You know her and love her as Addie Singer on Nickelodeon's hit show Unfabulous or from Aquamarine. Learn more about her, her upcoming role as Nancy Drew and other Emma Roberts news in the following interview with Julia Roberts' also-famous niece.
Q: Where are you calling from?
A: I'm in New York (promoting) the Band-Aid brand "Stick With It" contest — it's a contest that inspires kids to stick with it, whether that be academics or sports or instruments or a hobby. You enter by writing an essay (due by Aug. 15), and there's a grand prize and other prizes. You can go to StickWithItAwards.com to find out more.
Q: How did you get involved with that?
A: I just think it's really important for kids to stick with things because I know some kids start things and quit and then go back and start again. I just think it's important to (find) something they like to do.
Q: Have you ever had a problem starting something and then quitting and not following through?
A: Yeah (laughs). I think everyone has that every once in a while. (For me) it was probably horseback riding — I started and then I quit and now I want to start back up again.
Q: So "Aquamarine" is out now on DVD. Tell us what it's about.
A: It's about two best friends who find a mermaid; it's about their friendship and getting to know each other and getting to know themselves. It's really fun.
Q: I understand you're in a new Nancy Drew film.
A: Yes, I play Nancy Drew — we actually just finished shooting.
Q: Is it based on any of the Nancy Drew books?
A: It's not based on any of the books — it's a new premise where Nancy Drew moves to Los Angeles and lives in an old movie star's house. It's filled with all sorts of adventures.
Q: So, does it have an old-movie-star-glamour feel?
A: (Laughs) Of course!
Q: Who else is in the movie?
A: Tate Donovan plays my dad, and Rachel Leigh Cook is also in it.
Q: Did you read the Nancy Drew books when you were younger?
A: No, I didn't. It seems like they skipped my generation — everyone before me read them and all the little kids now are reading them, but my friends and I didn't.
Q: What kind of books did you read?
A: I'm a Harry Potter girl. I also read all the Lemony Snicket books.
Q: So your Nickelodeon show "Unfabulous" is doing really well — are we going to see another season?
A: Yes, we start (shooting) in August.
Q: Tell me a little bit about your character — you play a musician, right?
A: I play Addie Singer, a girl who, instead of keeping a diary, sings and plays guitar and writes songs. It's about her struggling through middle school, having to deal with family and friends and everything.
Q: What can we expect to see in the new season? Will your character change? Will she be dealing with different issues?
A: I'm not really sure yet. I'm going to have dinner with the writer . . . to talk about new and fun story ideas.
Q: Do you have any particular direction you want her to go in? You must feel pretty close to her, having already played her for two seasons.
A: I kind of want her to have more funny adventures and just do more stuff. I also think she should mature a lot.
Q: You really play the guitar, right?
A: Yes, I played before (the show). I'm OK; I haven't really taken lessons in a long time because I've been so busy. I want to start again.
Q: You have a CD out from the show. Can you see doing music beyond "Unfabulous"?
A: Yes, I'd like to do that — probably when I'm older and can focus more on it.
Q: Do you dance? Any aspirations for Broadway?
A: No, I can't dance to save my life. As for Broadway — I don't think so (laughs). I don't really like being on stage.
Q: I'm sure people ask you this all the time, but do you look to your aunt as a role model?
A: Yes. I love the movies she's done and I like the way her career has gone — she's done a lot of different kind of movies.
Q: Any particular favorite?
A: "America's Sweethearts" — it's really funny.
Q: Does she give you career advice?
A: We don't really talk about it. I get most of my advice from Mom and my manager. I also think you need to learn more from experience.
Q: If there's one question you wish people would never ask you again, what would it be?
A: "What advice does your aunt give you?"
Q: Got it — sorry about that.
A: (Laughing) That's OK.
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