Transcript of Yahoo! Chat with Days Jensen Ackles (Eric) and Julianne Morris (Greta) - December 2, 1999
Jensen: Hey everybody! Glad we could spend this evening together and I could share my dinner with all of you!
Julianne: Hi! I'm glad that Jensen's finally had enough time to go online, because every time I've said I could he's been busy. So I'm glad we could finally all be together!
soapfun1:asks: Jensen and Julianne how long did you dream of being an actor?
Jensen: From the moment I met Julianne.
Julianne: This is going to be fun.
Jensen: It was never in my plan, never really a dream of mine.
Jensen: I more or less stumbled upon it and found something I enjoyed and could make a living doing it!
Jensen: It's not so bad.
Soapscreen asks: Julianne same question?
Julianne: I kind of got the acting bug, so to speak, in junior high school, doing plays.
Jensen: She saw one of my commercials.
Daysfan1 asks: Is Nicole going to get between Eric and Greta?
Jensen: I think she's gonna give it her best shot.
Jensen: I don't know if it's going to work out. Eric's going to try to stick to his guns about not going back to Nicole although he's attracted to her.
Jensen: He wished it had worked out, but he wants to move on.
spacegroove asks: How long did it take to do your make-up when you scarred up as Swamp Girl?
Julianne: Actually Swamp Girl was a very quick make-up application, it was just a matter of slapping a lot of brown mud on me. What took the longest was when I had the scars and that took about two hours.
MsP_70 asks: Jensen, will you be coming home to Richardson for the holidays?
Jensen: I've already made one trip for Thanksgiving.
Jensen: I'm planning my next one for Christmas.
smiley_girl_16_1999 asks: What's in store for the New Year? Any hints?
Julianne: I'm going to be spending New Years in my parents backyard in Florida with my family, and that's it. Sound exciting? I live on the edge.
Jensen: My girlfriend and I are taking a trip to Hawaii. We're spending it with some friends out there.
Julianne: See, he lives a much more exciting life than I do.
Jensen: I didn't have a choice. It's my girlfriend's best friend's wedding. I'm just tagging along.
purvaphalguni asks: Jensen, what commercials have you done?
Jensen: Triscuits.
Jensen: I can't stand the sight of them now...I ate them for eight hours straight.
Jensen: Venture--which is like a Target.
Jensen: That's all I can remember. Something as a tiny kid.
perfect fan asks: Julianne: Did you act in The young and Restless in 1997?
Julianne: Yes, from 1994 through 1996... I played Amy Wilson
shortyju asks: Hi Julianne, I read that you were a huge fan of John Stamos... so am I, do you still have those scrapbooks that you made??
Julianne: No, I don't know what happened to them! I lost them somewhere along the way.
Julianne: I was a huge Blackie fan when he was on GH,
Julianne: but I lost track of him since those days. That was a very very long time ago.
Julianne: But I have to admit, I had his picture in my locker at school, along with 20 million other girls
lil_ol_Ashley asks: Jensen, do you know u are so good looking?
Julianne: Yes, he does! :)
Julianne: No, he's humble and sweet.
Jensen: I don't necessarily think of myself like that.
Jensen: You don't wake up in the morning and go "Damn I'm good lookin'!"I think everyone looks at their flaws first.
kattsia asks: Jensen and Julianne, what do you think of the writers aging all the children overnight?
Julianne: I haven't thought about it.
Julianne: It's a part of the soap world though.
Jensen: It happens. It happened with my character. It helps to give the soaps storylines and moves the actual families along quicker.
Julianne: Instead of bringing on new characters that have no family connection, it allows the writers to incorporate family in teenage storylines. Otherwise they'd have to bring on teenagers who have no connection.
brandyb77 asks: JULIE: WHY DON'T YOU BEAT NICOLE UP?
Julianne: Because my script doesn't tell me to!
Julianne: I don't think Greta would beat Nicole up, but if she had my personality she'd be wise enough to let Eric know what's going on, and I think she should let Nicole know that she's not going to put up with it.
Jensen: Aren't we just the mature type...
feb5576 asks: Jensen, I noticed that your hair has gotten a little longer recently. Any reason why and will you get it cut shorter again? I think a buzz would look good!
Jensen: I would love to shave my hair off.
Jensen: The show prohibits that. If I could wear a no-hair do, I would.
Julianne: You would have nothing to do! You'd get so bored not having anything to fix in the makeup room!
Jensen: I'd love to get my makeup on and just cruise.
gwynee99 asks: Are you guys going to be at the Celebrity Softball event again this year?
Julianne: I don't know.
Jensen: I haven't even heard of it.
kattsia asks: Hi Julie and Jensen, which castmates are the most fun to work with?
