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TVsource interview with Arianne Zucker
Topic Started: Aug 2 2012, 09:30 AM (3,335 Views)
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Arianne Zucker had already put in a full day's work (no pun intended) on Days of our Lives last Friday before she began a two hour interview press tour. In addition to being an actress, Zucker is also a wife (she wed fellow soap star Kyle Lowder in 2002), mother, and humanitarian. She and former co-star Jason Cook (ex-Matt, GH; ex-Shawn, DAYS), along with her brother Todd, spent two weeks in Johannesburg, Africa for filming for their project LifeCHANGE. It's a wonder she has the energy to come to work every day. When asked if she was tired, she jokingly replied, "I don't know what you're talking about Omar, I'm fine! No seriously I'm exhausted," before laughing and promised to "pump up" her energy. As it was my first time interviewing Ari, it was a little difficult to hold back my excitement.

In the final episode before Days of our Lives' two week hiatus due to the Olympics, the show ended on a cliffhanger, dubbed a "DAYSaster," Zucker's chararacter Nicole was trapped amidst the falling debris. What does the actress have to say about her recent storylines? Find out below.

TVSource Magazine
: If you could sum up the last seven months of Nicole's life what would it be?
Arianne Zucker: God help her. I would say that she is trying to make a change in her life by surrounding herself with positive men and people, however making a horrible decision in the interim. This is basically surrounding herself with Rafe and Daniel but putting herself in a bad situation with EJ."

TVSource: Let's talk about the many men of Nicole. Since last August, Nicole's gone from Brady to EJ to a crush on Rafe to a relationship with Daniel. The men of Salem love them some Nicole. How does it feel to have your own harem of hunks?
Zucker: Listen it's a really tough job…thank god they pay me the big bucks [Laughs]. I really have to say it's kind of a first for this character and the length of the time I've been on the show. It's great [Laughs]. I think it's more shocking especially with the two good guys -- Rafe and Daniel -- on her side. I think it's very shocking to her. I don't think Nicole understands the positive power she has. You know she manipulates and she does all this stuff but she doesn't need to. And she doesn't realize that she has to do that. And she didn't have to do it with EJ either. But she chose, EJ and Nicole's relationship started out in big lies anyway, but I think with these two other guys, she actually has the possibility of being this great woman. Regardless of where the relationships go, she just has positivity in her life and that's exactly what she needs."

TVSource: What is it about Rafe and Daniel that Nicole is attracted to?
Zucker: I think they're sort of her knights in shining armor without really having to try. With Daniel, I think there's some honesty there, there's some truth. I mean here's a man who wants to be with her and she's pregnant, regardless of the outcome, he wants to be with her with the way she is at this point. He really likes her for who she is at this moment there's no jokes, no tricks, no manipulations. He just is. And that's a pretty amazing feeling for anyone if you ask me. I think the same with Rafe. There's a friendship there in knowing Nicole and her way has her crush on him because he is this great guy. Of course was at one time, back and forth, Sami's great guy. I had always said to her "You know you've got a really great guy I don't know why you deserve him." And there's sort of a jealousy there in that respect, but there's also this guy sauced into the time to step up and say he's the father to a man that is his wife's nemesis. And he never needed to do that. He's a hero and a hero in two different ways. That's the long, long version [Laughs].

TVSource: Is there a future for Daniel and Nicole?
Zucker: If she doesn't mess it up, yup. That's the thing about her. She just can't see past her nose. She just reactions so I'm hoping at this point she maintains her truth with him. So it'll be interesting and as anyone who knows this character, with the 14 years she's been on here, she always self-sabotages. That's what this character is known for -- she sabotages her life. Even though years ago she's the gold digger and this and that, but she's still sabotaging her own life and not making great choices. So I as an actor, as I read these scripts, I go "I hope she doesn't sabotage because this is a really great thing." So that's what I hope for.

TVSource: Scenes aired last week between you and Suzanne Rogers (Maggie). Did you continue to work with her after those scenes were filmed?
Zucker: I just love working with her by the way. Suzanne Rogers is just a wonderful actress and wonderful woman. As far as the two characters are concerned? Yeah, there's a relationship. One of the nice things, especially about these writers, is everybody works with everybody. There are relationships within relationships in Salem. I can say now without saying anything as far as story is concerned, you'll see people working with each other. So continuing relationships throughout this very small town you'll start to see occur.

