Q & A with Sasha

July:

7/31/11

Sasha tweeted for over an hour today - a Sunday! Very sweet of her.

Just popping in to say "Hi!" to you all...I hope you are all having a great weekend!

Well let's do it then! RT @itsxdiva we need to get you to 40,00 new #sashanistas before the end of this week. ;)

If they invite us, I would love to go! RT @FindinEmo85 Hey do you think you guys will be at the next comic Con?

Not that I'm aware of... RT @toriciro43 is there an upcoming episode of rizzoli and isles that involves a roller coaster?

Will you live tweet tomorrow? @Aliasanna Not sure yet...

It would be fun, but as of now, no. RT @BENDOESBOSTON will you guys ever go on location in boston? :) you should!

Do you reply to letters as well as autograph what we send to you? @BrandiMortati If i can yes, I am really behind right now though on all my mail! The show has kept me so busy lately.

It's an AMAZING episode! Very intense! RT @maurathebore_a So excited for #RizzoliandIsles-day tomorrow!!!! any comments about the 4th ep?

Now they're having regular viewing parties back home in Geneva. SwissTV needs2buy rizzoli&isles @viktoriabk That's awesome! Thank you! Yes they do, considering that's my second home! :)

Do you understand italian? :) Capisci l'italiano? @eli_duki Yes, most of it. ciao bella!

I'm French & I would like to know if you are already come in France ? @JCapshawFans I have been many times, I LOVE it there!

7/26/11

An amendment to last night:

Last night: do you think you could do a "shoe of the day" like Angie? @MandhaNard if I tweeted my Birkenstocks, Angie would never speak to me again!

Tonight to Angie:Hey, @SashaAlexander1 said you had to okay her tweeting a pic of the Birkenstocks. So, can she?

Angie's response: @Goose197 @SashaAlexander1 absolutely not!! ;)

(On Jimmy Kimmel) do you know what you are gonna talk about? are you gonna wear something sweet or hot? lol @sicilja I do know yes and the dress is hot! :)

Obviously, @SashaAlexander1 can DANCE! Any chance we'll c Maura dancing in S2? @cacooly @janettamaro I'd love that!

Aw, all these responses are for the ladies. No love for your male viewers lol ? @Jetticus_Rex of course I have love for my male viewers!!! ;)

I'd love to see @SashaAlexander1 and @Angie_Harmon share their pretty with the @NOH8Campaign... @bow_and_arrow I'd love to do it!

7/25/11

I don't know if she'll ever see this, but I'd like to thank Sasha for tweeting with us tonight. We all had a blast and it seemed like she was having fun as well. She's always been so generous with her time, and with her schedule free time is rare. Although she couldn't possibly answer every tweet (I mean come on she has over 30,000 followers) she tries to answer as many as time allows. I don't know if she realizes what that means to her fans.

So, thank you Sasha for being the wonderful person you are and for sharing yourself with us. It means more then you will ever know.

Kelly/Taiko
@kellyeneal

 

LIVE tweeting during Pacific time R&I Episode 203

Last tweet of the night. I'm headed to bed. My favorite line of tonight's episode was "I Don't Like Baby Tomatoes."

Thank you guys so much for tweeting with us tonight! This was so much fun. We'll have to do it again sometime.

oh and I'll be wearing a special dress just for you guys!!! (on Jimmy Kimmel)

That's amazing! Thanks everyone! RT @TrendsBoston Sasha Alexander, @sashaalexander1 is now trending in #Boston

She was trending in Colorado too!!

am I crazy or does Maura entertain the idea of a threesome? @TtownAmstaff she's very in touch with her sexuality.. Hahaha...

What do you think about the fourth episode of the season? @SmartiiesRIOT very intense and great!

where did they get the giant Italian horn. Props to your props people! @nittwit277 @n8eesma They are amazing!!!

(Jane & Maura need a song) maybe "I Kissed a Girl" by Katy Perry? Based from the little llbff thing... @Sunshine6366 yes! That's a great one!

a song and a BFF DANCE! @cynthiahasbani we do need a BFF dance...