Julianne: Definitely not Jensen. :)
Julianne: I love working with Kristian.
Jensen: We like working together. We have a lot more fun than a lot of people.
Julianne: Yeah. It's a fun cast
Jensen: I like working with just about everybody.
Julianne: Jensen and I have a great time working together. Aside from him, Kristian is a lot of fun to work with. Which is surprising, because she has so much pressure on her, but she has time to make it fun.
Sweetness asks: What soap if any did you watch as a child?
Julianne: General Hospital
Jensen: All My Children.
Jensen: Not that I watched it. It was on because my mother watched it.
Julianne: Yeah, yeah, yeah...
Jensen: Michael E. Knight? He's was my favorite soap character of all time.
Julianne: He's great!
Jensen: He presented me my newcomer award.
Julianne: Ahhhhh. that's cool.
grows10 asks: What was your favorite scene?
Jensen: I don't know... they come in one ear and go out the other.
Julianne: All my scenes with Jensen!
Julianne: I have some stuff coming up with Kristian, where I find out she's my mother.
Jensen: I know! When Sami was getting executed.
Booger_Barbie_Dolly asks: Julianne, Will we ever find out who Greta's father is for sure? It's John isn't it?
Julianne: I don't even know who it is! I'm as curious as everyone else. I hope I find out eventually.
Julianne: I haven't heard anything, any buzz about it lately.
p_ram_404 asks: Jensen they say that you have a great singing voice will we hear it anytime soon?
Jensen: Not a chance!
Jensen: (laughs)
Jensen: Who heard that?
Julianne: You sang at Kevin and Patrika's fan club event!
Jensen: Yeah but that was, like, karaoke. I can carry a tune and that's about it.
swamprat62 asks: My son is named Jensen. How did you get your name?
Jensen: My mother was flipping through a hymnal in church. It was the last name of the writer of the hymn they were singing.
Jensen: I was going to be Justin, but she wanted something a little different.
Jensen: I actually wasn't named for three days.
DonnieBrasqo asks: Will you two have any steamy love scenes in the near future?
Julianne: I don't know. They need a little something.
Julianne: Greta got all flustered when they kissed at the copy place. Lord have mercy! Nothing wrong with a little kissing here and there!
gina_g_1973 asks: The chemistry between Eric and Greta feels more real to me. Did you two hit it off in front of the camera right away?
Jensen: I don't know. Did we?
Julianne: We became friends. I think we have a lot in common and we enjoy each other's company.
Jensen: If there's chemistry, it comes form the fact that we enjoy each other as people
Jensen: I think so. As soon as we started working together we started hanging out.
sashajade asks: What do you think of the soon-to-be new soap networks?
Jensen: I have no idea what you're talking about.
Jensen: We're clueless!
Jensen: All we do is go in there and act like puppets.
btrfli_99 asks: How far in advance are you notified of upcoming storylines?
Jensen: Maybe like a week or two in advance.
Julianne: on average, a week or so,
Julianne: if you ask questions, they'll steer you in the right direction, but sometimes they don't know.
Jensen: Sometimes they don't even know what's going to happen with your character.
dishitout: What is the greatest accomplishment in your life?
Jensen: A million sarcastic ones just went through my head.
Jensen: Just moving out of the house at 18 to the 2nd largest city in the US (LA) not knowing a soul, and then being able to build a career and support myself.
Julianne: There's two things: doing the missionary work that I've been able to do.
Julianne: I went to India and Belize and worked with kids a lot. That I'm probably the most proud of. And recently I bought a home in Florida for my parents, which is something I dreamed of doing my whole life.
Julianne: Those are two things I always wanted to do that I was able to do.
NeonBallroomDancer_99 asks: What kind of music do you 2 listen to?
Jensen: Christmas music right now...
Julianne: Year round you listen to country not Christmas.
Julianne: He listens to Country when I'm around!
Jensen: I don't necessarily listen to a lot of country. I just know it. It's programmed into you when you're born in Texas.
Jensen: I listen to a lot of modern rock.
Julianne: My favorite singers are Alison Craus, Lucinda Williams, Steve Earle...
Nubs_Gunther asks: Julianne. Would you ever want to have a lead role in a movie about yourself?
Julianne: Oh, lord!
Jensen: That'd be a half-hour special!
Julianne: That would be a commercial!
Julianne: I've never even thought about that, "playing myself". I think I'd like someone else to play me and see what they come up with.
feb5576 asks: Jensen, GH is searching to recast Luke and Laura's son. Would you consider changing shows?
Jensen: Be Lucky? No I'm not that Lucky.
Jensen: No!
Jensen: With the respect I have for him...I don't think I'd want to try to fill his shoes.
DonnieBrasqo asks: Is Stefano intimidating in real life?
