Post by TVFan on Sept 21, 2007 22:15:58 GMT -5
The financial site Bankrate.com did an interview with Kathryn (I assume because she's successful - it is somewhat success and money related). Anyway, here's the story:
Fame & Fortune: Kathryn Morris
By Bonnie Siegler
Bankrate.com
It should come as no surprise that Kathryn Morris has found success in Hollywood. She was groomed for it. Born in Cincinnati, as a child Morris traveled with her family -- six siblings and her parents -- throughout the South, performing in a "Partridge Family" type gospel group as one of the lead singers.
After a few years attending Temple University in Philadelphia moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting. Morris built up her resume with a small part as Najara on "Xena: Warrior Princess," and a role in Steven Spielberg's "A.I.," which eventually was cut from the film, before steady work started coming her way, including the movies "Minority Report" and "Paycheck." This summer she starred as Josh Hartnett's wife in "Resurrecting the Champ."
But with all those achievements, the 38-year-old actress is best known as Detective Lilly Rush on the CBS hit drama "Cold Case," returning for its fifth season this fall. "What I love about Lilly," says Morris, "is she doesn't try so hard to fit into any mold or idea of what a woman should be." After talking with the actress, the television role doesn't fall far from reality.
Bankrate: Now on a popular television show watched by millions, you're receiving a hefty steady paycheck. What are some of your splurges now, that you never dreamed you would spend money on before?
Kathryn Morris: To me, it's a nice thing to be able to invite a friend or family member on a trip that I was going on for work. It's nice to be able to say "I'd love it if you'd come with me." When I was in Australia a few years ago, I got to climb across the bridge with a harness and bring two friends with me -- how great was that? So those are some splurges to me. Or, if I send a girlfriend a pair of expensive shoes for no reason at all. And if I buy something for myself because hey, I worked a 22-hour day and I'm really proud of what I did today. I like to be able to celebrate that moment in life. So my splurges can be really big or really small but always satisfying.
Bankrate: Everyone who works in Hollywood knows the ups and downs. Do you save for that rainy day?
Kathryn Morris: I'm very smart with money; I've been thoughtful about it for a long time. I think I make an important purchase at the right moment. I feel happy that I can buy a lot of things that I would want and also have the reserve to save. That's a nice thought -- maybe I'll save some money and do that 10 years from now. Maybe I can save that money and invest it into something later. I'm happy that I have a healthy awareness about money.
Bankrate: What in your house, if it broke, would break your heart?
Kathryn Morris: In that sense, it wouldn't be something expensive. I'm very sentimental so I'd probably say photographs of my family and trips that I've been on ... special times in my life and career. That would really bum me out. Oh, there is this expensive piece of vintage jewelry that I got in Oklahoma on location one time. I would be really bummed out if that broke. I'd rather give it away to someone who would cherish it as much as I do.
Bankrate: Do you have a penchant for expensive cars?
Kathryn Morris: Well, I drive a Porsche Cayenne and that's all I'm going to say on that.
Bankrate: What's in your CD player now?
Kathryn Morris: I love U2, The White Stripes, Led Zeppelin. I got to see Chris Cornell from Soundgarden in Las Vegas recently and right afterward there was a concert with Big & Rich. So I like an eclectic group of everything.
Bankrate: When you look at yourself in the mirror, what is your favorite body part?
Kathryn Morris: I try not to obsess too much. When I was a kid, I used to hate my white skin because when you're a kid, you always want a cool tan. As I got older and watched old movies and members of my family with skin cancer, I realized I really don't have any melanin in my body -- hardly at all. And I realized that maybe this is part of what makes me unique. Maybe I should embrace my pale skin and that's part of my package and my spirit. I come from a long line of farmers and we're prone to skin cancer; my father has it. I had a few boyfriends who said my pale skin was their favorite thing about me.
Bankrate: What did traveling in your family's gospel group teach you and how do you incorporate some of those experiences into your life today?
Kathryn Morris: I learned a great deal about tolerance from all types of people from different classes and different backgrounds. What I did learn as a child was take everybody on an individual basis and assume people really are trying to do their best in life, until they show you differently. I learned about being interested in others. I think that was passed down from my parents and it has made me a curious and more open-hearted individual. When you meet certain people either in America or another country, you're not the "Ugly American" anymore because you're interested in their culture: how they are and how their families work, what they eat, what music they listen to. You learn their hopes and dreams. Everyone has them.
Bankrate: What's a perfect day like for you?
Kathryn Morris: Sleeping in after a long day of work and not setting the alarm clock so you wake up and the day is beautiful. Take a shower, hop in the car and maybe decide to drive to the beach with a friend or boyfriend. Or drive to that place you vaguely know, but don't know that well. That's a great day.
