ She spoke to PopEater about being an auntie, her slight disappointment at not being cast in the ‘Hangover’ sequel, and why she thinks directors look to her to play strippers, triple-x actresses and the like.

“The subject of sexuality is definitely fascinating to me,” she tells me. “I think also men like to write these characters in scripts. So if a man can write the part of a lesbian prostitute who’s into porno, they’re writing it in! Like, I want to do a movie about the survivors of the triangle shirtwaist factory fire and how they were empowered through their tragedy.”
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Posted on June 20, 2011 by Stef under Interviews

MovieWeb interview

Posted on June 11, 2011 by Stef under Interviews, Video Updates

OK! Magazine interview with Heather

Heather Graham and beau Jason Silva hold hands during the Kimchi Chronicles premiere party in NYC. She introduces him to Hugh Jackman and wife Deborra-Lee as her “boyfriend” and the foursome chat about adoption.

Playing the “cool” aunt in Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer, in theaters now, left the 40-year-old actress in the company of children.

“It was so fun,” she tells me. “I loved being around the kids, and doing a movie that was about the importance of having fun.”

Despite a role starring in the kids’ movie, she isn’t feeling broody.

“I mean, I feel like it could be really fun, but I sort of feel open to whatever happens, like if I do or if I don’t,” Heather tells me of having children.

What would be fun about it?

“Well, my best friend has these little kids I’m totally in love with, so I love them. I took them of the premiere of this movie.”

For now, the couple doesn’t rush spending their time alone together.

“I take her to eat Venezuelan food in the East Village,” Jason tells me. “There’s a great place called Caracas. We do a lot of lazy cuddling.”
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Posted on June 11, 2011 by Stef under Interviews

Heather On Air with Ryan Seacrest

Heather Graham calls “On Air with Ryan Seacrest,” to talk about her new film “Judy Moody And The Not Bummer Summer,” her own personal fountain of youth, and her career as an actress.

“Judy Moody And The Not Bummer Summer” is based on the popular children’s book featuring third-grader Judy Moody setting out to have the most thrilling summer of her life. Graham explains her character Aunt Opal as, “this artistic world traveler that comes to look after the kids for the summer.” Regarding its unusual premiere Heather announces, ” I heard something really cool, which is that the Obamas are screening it for their kids (Sasha and Malia) this weekend, how cool is that?”

Ryan Seacrest and the “On Air” crew have dubbed Graham as “The Fountain Of Youth” and when asked “what keeps her looking like you’re ten years younger than all of us?” Flattered by the comment, Graham gives her insight by saying “thank you for saying that, I do a lot of yoga, I sleep a lot and I don’t know good lighting?”

While going through her major roles in films, Ryan asks her what she thinks about former “Hangover” co-star Ed Helms marrying someone else in the sequel. Graham light heartily replies “aww, it’s not very romantic. I thought our marriage was for real.”

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Posted on June 09, 2011 by Stef under Interviews, Media Alerts

Craig Ferguson video

Posted on June 09, 2011 by Stef under Interviews, Public Appearances, Video Updates

Heather Visits Craig Ferguson Tonight

Heather will be appearing on the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson tonight at 11:35 pm Central/12:35 pm Eastern. Check your local listings for details.

Posted on June 08, 2011 by Stef under Interviews, Public Appearances