Julianne: He's a teddy bear!
Jensen: He is so fun. In fact, when I see him he always asks about my family.
Julianne: He's fun.
Julianne: He's great. Whenever you do a scene with him he's goofing around.
Jensen: He has the best outtakes with everybody.
cosflo asks: Jensen, What you think of Y2k in 29 days?
Jensen: Whatever.
shortyju asks: Where do you see yourselves in 5 years?
Julianne: I don't know... I saw myself five years ago somewhere completely different than I am today, I'm living it day to day and not trying to predict the future.
Julianne: However, I hope I'm very much in love and I have a family and I hope that I'm happy,
Julianne: career-wise, that would depend on my personal life. That would be on the front burner, and then my career would fall into place accordingly.
a_kiss_4_u_baby asks: Jensen,,, I know this has nothing to do with the show but did you and LeAnn Rimes go together for awhile? and do you have a girl friend?
Jensen: No, to the first question and Yes to the second.
gloryjade asks: What do you think about Eric/Greta/Nicholas triangle?
Julianne: Right now we have our hands full with Nicole... to get Nicholas involved, we'd have a mess!
Julianne: If we could get Nicole out, why not? Greta needs some action!
Jensen: She's got somebody she can't handle now!
smiley_girl_16_1999 asks: Jensen and Julianne, how do you feel about Christie Clark leaving the show?
Jensen: I cry,
Jensen: every time I see a picture of her in a magazine...
Julianne: Blue, so blue!
Jensen: She was awesome. I wish I could have worked with her more.
Julianne: Too bad you were brothers and sisters!
Jensen: I did get to kiss her in my screen test, though...
Jensen: then I called all my friends back in Texas...
gloryjade asks: Do you have any pets?
Julianne: I have a little dog, a miniature Dachshund. His name is Cowboy.
Jensen: That dog is a rat.
Julianne: He's the sweetest!
Jensen: No. I had a dog last year, but I had to send it back home because I wasn't spending enough time with it and it deserved more.
PattyGirl78 asks: Julianne: Who helped you the most on your first day on days?
Julianne: For the first six months, the only person I worked with was Peter Reckell. He was great, really sweet and supportive.
Julianne: As an actor, he was a real giver. A couple of times he took me into his dressing room, sat me down, and gave me instructions.
blackcherry_soda18 asks: Julianne & Jensen: Do you find it hard to stay grounded since you are always in the public eye?
Jensen: Julianne does. I don't.
Julianne: :-)
Jensen: No, it's not hard to stay grounded. I'm never really faced with that.
Julianne: Jensen and I have been very fortunate to come from close families, being only a phone call away, they keep us in check.
Jensen: My dad calls me once a week.
fran2400 asks: Jensen, you have awesome clothes on the show, do you get to pick them out?
Jensen: I have awesome clothes? Well, okay.
Jensen: I basically just walk into my dressing room and put on what's there.
Jensen: Unlike the women, who treat it like a shopping spree!
Mandy_loves_BSB asks: Hey Julianne! You just said you liked country and Christmas music. Have you picked up the new Garth Brooks Christmas album yet? Its awesome!
Julianne: I like country. Jensen likes Christmas
Jensen: Well I'm listening to Christmas music right now because it's the holidays...
shortyju asks: Who are your inspirations??
Jensen: My daddy.
Julianne: My parents.
kjsweet asks: Are there going to be any big upsets between Hope, Princess Gina, and Greta on the show?
Julianne: Heck, yeah!
Julianne: It's a soap opera! It's going to get interesting around the new year. I think Greta is very troubled, because she's a pretty honest person. She doesn't like to deceive people,
Julianne: but at the same time, she has a lot of loyalty. It's a question of who she's most loyal too. She's going to be in an awkward position
Booger_Barbie_Dolly asks: Julianne & Jensen, Are you two getting a good response from fans? Eric and Greta have a big fan base on the internet. Have you noticed? We LOVE Eric and Greta!!
Julianne: That's sweet. Thank you!
JulianneJ: Today I heard something bad about Greta, so it's nice to hear nice things.
Julianne: They said I'm not sexy!
Jensen: Tell wardrobe. They'll fix you up.
Jensen: I have noticed that there's been a nice response.
Julianne: It's nice when you get feedback. It's encouraging
Soapfan35 asks: Jensen, any upcoming scenes between Eric & Marlena? You and Deidre have a great mother/son chemistry. Wish "Mom" was more involved in Eric's life.
Jensen: Me too! I love working with her. Ever since I first got on the show, she took me under her wing. I'd definitely like to work with her more.
RooRooKat asks: Jensen, you are such a brilliant actor. Can you tell us what kinds of feature film roles you would like to play?
