A Movie Portrayal of Me

When I was little, one of the many things I aspired to be was an actress. Now, I no longer have that in mind as a potential career, because I think I would be a terrible actress. Still, I haven’t lost my fascination with actors and actresses, and how they are able to portray such different characters depending on what role they have in a particular movie. It’s led me to often wonder who would portray me if there was a movie made about my life¹. Every time I’ve thought about it, I’ve tried to pick someone that resembles me not only in looks, but also in personality. It also had to be an actress I liked and/or admired, for why would I pick someone I didn’t like to play me in a movie?

My answer has changed from time to time, but I think I’ve finally settled on who I would like to play me in a movie version of my life. My actress of choice is Rachel Bilson. I think she’s a gorgeous person, inside and out, and she’s also fantastically talented and a really great person. I’m not saying that I’m all the things that I think Rachel are, but it’s nice to dream that someone I admire would play me in a movie, if the chance arose. I love Rachel in everything I’ve seen her in, and I think she would add a little extra quirkiness and kindness in a movie of my life. Physically, Rachel and I look a little similar, although of course she’s far more beautiful than I will ever be.

Question of the Week: If you could pick anyone to play you in a movie of your life, who would it be and why?

1. I’m not advocating my life being made into a movie. I think it would be a terribly boring one! [↩]

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