Natalie Zea is used to playing “the love interest” on TV. She’s done it countless times, and she’s damn good at it. But on FOX’s The Following, playing the ex-wife of serial killer Joe Carroll (James Purefoy) — as well as the potential love interest of Ryan Hardy (Kevin Bacon), the man who put Joe behind bars — feels like a totally new experience for her. Needless to say, it’s complicated.

“The attraction is obviously there,” Natalie tells HollywoodLife.com about Ryan and Claire, who share a pretty messy history. “It’s never going to go away, but the issues are also going to be there. They have to figure out how to be around each other, and be a part of each other’s lives, knowing they’ve got all these emotions. It’s really complicated.”

Read on for my full Q&A with Natalie

I can’t watch this show with the lights off. Is it scary to you, even though you’re on it?

No, it’s not. I don’t know what’s wrong with me. Every single person, without exception, has been terrified watching it except me apparently. I need to do some real soul searching and figure out what the deal is.

And with the body count rising every week, are you ever worried Claire will be next?

Look, I’ve been unemployed; I ain’t scared of it. And I think that because I’ve had so many ups and downs in my career, I don’t sweat that stuff. If it’s my character’s time to go, it’s her time to go. [Acting] is the least secure job you can ever have.

Let’s talk about [creator] Kevin Williamson. What do you love about his writing and the direction he’s taking the show?

I love that, in the hands of a lot of others, this would have become a procedural. There’s nothing wrong with procedurals, but that’s not something I’m interested in being a part of. I want to do something a little more unexpected, and Kevin is willing to take risks and think outside the genre. God bless him, man.

Aside from his writing, what made you want to join this project? It’s so different from anything you’ve done.

Honestly, Kevin Bacon. I wish I had a more creative answer, but when Kevin Bacon signs on to a television show, and your people are like, ‘Hey, they’re really interested in you,’ what do you do? Obviously, the script was compelling and very well-written and cinematic, but I think what sent me over the edge was Kevin Bacon.

And did you know you were going to be playing a love interest?

No, actually, it was Mr. Bacon himself who came to me with that idea. We had a meeting over breakfast and he said the way he saw it was that Claire was potentially [Ryan's] love interest, whether it be on again or off again.

You had breakfast with Kevin Bacon? Did he eat bacon?

I don’t believe he did, but he ordered something cool. It was custom-made. I’ve never seen him eat bacon, but he’s a carnivore, so I’m sure he does.

[Editor's note: I think I speak for everyone when I say we all hope he eats bacon. Every single day.]

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From the riveting and I mean RIVETING dance numbers, to the magnetic chemistry between the lead characters, Ren and Ariel, to Blake Shelton singing an updated version of the theme song — this 2011 version of Footloose is an instant new classic.

And a film you’ll want to see more than once. I know I’m ready to go a second time. There were a multitude of  charming moments that I just want to take in again, starting from the opening credits sequence with fabulously dancing feet, to the fun impromptu dancing scene outside the local hangout!

Now while Footloose features a budding romance at its’ center between the rebellious pastor’s daughter Ariel and Ren, the orphaned outsider boy from Boston who’s just moved to town, the movie lovingly focuses on the other key relationships.

These include Ren’s sweet and hilarious friendship with local good guy/goofball Willard, played by Miles Teller. The scene where Ren teaches gangly Willard to dance, with the help of Ren’s adorable young nieces, to the sound of, “Let’s Hear It For The Boy,” is a total pleasure.

Then there’s the warmly developed relationship that Ren develops with his aunt Amy and Uncle Wes, who take him in, in their little town of Bomont, Georgia, after Ren’s mother loses her long, tough battle with leukemia.

This family relationship has so much more depth than the cartoon-like disapproving family that Kevin Bacon moved in with, in the original film.

And it actually makes this version of Footloose much more warm and believable than the original.