Was that teddy bear kiss in the script or did u guy just did? @Crazyshushu just did it...and Angie got smooched every time..

How much fun did you two have doing the end scene of the fleet week episode? @Rose_Fudge it was the best scene we've done together so far!!!

"You're Hot!" Did you enjoy hearing that every other scene? @JBBridges I laughed every time.

I'd love to shake the hand of whoever picked the dress and coat that @SashaAlexander1 was wearing at the beginning of the epi. Was stunning! @n8eesma the amazing bob Blackman!!!

Is there a reason for the different colored scrubs - black vs. blue? @kellyeneal black is only Maura because she is a a fashionita..j/k they are actually just a preference.

Are you more a beer or wine girl? @NormaMaravilla Beer on a Sunday afternoon and wine during dinner.

Is there a storyline that you'd like to explore for Maura? @viktoriabk I love Tess' book The sinner and would love to see Maura have a relationship with the priest. Now that's edgy.

What's the most random trivia fact you still remember that Maura has spouted? @fangirliesquee From the pilot. Something to do with Wichita Native Americans. Obviously I don't remember that much...

Do you really know all that much about cars? @Cellobean Yeah. I know a lot because my dad was a big car fan.

What do you think about @JessicaCapshaw? Are you fan of Grey's Anatomy? @medicka01 Jessica is my real life BFF... And she's amazing on that show...

What's the biggest challenge to playing Dr. Maura Isles besides the lingo? :) @BrandiMortati Balancing the light and the dark.

Favorite Italian food beside egplant parm? @BrandiMortati gnooci al pesto

Sleep? Who needs sleep when you're on Jimmy Kimmel? Not me! I'll be watching. :) @kellyeneal you better!!

Was that an actual Alfa or a kit car to look like one? @DJPheonyx IT was an actual alfa... sooo great!

What is your favorite part of this episode? @BonesTvFanatic the funny stuff with giovanni is pretty classic and the last scene with Jane...

@ the theater watching captain America and still tweeting @SashaAlexander1 u think I have a problem ?!! Lol ,p @Ayid08 no just think you have good taste.

What shows do you enjoy when you have time? @jamielynn0381 Curb Your Enthusiasm and Real TIme with Bill Maher.

How many takes does it take when its a comedic scene @dggrfan oh! sometimes a lot.. when we get the giggles!

Have a a good "fleet week" story from your past??? @CristaMorrow never been with a man in uniform.

is maura going to have a love interest this season, besides the doctor? @mrothanb she'll have a few interesting ones!

The swaying was a nice touch. @shon_lj We thought it was pretty funny when we were doing it

Yes it's me, and not a question but hey, she tweeted me!! ;)
Have I told you how awesome you and this episode are? :) @kellyeneal thank you!

 

LIVE tweeting during Eastern time R&I Episode 203

About the BFF scene:
I know you're all loving this scene right now! @Angie_Harmon & I had so much fun doing this. We laughed the whole time.

Sometimes Maura reminds me of Rain Man. Instead of Sasha pretend it's Dustin Hoffman.

She's good at a lot of things but choosing men isn't one of them. You'll have to watch and see...

Loved the dress in the beginning of the episode! @saraaaroseeex3 Oscar de la Renta... Love it!

How hard was it to get through the teddy bear scene? @TheSaxyOne I liked kissing Jane with the bear!

How was having Ernie Hudson on the set? @gabisassioto I'm a huge fan!!! Amazing!

What are your hair tips? @DallasAlbury09 little product and a curling iron.

Which of the books is your favorite? @Charmedgirl4 I like them all...but the sinner really got me.

She's a brilliant goofball, can you relate to that? @357MonsterBlue in some ways, yes. I like being an outsider.

Have you learned a lot of facts since taking on the role of Maura or do you tend to forget most of it once you film it? @Katix_Song I tend to forget a lot.

