Of course, Kinsey’s television character is a far
cry from who she is in real life, a cheerful and caring person, especially when
it comes to parenting her four-year-old daughter, Isabel. TheCelebrityCafe.com
spoke with the actress about her next TV project following the ending of The
Office and her work as an ambassador for Citrus Lane, a care package
company that specializes in delivering various kid-friendly products to
families with infants and toddlers.
TheCelebrityCafe.com:
What are your thoughts about The Office coming to an end after nine
seasons?
Angela Kinsey: Oh my god, Bridget, it is
very bittersweet. I love so much the group of people that I’m working with.
They really are like my extended family. We are all very close. I’m going to
miss them so much. On that end it’s kind of sad. It’s been a lot of fun playing
Angela Martin, no matter how weird and persnickety she is. But at the same time
for the integrity of the show and the storyline, I feel it is time to say
goodbye.
TCC: What is the one thing you
will miss about playing your Office character, Angela Martin?
AK: Well, it’s always fun to play
the bitch. I personally have sort of a hard time telling people off. So it’s
nice to play someone who is very bold and could care less what others think
about her.
TCC: Do you know what can fans
expect from the show’s very last episode?
AK: We’re still halfway through
the show. I actually don’t know what the final episode will be. They’re still
working on that. But I think this season is turning out to be really great
because there are a lot of characters having these big crisis moments in their
lives.
My character just figured out that Oscar is
sleeping with the Senator, which is going to unravel Angela Martin’s world. Jim
and Pam are at a crisis because Jim is getting this job in Philadelphia. Andy
is also going to have a big break in his life and so is Erin. All these
characters are having these huge moments that are going to play out. I think
the show is going to have a great ending.
TCC: I know some former cast
members of The Office have left to do their own shows. Even you have one
coming up, a sitcom on FOX called Dirty Blondes. What inspired you to
create this show?
AK: My show is based off the
friendship of my friend, Rachael Harris, and I. We have known each other for 16
years. The show is about two women that are starting over later in life. It’s
all about new beginnings, the trials and humiliations, but also the small
victories in life.
TCC: When is the pilot expected to
air?
AK: I’m not sure. I imagine we’ll
shoot the pilot the beginning of next year.
TCC: Aside from working on
television projects, you are also a very dedicated mother. What would you say
is the most challenging part of being a single parent?
AK: I would love to sometimes
have an extra set of hands to help around the house. I don’t know what people’s
perceptions are of TV actresses and if they have tons of help around, because I
don’t. I sometimes wish my mom or my sisters lived right across the street from
me, so they could come over and help me out at dinner time. It’s those kinds of
moments that as a parent you really would like to have a little extra help. I
think all parents want that.
TCC: So you want your daughter to
grow up in an environment just like any other regular family?
AK: Yes, I really want to do it
myself. I want it to be my daughter and I. But I do have a lady help us when
I’m working and when Isabel’s dad is working. We don’t have an entourage of
nannies taking care of everything. We don’t live in the glitzy part of town. We
are kind of out in the suburbs. Our neighbors are not actors, but are mostly
lawyers, accountants, and school teachers. That’s what I want. I think even in
a big city like New York, Los Angeles, or Chicago you can still find a
community that feels like a small town. I wanted my child to grow up in that
type of environment.
TCC: What advice would you give on
how to have cooperative co-parenting during the holidays?
AK: My ex-husband and I have a
really great relationship because our daughter is everything to us. I would say
we co-parent very well not only on the holidays, but all year round. We just
made this a part of our foundation that will be forever. We do activities
together every weekend as a family, just the three of us. Often during the week
we take turns helping each other take Isabel to school or picking her up. We’ll
even have lunch or dinner together. In fact, we are going to have Thanksgiving
together. And we’re planning of doing some activities for Christmas, like going
to go see Santa as a family at the mall. This is a choice my ex-husband and I have
made and we tend to keep it for the sake of our daughter.
TCC: But what if a person doesn’t
get along with their ex? Is it still possible to co-parent for the sake of the
kids?
AK: I feel every person’s
situation is different. But what can really help the partnership is if you can
keep it about your child then it helps smooth everything out.
TCC: Tell me about the holiday
care package you created for Citrus Lane.
AK: Yes, I designed a special
edition care package for preschoolers between the ages of three to six. I did
create the holiday box based on items my daughter likes, but I think boys might
like it too. The care package contains items like a tea set by Green Toys. They
are a company that makes items out of recycled material. Also, the box contains
an Ivy and Bean paper doll set by Chronicle Books. These dolls have clothes
that are removable stickers so your can constantly change their outfits. It’s
great for traveling because you can easily fit them in a bag. There is also a
Sparkle Hearts gift set, which are lotions. My daughter is pretty girly so
she’s into this type of stuff that has glitter in it. And it’s also non-toxic.
Fruit and veggie snacks are also included in the box from Plum Organic. They
are really yummy and chewy. It’s a sweet treat that parents can feel good about
putting them in your kid’s lunch box. You also get a cute penguin cookie
cutter, which was donated by one of my favorite non profit organizations,
Oceana.org. They help in protecting the world’s oceans. It’s good to tell your
little ones about ocean conservation and what small steps we can take to help
keep marine life safe.
I love being the Ambassador for a great company
like Citrus Lane. This group, consisting of moms and parents, research these
really good products, making sure they are organic and safe for the
environment, and then put these items in a box and ship them to their
subscribers every month. These are great care packages that parents will love
because they will be getting quality products that their kids will enjoy.
Angela Kinsey's Special Delivery courtesy of
Citrus Lane http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Todp7A9oZ8Q&sns=em
Written by: Bridget Campos
Link: http://thecelebritycafe.com/feature/2012/11/interview-angela-kinsey-co-star-office
Originally posted on Nov. 22, 2012
No comments:
Post a Comment