The story is in most ways the same as the original except in small ways. Ren moves from Boston to Bomont alone, after the single mom that he’s nursed for months, dies. He dresses in a minor way like a rebel with a James Dean pompador and leather jacket and he LOVES to dance. A member of his former high school’s gymnastics team, he’s NOT a substance abuser; he’s a hard-worker, great car mechanic and he LOVES to dance.

In other words, he’s a great kid. But that doesn’t stop trouble from following him.

From the moment that he arrives in this small Georgia town, where his mother grew up, some of the locals are suspicious of the loud rock and roll music playing in his car, and they’re convinced he’s up to no good.

The problem is that three years before, five of the town’s high school seniors were killed while driving home after a night of dancing, partying and drinking.

The town’s reaction, led by Reverend Show Moore, played by Dennis Quaid, is to ban high schoolers from dancing — not even at a school prom. The Reverend is particularly adamant because one of those five students killed was his beloved top student son, Bobby.

Ren is incredulous at this ban and embarks on a campaign to get the town council to allow the high school seniors to hold a full-on prom. Meanwhile, he also embarks on a budding relationship with Ariel, who he woos away from her doltish racing car driver, boyfriend, Chuck, played by Patrick John Flueger. Maybe Ren senses that Ariel is a lost soul, underneath her wild girl swagger. Her older brother Bobby, had been her hero.

In every way, this new version of Footloose fleshes out the best of the original! The characters, the plot and best of all — the dance numbers.

Kenny and Julianne, unlike Kevin Bacon and Lori Singer — can DANCE like crazy — especially Julianne! Their dance numbers are wild, sexy and fun. Especially fun is a new extended scene of fabulous line dancing when Ren, Ariel, Willard and Ariel’s BFF escape from the town for a night of dancing in a bar where dancing is allowed!

The only thing that would have made this new Footlooseeven better, would have been EVEN more DANCING! The prom scene could have gone on minutes longer and it would have been just more sheer pleasure.

So get prepped to cut loose and see Footloose!

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The original Footloose was a ground breaking movie that will forever be untouched in our hearts. So how did the cast members of the remake, which comes out this week, feel about recreating a classic gem? Kenny Wormald told HollywoodLife.com he got permission from the original Ren, Kevin Bacon, before the film began shooting!

“I haven’t [met Kevin Bacon] and I was a huge fan of the original film. I love the guy in the movie and everything he’s done since. I just haven’t met him,” Kenny admitted to us at the NYC premiere of the film Oct. 12.

He added, “He spoke with our director, they’re friends and he gave his blessings, we did him a lot of justice and I know he’ll be proud.”

After seeing a screening of the film, we’re sure Kenny did Kevin proud. What do YOU think about the new Footloose?

Johnni Macke

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It seems these days you can’t be considered a supermodel unless you can be put in front of a movie camera and do more than just look pretty. Fortunately for Victoria Secret Angel and Sports Illustrated swimsuit supermodel, 33-year-old Marisa Miller, she’s the whole package and just landed her first feature role in the super natural action movie R.I.P.D. starring Ryan Reynolds and Jeff Bridges.

After a string of television guest spots on shows like Entourage, Gary Unmarried, and How I Met Your Mother, Marisa is no stranger to acting. However, her character in R.I.P.D. will take her beyond the regular role of being the hot girl. Playing the human avatar of Jeff’s ghostly character, Marisa will also be acting alongside Hollywood heavy hitters Kevin Bacon, Mary-Louise Parker, and Stephanie Szostak.

Do you think supermodels should be acting too? Sound off in the comments below!

Kyra Sedgwick, who is originally from New York City, has not only had a successful television career, but a wonderful film career, as well. Not to mention she’s married to one of Hollywood’s favorite actors, Kevin Bacon, and is an amazing mother-of-two! How does she do it all?

Kyra and Kevin tied the knot in September 1988 and had two kids, Travis, 22, and Sosie Ruth, 19.