Do you like to do comedic scenes or serious scenes more? @NancyDrewGal Love both but comedy is so much more fun!

are there days that no matter what you can not get a serious take? @sandygordley yes, like Friday.. Angie and I were roaring and we couldn't get the take..

How much research do u have to do for ur role? @mddeese lots of googling and working with out homocide tech advisor.

So how hard is it to deliver the one line zingers you're getting without busting into laughter every time? @n8eesma Very! I try to keep a straight face but then @Angie_Harmon laughs at me.

do you think you could do a "shoe of the day" like Angie? @MandhaNard if I tweeted my Birkenstocks, Angie would never speak to me again!

Is your hair originally that color or do you dye it? @MaraIsles dyed, but close to that color without the highlights.

Strut across the crime scene, Maura. I could never walk in those heals. @yotobari288 it's the toughest part of job..

Do you enjoy playing Maura more or did you enjoy playing Kate more on NCIS? @MOOSHitsElisey I love both characters but Maura is more challenging.

7/23/11

Any tips for falling asleep? @CourtneyCawston definitely get off twitter! :)

Saw an old ep of NCIS and you were limber as a rubber band...how do you do it? Yoga? Dance? @Wolffem I grew up dancing and was a professional dancer for awhile. :)

No, it wasn't even a real mud bath! RT @allisonnadams: were you guys really naked during the mud scenes in ep.2?

Any beauty or health tips you live by that you wouldn't mind sharing with your fans? <3 @XxDamagedSoulxX Eat healthy, exercise, sleep lots & stay out of the sun!

Yes we do & also a hard copy as well. RT @nittwit277: are your scripts soft copy so you can read them on your iPad ?

Will Bass make an appearance in episode 3? @nittwit277 hmm, I don't think Bass is in ep 3, no... sorry!

Your profile picture makes me chuckle everytime. @wigglynoodle4 glad you like it, I feel that it really captures my personality! :)

7/22/11

Give me three reasons why Mondays episode (203) is your favorite? @JKirchner28 it's hilarious, good looking sailors, and Jane & Maura are LLBFF's! ;)

Is it strange to see yourself on giant signs and billboards? @PetePranica strange and awesome at the same time!

How is working with Lorraine and Angie in one word? @JessyCSS fun!

Nail polish? Top coat with glitter or without? @VyOWNyou without glitter, I'm not a glitter kind of gal...

When you were pregnant did you crave pickles? @SofiaToronto not really actually...

Are you a strict mom? @SamluvsParis you have to stick to your guns otherwise they will know they can get away with everything!

7/20/11

How fantastic is I. Rossellini?! @cacooly love her! She's my idol!

Was you throwing mud at the end of the episode libbed, or was it written? @KelseyKimchee ad-libbed...

Sasha: I am compelled to eat every two hours...
Me:They say you should eat something every few hours... what are you eating?
Sasha: @kellyeneal some berries, then a peanut butter ball, clementines...

Are you pregnant? (See Sasha's eating comment above) @DarkPassenger85 hope you're kidding. Its just hot and I get hungry.

My mom said I had to tweet @SashaAlexander1 about how happy she is about Maura saying her adoptive parents are her real parents :) @MormonLesbian of course they are.. They raised her and loved her.

Favorite Film? @cacooly the jerk, blue velvet, toto les hero, bourne identity

7/19/11

Having a little NCIS reunion today, they are shooting next to us! :)

7/18/11

How come you don't tweet as much any more? @Ayid08 soo busy lately, haven't had as much time, sorry...

7/15/11

shooting autopsy stuff all day, lots of dead people...

Coming & Going on TNT Tonight!

(the movie was filmed) after baby # 1 and before # 2

she (Fionnula Flanagan) is amazing and beautiful...and totally game for anything.

the writer dewayne and I choreographed this dance..it was my favorite scene!

How hard was it to keep a straight face? @jenlovesthelord very hard! Rhys is a comic genius!!

What wasyour favorite scene to shoot? @Sam20Softball the dance club scene was my favorite.

