Julianne Moore spent most of her time in 2002 in tears, on screen that is. After playing such heavyhearted roles in Far from heaven and The Hours, what could be more necessary than an emotional break from those kinds of characters? In Laws of Attraction, Julianne plays a lighthearted role, and mixes it up with physical comedy. We sat down with her at a recent press junket for the new film, and talked to her about working with her co-star Pierce Brosnan, traveling with her kids, and balancing and acting career while at the same time being a parent and producer.

So did you put on any weight from this movie because of all the food you eat in it? How many snowballs did you eat?

Julianne: You know what? I ate about 4 of them... We did it in like 2 takes so like 4, but you know what? They are nasty!! And they’re not particularly good after sitting on the shelf for along time, so they had to go to like a specialty store and get some. I remember liking them as a kid, but then again my kids eat these things nowadays that taste like baby aspirin so I think it’s a matter of taste.

What did you do on the weekends while in Ireland on this shoot?

Julianne: Saturday night my kids and I go out to dinner and just hang out together. It’s tough while on location, it’s not really quality time, so we would just hang out and enjoy each other’s company.

Did you study any of the classic romantic comedies for this movie?

Julianne: No, I stayed away from seeing the old movies, so I took it day to day and added my own style to it.

Have you done physical comedies? There was quite a bit of it in this movie.

Julianne: I did a little bit of it in college and on stage, so it was pretty easy,

How was it working with Pierce?

Julianne: He was so great, and he’s just so handsome, and you know he’s even more handsome in person, and he loves his family, and always talks about his wife and kids and he’s just fabulous. He’s a great guy.

Did you audition for this role?

Julianne: No, they came to me and asked if I would do it, so I was like this is great, and it was nice they wanted me.

In the film you drink something called a goat’s nut. What does a goat’s nut taste like?

Julianne: That was coffee liquor, and had tequila in it. It was disgusting?

How do balance being a mother, actress and producer?

Julianne: I have been blessed with a wonderful husband, great children and successful career. I’m really lucky; my family has been wonderful and just makes me completely happy.

With films like Far From Heaven and now this one, your adaptation to different styles is amazing. What was it about this role that you liked?

Julianne: I liked her, she seemed like someone that spent a lot of time focusing on her professional life and putting in a lot of work in to be successful. I felt I could relate to it.

LAWS OF ATTRACTION OPENS APRIL 30

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