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Fame & Fortune: Kathryn Morris
By Bonnie Siegler
Bankrate.com
It should come as no surprise that Kathryn Morris has found success in Hollywood. She was groomed for it. Born in Cincinnati, as a child Morris traveled with her family -- six siblings and her parents -- throughout the South, performing in a "Partridge Family" type gospel group as one of the lead singers.
After a few years attending Temple University in Philadelphia moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting. Morris built up her resume with a small part as Najara on "Xena: Warrior Princess," and a role in Steven Spielberg's "A.I.," which eventually was cut from the film, before steady work started coming her way, including the movies "Minority Report" and "Paycheck." This summer she starred as Josh Hartnett's wife in "Resurrecting the Champ."
But with all those achievements, the 38-year-old actress is best known as Detective Lilly Rush on the CBS hit drama "Cold Case," returning for its fifth season this fall. "What I love about Lilly," says Morris, "is she doesn't try so hard to fit into any mold or idea of what a woman should be." After talking with the actress, the television role doesn't fall far from reality.
Bankrate: Now on a popular television show watched by millions, you're receiving a hefty steady paycheck. What are some of your splurges now, that you never dreamed you would spend money on before?
Kathryn Morris: To me, it's a nice thing to be able to invite a friend or family member on a trip that I was going on for work. It's nice to be able to say "I'd love it if you'd come with me." When I was in Australia a few years ago, I got to climb across the bridge with a harness and bring two friends with me -- how great was that? So those are some splurges to me. Or, if I send a girlfriend a pair of expensive shoes for no reason at all. And if I buy something for myself because hey, I worked a 22-hour day and I'm really proud of what I did today. I like to be able to celebrate that moment in life. So my splurges can be really big or really small but always satisfying.
Bankrate: Everyone who works in Hollywood knows the ups and downs. Do you save for that rainy day?
Kathryn Morris: I'm very smart with money; I've been thoughtful about it for a long time. I think I make an important purchase at the right moment. I feel happy that I can buy a lot of things that I would want and also have the reserve to save. That's a nice thought -- maybe I'll save some money and do that 10 years from now. Maybe I can save that money and invest it into something later. I'm happy that I have a healthy awareness about money.
Bankrate: What in your house, if it broke, would break your heart?
Kathryn Morris: In that sense, it wouldn't be something expensive. I'm very sentimental so I'd probably say photographs of my family and trips that I've been on ... special times in my life and career. That would really bum me out. Oh, there is this expensive piece of vintage jewelry that I got in Oklahoma on location one time. I would be really bummed out if that broke. I'd rather give it away to someone who would cherish it as much as I do.
Bankrate: Do you have a penchant for expensive cars?
Kathryn Morris: Well, I drive a Porsche Cayenne and that's all I'm going to say on that.
Bankrate: What's in your CD player now?
Kathryn Morris: I love U2, The White Stripes, Led Zeppelin. I got to see Chris Cornell from Soundgarden in Las Vegas recently and right afterward there was a concert with Big & Rich. So I like an eclectic group of everything.
Bankrate: When you look at yourself in the mirror, what is your favorite body part?
Kathryn Morris: I try not to obsess too much. When I was a kid, I used to hate my white skin because when you're a kid, you always want a cool tan. As I got older and watched old movies and members of my family with skin cancer, I realized I really don't have any melanin in my body -- hardly at all. And I realized that maybe this is part of what makes me unique. Maybe I should embrace my pale skin and that's part of my package and my spirit. I come from a long line of farmers and we're prone to skin cancer; my father has it. I had a few boyfriends who said my pale skin was their favorite thing about me.
Bankrate: What did traveling in your family's gospel group teach you and how do you incorporate some of those experiences into your life today?
Kathryn Morris: I learned a great deal about tolerance from all types of people from different classes and different backgrounds. What I did learn as a child was take everybody on an individual basis and assume people really are trying to do their best in life, until they show you differently. I learned about being interested in others. I think that was passed down from my parents and it has made me a curious and more open-hearted individual. When you meet certain people either in America or another country, you're not the "Ugly American" anymore because you're interested in their culture: how they are and how their families work, what they eat, what music they listen to. You learn their hopes and dreams. Everyone has them.
Bankrate: What's a perfect day like for you?
Kathryn Morris: Sleeping in after a long day of work and not setting the alarm clock so you wake up and the day is beautiful. Take a shower, hop in the car and maybe decide to drive to the beach with a friend or boyfriend. Or drive to that place you vaguely know, but don't know that well. That's a great day.
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