True Blood fans may know everything there is to know about Tara Thornton as we’ve watched her grow over the last 5 seasons, but the actress who plays her, Rutina Wesley, is a lot more private. Since becoming a vampire Tara has really grown and become more confident in her skin and Rutina is growing along with her. US Magazine recently caught up with her to find out 25 things that fans may not know already, but would find interesting. Some of the things on the list are what role she would love to play, her nickname for her car, and her favorite color (yay its the same as mine!).
1. I hated my husband (actor Jacob Fishel, 34) when we met in school. He was so good at Shakespeare.
2. I would kill to play Elphaba inWicked.
3. I worked as a singing dancing busgirl in high school.
4. I always have my Beats by Dr. Dre headphones turned up high. I’ll probably be deaf by age 50.
5. As a kid, I did a Michael Jackson dance number to “Man in the Mirror” in a tux and top hat.
6. My dad was in the Star Searchfinals.
7. I have a shirt that says RUNNING SUCKS . . . because it does.
8. I wish I ran track.
9. I named my car Chewy.
10. I’ve eaten Twizzlers in my sleep.
11. I love Now and Laters. I don’t share.
12. Juliet is my favorite Shakespeare role, and I hope to play it someday. Any takers?
13. I love to do Fire Marshall Bill impressions.
14. When we were courting, my husband wrote me a sonnet and read it to me in Central Park.
15. I taught my cat how to sit for treats.
16. I’m a sneaker head. You’ll find more sneakers than heels in my closet.
17. I secretly want to be a judge on So You Think You Can Dance.
18. I’m afraid of heights, but I’ll ride a roller coaster.
19. Every morning I’m visited by hummingbirds. I think it’s nice, but maybe they’re planning an attack?
20. I was the only little chocolate girl on the dance team in college. We also cheered for the basketball team.
21. I own just about everything in purple. I’m obsessed.
22. I used to make mud pies as a kid. I may have eaten a slice or two.
23. I have crushes on James McAvoy and Lil Wayne.
24. I’m a huge fan of Jillian Michaels and The Biggest Loser.
25. When I need to relax, I listen to Jill Scott or India Arie.
So does anything on this list surprise you? Let us know in the comment section below!
Source: USWeekly.com – Rutina Wesley: 25 Things You Don’t Know About Me
Image Credit: HBO
