DAWN’S DESIRES

READING Gemma Cairney’s book Open, which is about how to cope with life. STARSTRUCK MOMENT Brad Pitt held my finger at the Baftas. He came up to Chris to congratulate him on Bridesmaids and went to shake my hand but got distracted. He kept holding one of my fingers, though… ON A NIGHT OUT, WE’LL FIND YOU… By the food. BEAUTY ESSENTIALS Eyeliner and Lucas Papaw lip balm – I have a pot in every room in the house. MOST TREASURED POSSESSIONS My rings: one that was my mum’s, one that my gran gave me on my 16th birthday, and my engagement ring. DREAM DINNER-PARTY GUESTS Chris, Oprah Winfrey, Bruce Springsteen, Kristen Wiig – because she’s so much fun – the Obamas, and my best friend and my sister, because they’d be mad if I didn’t invite them. GUILTY PLEASURE Kettle Chips or just fried potato in general. ANY LA LIFESTYLE CHANGES I drink more juices, but otherwise, no. I could never look my family in the eye again if I had Botox. ADVICE TO YOUR TEENAGE SELF When someone tells you to calm down, don’t. FEMALE CRUSH Beyoncé. Chris did a voiceover with her for the film Epic and invited me to the junket. I’d just done a book signing and said no. I’ve never kicked myself more. DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS Ambitious, protective, embarrassing.