Louise/Sofia: Tough Women Don't Try, They Do! Part 2
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Bullit_01
Hit and Run
kellogs: Thanks for putting the site up - much appreciated 
Work commitments mean the regular updates have been abandoned and we're putting stuff up as it comes (every couple of weeks hopefully). Next episode's up and a vid will follow shortly.
Is it just me or did anyone else have to look a couple of times before they recognised the first OK picture? I'd really like to get my hands on that interview cos there's not a lot out there... Which reminds me, there is an interview and some pics here Claim with Louise and other cast. Sorry if its already been posted.
Work commitments mean the regular updates have been abandoned and we're putting stuff up as it comes (every couple of weeks hopefully). Next episode's up and a vid will follow shortly.Is it just me or did anyone else have to look a couple of times before they recognised the first OK picture? I'd really like to get my hands on that interview cos there's not a lot out there... Which reminds me, there is an interview and some pics here Claim with Louise and other cast. Sorry if its already been posted.
Ziva__David
Witness
Thanks for the pics crazy_steph. Loved the third one, she's gorgeous in it. I'll mkae a wallpaper with them or something.....if it's allowed (which I think it is)
Man that lucky guy licking her face! Seriously, what's up wit it though? Is he like, seducing her or something? Cause she looks pretty repulsed by it.
Man that lucky guy licking her face! Seriously, what's up wit it though? Is he like, seducing her or something? Cause she looks pretty repulsed by it.
crazy_steph
Police Officer
Glad you all like the pictures, i can type the interview up for you as well, didn't have the time last night but i do now
editing to add the interview,
Louise Lombard is one of those British actresses who has quietly slipped over to the States and made something of a name for herself. She’s well remembered as Evie from the BBC period drama The House Of Eliott but she’s heading up the cast of the extremely successful series of CSI. On British television Louise was lucky enough to have Clive Owen as a love interest in the highly successful Chancer and reveals his superstardom since they worked together has been well deserved. ‘He always had that leading star quality’ she said. When OK! Meets Louise 36, she’s simply aglow and attributes her lustre to her 19 month old son Alejandro, whom she absolutely dotes on.
Here Louise talks candidly to OK! about her fears of cracking the American market, why she’s loving motherhood and the end of her marriage….
How is life as a mum?
It’s been a total life change. I’m not a domestic creature at all. I don’t even know where the dishwasher is! Having Alejandro is just great. But as with all mothers, the amount of work involved is enormous. I do fantasise about getting a good night’s sleep.
You’re in a huge show in the states in CSI. How do you cope with working and looking after Alejandro?
Every second I’m away from him I hate it. But I do get to bring him to the set. He has a playroom in my trailer. But now, in terms of being able to do both, I’m very lucky.
[b[Is it true that you split from your husband Jon Stephens?[/b]
I’m not married any more and he’s not the father of my child.
But Alejandro’s father is in your life?
Oh yeah.
But you’re not married?
No, it’s terribly modern.
And you don’t talk about him?
No.
But you love talking about Alejandro….
Can you tell I’m obsessed?
You haven’t taken any time away from work, though, have you?
I worked up until two weeks before he was born and he was two months old when I went back to work. And I always took him with me, so they’ve been incredibly supportive and understanding. I’m extremely lucky.
Do you hang with any of the other successful British actors who’ve made it in the states?
Yes I do, with some of them but I’m not doing any name dropping. I have a good circle of friends, of actors and non-actors.
So many British actors try to break America but they fail- why do you think you’ve been so successful?
Professionally I don’t think I’ll ever feel I’ve cracked it here. I have always had great opportunities to work with talented people but there will always be something else I have my eye on.
You joined CSI after it was established. Was it nerve racking going in?
Absolutely. I’ve done enough TV series to know how tight that bond is with a cast. It very quickly becomes a tight family unit. I joined in the fifth season and I thought the producers were crazy, trying to bring in a new character. It was an unfounded fear but I was anxious.
CSI can be quite gory; they don’t scrimp of blood and guts. Are you okay with all of that?
I’m not going to lie, I’m a real lightweight when it comes to things like that.
Would you like Alejandro to follow in your footsteps and be an actor?
Well put it this way, it would be my worst nightmare if he wasn’t involved in the arts. I feel that was my DNA, but I would love it if he wanted to be an actor or a writer or a director. He certainly isn’t going in front of the camera before the age of 21.
Do you miss Britain?
