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A chat w/Elizabeth Reaser of "Grey's Anatomy"
Things are a bit different now when Elizabeth Reaser goes out to dinner - people recognize her now!
Although she started on "Grey's Anatomy" show last season, her character of Rebecca Pope - a pregnant amnesia victim whose face had been smashed in a ferry disaster - looked nothing like the beautiful actress playing her.
Rebecca was initially known simply as Jane Doe but now, baby born and memory recovered, she is involved in a romance with Dr. Alex Karev (Justin Chambers). But initially, Rebecca wasn't completely honest with the hunky doc.
"She couldn't remember then she did but she didn't like what she remembered and she was in love with Alex and didn't want to leave and just became very attatched to him," Elizabeth said when we met this week. "It was exciting to be back and not have that make-up on I will say that."
Rebecca was initially just a guest star for a multi-episode story arc but became a fan favorite and Reaser was brought back this year. She was also nominated for an Emmy as outstanding guest actress for her performance.
"It really took off and I think that's what's really cool about that show," she said. "I think the writers are really open to collaborating. They create these characters then they kind of let them take off and see where they go...It's so fun. I love it. I just love Justin Chambers so much and Sara [Ramirez] and T.R. [Knight]. They're all really cool."
What has not been cool is the ongoing writers strike that has halted production of the show, possibly for the rest of the season.
"It's a little depressing," said the 32-year-old actress. "It's rough and it's being felt by the entire community. It's very upsetting."
She recently wrapped the movie "Against the Current" and says that now, "I'm just trying to get another job."
Elizabeth may only now be more recognizable in public, but she has been a busy actress in movies, television and on stage for years. She did a season of "Saved!" on TNT opposite Tom Everett Scott, and had a role in the feature "The Family Stone." She was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for best actress for her performance in "Sweet Land" and has also starred in "Stay" and "Puccini for Beginners," among other roles.
So which medium does she prefer?
"It just depends on the writing," she says. "I know everyone says that but it's true. Whether it's television or film, I just want to be inspired."