November
21 'Twilight': 'Being a part of something this popular has truly been a gift'

Q. If you weren't an actress what job do you think you would be doing? - Cheney
A. I’d be a high school teacher in English and drama.

Q. Have you read the series? Are you on board for being in the next two movies? Are you sad that your character dies a the end of "Eclipse"? - Hannah
A. I have read all four books and love them. As for "Eclipse," I am sad to think about not being in the fourth movie if there is one but as a fan of the books who roots for Bella and Edward, it’s OK with me!

Q. What was the hardest thing you had to do in the "Twilight" movie? Why? - Kayla
A. The hardest thing I had to do in "Twilight" was actually try to look like the cold didn’t bother me because vampires don’t get cold. Edi, Cam and I were barefoot in some pretty intense weather!

Q. I was just wondering what does it feel like to act out Victoria’s character? And how would you describe her personality? Also, if you could play any other character in the movie what would it be? And I would also like to know if there will be for sure movies coming out in later years for each book? - Shelby
A. Victoria was amazing to play because she is so free. She enjoys being menacing and doesn’t control her impulses. If I could play any other character I think I would still play Victoria because she is the most different from me and therefore the most interesting to explore. We really hope we get to do the other films but there has been no official word that I know of.

Q. When you were filming "Twilight" at the end of the day did you ever feel like you were still in character? Do you still hang around the actors that were in "Twilight" with you? - Renai
A. I didn’t stay in character and I tried not to take Victoria home at night. But we did hang out a lot as a cast, which was great. We hung out so much that I nicknamed filming the movie "vampire camp." I still keep In touch with a few people and now consider them good friends.

Q. How excited were you when you found out that you had recieved the part of "Twilight" in the movies? - Kayla
A. I was ridiculously excited. I wanted the role really badly.

Q. What were your best and worst experiences on the set of "Twilight"? Also, how many people auditioned for the role of Victoria? Were you happy when you found out that you had gotten the part of Victoria from the group of people. Comment: I have seen the behind the scenes and the twilight clips and I can tell that you have really trylu brought the character Victori to life. Thank you for that!
Kayla
A. Firstly, thank you so much for your lovely comment! My favorite moment is ongoing and it’s getting to know the whole cast, whom I adore. There really haven’t been any “worst” moments except maybe being barefoot in the cold during filming! I don’t know how many people auditioned for Victoria but I was ecstatic to find out I got the part.

Q. Adding your godess like hair and your personality into the mix, what godess would you most likey be? - Tina
A. What a lovely question! I remember learning about all that mythology in school but can’t remember all the gods and goddesses so it’s hard to say. As for Victoria, I definitely think she would be the god of war.

Q. How does it feel to be Victoria and to be a part of the "Twilight" phenomenon? When did you decide to do this movie? Why did you want to do this movie? How do you think you fit this character, in this movie/book?
A. As I answered in a previous question the best part about playing Victoria was that she is so free. Being a part of something this popular has truly been a gift and an opportunity I will never regret or forget. When I auditioned I knew I would do the movie if they offered it to me because I had read "Twilight" and loved it but also because I really wanted to work with (director) Catherine Hardwicke. I can only hope that the fans think I did Victoria justice.

Q. Who was your favorite member of the "Twilight" cast to work with and why? Who is your favorite character in the series and why? If sequels are made what part of the story are you most looking forward to filming? - Leah
A. I’m going to have to say Edi Gathegi because when we are together we never stop laughing. Edward is my favorite character because he is so conflicted and yet always manages to sacrifice his desire to put Bella first. If we get to "Eclipse" I am so excited for my fight scene at the end!

Q. Victoria and James are supposed to be partners in the movie. Have you bonded with Cam to make the partnership realistic? - Hayley
A. Cam is really easy to get along with. He kept to himself quite a bit so we never hung out off set but it wasn’t necessary in order to feel a connection. He is very sweet and has such a great smile that I was always comfortable around him.

Q. Some people have potrayed Victoria's motives for wanting to kill Bella as an act of love, what do think of her motives in later books? What are your hopes and goals for the future in terms of your acting career and possible "Twilight" sequels? - Gatchpatch
A. It is easy to see why Victoria’s wanting revenge can be seen as an act of love since it seems she is avenging James, however I have a different take on it. I see Victoria as someone who believes that vampires occupy a rightful place at the top of the food chain and she is very much obsessed by this power. For her, the fact that a vampire should be killed to protect a mere mortal goes against the natural order of things and so by killing Bella (and the Cullens who protected her) she is restoring order and balance to her world. If we get to do the second and third films I’m really looking forward to exploring that more.

Q.What was a funny moment you saw on the set of Twilight? – Kayla
A. Because it was so cold we all used to huddle around these heaters drinking tea and hot chocolate and it was really bizarre to look over and see a group of supposed vampires shivering and huddling in the cold.

For more about Rachelle, check out the August H magazine fashion layout she did with Ashley Greene and the article in Canadian men's magazine Sharp (Rachelle is from Montreal).