I miss my family, undoubtedly. I come from a large Irish family and that’s a big thing for me. My son has 18 cousins who are all under the age of ten, so when we go back for Christmas it’s just wonderful.
Do you fell settled and comfortable in LA?
I’ve always considered myself a gypsy, even when I lived in England. I was always travelling with work. I don’t seek out British people in LA, I seek out like-minded souls who can have good relationships with. Most of the people I know aren’t from here and I like that. We’re all gypsy and we’ve all joined the circus.
You look amazing considering you had a child recently. What’s your secret?
I’m actually a little bit clueless about all that sort of stuff. I’m on one of the top Tv shows so I probably should be more concerned about it. I’m fairly moderate about eating and I try to be healthy. I know it’s a cliché but I’ve never worked so hard in my entire life than I have in the past 18 months running around after my son.
So you’re not a gym bunny?
I’m English so it was never really a part of my life to start with. I have actually joined so many gyms but then never been. I’ve realised I’m never going to have the gym be a part of my lifestyle.
You’re in such a figure-conscious industry. Do you feel the pressure to be slim?
No, I don’t. There is a lot of pressure to be stick thin, which I think is horrible. I like to be healthy
Is there a difference between the pressure in the UK and in the States?
I’ve always had the same attitude but I think it is maybe a bit more extreme in the States. But it’s such a waste of women’s energy.
editing to add the interview,
Louise Lombard is one of those British actresses who has quietly slipped over to the States and made something of a name for herself. She’s well remembered as Evie from the BBC period drama The House Of Eliott but she’s heading up the cast of the extremely successful series of CSI. On British television Louise was lucky enough to have Clive Owen as a love interest in the highly successful Chancer and reveals his superstardom since they worked together has been well deserved. ‘He always had that leading star quality’ she said. When OK! Meets Louise 36, she’s simply aglow and attributes her lustre to her 19 month old son Alejandro, whom she absolutely dotes on.
Here Louise talks candidly to OK! about her fears of cracking the American market, why she’s loving motherhood and the end of her marriage….
How is life as a mum?
It’s been a total life change. I’m not a domestic creature at all. I don’t even know where the dishwasher is! Having Alejandro is just great. But as with all mothers, the amount of work involved is enormous. I do fantasise about getting a good night’s sleep.
You’re in a huge show in the states in CSI. How do you cope with working and looking after Alejandro?
Every second I’m away from him I hate it. But I do get to bring him to the set. He has a playroom in my trailer. But now, in terms of being able to do both, I’m very lucky.
[b[Is it true that you split from your husband Jon Stephens?[/b]
I’m not married any more and he’s not the father of my child.
But Alejandro’s father is in your life?
Oh yeah.
But you’re not married?
No, it’s terribly modern.
And you don’t talk about him?
No.
But you love talking about Alejandro….
Can you tell I’m obsessed?
You haven’t taken any time away from work, though, have you?
I worked up until two weeks before he was born and he was two months old when I went back to work. And I always took him with me, so they’ve been incredibly supportive and understanding. I’m extremely lucky.
Do you hang with any of the other successful British actors who’ve made it in the states?
Yes I do, with some of them but I’m not doing any name dropping. I have a good circle of friends, of actors and non-actors.
So many British actors try to break America but they fail- why do you think you’ve been so successful?
Professionally I don’t think I’ll ever feel I’ve cracked it here. I have always had great opportunities to work with talented people but there will always be something else I have my eye on.
You joined CSI after it was established. Was it nerve racking going in?
Absolutely. I’ve done enough TV series to know how tight that bond is with a cast. It very quickly becomes a tight family unit. I joined in the fifth season and I thought the producers were crazy, trying to bring in a new character. It was an unfounded fear but I was anxious.
CSI can be quite gory; they don’t scrimp of blood and guts. Are you okay with all of that?
I’m not going to lie, I’m a real lightweight when it comes to things like that.
Would you like Alejandro to follow in your footsteps and be an actor?
Well put it this way, it would be my worst nightmare if he wasn’t involved in the arts. I feel that was my DNA, but I would love it if he wanted to be an actor or a writer or a director. He certainly isn’t going in front of the camera before the age of 21.
Do you miss Britain?
I miss my family, undoubtedly. I come from a large Irish family and that’s a big thing for me. My son has 18 cousins who are all under the age of ten, so when we go back for Christmas it’s just wonderful.
Do you fell settled and comfortable in LA?
