Natalie Morales
Actor/director Natalie Morales stopped by our Brooklyn studio and totally swept us away with her natural beauty, wisdom, wit and cool style. Natalie plays Jennifer in the upcoming sci-fi comedy “I’m Totally Fine” premiering in theaters/digital/on demand November 4th. Her costar Jillian Bell plays Venessa her best friend who thinks Jennifer has passed away but then finds her standing in her kitchen claiming to be an Alien. They proceed to spend the next 48 hours partying. Catch this film if you want to get jump on a hilarious ride. Check our lovely spread of photos and great chat about filming for 9 days in 2020, friendship, current favorite things including her bare essentials. We are totally fine now that Natalie is here!
The Bare Magazine: What are the top 3 reasons to see this film?
Natalie Morales: Jillian Bell, Aliens, a very dumb joke about the Electric Slide that I snuck into the movie
Bare: Can you share what makes being part of a comedy so special?
NM: It’s kind of a dark comedy but I think anytime I can make someone laugh I find it to be really special. Laughing is one of the greater gifts of being alive.
Bare: What qualities made your co-star Jillian a great partner? Did you end up becoming good buddies?
NM: Jillian is freakishly talented and also such an incredible human being. We lived together while we were filming, in a little two bedroom apartment and it was so fun to have her as a room mate. We definitely have become very good friends and I would fight anyone who ever was even a little bit mean to her.
Bare: Do you have a few favorite highlights/memories during filming that you can share?
NM: We shot the film in 9 days in November of 2020 and it was quite the whirlwind. We were in this tight bubble because of covid and we didn’t leave our apartments except to go to set. I got to bring my dog Taco to set and he would run around that whole rental house saying hi to all the crew members every morning. This movie took a lot of hard work and dedication from everyone involved (there weren’t that many of us) and it was a really great experience, albeit very fast!
Bare: Can you share what you're working on these days?
NM: I’m working on The Morning Show and also some of my own projects that I’ll be able to share more about soon!
Bare: Currently your favorite ________ is ________?
Book: Camera Man by Dana Stevens
Snack: sesame crackers and cheese
Date night: night swimming
Piece of jewelry: my mom’s initial ring
Actor: Matt Smith
Film: The Worst Person in the World
Lipstick: Glossier generation g in Zip
Bare: How would you describe your personal style?
I would describe it as minimal effort/maximum special. I like to impress my 14 year old self but be comfortable doing it.
Bare: Please list your top 5 bare essentials.
NM:
-my dog taco
-my family
-my friends
-music playing
-earl grey tea with a little bit of oat milk and a little bit of honey
Photos/Makeup: Tina Turnbow using Ogee
Shot at Bare Studio Brooklyn
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