Interviewing the lovely Kate Beckinsale is always a treat, but we never expected that she might appreciate our chats as much as we do. The "Underworld" star recently charmed us by extolling the common ground between actors and journalists: "There are so many similar things...You really have to have a passion for either."
The British beauty gained a newfound respect for the journalistic profession, courtesy of her role in "Nothing But the Truth," an upcoming drama about an embattled reporter. "I play a journalist who exposes someone as a covert CIA operative and has to go to jail because she won't reveal her source," Beckinsale explained.
That series of events may seem ripped from the headlines, but don't cry biopic just yet. "I don't play Judith Miller," Beckinsale insisted, though she conceded, "But [my character] is a bit like Judith Miller." The topical flick, slated for a 2009 release, also stars Alan Alda, Matt Dillon, and David Schwimmer. Read More...
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