TVSource: What are your thoughts on Gary Tomlin and Christopher Whitesell returning to DAYS?
Zucker: Well I love Gary. When he came on as EP he just runs a tight ship. I like discipline. I can't say I've always been a great student, but whenever I had a teacher who was really hard I always excelled. That was the one thing I really loved about him. Obviously this is a totally different position as he's writing with Chris, but there's a way in which he writes. This is a tough genre to write for, and I will always back up any writer that has ever been here. Whoever anyone approves or disapproves, this is not an easy genre to write for – that just being said for number one. And two, when you have someone who is a workhorse and works as hard as Gary and Chris do, and the creativity they have, it's thrilling. I'm just so fortunate to still be here. I never underestimate what can happen in the entertainment world, so I'm always so appreciative of my job. But I love his work ethic, I like how he thinks and I do enjoy where's he's taking the story. I like them both.

TVSource: Before you go, fans are dying to know if you've worked with Greg Vaughan (Eric) yet.
Zucker: No, I haven't worked with Greg yet. I have known him for a long time though. Actually when Jensen Ackles was playing the role, there was a very tight circle with some actors. We always used to hang out together, so there's a familiarity there – and he's kind of cute so whatever [Laughs].
Edited by six, Aug 2 2012, 09:32 AM.
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Come on Ron, We are counting on YOU !!

She says absolutely NOTHING
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Sounds kind of like Nicole might get safed. If she's going to change her ways, please let it be with Daniel (or Eric, maybe) and not Eyebrows McBlankface.
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Please write 4 Bryan Dattilo, Give him a love interest.

What is up with the insta love? Nicole has always been in love with Ej. She's crushing on Rafe? Since when? Up til a few months ago, Rafe couldn't stand her. Now she's insta love with Daniel? I just don't understand. I mean, I know Daniel will be over with soon, but please, be4 she was pregnant, she never even gave these men a second look. Give me the old Nicole back please. The old Nicole would be using this baby to get Ej back and putting the baby and her pregnancy in Sami's face every chance she got. This is the Nicole I know and love. And Ar doesn't give one thing away in her interviews. LOL I can not believe I'm saying this, but I want to hear about Ej, with Nicole of course! Come on Aril, spill!
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Aug 2 2012, 09:30 AM
I think the same with Rafe. There's a friendship there in knowing Nicole and her way has her crush on him because he is this great guy. Of course was at one time, back and forth, Sami's great guy. I had always said to her "You know you've got a really great guy I don't know why you deserve him." And there's sort of a jealousy there in that respect, but there's also this guy sauced into the time to step up and say he's the father to a man that is his wife's nemesis. And he never needed to do that. He's a hero and a hero in two different ways.
Love her comments about Rafe. I couldn't agree more.
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Self-sabotage...yep, buh bye Tan, the knight in shining scrubs! I liked what she said about people working with other people. I hope this is true because TomSell isolated characters just as bad as MarDar did. She's worked with SR because she's Tan's "Mom," but let's see if she works with her in the future after Tan shifts his focus to Jenn.
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Come on Ron, We are counting on YOU !!

six
Aug 2 2012, 09:34 AM
Sounds kind of like Nicole might get safed. If she's going to change her ways, please let it be with Daniel (or Eric, maybe) and not Eyebrows McBlankface.
I tend to read that as changing her ways maybe for Eric more than any of the ones that are currently on screen.
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I fully expect Nicole to self-sabotage herself yet again. It’s who she is and therefore I do not see her ending up with the “good” guys like Daniel and Rafe. I see her returning to her comfort zone and reunite with EJ, as she can be herself in that relationship.
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I don't want to see Nicole reformed. I like her as the bad girl.
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This is not to meant to incite a riot with the Ejoles, but the one constant in her non-interviews is a lack of EJ. She doesn't mention much, but unlike most other interviews, EJ and EJole are not dominating the conversation.

I like that.
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nickyj12345
Aug 2 2012, 10:14 AM
This is not to meant to incite a riot with the Ejoles, but the one constant in her non-interviews is a lack of EJ. She doesn't mention much, but unlike most other interviews, EJ and EJole are not dominating the conversation.

I like that.
No riot here. The interviewer decided not to ask about EJ. Maybe she would have said something more if asked? This interviewer decided to focus on Rafe and Tan.
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She does confirm that GV will be Eric. I know a lot of you are probably thinking that we already knew that but I had reasons for doubting it, so I'm glad she confirmed.
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Aug 2 2012, 10:16 AM
nickyj12345
Aug 2 2012, 10:14 AM
This is not to meant to incite a riot with the Ejoles, but the one constant in her non-interviews is a lack of EJ. She doesn't mention much, but unlike most other interviews, EJ and EJole are not dominating the conversation.

