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When we heard The Muppets movie was set to be released on DVD this Monday, we had to call in a favour. So we called upon Miss Piggy to tell us a little more about the film, the backstage secrets and being a downright DIVA.
Miss Piggy, what’s the most glamorous part of being a movie star?
The red carpet.
That’s when everything comes together! You’ve finished making the movie and now
there you are, wearing a designer frock, smiling, waving, posing for the
paparazzi….and just generally being adored by the world. It’s the most
glamorous part of every star’s life. We only wish we could figure out how to do
the red carpet without having to go through all the trouble of making movies.
How does it feel seeing yourself on the big screen again?
It was fabulous! For too long, I had deprived my fans…and
myself…of that pleasure. And then to see Moi up there on the silver screen,
well it was a moment of joy for all of us…almost as enjoyable as the way you’ll
feel when you bring Moi (and “The Muppets”) home on Blu-ray and DVD. See what I did there? That’s celebrity plugging
at it’s best.
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Do you have any backstage diva demands, Miss Piggy?
As a matter of fact,
I do. I can’t give you the complete list
which takes up a 400 page single spaced legal document, but a few of my demands
include: chocolate, mirrors on all walls, pictures of Kermit, more chocolate, a
selection of designer shoes, jewelry and assorted bling, still more chocolate,
free Wi-Fi and a GPS that enables me to track Kermie when he’s not at my
side. Oh, and did I mention I like
chocolate?
Do you have any behind the scenes secrets you can tell us about?
On our movie “The
Muppets” we all got along fabulously.
Everyone knew that the one rule of working with Moi is this: Never ever get between Moi and the
camera. (The exception is, of course,
Kermit, who can get between me and the camera as long as he’s kissing me.) As
for our stars: I loved working with Jason Segel. Anyone who writes a movie that
I’m in obviously has enormous talent and taste.
And as for Amy Adams: well, she and I thought we might argue, but when
we realised that we are both incredible talents whom Hollywood has yet to give
an Oscar, we got along like BFFs. (Oh
sure, she has four Oscar nominations and I’ve got, let me see…..six, carry the
four, plus nine….None. But that’s a mere
technicality.)
We heard you worked for Vogue, Paris in the film. How was that
experience?
I adored portraying
the role of a Fashion Editor with Paris Vogue. The best part was the
preparation. I had to spend months in Paris, researching haute couture by
shopping for designer dresses, shoes, accessories, etcetera…and then charging
the whole thing back to the production! What’s not to love!
As for actually being a Fashion
Editor, it’s the greatest job in the world: you do lunch and tell your staff to
work! It’s just like being a diva, only
you get a magazine to play with, too.
Do you have any tips for entering the world of fashion journalism?
You must know what
you are writing about, so if you are going to do fashion journalism make sure
you have someone else to pay for all the fashion you’ll need to be the best
journalist you can be. Other than that,
fashion journalism is like any other field: If you look fabulous then you are
fabulous.
Do you think journalism is something you’ll pursue in the future?
No. It was just a
part in a picture. Being a diva is my full-time job. When it comes to journalists, I prefer to
have them pursue Moi.
What is it that you love about fashion?
Duh! The
clothes….okay, and the shoes….and the jewelry….and the accessories. I’ll get back to you if I think of anything
else.
What is your fashion must-have?
Shoes, n’est
ce-pas? Jimmy Choos, Christian
Louboutin, Manolo Blahnik. With the
right shoes…and a reasonably outrageous budget…anyone can look good!
Outside of the movie world, you have your own make-up range. Was this
fun to create?
Yes, I adore helping
to create fashion. That is part of my
new career as a muse. Being a muse is really a wonderful career. You just go
around being yourself and other people get inspired by you and make stuff! Why didn’t I think of this sooner!?
Miss Piggy, your hair is always so well groomed. Our readers want to
know your top hair styling tip.
I have a world class stylist, Miss
Jane of Pomona, who styles all of my hair. And I never know what I’m going to
look like until I put it on.
As for product, I use only the best
high-end conditioner, treatments, shampoos and whatever else they have in the
hotel bathroom.
Miss Piggy what was it like working alongside your counterpart, Miss
Poogy?
I know that imitation
is the sincerest form of flattery and it was necessary for me to flatten him to
make him go away. I wish the actor who
portrayed Miss Poogy a very successful career, as long as he doesn’t get
anywhere near me ever again.
Other than that, we
got along very well.
What was your favourite scene to shoot in the movie?
The ones with Kermie, most especially the
scene in Paris with us walking arm in arm down the street. It was so romantic!
We spent three weeks shooting that scene. Sure, it was only a minute long, but
if you think I’m leaving Paris quick, so we can to go back to some damp
out-of-the-way soundstage, you got another think coming.
The Muppets is out on Blu-ray and DVD on 11 June