We shot the roller coaster scene at Magic Mountain just outside of LA.

aren't you supposed to be shooting some #RizzoliandIsles scenes? little break for the tweeting of #comingandgoing...!? @JuliaBerndt yes, I'm actually on set right now, he he!

how did ur husband react when u had kissing scenes with Rhys??? @amyphan_sm he kept yelling that I had too much of his upper lip in my mouth! :)

how many times did you have to ride the roller coaster? @dmcarroll13 so many times, at least 10! I was green and ready to vomit!

We are so proud of it. Totally indie. Made in 23 days and a low budget.. Pretty fun right?

A robotic penis? the guy was sitting next to the bed when we shot this, and working the remote control... Talk about awkward.

How did you shoot the leg scene? a real prosthetic and we tied my leg back and I had to hop... Not easy.

Given the success of #ComingAndGoing, any plans that you & #EdoardoPonti be working together again soon? @reenaCK I hope so... He's the best director ever! Loves his actors and his crew!

I think I found your husband? On the roller coaster? @angiemitchell01 I think you might be correct.

Who plays your sister? @bamroxdjssox Pam cook. Genius. College friend of mine

Do you like playing Maura or Alex better? @Sam20Softball both are fun.

How could you keep a straight face with the kazoo? @kristyden the kazoo was hilarious!!

Bottle of wine chilling, wine glass handy & ready to watch #ComingandGoing. Think I'll save @SashaAlexander1 a glass in case she drops in :) @n8eesma nice, I like your style!

What's your favorite thing to do on the weekend? @kjella1987 spend it with my family.

I'm going to try my hardest to live tweet during #comingandgoing tonight but I'll be on set at #rizzoliandisles so I will pop in when I can!

who was the biggest prankster on the set? &what was the best one? @dilynn1967 the guy who invented the remote control penis.. Seriously. Rhys and I had to act with one. Soo weird and funny.

was your dance moves choreographed or freestyle? @Ayid08 choreographed my myself and my BFF dewayne jones!

7/14/11

The night before Coming & Going airs on TNT and we pushed to get it trending! Sasha's response:

Thanks everyone for pushing #comingandgoing to trend tonight, you guys are the best! Let's do it again tomorrow!!

7/11/11

Live tweeting during the show:

Thanks everyone for watching! I had a blast with you all!

who's bringing the wine to our #ComingAndGoing on Friday?

First of all, thank you all for your amazing submissions! They were ALL great! The winner is @kellyeneal!! Great job!

Some runner-ups from the contest, that I may use in the future... @lucyanna, @WrittenEntFan, Abbie Wilson & Nívea Magalhães. Great job guys!

Angie has Twangles, what's your fans name @MGriz_ I've heard the term "sashanistas" recently, I like it!

was it awakward doing the romantic scenes in #ComingAndGoing while your husband directing it??? @Ayid08 yes, he kept yelling that I had too much of his upper lip in my mouth!

What's your favorite color? @patihb_ depends on my mood...but never lime green!

What's you're favorite song? @patihb_ the police. Every breath you take. One of them. Baby got back is the other.

whats your favorite place in the world? @patihb_ my new home.

love the office!!!! And that painting on the wall in it was my fav thing I caught @mcrsvu a real photograph of a five women doing an autopsy in the early 1900's...very odd and cool.

do we get to see u in dancing with the stars anytime soon? @Ayid08 Friday night in my film coming and going. The funniest dance scene since naked gun!

have you read Tess Gerritsen books? @patihb_ yes, they are incredible! The sinner is one of my favorites!

when will the DVD for Coming & Going be out??? will there be extras? love bloopers and commentaries! @imayfan yes in the fall and yes, yes, yes

so dance enthusiast..do you watch so you think you can dance?? I love all dance shows..

bc your in #ComingAndGoing does this mean we'll see less of u on Rizzoli&Isles? I hope not both yall make dat show @BeadyBeads we shot the film last year. I'm sticking around babe.

Mmmm... dress uniform. Do I want to know what the 'hard way' was? @anomalys behave

Its a shame we never saw Kate Todd n a uniform ;) @Lj_Bard we did once actually.

