Interview by Carol Wright | Photographer: Jonny Marlow | Styling: Enrique Melendez |Hair: Nancilee Santos | Makeup: Courtney Hart
We got to chat with actress Kate Godfrey about her role as Ruby in the new Nickelodeon show Warped! and how her time on All That helped prepare her for the role.
Was there a particular movie or television show that sparked your interest in acting?
I don’t know if there was a particular show or movie, I always just liked them all. In everything I watched I was fascinated by the creative side and behind the scenes. The idea that every television episode is not real life but a made-up story, was fascinating to me.
Tell our readers about Warped! What drew you to the role of Ruby?
I was drawn to Ruby because she is a mix of all my characters I played on All That. She has many aspects of her personality; Ruby is my dream comedic character. I can experiment with jokes and make any choice I want, and still be “in character.”
Are there similarities between you and your character Ruby?
I go back and forth on this question. In some ways, we are the exact same, and in some ways, we are polar opposites. I am much quieter than Ruby is. I admire that Ruby is unapologetically herself, she doesn’t question any social situation. But we also have very similar types of humor. A lot of the things Ruby says truly do make me laugh.
How have you and your castmates bonded off of set to create a chemistry that is shown on screen?
The four of us all came in with open minds, and now we are genuinely great friends. When you are on a sitcom, the cast definitely has something to bond over. We all went to dinner and talked about ourselves. We actually clicked right off the bat. After the initial awkward hangout, it was so easy and fun.
Do you feel that working on All That helped prepare you for your role in Warped!?
Without All That I would have no idea what I am doing. That show taught me everything I know. I absolutely loved working on All That. It was a great training ground for young comedians. It was literally my playground. I am so lucky to have that under my belt.
What advice do you have for aspiring actors?
I definitely would say to keep taking classes and keep auditioning. You usually book the biggest job right when you feel like you want to give up. But if you love acting, then eventually something will stick.
Outfit details for the look in the feature image: Jacket: Kim Hekim, Top: Simon Miller, Jeans: Zara, Boots: Jeffrey Campbell, Jewelry: David Yurman