Teri Hatcher

Teri Hatcher met her belgian fans on April 6th and 7th at the FACT Convention in Gent.

We were able to see that if Teri Hatcher is an exceptional actress, she is also a generous and humble woman, offering the large audience who came to see her, moments rich in emotion wich will remain forever engraved in the hearts of Belgians.

It was with great kindness that she accepted our interview wich we are sure you will have a lot of pleasure discovering.

TPC: What made you want to become an actress?

TH: As a young child I was fortunate to have a mother who encouraged me to do ballet. I believe it was her impulse to have me enjoy some kind of exercice, leading to flexibility and strength, both of wich dance provides. I believe to this day that the coordination and propensity towards learning choreography quickly where helpful in both how I feel and execute physical comedy in my acting work.

TPC: What attracted you to mathematics and engineering?

TH: Both of my parents worked in some form of the semi conductor industry, growing up in silicon valley that was not unusual. So I think it was natural for me to follow in their footsteps. While I didn't finish my mathematics college degree, I do feel the logic behind that area of academia, puzzle solving, a familiarity with numbers and reasoning are all very helpful skill for a child to garner that help them in adulthood. So, I'm grateful for my time studying.

TPC: Every actress dreams of one day being a James Bond Girl. How did you feel when you were told that you would be starring alongside Pierce Brosnan?

TH: I'm not sur fre every actress dreams of that, I didn't. But as always, I've appreciated the opportunity to be part of great story telling and certainly the Bond series is one of those. I've always felt fortunate to have opportunities like this one, and more than that. I'm grateful to have been part of offering entertainment to many fans that they've enjoyed for generations.

TPC: The Loïs and Clark series plays an important role in your career. You would really like to add a sequel to it. Would you rather see it in a series or film?

TH: I don't consider that at all. I think our story, our time inhabiting those roles has passed. The story telling of Superman is owned by Warner Brothers and DC Comics and they have rightfully moved on to others creatively expressing new versions of the world. I focus on how wonderful it is that so many generations of families have positive memories of sharing the version of Loïs Lane and Superman that I was involved in. Fans will tell me their stories of watching it with their parents growing up, or with their own children once they had them, and it's always comforting to be reminded that I played a role in the happiness of a family sitting around a television sharing time together.

TPC: Your role as Susan Mayer in the series "Desperate Housewives" has become cult! What stood out to you during these 8 seasons?

TH: Being cast in that show was a once in a lifetime joining of a script, a cast, a director and crew that all came together to create something with a little magic. Susan was a joy to play, I hear ofthen from fans that her desire for love, her vulnerablity were relatable. For me the highlights, were all the best comedic moments, and of course my ongoing relationship with many of the cast.

TPC: Your on-screen partner James Denton is participating in "Dancing With the Stars" in France this year. Have you already seen his performances? If yes, what do you think?

TH: I havent seen it, but wish him well and lots of luck. He certainly throws himself fully into whatever he's doing. I love dancing, but I wouldnt wand to be filmed doing it.

TPC: You are coming to pay a little visit to you belgian fans very soon, what are you most looking forward to discovering or tasting?

TH: Seeing the fans of course, over the few ComicCon I've participated in over the years I've always treasured how intimately fans have the opportunitly to share their stories with me, about roles or projects I've been involved in.

TPC: What advice would you give to young and old who would like to have a career as rich as yours?

TH: I think to be successful in any career you need to work hard, and persevere. Things will not always be easy, and you should know that your best outcome will come from showing up with the best you have to offer every time you get a chance. That means being prepared for opportunities when they present themselves and being a self starter, dont wait for things to come your way. Even at my age with my accomplishments, I'm still re-inventing, I'm still creating. Remember people want you to solve their problems, they want you to be good, so work hard to be the best you can be.