Jul 17 2008
My not-so-secret Hollywood crush!
Everyone has Hollywood crushes. In fact, I would like for you to leave me comments and tell me what yours are. Unless it is Brad Pitt; then I don’t want to know.
Torri Higginson is a talented and beautiful actress, who played, among other things, Dr. Weir, the civilian commander on Stargate Atlantis.
This used to be my favorite show. I told everyone, “Stargate Atlantis is my favorite show.” But, as usual, the boneheads in Hollywood totally ruined it. But that’s not important right now; let’s talk about Torri.
From the first time I saw her on Atlantis, I was hooked. She was smart, sensitive, and attractive — not one of those over-glamorized barbie doll types, but a tough yet feminine leader. I noticed after a few episodes of the show they started putting more make up on her character to accent her pretty eyes. Good call, director. I nursed my little actress crush for two seasons, and then I got to meet her at a sci-fi convention.
Some other actors from Atlantis were supposed to be at DragonCon, but they canceled so they brought Torri in at the last minute. It was her first convention. She was sitting next to Rachel Luttrell who plays Teyla. When I came up to the table there was no line; I was lucky. I told her I had a crush on Dr. Weir. She looked right at me with her pretty eyes and took my hand, she said, “Well, you can just stay right here!” I got a picture autograph from her and told her about my Hollywood aspirations. She wished me luck on my film project I was working on. I got to spend a little time with Torri and Rachel at the convention since it was their first. I kind of became a convention tour guide. Here is a good story from the convention:
They were finishing their “shift” signing autographs and wanted to go to the art room. I showed them the way. When they got there, the security person said, “I’m sorry the art room is closed. Even if you got down on your knees and begged I couldn’t let you in.” I looked right at him and said, “Don’t you know who these ladies are? They are the actresses from Stargate Atlantis!” He got embarrassed and then got on his radio. Then he opened the door for us — and I waltzed in too like I belonged. Eventually they kicked me out; but, hey, I got to spend some more time with Torri.
I occasionally get a message from her on Myspace since we met. I am always happy to hear from her. They took her character from Atlantis, I don’t watch it anymore.
How to Kill a Great TV Show
Stargate SG-1 was ending, the show that Atlantis spun off from. Some Hollywood moron decided that they should take some characters from SG-1 and put them on Atlantis to pull audience from one to the other. Since Atlantis’ cast was pretty full, they had to get rid of characters to do this. They killed the extremely popular Scottish doctor, Carson, and then replaced Torri with someone from SG-1. Then they got stupid and crazy; they created a wimpy doctor role and put Jewel Staite in it. Don’t get me wrong, I think Jewel is awesome in Firefly, but the character stinks and it seems an obvious ploy to draw Firefly fans to the series. Plus they have the doctor from Star Trek: Voyager on the show too. If you watched SG-1 you know it was basically a refugee camp for actors from other canceled Sci-fi series. Anyway, enough about that. The show is ruined for me now.
More about Torri
Torri really loves her dog, which appears in at least one episode of the show. She also has a favorite charity here in LA called Food on Foot , which if you are in the area, I recommend you volunteer a day for. She is great — if any of my screenplays get picked up out here, I will definitely contact her agent to offer her a role.
Picture of the Day
I have come up with a way to make Stargate Atlantis awesome: cast me as John Sheppard’s wise-cracking annoying younger brother.
You see, Colonel Shepherd (played by Joe Flanigan) has the “Ancient” gene, so it would make sense that his brother does too, so they bring him to Atlantis to operate the Ancient technology.
Torri Higginson links
Here’s lot’s more about Torri!
A Torri Fan Site (no, I didn’t make it)
A Torri Fan Myspace (I didn’t make this either!)
I’m not normally attracted to redheads, but I’ll go out of my way to see Alyson Hannigan (Willow from Buffy and Lilly from How I Met Your Mother).
YOU! *winks*
Also, Brad Pitt kind of makes me want to vomit and my friend Ali says the same.
Nathan Fillion makes me drool, but not like that’s secret.
That works. You are now in the official fan club/stalker list.
I have to agree with the Nathan Fillion vote but only from Firefly/Serenity, not the more recent stuff. Keanu Reeves when he isn’t shooting a film.
I hearts Kristen Bell.
I don’t really have any crushes, at least no one that i would swoon upon meeting. There are a few actors that i find attractive and admire, but no one that i go ga ga over. I think that they are just people, no matter how famous, and we can’t really know who they are based on roles they have played and the way they are projected through the media.
Now as far as who i find attractive… Will Smith is quite the hottie, and i enjoy watching Michael Weatherly act (from Dark Angel to NCIS, he’s great). But there are also some actresses that i like to watch too: Jessica Alba (Dark Angel again) and Jerri Ryan (way hot as 7of9) to name a few.
It’s only stalking if it’s unwanted…
I forgot to mention Cillian Murphy. It’s gotta be the eyes.
I agree about Michael Weatherly being great to watch on NCIS (though I’m a McGee fan really).
Do you mean Jason Momoa from Atlantis?
Hay, Speaking of Nathan Fillion he is in the show dr horribles sing along blog with the guy from Doogie Howser (Neil Patrick Harris) and Felisha Day from “the guild”.
Its online free for a limited time then Joss Whedon will make you pay. MUHAHAH
drhorrible.com
Well right now I would have to say my hollywood crush would have to be Jared Padalecki (Supernatural, Gilmore Girls) and mostly due to the charactor he plays on Supernatural. I’ve had other in the past… I actually have a “hot for an old guy” list of hollywood actors who could very well be old enough to be my father, but are attractive none-the-less.
Actresses I admire (and sometimes wish I could be) are: Pauley Perrette, Queen Latifah, Amanda Bynes, Jill Hennessy, Emma Thompson, Kate Winslet, Janeane Garofalo, Linda Cardellini, Minnie Driver, Kathryn Hahn…
At least you get to meet your movie star crush. I have this odd attraction to the star of the canceled Showtime sitcom Dead Like Me, Ellen Muth. Yes, I realize I’m married but a guy can look can’t he?! Heck, if I wasnt married maybe I’d be stalking her at conventions! :)
I have a crush on Stephen Colbert. Age difference, denomination, and one of his earlier shows aside… very attractive.
There are a few other celebrities that I find attractive, but don’t really follow the careers of as much, such as John Krasinski from The Office, Justin Bartha who I saw in National Treasure, and to a certain extent Damon and Affleck.