“I think we are both similar in our managing styles,” Kyra says of her successful marriage to Kevin. “As far as changing the poopy diaper – whoever smelt it first always got to do it. Also when one of us worked, the other kind of stayed at home which was nice. I got good at being a single parent. I have empathy for the single parent,” she adds. “There were plenty of times where he would be working and I would be home with the kids. Not that I didn’t have help. I was lucky enough to always have help.”

We hope Kyra has “help” celebrating this year’s birthday! Have a good one!

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Guys come in all shapes and sizes, but with the “manly man” coming back into style we’ve decide to pit the manliest men in Hollywood up against the more metro guys and let you decide who is hotter!

John Mayer, 33 vs. Justin Bieber, 16

Why John is a Manly Man

• He’s dated a bevy of beauties including Jennifer Aniston, Jessica Simpson and Taylor Swift.
• He is open about his sex life and spilled to Playboy the dirty deets about his racist genitalia.
• He purposely talks about things that will gross people out, like posting tweets about masturbation and unsavory bodily functions.

Why Justin is a Girly Guy

• Justin has talked about saving his virginity until marriage.
• He is obsessed with having perfect hair and can’t go 30seconds without flipping it.
• He never talks about girlfriends and will never show any PDA.

Reggie Bush, 25 vs. Scott Disick, 27

Why Reggie is a Manly Man

• He is a professional football player for the New Orleans Saints.
• He is a bad boy who lied, had to return his Heisman trophy and cost USC their ability to play in any bowl games.
• He refused to commit to Kim Kardashian.
• Reggie dates sleazy Kim look-a-likes and is now angry that she is possibly seeing someone else.

Why Scott Disick is a Girly Guy

• Scott prides himself on his eccentric wardrobe of suits and robes.
• He sees a therapist to talk about his feelings.
• He is always whining and trying to manipulate people and situations to suit his needs.
• He engages in petty fights with the Kardashian family.

Taylor Lautner, 18 vs. Robert Pattinson, 24

Why Taylor is a Manly Man

• Taylor is constantly working out to keep his body rock hard and in-shape.
• He believes in chivalry when it comes to dating girls.
• He loves watching and participating in all kinds of sports.
• He plays a freakin’ werewolf in the Twilight saga! Can you get much manlier?

Why Robert is a Girly Guy

• He has a contract with Summit Entertainment that limits him on how he styles his infamous hair.
• In his off-time, Robert is a moody musician who writes emotional love songs.
• He was a girly looking model when he was younger and was quoted saying, “When I first started, I was quite tall and looked like a girl, so I got a lot of jobs because during that period the androgynous look was cool.”
• He plays a glittery vampire in the Twilight saga. Anything that glitters screams girly!

Nick Jonas, 18 vs. Joe Jonas, 21

Why Nick is a Manly Man

• He battles his Type 1 diabetes like a champ.
• He dated and then broke the heart of pop-star and actress Miley Cyrus.
• Friends star Matthew Perry says Nick is hilarious.
• He is drives a vintage Ford Mustang and loves sporting plaid shirts.

Why Joe is a Girly Guy

• He is whipped by gf, Ashley Greene and followed her to Baton Rouge while she films Breaking Dawn.
• He can’t handle breaking up with a girl face to face and ended his relationship with Taylor Swift over the phone.
• He loves public PDA.
• Joe is never spotted wearing the same thing twice.

Mark Salling, 28 vs. Chord Overstreet, 21

Why Mark is a Manly Man

• When he’s not in his Glee gear, Mark is rocking out with his band.
• He likes to pump iron and stay on top of his fitness.
• He plays the bad boy character, Puck on Glee.
• His hair is styled in a short mohawk and comes off as mysterious and manly.

Why Chord Overstreet is a Girly Guy

• He has a feminine child-like features.
• He plays a meek and desperate character on Glee who highlights his hair.
• Chord was rumored to be the gay love interest on Glee.

Matthew Settle, 41 vs Chace Crawford, 25

Why Matthew is a Manly Man

• He plays rock n’ roll dad, Rufus Humphrey on Gossip Girl.
• He has a rugged look.
• He played a very manly Captain Ronald Speirs on HBO’s Band Of Brothers.
• Matthew has a manly built body.

