Vanessa Marcil (Brenda, GENERAL HOSPITAL)

Soap Opera Digest August 18, 1998

The most beautiful women of soaps

Do you like being fussed over by GH’s hair and makeup people?
"I hate it. they laugh at me that I couldgive a shit what my hair and makeup looks like. If I start caring about that, I’m going to be destroyed on those days when everything goes wrong. This is my plan: If I stay focused on the inside, I won’t freak out when I get older. Most of my beauty regimen is more inside stuff."

What famous person is beautiful to you?
"Oprah [Winfrey] is so beautiful. She has this angel light shining out of her. When you speak to her, she looks right into your eyeballs and really listens what you’re saying. Every time I’ve been in her presence, I’ve been left thinking, ‘She is the most beautiful woman I’ve ever spoken to.’

When do you feel most beautiful?
"When my hair’s back in a bun, I have no makeup on and I’m laughing.

Compare your look five years ago ... what is the biggest difference?
"The way I eat and take care of myself isn’t much different than five years ago, but I used to have this very round face, my whole body was much more round. I guess when your grow up, you thin out."

How do you feel about getting dressed up?
"I hate getting dressed up. I love when my character’s in pajamas ... sitting [laughs]. I have found in my late 20s that I like sitting scenes in pajamas. Award show? The worst. If you’ve ever noticed, as soon as an awards show is over, I’m changed. I cannot wait to get out. Heels, I can’t deal with. They’re the hardest thing to walk in. And dresses - tight dresses - they’re the worst. I thought about going to the Emmy’s in Levi’s, but I though people would find it insulting."










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