Are you a Celine Dion fan? @patihb_ my husband is. I am when she is singing and not crying. ;)

Only @Angie_Harmon can make a police uniform look good!

What's your favorite medical term so far? @greendiarist glucocorticoids.

Those are real children's photos of @Angie_Harmon and I in the opening credits!

How fluent in French are you? @katharinetucker not enough.

Hey guess what... I had so much fun with the east coast, I figured I might as well come back and join my west coast tweeties! I'm back baby!

Thanks everyone for watching!!! I hope you all loved it!

TESS: Wasn't that great! Kudos to @JanetTamaro for the sharp writing and to @SashaAlexander1 @Angie_Harmon @Lorraine_Bracco and the whole cast!
SASHA: and to you Tess! You're an amazing woman and writer! Hope we make you proud on this end!

cheese lately? @Diamonds0624 just yesterday, a triple creme Brie and a truffle manchego cheese!

Q: what was your favorite scene in tonight's episode?
@GNatt82 the scene where Maura is listening in on jane's phone call.
Q:great scene, what makes it your fav?
Sasha: @GNatt82 being in jane's personal space was fun!

TESS: Maura chooses unfortunate lovers -- on TV and in the books!
JANET: She has terrible taste in men. I'll have to fix that. Or you could :-)
TESS: but her bad taste in men makes her life, um , interesting.
JANET: Dr. "Ucky" Slucky is interesting...
SASHA: it's not bad taste, it's eclectic taste.

Love that sweater Maura is wearing. @sandbar17 the sweater is made by missoni.

sadly Bass was cut from this episode, we did film a scene together.

Harry Potter fan?? @Rebecca_GE absolutely!

Do you have trouble understanding your own character sometimes haha @iiamcrystal nope, she's in my head! :)

Is it just me or is your character Dr. Isles a little bit more risque this season than she was last season? @False_Happiness she's feeling frisky! It's summertime!

How much studying do you have to do for all these medical terms? @Judelltar you don't want to know! :)

"Too close to the brachial plexus." Maura's so sexy when she talks geeky. @tessgerritsen and so are you!! Lol!

Do you get to put your input in the decorationg or is that a designer? :) @NancyDrewGal @JanetTamaro and I discussed ideas, but it is ultimately up to her and our production designer, Bruce.

You should tweet during Coming and Going!!!1 @wickedcat68 if you all show up, I will be there.

Do you think it's weird seeing yourself acting? I've heard some actors hate watching themselves. @taty_1978 sometimes, yes.

Coming & Going this weekend?! This is the best week ever! Rhys Darby is hilarious :D @pibby he is a comic genius, I LOVED working with him!

I'll bet it wasn't easy to run in those stylish heels either @HeartofArtemis it's never easy, it was wet and their was glass on the ground!

how many times did you have to shoot the scene? (The explosion) @k_flyMN for a few hours, had to shoot many different angles.

How hard was it not to laugh? @AL3KS22 very hard!

The explosion scene was really scary to shoot because the car was really on fire and it kept popping as we had to run right past it!

Is Lorraine Bracco funny in real life? she looks like she has a warped sense of humor..in a good way.. @AmyinAtlanta212@Lorraine_Bracco's even funnier and the warmest person on the planet!

Your hair is GORGEOUS!! @JessJohnson93 just have a baby and yours will grow too!

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aww i didn't know there was a contest. @HelenaVann there will be lots more, don't worry!

Safe and sound still in Jane's apartment! RT @mbthecool19: http://t.co/oQqig1v You girls really need to tell me the whereabouts of this guy!

think she could if it meant saving a life. RT @karep5: do you think Maura will ever have to shoot a gun to save someone, could she do it?

Some fans started it, they do a great job! RT @KAMFitness: who tweets for the Rizzoli and Isles characters on twitter? Cast, crew, writers?

I am going to try my hardest to live tweet during the #rizzoliandisles Premiere tomorrow, during the east coast feed...So stop and say HI!

