RAINE MAGAZINE Volume 21 | Fashion & Style

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The young and beautiful American actress, Jillian Rose Reed, is
best known for her rise to fame on the hit television dramedy, MTV’s
Awkward, where Reed plays the role of Tamara Kaplan. Awkward is a
teen comedy about high school best friends, Jenna Hamilton played
by Ashley Rickards and Tamara Kaplan played by Jillian Rose Reed,
as they tackle the ups-and-downs of young adulthood. The series
centers around, Hamilton’s high school misfortunes and the everyday
social pressures that many teens are faced with and provides some
surprising revelations along the way.
Early on in life, Reed had a desire to be on stage. So it was
natural for her to pursue her dreams by taking part in children’s theater,
plays, and musicals. Not one to stop pushing for her goals, she realized
that in order to reach the top, she would need to focus her attention
on the entertainment capital of the world; Hollywood. Among some
of the first roles she landed, was a
guest appearances on Nickelodeon’s
Supah Ninjas. Reed also had guest
roles on Disney Channel’s Jessie
and Disney XD’s Pair of Kings, and
in 2012 she was nominated for
the Young Artist Award for “Best
Performance in a TV series – Leading
Young Actress.”
Aside from her kid/teen
friendly appearances, she has
proven herself to be a well-rounded
actress in her portrayal of a dark,
edgy character in the Primetime-
Emmy award winning TV series
Weeds and preppy mean girl in
NBC’s “Community.”
Follow along as we get
a glimpse into the life of one of
Hollywood’s rising stars, making
waves, proving that hard work and
dedication are forces to be reckoned
with in the entertainment industry.
RAINE: Who has been your biggest
inspiration?
REED: First and foremost, my mom
and grandma. I have been very lucky
throughout my career and they have
always been there to support me and
keep me going. I am also inspired by
the work of Sandra Bullock. I think that she hilarious!
RAINE: Can you talk about why you love acting?
REED: Honestly, I feel like this was something that I was born to do—it
is the only thing that fulfills me creatively and emotionally.
RAINE: What has been the benchmark of your career?
REED: Working with Casting Director Kari Kurto, for the Showtime
Television series Weeds. I auditioned for her and afterwards she really
fought for me to be on the show, which turned into a recurring role for
two seasons; it was my first big role on TV. I can still remember reading
for the role of Simone, with Actress Mary-Louise Parker. She started
reading her lines and locked eyes with me and at that very moment
everything that I had learned up to that point she had done in one line.
In that instant everything made sense to me.
RAINE: What is your favorite show on television?
REED: Right now, I am a big fan of Modern Family
RAINE: Do you see yourself producing movies in the future?
REED: It is funny that you should ask that, because I recently started
to get into production. I, along with a family friend, have developed
a script for a new movie, based on a psychiatrist that specializes in
helping patients with eating disorders. As well as playing one of the
characters, I am also the producer for the show.
RAINE: What advice would you give to aspiring actors?
REED: The one piece of advice that I
would give to aspiring actors, is that
if you don’t love it with your whole
body and being –don’t do it. I would
also say, don’t give up.
RAINE: What is the biggest challenge
you have had to overcome in your
career?
REED: A challenge that I have had
to overcome is learning to deal with
the disappointment of being turned
down at auditions. Over time, I have
learned that those moments help to
build my confidence and push me to
hone my craft.
RAINE: What do you enjoy doing
outside of filming?
REED: I love to work out and stay
active; I especially love to hike.
Also, I would say that I am definitely
a foodie. My mom and I enjoy
going to different restaurants and
experimenting with new and different
cuisine.
RAINE: Where do you see yourself in
10 years?
REED: In the next 10 years, I hope to
be on a long lasting sitcom. I would
also like to start a family.
RAINE: What are three fun facts that you would like your fans to know
about you?
REED: Three things that my fans may not know about me are:
I hate cotton balls. I compare them to the screeching sound of nails
being dragged against a chalkboard.
Recently, for my last birthday, my mom bought me a bike. When I
am back home in Michigan, I like to ride my bike everyday around
the neighborhood. When it comes to shoes, I am definitely a Steve
Madden girl.
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