I’ve always considered myself a gypsy, even when I lived in England. I was always travelling with work. I don’t seek out British people in LA, I seek out like-minded souls who can have good relationships with. Most of the people I know aren’t from here and I like that. We’re all gypsy and we’ve all joined the circus.
You look amazing considering you had a child recently. What’s your secret?
I’m actually a little bit clueless about all that sort of stuff. I’m on one of the top Tv shows so I probably should be more concerned about it. I’m fairly moderate about eating and I try to be healthy. I know it’s a cliché but I’ve never worked so hard in my entire life than I have in the past 18 months running around after my son.
So you’re not a gym bunny?
I’m English so it was never really a part of my life to start with. I have actually joined so many gyms but then never been. I’ve realised I’m never going to have the gym be a part of my lifestyle.
You’re in such a figure-conscious industry. Do you feel the pressure to be slim?
No, I don’t. There is a lot of pressure to be stick thin, which I think is horrible. I like to be healthy
Is there a difference between the pressure in the UK and in the States?
I’ve always had the same attitude but I think it is maybe a bit more extreme in the States. But it’s such a waste of women’s energy.
midnight_tiptoes
Head of the Day Shift
I LOVE the name Alejandro! Is his father Hispanic? He'd have to be to get that name.
midnight_tiptoes
Head of the Day Shift
Blonde women are so obsessed with Hispanic men lately. Jaime Pressly's baby is half Cuban. I bet all those kids are freaking gorgeous.
Thanks for typing that up crazy_steph. That was a nice interview, I would’ve liked to hear about CSI or Sofia from her but it is nice to hear a bit more about her personal life.
Yeah Drumchik, I read somewhere too that her son’s name was the same as the father, so either we’re both reading the same incorrect source or it is true.
Yeah Drumchik, I read somewhere too that her son’s name was the same as the father, so either we’re both reading the same incorrect source or it is true.
LadySaraButterfly
Corpse
Thanks crazy_steph for the interview. It was fantastic finally getting some insight on her life instead of just all CSI talk. I love that her child comes first in her life. I can imagine her little on running around the set. Too cute! (I completely understand her just wanting a good nights sleep, I have a little on too and my day never stops.)
Brought a picture of our detective from this weeks episode Loco Motives. She is leading the guys up to one of the many crime scenes.
Reminds me of an older song "Leader of the Pack". Fits her perfectly.
Brought a picture of our detective from this weeks episode Loco Motives. She is leading the guys up to one of the many crime scenes.
Reminds me of an older song "Leader of the Pack". Fits her perfectly.
Ah yes Destiny , aren’t name meanings fun. While were on the subject, and because religious studies is fun (well I think it is) Sofia’s root meaning is found in the Greek Sophia, a translation of the Hebrew word Hochmah and means wisdom.
But it is also an incredibly important concept in Gnosticism. She is (and I’m borrowing this from that god of all things wikipedia) the central element in the Gnostic cosmological understanding of the Universe, a feminine figure, analogous to the human soul but also simultaneously one of the Feminine aspects of God and the Bride of Christ. In Gnostic tradition, the term Sophia (who is the syzygy of Jesus Christ) refers to the final and lowest emanation of God and is a symbolic abstraction of the divine nature and also the Holy Spirit of the Trinity.
In the bible she is 'the Wisdom of God” and also plays a key role in the cosmology of the Kaballists as an expression of the feminine aspect of God, she is” divine matter” and “the soul of the world” as well as being an aspect of the tree of life related to the material world (You gotta admit, that’s a pretty impressive resume).
Ok, I’ll stop; this is what happens when I get started on religion, plus there was basically no Sofia action in Loco Motives so I really have nothing to say.
But it is also an incredibly important concept in Gnosticism. She is (and I’m borrowing this from that god of all things wikipedia) the central element in the Gnostic cosmological understanding of the Universe, a feminine figure, analogous to the human soul but also simultaneously one of the Feminine aspects of God and the Bride of Christ. In Gnostic tradition, the term Sophia (who is the syzygy of Jesus Christ) refers to the final and lowest emanation of God and is a symbolic abstraction of the divine nature and also the Holy Spirit of the Trinity.
In the bible she is 'the Wisdom of God” and also plays a key role in the cosmology of the Kaballists as an expression of the feminine aspect of God, she is” divine matter” and “the soul of the world” as well as being an aspect of the tree of life related to the material world (You gotta admit, that’s a pretty impressive resume).
Ok, I’ll stop; this is what happens when I get started on religion, plus there was basically no Sofia action in Loco Motives so I really have nothing to say.
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