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Role models: "I love Martha Stewart's business model; she's so true to her brand; ... Oprah Winfrey, for obvious reasons; ... and Angelina Jolie, more someone I respect because she doesn't just say it, she does it." (Supermodel TYRA BANKS, Variety.com, July 30, 2007)


MOVIESONLINE: YOU'VE DONE SEVERAL MOVIES WITH ANGELINA JOLIE INCLUDING ALEXANDER AND THIS ONE. WHAT IS IT LIKE WORKING WITH HER?


ANTHONY HOPKINS: We've never worked together. This morning was the first time I've ever done press with her. She's lovely. I was very honored to be on Good Morning, America with her. She's very nice. She's really kind of shy. But I haven't worked with her. She's wonderful. I thought the last thing she did about Daniel Pearl (A Mighty Heart) was just terrific. All her work is extraordinary. She's a wonderful actress.
MOVIESONLINE:
DID YOU EVER DO MACBETH ON STAGE?

ANTHONY HOPKINS:
Yeah. At the National Theatre. And Lear.

MOVIESONLINE:
WHO WOULD YOU WANT YOUR LADY MACBETH TO BE IN THE MOVIE. IS THERE SOMEONE IDEAL?

ANTHONY HOPKINS: Angelina Jolie . [Laughter]

Joe McFadden: I was very starstruck when I met Angelina Jolie at the Tomb Raider film premiere. I loved the Tomb Raider game when I was younger, I was such a geek. So meeting Lara Croft, I was tongue-tied. I marched up to her and kind of stood behind her like a stalker until she turned around. I think I might have scared her a bit. She was very sweet. I think I just said I really enjoyed the film. And it was a surprise to find she's tiny in real life. Really diddy and small. I remember there were these 10ft cardboard cut-outs of Lara Croft at the event. I marched up to the head of 20th Century Fox and asked to have one, so I now have a massive cut-out in my hall. My flatmate wants me to get rid of it, but it could be worth something.

What's the silliest thing you've ever done when drunk?

Joe McFadden: Marched up to the head of 20th Century Fox and asked for an Angelina Jolie cardboard cut-out.


Who would your ideal dinner guests be?

Joe McFadden: Simon Cowell, because he's opinionated and loud. Michael Jackson... no, he's too scary. And he might melt at the table. Not Angelina Jolie - I wouldn't be able to eat

I admire her. I think she's a really great girl. She's obviously very gorgeous, and she has a gorgeous family and I support her in any way that I can. I think she's doing great things for the community and putting out a great message. It's very important for young, beautiful women in this age to do.

-kimora lee simmons