Why Chace is a Girly Guy

• He plays suave and manipulative Nate Archibald on Gossip Girl.
• He broke up with Carrie Underwood via text message.
• He has really nice hair and effeminate features.
• He passed on the opportunity to reprise Kevin Bacon‘s manly character in the Footloose re-make.

Kellan Lutz, 25 vs. Matt Lanter, 27

Why Kellan is a Manly Man

• He plays super strong vampire Emmet Cullen in the Twilight saga.
• He is very attractive and often exercises with is shirt off.
• He was one of 2010′s Calvin Klein underwear models
• He enjoys scary movies and performs his own stunts when possible.

Why Matt Lanter is a Girly Guy

• He has slight effeminate features and nice hair.
• He plays a mock version of Robert Pattinson’s character Edward Cullen in the spoof movie, Vampires Suck
• His character Liam Court on 90210 pouts and has temper tantrums.
• He has a crushes on Disney animated characters.

Colin Farrell, 34 vs. Orlando Bloom, 33

Why Colin is a Manly Man

• Colin lives his life uncensored.
• He’s a bad boy that has had to go to rehab.
• He has a hard time committing to a relationship.
• He always plays rough and tumble characters.

Why Orlando is a Girly Guy

• He wore a blond wig and tights to play an elf in Lord of the Rings.
• He always plays the misunderstood dreamboat in romantic comedies.
• Orly has a sweet baby face.
• He was named a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.

Hugh Jackman vs. Jake Gyllenhaal

Why Hugh is a Manly Man

• Hugh is totally buff and played Wolverine in X-Men
• He plays Rugby and Cricket.
• He adopted two children.
• He has hosted the Oscars, which takes tons of confidence and initiative.

Why Jake Gyllenhaal is a Girly Guy

• He has baby-faced boyish good looks.
• He takes girly off-beat roles.
• Jake played a gay cowboy opposite the late Heath Ledger in Brokeback Mountain.
• His attempt at being an action star in Prince of Persia flopped at the box-office.

Brad Pitt, 46 vs. Zac Efron, 23

Why Brad Pitt is a Manly Man

• He is the ultimate manly man once married to Jennifer Aniston and now partnered with Angelina Jolie.
• He is always in good shape.
• He has a great group of male friends.
• He can grow a fierce manly man beard.

Why Zac Efron is a Girly Guy

• His break out role was in High School Musical.
• He is a teen idol that has graced the cover of Tiger Beat.
• He has shiny flappable hair.
• One of his most recent films was the tear jerker chick-flick, Charlie St. Cloud.

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Want to know who Dancing With the Stars producers are dying to get hot-footing it underneath the mirror ball? Check out the list here at HollywoodLife.com!

There’s always a surprising name or two bandied about when the cast members of Dancing With the Stars are announced each season (Kate Gosselin, Buzz Aldrin, Steve Wozniak, to name a few) but the powers-that-be at ABC really want to shock you by their hands on some REAL heavy hitters!

A show insider exclusively reveals the DWTS wish list to HollywoodLife.com – and all we can say is, dream big, BFFs!

So who made the final cut for coolest contestant ever? Check out the list here!

President Barack Obama, 48
First Lady Michelle Obama, 46
Former President Bill Clinton, 63
Britney Spears, 28
Paula Abdul, 48
Janet Jackson, 44
Jennifer Lopez, 40
Kevin Bacon, 51

Although we know that dreams don’t always become reality, we’d personally love to see Kevin return to his Footloose days and show off his skills on the dance floor! As for Mr. and Mrs. President – well, let’s just say our fingers are crossed!

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R-Patz and K-Stew are in bed in Eclipse!

Jon Gosselin joins leadership program!

Heidi hires big time divorce attorney!

Orlando and Miranda are getting married!

Miley says she’s not a slut!

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