7/10/11

Okay guys, the deadline for the contest submissions has passed, no more will be accepted. Good luck everyone and I will announce the winner tomorrow by not only making it my background on twitter, but by also giving that person a shout out!

Chocolate! RT @ilovek8walsh Do you have a guilty pleasure comfort food?

Actress, Producer, Mom, Dance enthusiast, French student, cheese lover,i love everything about you but what are you first? @shy_cube Mom of course, family is always first!

William Shakespeare! RT @LaaLaaMum: What person(s) would you enjoy meeting & share a meal with?

7/7/11

Any chance of shirt of the day today, please? Will need a fix to hold me over, if you're all off for the next week ;) @n8eesma we are off right now, but when we get back, of course!

Sure! RT @j_stille: If I send you my TV Guide, will you sign it?

What if @SashaAlexander1 reads all the tweets sent her way? @TheLifeOfALyric I do read them all!

@Twilightseven sorry, we aren't legally allowed to read specs for our own show...

Sasha's CONTEST:

CONTEST: In search of a new background for my Twitter page. Be creative! I will personally select the winner. The file should be JPEG format and please keep it tasteful. The winner will be announced before the R&I premiere on July 11th. ONE SUBMISSION PER PERSON must be sent to SashaRandIcontest@gmail.com before Sunday, July 10th at 12pm PST. Any questions, please ask them here on FB ONLY. Good luck Everyone! :)

7/3/11

Some of you may have seen the tweets here about the L.A. Times article. Sasha removed all tweets pertaining to this article from Twitter, and although I liked what Sasha had to say, out of respect for her, I have removed them. - Taiko 7/4/11

7/1/11

Of course! RT @reenaCK: Hi. Is it ok to send dvd cover(s) & photos for you to sign? Will enclose IRCs in the SAE :)

Does @SashaAlexander1 always look like she's about to do a photo shoot in real life??? Lol @ayid08 ha ha, hardly!

what prompted you to shove peanuts up your nose? LOL @CourtneyCawston it just felt right at the time! ;)

Not sure but that's a great idea! RT @karep5: do you think there will ever be a soundtrack to R&I? Love the music!

Are you excited for some really big event that is happening on..hmm..let's say.. July 11th? :D @MelissaParkerx YES!

6/28/11

Is it unerving having your face larger-than-life like that, or exhilerating? @maudesglove it's awesome!

colin egglesfield is GORGEOUS!! i'd love to be the mama of his kids!! hook me up girl!! lol @lottaluv27 ha ha, he is definitely not hard on the eyes! I'm shooting with him right now actually! :)

Is @sashaalexander1 left handed? @ayid08 nope.

6/27/11

One big dysfunctional family, yes! :) RT @Imzoekl: is it like one big family with the cast and crew of Rizzoli and Isles?

My question :)
Between 6-9 pgs a day, usually. RT @kellyeneal: What's the average # of pages shot a day? You all work such long hours, I was curious how much actually gets done.

Didn't know your husband is Italian. Did you meet in Italy? @bcurleymbs nope, we met in college.

do we get video of you "getting your groove on" from this saturday? ;) HEEHEEHEE!! @itsxdiva I hope not! :)

Yes! Love Rondo! RT @brd999: Good afternoon Sasha, hope you are well. Will Rondo be back this season?

Since the names of your kids are braziulian, do you know speak some portuguese ? (: @JessyCSS they were actually chosen because of there Italian heritage.

Would you ever do a reality show? If yes, what kind? @greendiarist depends but probably not, I am a fairly private person.

Have you ever visited the UK? Or do you plan to come here sometime in the near future? :D @iamEmmaWilde yes I have, and no plans as of now.

I honestly don't know how u fit everything into ur hectic schedule. I am in AWE of ur time mgt skills. U r a time mgt GURU. @reenaCK I have amazing help!

Do all the rizzles fans that want Jane and Maura together ever bother you girls? Or are you ok with it?Thanks! @englau I'm cool with it.