I like that.
No riot here. The interviewer decided not to ask about EJ. Maybe she would have said something more if asked? This interviewer decided to focus on Rafe and Tan.
The interviewer wanted to focus on every guy but Ej, even though AZ's character is pregnant with Ej's baby. But considering the interviewer's preference I can't say I'm suprised.
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Aug 2 2012, 10:08 AM
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Aug 2 2012, 09:34 AM
Sounds kind of like Nicole might get safed. If she's going to change her ways, please let it be with Daniel (or Eric, maybe) and not Eyebrows McBlankface.
I tend to read that as changing her ways maybe for Eric more than any of the ones that are currently on screen.
I'm sure she'll land in a relationship with him eventually. In the mean time I'd much rather see Danicole though. Actually, maybe even afterward too. Days isn't very good at matching people by hiring a new actor to play a mate for another character.

Anita
Aug 2 2012, 10:08 AM
I fully expect Nicole to self-sabotage herself yet again. It’s who she is and therefore I do not see her ending up with the “good” guys like Daniel and Rafe. I see her returning to her comfort zone and reunite with EJ, as she can be herself in that relationship.


I'm not sure EJ is her comfort zone. Nicole has historically gone for the good guys. Of course she'll ruin things at some point though. The characters always do, that way no one really ends up with anyone.
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If they don't ask about EJ, it's likely she won't say anything about EJ. For some reason these actors are quite tight lipped over future s/ls its much easier to talk about stuff that has already happened.
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"But she chose, EJ and Nicole's relationship started out in big lies anyway, but I think with these two other guys, she actually has the possibility of being this great woman. Regardless of where the relationships go, she just has positivity in her life and that's exactly what she needs."


I agree that Nicole can be a great woman away from EJ. Nicole does need positivity and both Rafe & Daniel can provide that for her.
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Aug 2 2012, 10:24 AM
If they don't ask about EJ, it's likely she won't say anything about EJ. For some reason these actors are quite tight lipped over future s/ls its much easier to talk about stuff that has already happened.
She was asked about her "harem of hunks", with each of them specifically named. Ari is the one who put the emphasis on Rafe and Daniel in her answer. She seems to have made it pretty clear in a couple of these interviews that she is going to screw up whatever relationship she has with Daniel. What happens then is a mystery.
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Sami who?

MissLola
Aug 2 2012, 10:13 AM
I don't want to see Nicole reformed. I like her as the bad girl.
Me neither. Nicole as goody two-shoes is just as idiotic as having EJ play the good guy. It will never work.
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Aug 2 2012, 10:33 AM
rpmaluki
Aug 2 2012, 10:24 AM
If they don't ask about EJ, it's likely she won't say anything about EJ. For some reason these actors are quite tight lipped over future s/ls its much easier to talk about stuff that has already happened.
She was asked about her "harem of hunks", with each of them specifically named. Ari is the one who put the emphasis on Rafe and Daniel in her answer.
Yeah, that's how I read it too. In the first question, the interviewer asked about all the men, even naming EJ, and AZ directed the conversation to the other men when she said this....
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"I think it's more shocking especially with the two good guys -- Rafe and Daniel -- on her side. I think it's very shocking to her. I don't think Nicole understands the positive power she has. You know she manipulates and she does all this stuff but she doesn't need to. And she doesn't realize that she has to do that. And she didn't have to do it with EJ either. But she chose, EJ and Nicole's relationship started out in big lies anyway, but I think with these two other guys, she actually has the possibility of being this great woman. Regardless of where the relationships go, she just has positivity in her life and that's exactly what she needs."
AZ is the one that directed the conversation toward Rafe and Daniel, and away from EJ, not the interviewer.
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Aug 2 2012, 09:56 AM
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Aug 2 2012, 09:30 AM
I think the same with Rafe. There's a friendship there in knowing Nicole and her way has her crush on him because he is this great guy. Of course was at one time, back and forth, Sami's great guy. I had always said to her "You know you've got a really great guy I don't know why you deserve him." And there's sort of a jealousy there in that respect, but there's also this guy sauced into the time to step up and say he's the father to a man that is his wife's nemesis. And he never needed to do that. He's a hero and a hero in two different ways.
Love her comments about Rafe. I couldn't agree more.
I think I could have liked Rafe at one point. I really didn't care for the way he threw Ari under the bus for Sami. Also, the writers have really made him a one dimensional character. What's funny is that I see Galen's interviews and he seems to have a very likable and infectious personality, but when I see him onscreen I am usually bored and/or slightly annoyed with the character. I could only see the possibility of him with Nicole if there was some serious character building and/or changes with Rafe's character. I really want to see Nicole end up with a good guy - she wants that family and all the wonderful things that come with it - but I don't know that Rafe can be that person for her. I like their friendship right now, though.
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