Jensen: Gee, not that we really get to pick and choose in this business...
Julianne: Someday you will.
Jensen: I would like to work with any of the superstars, the mega film stars that I really respect. Any role that gives me the opportunity to work with and learn from them...
kayleehope asks: Jensen, if you were in Eric's shoes, would you give in so easily to Nicole??
Julianne: Heck no!
Jensen: I'm a strong boy.
dj88_nascar asks: Is Days planning some big stuff for New Year's Eve?
Julianne: Mmm-hmm!
sashajade asks: On set who is is the biggest practical Joker?
Julianne: Jensen and I have had our share.
Jensen: Brian Dattilo.
Jensen: Brian's renowned. Just two days ago, Julianne decided to smash a caramel in my hand. Our practical jokes are between each other.
Jensen: He spread the caramel from my hand to all the others!
Jensen: Bryan likes to get the whole crew.
Chrisf21 asks: Ok, moderator, I KNOW Jensen, Please give him my comments/questions if you aren't, I don't get to talk with him much! And he would be happy to know me and Beth are in the room!
Jensen: Hey girls! Hope to see you soon!
fireryredhead59 asks: Jensen: What is your favorite holiday?
Jensen: Gee, with all the Christmas lights? I would have to say Easter.
Jensen: No, definitely Christmas.
skatergrl_ca asks: What are you're favorite hobbies away from the show?
Julianne: When I have time I love to go on little trips
Julianne: I love to go on adventures.
Julianne: My brother and I went to Joshua Tree, San Francisco, Mexico...
fireryredhead59 asks: Jensen: Do you surf the web much?
Jensen: No.
perfect fan asks: I love acting! Got any tips to help me to become a better actor? I hope to be an actress sometime soon!
Julianne: Get involved in a community theater wherever you live.
Julianne: If you're in school, get involved in your school plays. Get involved, see how you like it.
Julianne: But don't pay money to "finders". You don't need to do that. Get an 8 by 10 taken.
Julianne: Be careful. But the best thing to do is community theater and school plays.
babygirl04019 asks: Jensen and Julianne, who are your idols or people that you really look up to in the acting business???
Julianne: Acting-wise, I'm a huge fan of John Malkovich and Robert Duvall.
Julianne: Acting/personal celebrity, Audrey Hepburn.
Julianne: I think the way she intertwined her acting and celebrity status to work with UNICEF was great
Jensen: I have a favorite actor every time I watch a new movie.
Jensen: So....whoever entertains me entertains me, and if I enjoy their work, I respect them.
Jensen: There are a lot of them out there that I admire.
ama_83 asks: Jensen how was to do a photo shoot for the calendar with Brian and Victor?
Jensen: Oh, they made that into a calendar?
Jensen: I didn't know that.
Jensen: It's more just the guys getting together and goofing off.
Jensen: Although I did learn new techniques of how to pump up with a towel, by Austin and Victor.
shortyju asks: Do you ever get starstruck when you meet famous people at parties??
Jensen: Heck yeah! You'll never see it on my face, but I'll turn around and be like, "Oh my gosh!"
Julianne: Do you really?
Julianne: There's only a few people I would get starstruck by... like Robert Duvall, John Malkovich, Meryl Streep, people I really respect.
Julianne: I wouldn't just get starstruck by celebrity.
Jensen: She's just so used to it, you know...
Julianne: Whatever! :)
gina_g_1973 asks: J, in real life would you go for a guy like Eric Brady?
Julianne: (laughs)
Jensen: Of course I would!
Julianne: He seems like an incredibly sweet, loyal, honest, trusting guy.
Soapfan35 asks: Is it uncomfortable to film scenes like Nicole's striptease? Do you get embarrassed doing loves scenes?
Jensen: That particular scene didn't embarrass me because all of my clothes were on.
Jensen: The first time that Eric and Nicole made love--I was thinking my grandmother was going to kill me.
Booger_Barbie_Dolly asks: You two should have been nominated for "Hottest Couple" for the SOD awards. Don't you agree?
Julianne: Thank you!
Jensen: Absolutely.
Julianne: This was a lot of fun! thank you so much for being interested in my character's life and my life. It's very flattering!
Julianne: Thanks, and I hope I was able to answer your questions. I wish I could have answered more. Hopefully we'll be able to do this again!
Julianne: Over the holidays, it's going to get really exciting as far as the Princess Gina storyline goes. I think things are going to come to a climax!
Julianne: As far as Eric and Greta are concerned, I don't know what's going to happen!
Jensen: Thanks.
Jensen: You guys are phenomenal. Thanks for letting us into your lives everyday and giving us the chance to act out these funny fantasies.
Jensen: You make our jobs a pleasure.
Jensen: Keep watching!
